The 'Google Your Name The Hedgehog' challenge is a long-standing internet phenomenon that plays on the massive volume of fan-created characters, known as Original Characters or OCs, within the Sonic the Hedgehog fandom. The premise is simple: users are encouraged to type their first name followed by 'the Hedgehog' into Google Images and share the first result they find. These results range from impressively designed fan art to hilariously poorly drawn MS Paint creations from the early 2000s. The trend gained massive traction on platforms like Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook as a self-deprecating game, highlighting the sheer ubiquity of Sonic fan art and the often bizarre nature of 'OC' culture. It serves as a nostalgic and humorous way for the internet to engage with the legacy of the Sonic franchise and its incredibly dedicated, creative, and sometimes eccentric fan base.