Sonic.EYX is a prominent figure in the 'EXE' horror subgenre of Sonic the Hedgehog fan content, specifically originating from a fan-made game and digital art series that reinterprets the classic creepypasta aesthetic. Unlike the original Sonic.EXE, Sonic.EYX focuses on a more visceral, glitch-driven horror style with a distinctively tall and unnerving character design. The meme often centers around the feeling of being watched or the subversion of childhood nostalgia into something nightmarish. Users typically employ this template to express feelings of dread, to make jokes about 'cursed' images, or to highlight the jump-scare culture within the indie horror gaming community.