It could be an album, movie, tv show, whatever.

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    I’m honestly so confused by (presumably) adults who consider Sonic as their favorite media franchise… Just… What?

    Have you, like, tried reading books or watching movies since you’ve become an adult, or…?

    I don’t want to sound judgmental, but I kind of feel bad for people like this. If you enjoy it, you enjoy it, I guess… But you’re missing out on like actual good shit lol

    Edit: hurr durr gotta go fast!

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      you can enjoy all types of media at the same time. Someone who enjoys Sonic or a franchise of similar caliber doesn’t ONLY enjoy Sonic and nothing else.

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        They said it was their favorite media franchise, not that they enjoyed it.

        Have you ever seen the “plot” of a Sonic game? If you’re an adult, and that’s your favorite media franchise, then you should be embarrassed

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      Prole, why do you always have so many hot takes?

      People who grew up with the games have a certain fondness for the series that even better written franchises cannot replicate.

      What’s wrong with people deciding the franchise that made them happy in their childhood should continue making them happy in their adulthood? None of this suggests they haven’t tried or enjoyed better written stories.

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        None of this suggests they haven’t tried or enjoyed better written stories.

        It kind of does though. They said it’s their “favorite media franchise,” not just that they were a fan.

        It’s for literal babies

        And I have a problem with it, because it’s not a rare thing and it demonstrates a lack of curiosity that I find to be dangerous for a modern society.

        If the video game for babies that you played when you were 10 is still your favorite media franchise, then you need to expose yourself to more media.

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          You are very judgemental and keeps repeating the same argument I’ve already addressed as to why someone can have their favourite franchise be something that is not the best thing they’ve ever read. I think you need to expand your perspective a lot more about the world. Being so narrow-minded is even more dangerous for modern society.

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            Oh no I’m judgmental whatever will I do.

            Maybe it’s the person who’s a grown adult and still considers Sonic the Hedgehog to be their favorite media franchise is he one who needs to expand their perspective.

            I want you to be honest, do you actually know what the plots of these games are like?

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              You could, you know, be less judgemental, especially for something simple like a favourite media franchise.

              You’re still refusing to acknowledge my point about why someone would consider it their favourite, and it has nothing to do with not expanding their perspective. It’s you that refuses to expand your perspective beyond your own capacity to understand stuff.

              Do I need to care what the plot is like? My favourite media franchise has a pretty terrible plot, as well. It’s not the reason I love it. You seem unable to grasp such a simple concept.

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      Heaven forbid an adult should enjoy video games. It’s also possible to have a favorite franchise and read books, including outside of that franchise.