Title card for each segment
Sonic Says (also known as Sonic Sez) is a series of segments that are seen in the Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog television series, sometimes in relation to the episode's subject matter. The purpose of Sonic Says is to teach children about various things as a form of public service, with topics such as safety, self-care, and simple "dos" and "don'ts", among others. Such PSAs in kids' cartoons were common at the time, as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) demanded all children's programs to have a certain amount of educational content in order to air on TV.
The Sonic Says segments always start out with Tails painting "Sonic Sez" on a big orange sign with blue paint. Then Sonic pops out from a hole in the center of the sign, looks at the spelling, angrily grabs the brush from Tails' hand and corrects the misspelled "Sez" to "Says". After that, he gives the audience a thumbs up.
In the game Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, there are tips given to players about racing, controls, or some humor during the loading times. It is the only game that gives tribute to Sonic Says.
Episodes and segments[]
| Episode number | Original airdate | Episode name | Sonic Says segment |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Unaired (released March 4, 2009)[1] | Pilot | Crossing the street |
| 1 | September 6, 1993 | "Super Special Sonic Search & Smash Squad" | Calling 911 (emergency services) |
| 2 | September 7, 1993 | "Subterranean Sonic" | Sharing |
| 3 | September 8, 1993 | "Lovesick Sonic" | Sexual harassment |
| 4 | September 9, 1993 | "Slowwww Going" | Slow and steady |
| 5 | September 10, 1993 | "High Stakes Sonic" | Dares |
| 6 | September 13, 1993 | "Sonic Breakout" | Graffiti |
| 7 | September 14, 1993 | "Trail of the Missing Tails" | Remembering your phone number and area code |
| 8 | September 15, 1993 | "Close Encounter of the Sonic Kind" | Sunburn |
| 9 | September 16, 1993 | "Momma Robotnik's Birthday" | Trees and the environment |
| 10 | September 17, 1993 | "Big Daddy" | Wandering |
| 11 | September 20, 1993 | "Sonic's Song" | Hearing |
| 12 | September 21, 1993 | "Birth of a Salesman" | False advertising |
| 13 | September 22, 1993 | "Best Hedgehog" | Reading |
| 14 | September 23, 1993 | "The Robotnik Express" | Strangers |
| 15 | September 24, 1993 | "Too Tall Tails" | Balanced diets |
| 16 | September 27, 1993 | "Tails' New Home" | Running away from home |
| 17 | September 28, 1993 | "Over the Hill Hero" | Eldersā wisdom |
| 18 | September 29, 1993 | "Blank-Headed Eagle" | Wearing a seatbelt |
| 19 | September 30, 1993 | "The Mystery of the Missing Hi-tops" | Stealing |
| 20 | October 1, 1993 | "So Long Sucker" | Pets |
| 21 | October 4, 1993 | "Sonic Gets Thrashed" | Pollution |
| 22 | October 5, 1993 | "Pseudo Sonic" | Poison ivy |
| 23 | October 6, 1993 | "Grounder the Genius" | Using your brain |
| 24 | October 7, 1993 | "Tails in Charge" | Opening your door for strangers |
| 25 | October 8, 1993 | "Sno Problem" | Bicycle safety checks |
| 26 | October 11, 1993 | "Submerged Sonic" | Diving into shallow water |
| 27 | October 12, 1993 | "Boogey-Mania" | Sleep |
| 28 | October 13, 1993 | "Musta Been a Beautiful Baby" | Riding in clothes dryers |
| 29 | October 14, 1993 | "Robotnik, Jr." | Peer pressure |
| 30 | October 15, 1993 | "Full Tilt Tails" | Smoking |
| 31 | October 18, 1993 | "Mac-Hopper" | Currents and riptides |
| 32 | October 19, 1993 | "Momma Robotnik Returns" | Obeying the law |
| 33 | October 20, 1993 | "Spaceman Sonic" | Colds |
| 34 | October 21, 1993 | "Mad Mike, Da Bear Warrior" | Medicine |
| 35 | October 22, 1993 | "The Last Resort" | Wandering off alone |
| 36 | October 25, 1993 | "Robotnik's Rival" | Cheating |
| 37 | October 26, 1993 | "The Magic Hassle" | Saving money |
| 38 | October 27, 1993 | "Sonic the Matchmaker" | Playground safety |
| 39 | October 28, 1993 | "Tails Prevails" | Using your imagination |
| 40 | October 29, 1993 | "Zoobotnik" | Wild animals |
| 41 | November 1, 1993 | "Attack on the Pinball Fortress" | Stay in school |
| 42 | November 2, 1993 | "Mass Transit Trouble" | Bicycle safety rules |
| 43 | November 3, 1993 | "Coachnik" | Stretching before exercise |
| 44 | November 4, 1993 | "Untouchable Sonic" | Gangs |
| 45 | November 5, 1993 | "Super Robotnik" | Chemical safety |
| 46 | November 8, 1993 | "Robolympics" | Being active |
| 47 | November 9, 1993 | "Magnificent Sonic" | Guns |
| 48 | November 10, 1993 | "Black Bot the Pirate" | Caution with sharp objects |
| 49 | November 11, 1993 | "Hedgehog of the "Hound" Table" | Swimming alone |
| 50 | November 12, 1993 | "Robotnik's Pyramid Scheme" | Skateboard safety |
