The CGI Sonic Edits phenomenon stems from the viral backlash to the 2019 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie trailer, which featured a character design with unsettlingly human proportions and teeth. Dubbed 'Ugly Sonic' by the internet, the design became an overnight sensation, leading to a wave of parody edits and fan-made 'fixes.' Even after the character was redesigned for the final film, the original CGI monstrosity lived on as a meta-joke, notably appearing in 'Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers.' Today, these edits are used to satirize poor visual effects, represent 'uncanny valley' moments, or simply celebrate the weirdest chapter in video game movie history.