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Wade Whipple is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series produced by Paramount Pictures and its spin-offs. He is a human, and one of Tom Wachowski's fellow police officers at the Green Hills Sheriff's Department. Wade is also the deuteragonist of the television show Knuckles (2024).
Following a blackout in Green Hills, Wade got entangled in Dr. Robotnik's hunt for Sonic the Hedgehog. Regardless, Wade would help Tom, Sonic, and Maddie when the time came to defeat Robotnik. When Tom later went on vacation in Hawaii, Wade took over as temporary sheriff, during which he let himself get entangled in Robotnik's schemes once again until the doctor was defeated.
After his expulsion from his bowling team, The Renegades, Wade allied himself with Knuckles the Echidna, who offered to train him to help him be an Echidna warrior and the two set out on a quest of self-discovery towards Reno for Wade to participate in the Tournament of Bowling Champions, while being pursued by The Buyer and Agents Mason and Willoughby, who sought Knuckles' power. Along the way, Wade learned to make peace with his sister Wanda, humiliate his former friend Jack Sinclair and defeat his estranged father Pete Whipple, winning the tournament and learning to be a warrior like Knuckles after defeating The Buyer.
Appearance[]
Wade is an adult human of an average build. He has peach skin, brown hair, and blue eyes. He is usually wearing a beige police uniform with a white long sleeve shirt underneath. He occasionally wears black sunglasses.
Originally, Wade had short hair and a slight stubble. Several months afterwards however, Wade has grown his hair slightly longer, along with a short beard as well. Sometime later, he returned to having short hair and a stubble, having gained some weight after participating at a local hot pocket eating contest.
Between "The Warrior" to "The Shabbat Dinner," Wade wore a dark blue shirt over a blue t-shirt, khakis and dark brown boat shoes. During his encounter with Jack, he wore a maroon and blue checkered robe over a grey shirt with classic TMNT on it, light blue and white striped pyjama pants, and the same shoes. After defeating and humiliating Jack, Wade took the former's leather jacket and hat, giving the hat to Knuckles and taped over the Renegades portion of the jacket with duct tape, with The Warriors written on it. He wears said jacket with the same khakis and shoes, and a light purple long sleeved shirt and blue checkered buttoned shirt. During the bowling tournament, he wears the shirt and khakis with Jack's bowling shirt with his name and team name taped over Jack's and bowling shoes.
History[]
Film series[]
Past[]
Growing up, Wade was taught bowling by his father. Until one day, in a TJ Maxx department store, his father abandoned him and his family. Every Shabbat dinner, his sister, Wanda, would bully him mercilessly, which included rubbing food on his face, restraining him with a phone cord, and putting a real goat on the table. During middle school, Wade knew a boy nicknamed "Knuckles", who could put a whole fist in his mouth. At some point, he became a deputy for the Green Hills Sheriff's Department and became friends with Tom, his superior, often ice fishing with him. These trips gave Wade great insight into Tom's skills.
While at work, Wade once checked up on Tom's whereabouts by calling him, although he fell for Tom's sarcastic comment that he was in Barbados. He soon after called Tom to request his help back in Green Hills with some ducks that stole a bagel.
Sonic the Hedgehog[]
When a power outage hit Green Hills, Wade called Tom for instructions on how to handle the crisis. Although Tom gave him an emergency plan, Wade quickly lost track of what he was supposed to do when Tom ended their call prematurely, so Wade fell back on Tom's first instruction about staying relaxed, ignoring all the calls he was receiving.
Wade surrounded by Dr. Robotnik and his agents, from Sonic the Hedgehog (film).
Not long after, Wade was questioned by Dr. Robotnik and his agents about Tom, who was wanted for domestic terrorism, although Wade did not believe Tom had the skills to pull off such a crime. When he later received a call from Tom in the Green Hills Sheriff's Department, Wade was forced to answer it in Robotnik's presence. As Wade conversed with Tom however, he slowly revealed that Robotnik and his people were eavesdropping, prompting Robotnik to snatch the phone from Wade and threaten Tom until the latter hung up. After that, Robotnik and his agents left the Sheriff's Department, leaving a nervous and confused Wade behind.
Wade coming to Sonic and Tom's defense, from Sonic the Hedgehog (film).
Later, when Tom was at the mercy of Robotnik's Eggpod in Green Hills after Sonic fell unconscious, Wade came to Tom's defense by firing a warning shot at the Eggpod with his service pistol, warning him that he was messing with Green Hills' sheriff, with a chainsaw-wielding Crazy Carl joining his side. When Sonic then gained his second wind and stood to face off with Robotnik, Wade took cover upon Tom's orders. After Sonic and Tom had then banished Robotnik to the Mushroom Planet, Wade sent the watching residents away and had Crazy Carl return the chainsaw he had brought with him.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2[]
Wade greeting Sonic, from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film).
