is there another way to get flash instead of paying for it? ($50 dollars is rip off) how did ppl get their flash for free a rly want to know so i can make my own flashes =D (and no its not gonna be about pokemon )

im new to newgrounds and im wondering if any1 would tell me who that guy is cos most of the flashes i have seen in newgounds the reviews mostly mention about some guy named alvin earthworm and i really want to know. and plus does som1 know why sean joystick think alvin is a twat? my head is spinning cos of it