The 'Sonic’s Big Oof' meme stems from the internet's collective reaction to various awkward or disappointing iterations of the famous Sega mascot, most notably the backlash surrounding the initial CGI design for the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog film. The term 'Oof' is a piece of internet slang popularized by the Roblox death sound, used to denote a painful or cringeworthy situation. When combined with Sonic’s expressive faces, particularly those showing shock or regret, it became a go-to reaction for social media users to highlight epic fails, bad takes, or unfortunate news. Today, it remains a versatile template for any scenario that warrants a sympathetic yet humorous acknowledgement of a mistake.