While at the speed trap on the outskirts of Green Hills in his Crown Victoria patrol car, Wade would greet Sonic upon his return from Seattle. Sometime afterward, Wade would act as Green Hills' temporary sheriff while Tom was on vacation in Hawaii. During the evening following Tom's departure, Wade welcomed Sonic and Tails to his garage, which he called the "Wadecave" and wanted to show to a girl other than his mother. There, Wade watched Longclaw's holographic message to Sonic about protecting the Master Emerald, which had the power to turn thoughts into reality, something which Wade noted was similar to the Marshmallow Giant from Ghostbusters before being shushed by Tails. When the message was over, Wade asked Tails if Longclaw was his dad. He also overheard Sonic and Tails' plan to stop Knuckles, which made him make an awkward comment about a boy nicknamed "Knuckles", and believed that if it was the same guy, they were doomed. He then saw Sonic and Tails head to Siberia through a Ring.
Wade is threatened by Emerald Robotnik, from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film).
The next day, Wade was on patrol through Green Hills, but he had to use a scooter since Tails had stolen and destroyed his police car without his knowledge during the night. When he came to the Mean Bean Coffee Café however, he noticed that it had closed early and sported a bad Health Department rating, which he did not think could be right. Upon peeking through the café's letter slot however, Wade discovered Agent Stone, whom he ambushed, believing he was a robot due to his Robotnik Control Gloves. Upon realizing that it was just gloves though, Wade had Stone surrender and tie him to a chair. While G.U.N. subsequently gathered outside the café, Wade attempted to interrogate Stone, but his good cop/bad cop routine did not work on him. He was soon after taken by surprise when Dr. Robotnik, with his new power, teleported into the café. Frightened, Wade was forced to take Stone's place on a chair, where he got handcuffed. There, he would watch in surprise as Robotnik formed his Giant Eggman Robot, likening it to the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man Giant.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3[]
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Comics[]
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Adventures of Sonic & Donut Lord[]
After a blackout hit Green Hills, Wade had a conversation with Tom over the phone. While Tom promised to do what he could to help before moving to San Francisco, Wade was instructed to get back to him when he found out what caused the power outage, just as Tom had to hang up.[8]
Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Pre-Quill[]
Wade ducking for cover as the vault begins spinning, from Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Pre-Quill.
While out on a trip with Tom, Wade went ice fishing on a lake near Walla Walla, Washington. While the two talked, Wade thought they should get a police helicopter, but Tom spoke against it due his experience of falling off the Transamerica Pyramid. As Wade expressed hopes for a call to adventure though, the two of them received an all-points bulletin from the authorities in Walla Walla about a bank robbery in the First bank of Walla Walla. While Wade was amazed by the coincidence, he and Tom nonetheless headed out there to provide the local police with tactical support. Upon arriving at the scene of the robbery, Wade got exited about getting involved in the action. Suddenly, the group saw aerial Badniks arrive and try to tow the bank's vault away with them. When the vault then began spinning uncontrollably, Wade and the others took cover. Wade soon after ducked down while Tom destroyed two of the Badniks with his fishing pole. After the bank robbers had then been apprehended, Wade praised Tom for his efforts while noting that he would take down the next killer robot they met with something like a blow dart or a boomerang.[9]
Shorts[]
Sonic Drone Home[]
At some point, Wade told Sonic about strange noises coming from the Green Hills Junkyard, prompting Sonic to investigate them with his team.
TV shows[]
Knuckles[]
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In the Knuckles miniseries Wade was kicked off of his bowling team that was set to compete in Reno, Nevada. Pachacamac appeared to Knuckles to inform him of Wade, and soon afterward Wade was recruited as Knuckles' apprentice to become an echidna warrior.
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The Warrior[]
Eventually, Wade became part of a bowling team known as The Renegades, along with his best friend, Jack Sinclair, a bounty hunter, with whom he participated in the Bowling Tournament of Champions in Reno, Nevada. During training at the Pin-Demonium, Wade competed with a girl, Susie Barnes, who teased him for being a "loser", and Jack attempted to inspire him to be rough with the girl and humiliate him, something Wade did not wish to do. In the last round, Wade failed to score a shot, as a pin was left standing, frustrating Wade, who promised Jack to train more before the tournament, however, Jack revealed he had replaced him with Susie and expelled Wade from the team. grabbing his leather jacket, teasing Wade for not being as tough as Jack expected.
Wade and Knuckles begin their quest and training towards Reno, from "The Warrior".
