2001x -

: Unlike many malicious "EXEs," 2001x is characterized by a personality that closely mimics the actual Sonic the Hedgehog—snarky, cocky, and carefree—but with an aggressive edge. He is not a self-proclaimed god; rather, he is a protector who will place himself in front of danger to help others, even at the cost of his own life.

2001x was originally created for the contest. His name stems from the observation that no other "EXE" entity had claimed the year 2001.

: While he often appears as a version of Sonic, his "true form" is described as a disturbing visual edit based on the famous painting "The Scream" . Legacy & Variants : : Unlike many malicious "EXEs," 2001x is characterized

Another character, , was originally intended to be named 2001x but was renamed because the title was already taken.

If you weren't looking for the horror character, the name also appears in these areas: His name stems from the observation that no

There is also a version known as , described as a "mutant" hedgehog with the goal of being the "only mistake". Other Notable "2001 X" Contexts

: A classic mobile phone model often used as a simple, accessible device. If you weren't looking for the horror character,

: A landmark year for skateboarding history held at City Hall, featuring iconic moments like the Skateboard Street Competition and Tony Hawk in the Vert doubles.