TikTok’s latest viral moment features Sonic the Hedgehog
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A TikTok clip has gone viral showing Sonic the Hedgehog seemingly delivering a eulogy for a user’s late cat.
What began as a personal tribute quickly turned into an internet sensation, with viewers praising its blend of whimsy and heartfelt emotion and remarking that the cat “had a better funeral than most humans.”
The video features Sonic’s animated voiceover reading a heartfelt tribute while mournful music and soft animations set a surprisingly tender tone.
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Social media users flooded the comments, applauding the creative approach to grief, with one person writing, “Losing a pet is so hard, if having Sonic give a speech helps you cope, do what you need.”
The clip has since sparked a wider discussion about how people are using AI voices and pop-culture characters to process grief or express emotions online.
Many viewers noted that blending humor and sentimentality made the tribute strangely comforting — a reflection of how digital creativity is reshaping the way people memorialize their pets and loved ones.