Upon heading home, Wade attempted to bench press, but ended up getting pinned by the dumbbell until Knuckles came and helped get it off. Wade then went on to hear Knuckles talk about willing to train Wade the ways of an Echidna warrior per, advise of Pachacamac, which confused Wade before reminding Knuckles that the latter was grounded, but he insists, bending the dumbbell before throwing it at Wade, pinning him to the floor. On the trip to Reno, Wade chatted with Knuckles about his different hobbies, although Knuckles had nothing to relax and Wade proceeded to try to find nicknames for him to shorten his name, although this frustrated the echidna. Wade tried to show Knuckles a taste for the songs by playing "Can I Kick It", but Knuckles smashed the radio. Since Knuckles had to know the battlefield, Wade decided to take him to Neon Nightz Lanes to learn how bowling is played, which surprised Knuckles when he thought it was a real battle.
Wade proceeded to show Knuckles the art of bowling, surprising him and telling Knuckles about his childhood how his father taught him to bowl before he left with TJ Maxx, abandoning the Whipple family, a trauma that Wade continued to suffer. Shortly after, Wade showed Knuckles how to bowl, being amazed at his strength as he smashed the pins and was motivated by Knuckles to continue his training, before noticing a ring opening in the lane. Suddenly, agents Mason and Willoughby appeared, confusing Wade, who believed that they were coming for Knuckles, since he was grounded, but the duo did not care and attacked Knuckles. Wade tried to support him, throwing bowling balls and could only watch as the duo, empowered with Knuckles' quills, kidnapped his friend. Noticing that Mason left one of his gauntlets behind, Wade took it and planned a rescue mission.
Don't Ever Say I Wasn't There for You[]
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The Shabbat Dinner[]
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The Flames of Disaster[]
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Reno, Baby[]
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What Happens in Reno, Stays in Reno[]
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Personality[]
Wade exhibits a charmingly lighthearted and innocent nature, occasionally oblivious to Tom's sarcasm while on duty. In moments of crisis, he tends to succumb to anxiety, lacking the ability to devise independent plans and relying on Tom's guidance and quick thinking. Wade's endearing quirkiness and occasional lack of tact or maturity add to his overall character, often leading to comical or awkward situations. However, when faced with adversity, Wade's true mettle shines through, showcasing his assertiveness and bravery. Notably, he confronted Dr. Robotnik with unwavering courage, brandishing his service pistol to protect Tom. Similarly, Wade demonstrated leadership skills by dispersing the onlookers during the climactic battle between Sonic and Robotnik. Although prone to occasional embarrassment, Wade surprises others with his moments of sharpness and unwavering determination.
Under his comical attitude and embarrassment, Wade hides his insecurities due to the abandonment of his distant father Pete Whipple, feeling nervous when he shows his true colors and mocks him for being a loser. Wade gets depressed and angry easily when everyone notices a joke like Wanda and his ex-best friend Jack Sinclair. However, Wade began training as a warrior with Knuckles and learned to be braver, guided by the fact that a warrior's strength comes from the heart, which gave him enough courage to defeat Jack and defeat his father in the Bowling Tournament, earning respect and self-esteem for himself. Wade always proves to be loyal to his friends, sheltering Sonic and Tails and protecting Knuckles, his newly converted best friend, from different threats.
Powers and abilities[]
Wade possesses a commendable level of marksmanship, adeptly firing a precise warning shot that effectively conveys the potential danger without causing harm to anyone.
Equipment[]
As an officer of the law, Wade is armed with a service pistol. He also has a cycle helmet with a police light on it.
Weakness[]
Wade is often shown as dumb, and pretty quiet guy, and who is easily manipulated as he easily obeyed Robotnik to sit down in second movie, and he took his offenses in both movies like they're nothing to him.
Relationships[]
Pete Whipple[]
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Wade confronts his dad, from "What Happens in Reno, Stays in Reno".
Wade finally meets his father, Pete, for years since Pete abandoned him in a TJ Maxx, in the Tournament of Champions, and there they have a friendly rivalry until Pete betray his own son to Agent Mason and Agent Willoughby.
Wendy Whipple[]
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Wanda Whipple[]
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He and his sister Wanda share a very typical sibling rivalry. The two bicker very frequently whenever on screen together. But despite the seemingly intense animosity they share for one another, Wade thinks of Wanda as one of his friends.
Tom Wachowski[]
Tom Wachowski is Wade's superior in the Green Hills Sheriff's Department and a good friend of his, both inside and outside of work, the two of them having quality time together with activities like ice fishing. As far as trust goes, Wade is shows to be completely loyal to Tom, whom he relies on to carry out the more tenuous tasks as a law enforcer. However, he often falls to see through Tom's sarcastic commentary. He even went as far as to threaten Dr. Robotnik when he messed with Tom. He is also shown to act as the Green Hills sheriff in Tom's absence, showcasing that Tom has come to trust Wade with the harder tasks that come with their shared job.
