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Ugandan Knuckles are a group of [[Special:MyLanguage/Avatars|Avatars]] depicting a deformed Version of the Character Knuckles.
'''Ugandan Knuckles''' are a series of [[Special:MyLanguage/Avatars|avatars]], depicting a cartoonishly exaggerated parody of [[:wikipedia:Knuckles_the_Echidna|Knuckles the Echidna]], and often appear as a short, red creature with beady eyes.
 
==Origin==
 
===Who is Knuckles?===
Ugandan Knuckles is a parody of the character, [[:wikipedia:Knuckles_the_Echidna|Knuckles the Echidna]], from the [[:wikipedia:Sonic_the_Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]] franchise, developed by SEGA Corporation. Knuckles debuted in 1994, in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, as a secondary antagonist, working under the evil Dr. Ivo Robotnik ''(Eggman)''.
 
===Gregzilla's original parody===
The original parody design for Knuckles, originates from a [https://youtu.be/pP-QMWT3fIg?si=NUbMJgMlHzJ0JOpS&t=110 fan review] of Sonic Lost World, published on YouTube by ''Gregzilla'' on February 20, 2017, in the video titled "KINDA REVIEWS // Sonic Lost World". At the time, this rendition was not yet referred to as 'Ugandan' Knuckles.
 
===Further parodies of Knuckles===
Further parodies of Gregzilla's rendition of Knuckles would also spawn videos of Knuckles singing<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7SxzFbp-I knuckles sings] on YouTube by Gregzilla, on March 6, 2017; retrieved September 26, 2024.</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klUQVKkxysY Knuckles sings suicide is painless] on YouTube by ItsUmU (credited to "Hubert c."), on September 27, 2017; retrieved September 26, 2024.</ref>.
On September 16, 2017, DeviantArt user ''tidiestflyer'' would upload<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/tidiestflyer/art/The-Knuckles-meme-as-a-3d-model-704695335 The Knuckles meme as a 3d model] published to DeviantArt by tidiestflyer, on September 16, 2017; retrieved September 26, 2024.</ref> a downloadable model iteration of Gregzilla's Knuckles. This model would be uploaded to VRChat, and used by trolls.
 
===The term "Ugandan Knuckles" is coined===
The term "Ugandan Knuckles" referring to the avatar, would be coined after a video uploaded on December 27, 2017 by ''SoyerCake'' titled "Uganda Knuckles"<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lYNF3flmFs Uganda Knuckles] on YouTube by SoyerCake, on December 27, 2017; retrieved September 26, 2024.</ref>.
 
===Popularization of the "Ugandan Knuckles" meme===
The meme for Ugandan Knuckles was popularized by a series of videos posted to YouTube. Starting on January 3, 2018, a video uploaded by VRChat user ''Jameskii'' titled "Uganda Knuckles (VRChat)"<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGTqmgFYYNI Uganda Knuckles (VRChat)] on YouTube by Jameskii, on January 3, 2018; retrieved September 26, 2024</ref>, and later, a video titled "VRChat in a nutshell 3"<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr2WYEmPlUA VRChat in a nutshell 3] on YouTube by Jameskii, on January 9, 2018</ref> on January 9, 2018. On January 5, 2018, YouTuber ''Berd'', would publish a video titled "the ugandan warrior experience"<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbjOKpUinvY the ugandan warrior experience] on YouTube by Berd, on January 5, 2018.</ref>


==Appearance==
Ugandan Knuckles often appear as a small red inflated creature. Its Arms and Legs are short compared to its overall size.


===Derivative works===
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==History==
Ugandan Knuckles first appeared on VRChat sometime in late 2017 and quickly developed a cult following. Often a large group of Ugandan Knuckles would roam through VRchat well into 2018<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lYNF3flmFs</ref>. Users of this Avatars often used the phrase "Da wey" to ask for "the way" to a figure known as "The Queen".
As this Avatar gained a larger following all sorts of Variants of this Avatar appeared, starting from simple recolors to more elaborate modifications.


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Ugandan Knuckles are a series of avatars, depicting a cartoonishly exaggerated parody of Knuckles the Echidna, and often appear as a short, red creature with beady eyes.

Origin

Who is Knuckles?

Ugandan Knuckles is a parody of the character, Knuckles the Echidna, from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, developed by SEGA Corporation. Knuckles debuted in 1994, in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, as a secondary antagonist, working under the evil Dr. Ivo Robotnik (Eggman).

Gregzilla's original parody

The original parody design for Knuckles, originates from a fan review of Sonic Lost World, published on YouTube by Gregzilla on February 20, 2017, in the video titled "KINDA REVIEWS // Sonic Lost World". At the time, this rendition was not yet referred to as 'Ugandan' Knuckles.

Further parodies of Knuckles

Further parodies of Gregzilla's rendition of Knuckles would also spawn videos of Knuckles singing[1][2]. On September 16, 2017, DeviantArt user tidiestflyer would upload[3] a downloadable model iteration of Gregzilla's Knuckles. This model would be uploaded to VRChat, and used by trolls.

The term "Ugandan Knuckles" is coined

The term "Ugandan Knuckles" referring to the avatar, would be coined after a video uploaded on December 27, 2017 by SoyerCake titled "Uganda Knuckles"[4].

Popularization of the "Ugandan Knuckles" meme

The meme for Ugandan Knuckles was popularized by a series of videos posted to YouTube. Starting on January 3, 2018, a video uploaded by VRChat user Jameskii titled "Uganda Knuckles (VRChat)"[5], and later, a video titled "VRChat in a nutshell 3"[6] on January 9, 2018. On January 5, 2018, YouTuber Berd, would publish a video titled "the ugandan warrior experience"[7]


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References

  1. ↑ knuckles sings on YouTube by Gregzilla, on March 6, 2017; retrieved September 26, 2024.
  2. ↑ Knuckles sings suicide is painless on YouTube by ItsUmU (credited to "Hubert c."), on September 27, 2017; retrieved September 26, 2024.
  3. ↑ The Knuckles meme as a 3d model published to DeviantArt by tidiestflyer, on September 16, 2017; retrieved September 26, 2024.
  4. ↑ Uganda Knuckles on YouTube by SoyerCake, on December 27, 2017; retrieved September 26, 2024.
  5. ↑ Uganda Knuckles (VRChat) on YouTube by Jameskii, on January 3, 2018; retrieved September 26, 2024
  6. ↑ VRChat in a nutshell 3 on YouTube by Jameskii, on January 9, 2018
  7. ↑ the ugandan warrior experience on YouTube by Berd, on January 5, 2018.
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