| 51 | November 15, 1993 | "Prehistoric Sonic" | Electrical appliance safety |
| 52 | November 16, 1993 | "Baby-Sitter Jitters" | Babysitting |
| 53 | November 17, 1993 | "Honey, I Shrunk the Hedgehog" | Recycling |
| 54 | November 18, 1993 | "Robotnikland" | Cooking safety |
| 55 | November 19, 1993 | "The Mobius 5000" | Car safety |
| 56 | November 22, 1993 | "The Little Merhog" | Matches |
| 57 | November 23, 1993 | "Road Hog" | Calling for help |
| 58 | November 24, 1993 | "The Robots' Robot" | How to escape a house fire |
| 59 | November 25, 1993 | "Tails' Tale" | Computers |
| 60 | November 26, 1993 | "Hero of the Year" | Alcohol |
| 61 | November 29, 1993 | "Fast and Easy" | Breakfast |
| 62 | November 30, 1993 | "Lifestyles of the Sick and Twisted" | Vandalism |
| 63 | December 1, 1993 | "Sonic is Running" | Dental hygiene |
| 64 | December 2, 1993 | "Robo-Ninjas" | Road safety |
| 65 | December 3, 1993 | "Sonically Ever After" | Library |
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing[]
During the loading times of Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, various tips are given to players about the game, controls, hints and even humor at certain points. All of the hints include the following tips:
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 A tip for the Pocket Rainbow item.  A tip for the Collection option in the game's menu.  A tip for the Sega Miles.  A tip for the shortcuts.  A tip for the Shield item.  A tip for the Bowling Bomb item.  A hint for the Giant Egg achievement.  A tip for the Drift move.  A tip for the bike vehicles.  A tip for the K.O. Glove and the Manual Rocket item.  A tip for the Drift move.  A tip for the Mine item.  A tip for the Confusing Star item.  A tip for the Sega Shop.  A tip for the Drift move.  A tip for the Mission option in the game's menu.  A tip for the Drift move.  A tip for the Trick move.  A tip for the Split Screen option in the game's menu.  A hint for the Working Man achievement.  A tip for the Time Trial option in the game's menu.  A tip for the Boost technique.  A tip for the Giant Rocket item.  A tip for the Sega Shop.  A tip for the various music selection.  A tip for the All-Star Move item.  A tip for the vehicles different statistics.  A tip for the items usage.  A tip for the Mission option in the game's menu.  A tip for the Drift move.  A tip for the Item Capsules.  A tip for the Sega Miles.  A tip for the Grand Prix option in the game's menu.  A tip for the items usage.  A tip for the K.O. Glove item.  A tip for the Single Race option in the game's menu.  A tip for the All-Star Move item.  A tip for the Manual Rocket item.  A tip for the Drift move.  A tip for the Item Capsules.  A tip for the Boost technique.  A tip for the Drift move.  A tip for the items usage.  A tip for the High Speed Shoes item.  A tip for the Boost technique.  A tip for the License option in the game's menu.  A tip for the Trick technique.  A tip for the Drift move.  A tip for the Hi-Speed Start technique.  A tip for the items usage.  A tip for the License option in the game's menu.  A tip for the Drift move.  A tip for the vehicles different statistics.  A hint for the Top Skater achievement.  A hint for the Feel the Magic achievement.  A tip for the Time Trial option in the game's menu.  A tip for the All-Star Move item.  A tip for the Boost technique.  A tip for the horn usage.  A tip for the Options option in the game's menu.  A tip for the Mine and the Pocket Rainbow item.  A tip for the Sega Miles.  A tip for the Mega Horn item.  A hint for the The Chariot achievement.  A tip for the Sega Shop.  A tip for the K.O. Glove item.  A hint for the Cat Mania achievement.  A tip for the Drift move.  A tip for the Boost technique.  A tip for the racetrack hazards.  A tip for the License option in the game's menu.  A tip for the Mission option in the game's menu.  A tip for the Sega Shop. |
Trivia[]
- The Sonic Says segment from "Lovesick Sonic" (on the subject of sexual harassment) has spawned a popular meme on YouTube with Sonic saying "That's no good!"
- The only Sonic Says segment where Sonic did not appear is the one from "Over the Hill Hero".
- In the 2012 film Wreck-It Ralph, Sonic makes a cameo where he explains how "game jumping" can lead to dangerous consequences, which may be a reference to Sonic Says.
- A Sonic Says segment appears in the OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes episode "Let's Meet Sonic".
- Sonic Christmas Blast is the only episode not to feature a Sonic Says segment.
References[]
- ā Full Pilot Episode Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog - Full Pilot Episode on YouTube (provided by animator Milton Knight)