Sonic the Hedgehog[]
Sonic the Hedgehog is shown to be a good friend to Wade. He first made his presence known by defending him and Tom from Doctor Robotnik. Eight months later, Sonic and Wade would greet each other when the former returned from Seattle, and later helped him and Tails when they needed brief shelter before embarking to Siberia. Wade has a lot of trust in Sonic and recognizes that he may face dangerous threats, sending him information about investigating strange noises in the Green Hills Junkyard.
Knuckles the Echidna[]
Wade and Knuckles celebrating, from What Happens in Reno, Stays in Reno.
Knuckles the Echidna is the best friend of Wade, as they're hanging out together mostly, especially during training, and they're fighting together, as was seen during the Buyer Incident. Knuckles would meet Wade after Pachacamac informed him of a man in need of assistance in training for a "Tournament of Champions". Knuckles is initially not very fond of Wade, but the two would open up to one another more after Wade's risky but successful rescue in Don't Ever Say I Wasn't There for You. The two would form a bond very similar to that of the one formed between Sonic and Tom.
Jack Sinclair[]
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Wade defeats Jack, from The Flames of Disaster.
Initially, Wade was on friendly terms with bounty hunter Jack Sinclair. They were part of a bowling group together, until Wade had disappointed Sinclair, leading to him finding a replacement. The two would become enemies after this; a conflict primarily being shown when Jack is fully willing to capture Wade for money in The Flames of Disaster. The two face off in this episode after Wade found the strength in himself to bust out of the cage he was to be transported in. Surprisingly, Wade stands up to Sinclair and embarrasses him by taking his hair, jacket, vest, hat, and motorcycle too. This results in Jack Sinclair fleeing the scene, finally having met a worthy opponent.
Susie Barnes[]
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Friends/allies[]
- Bill Barnes
- Crazy Carl
- Green Hills Sheriff's Department
- Guardian Units of Nations
- Maddie Wachowski
- Mrs. Barnes
- Rachel
- Pachacamac
- Team Sonic
- Knuckles the Echidna (mentor and best friend)
- Miles "Tails" Prower
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- The Warriors (teammates)
- Wanda Whipple (sister)
- Wendy Whipple (mother)
Neutral[]
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Enemies[]
- Agent Mason †
- Agent Stone
- Agent Willoughby †
- Badniks
- Bounty Hunters
- Cattleprod Bounty Hunter
- Dr. Robotnik
- Jack Sinclair (former best friend and teammate)
- "Pistol" Pete Whipple (disowned father)
- The Buyer †
Trivia[]
- His original name was listed as "Billy Robb"; however, it was changed to Wade Whipple for unknown reasons.
- In a deleted scene, Wade answers a call from Rachel, who had her car accidentally destroyed by Sonic but thinks Tom did it. As the car was returned to her, though Wade tells her that Tom would not do those kinds of things, she refuses to listen. Wade then goes off the subject and starts flirting with Rachel and she tells him to come and find her. After Rachel hung up, Wade wonders why everyone hangs up on him.[10]
- Wade Whipple appears to be quite a fan of movies, as he's referencing them a lot, and his childhood room has numerous movie posters, ranging from RoboCop to Rambo.
- In the Knuckles episode "The Shabbat Dinner", Wade and his family are revealed to be Jewish, a rare instance of a real religion in the Sonic series.
- His name, Wade Whipple, sounds eerily similar to that of Wade Ripple, a character from Disney/Pixar's Elemental.
- Coincidentally, both characters were voiced by Dláigelles Silva in the Brazilian Portuguese dubs.
References[]
- ↑ https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/paramount-plus/shows/knuckles/about/
- ↑ ソニック･ザ･ムービー (Japanese). Fukikaeru (16 June 2020). Archived from the original on 3 August 2021. Retrieved on 9 January 2022.
- ↑ נאקלס (2024) (Hebrew). ishim.co.il. Retrieved on 19 August 2024.
- ↑ נאקלס (2024) (Hebrew). ishim.co.il. Retrieved on 19 August 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Knuckles (Danish). Danske Film Stemmer. Retrieved on 13 August 2024.
- ↑ Knuckles (German). Deutsche Synchronkartei. Retrieved on May 1, 2024.
- ↑ Knuckles / Knuckles - Dabingforum.cz (Czech). Dabingforum.cz (8 March 2024). Retrieved on 5 August 2024.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog: The Adventures of Sonic & Donut Lord, "The Adventures of Sonic & Donut Lord"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Pre-Quill, "Hedgehog Day Afternoon"
- ↑ Sonic Movie Deleted Scenes: Rachel And Wade Plan A Date. YouTube. Roth7000 (31 March 2020). Retrieved on 16 April 2022.
