"Sonic" has inspired various internet memes, which have been acknowledged by Sega and referenced in games. "Sanic hegehog", a crude Sonic drawn in Microsoft Paint, originated in 2010; typically, the meme uses one of Sonic's catchphrases but with poor grammar. The "Sonic" Twitter account has made numerous references to it, and it appeared in official downloadable content for "Sonic Forces" on in-game shirts and as a visual gag in the "Sonic the Hedgehog" film. Sanic also inspired similar memes and parodies, and was described by William Moo of "Syfy Wire" as "perfect proof of the twisted love and appreciation many have" for Sonic. In January 2018, players flooded the virtual reality game "VRChat" with avatars depicting "Ugandan Knuckles", a deformed version of Knuckles the Echidna. The character stemmed from a 2017 review of "Sonic Lost World" by YouTube user Gregzilla, as well as fans of "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" streamer Forsen, who often reference the African country Uganda. The Ugandan Knuckles meme was controversial for its perceived racial insensitivity, and the creator of the avatar expressed regret over how it was used. In response, the "Sonic" Twitter account encouraged players to respect others and donate to a Ugandan charity through GlobalGiving.