The 'Shadow Loves Latinas' meme is a surreal and ironic trend within the Sonic the Hedgehog fandom that pairs the brooding, edgy persona of Shadow the Hedgehog with an unexpected appreciation for Latina culture and women. Emerging primarily through social media platforms like X and TikTok, the meme often features fan-made animations or voice-overs—most notably using AI or impressionists mimicking Shadow's voice—proclaiming his love in a deadpan, serious tone. It subverts Shadow’s typical 'Ultimate Lifeform' arrogance by placing him in absurdly specific romantic or cultural scenarios, turning him into a symbol for the 'Latina-loving' internet subculture. The meme thrives on its sheer randomness and the hilarious contrast between Shadow's dark, gritty aesthetic and the lighthearted, specific nature of the captions.