Anime Mid-Atlantic - Revision history

Master: /* Witness account */ fixed color

2026-08-23T07:16:47Z

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	In [[May 2010]], the blog ''Topless Robot'' had a contest for "Most Shameful Nerd Moment". One commenter named tasakeru828, who ran a ''[[Sonic]]'' panel at what was presumably Anime Mid-Atlantic 2005, described the experience:<ref>http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/05/moments_of_nerd_shame_and_the_winners_are.php</ref>		In [[May 2010]], the blog ''Topless Robot'' had a contest for "Most Shameful Nerd Moment". One commenter named tasakeru828, who ran a ''[[Sonic]]'' panel at what was presumably Anime Mid-Atlantic 2005, described the experience:<ref>http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/05/moments_of_nerd_shame_and_the_winners_are.php</ref>

	{{~~quotebox~~\|I actually met Chris-chan at an anime convention before [[Encyclopedia Dramatica\|ED]] found out about him and started [[troll]]ing him en masse. A friend and I were hosting a [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] panel and trying to prove that not all Sonic fans are as batshit insane as they're made out to be. That noble goal was shot to hell when the one-and-only Christian Weston Chandler arrived in all his [[Chris and fashion\|clown-shirted]], Sonichu-[[medallion]]-wearing glory and started handing out free copies of his first issue. He asked us a completely unintelligible question (thinking mistakenly that we actually had some influence on the series as a whole), and afterwards he babbled at us personally while we smiled and nodded trying to look interested. We obviously knew he was mentally ill, but we had no idea that we were meeting a future [[Chris and the Internet\|Internet]] legend.<br>		{{quoteboxgreen\|I actually met Chris-chan at an anime convention before [[Encyclopedia Dramatica\|ED]] found out about him and started [[troll]]ing him en masse. A friend and I were hosting a [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] panel and trying to prove that not all Sonic fans are as batshit insane as they're made out to be. That noble goal was shot to hell when the one-and-only Christian Weston Chandler arrived in all his [[Chris and fashion\|clown-shirted]], Sonichu-[[medallion]]-wearing glory and started handing out free copies of his first issue. He asked us a completely unintelligible question (thinking mistakenly that we actually had some influence on the series as a whole), and afterwards he babbled at us personally while we smiled and nodded trying to look interested. We obviously knew he was mentally ill, but we had no idea that we were meeting a future [[Chris and the Internet\|Internet]] legend.<br>
	Now, I still persist in my goal to prove that some Sonic fans are decent, intelligent people. (...) But Lord, Chris-chan comes very close to ruining it all for even me, and that should tell you something.}}		Now, I still persist in my goal to prove that some Sonic fans are decent, intelligent people. (...) But Lord, Chris-chan comes very close to ruining it all for even me, and that should tell you something.}}

Amanitie: Added categories

2024-11-21T14:59:35Z

Added categories

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			[[Category:2004]]
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Amanitie: Better category

2024-09-27T13:20:12Z

Better category

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Hurtful Truth Level: /* Aftermath */

2024-07-11T09:23:01Z

Aftermath

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	Chris also hoped to attend the [[2011]] MAGFest gaming convention in Washington D.C., but he once again failed to save up for a room. After his parents learned of his backup plan to spend the weekend sleeping in a hotel lobby and/or his car, they put the kibosh on the planned outing in spite of Chris's stubbornness. In another e-mail to Jackie, Chris claimed that they threatened to lock him out of the house if he tried to make the trip regardless.<ref>[[Jackie E-mails 29]]</ref> Also, in an e-mail he sent to a [[gal-pal]] played by [[LoveYouLongTime]], he claimed [[Barbara]] threatened suicide over the matter.<ref>[[LoveYouLongTime E-mails, 2011-2012#Borb vs MAGfest]]</ref>		Chris also hoped to attend the [[2011]] MAGFest gaming convention in Washington D.C., but he once again failed to save up for a room. After his parents learned of his backup plan to spend the weekend sleeping in a hotel lobby and/or his car, they put the kibosh on the planned outing in spite of Chris's stubbornness. In another e-mail to Jackie, Chris claimed that they threatened to lock him out of the house if he tried to make the trip regardless.<ref>[[Jackie E-mails 29]]</ref> Also, in an e-mail he sent to a [[gal-pal]] played by [[LoveYouLongTime]], he claimed [[Barbara]] threatened suicide over the matter.<ref>[[LoveYouLongTime E-mails, 2011-2012#Borb vs MAGfest]]</ref>

	At long last, in [[August 2015]], Chris went to [[OmegaCon]], where he competed in the [[cosplay]] [[contest]] as Vinyl Scratch, a character from ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]''.		At long last, in [[August 2015]], Chris went to [[OmegaCon]], where he competed in the [[cosplay]] [[contest]] as [[Vinyl Scratch]], a character from ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]''.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

Hurtful Truth Level: /* Aftermath */

2024-07-11T09:22:37Z

Aftermath

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	Chris also hoped to attend the [[2011]] MAGFest gaming convention in Washington D.C., but he once again failed to save up for a room. After his parents learned of his backup plan to spend the weekend sleeping in a hotel lobby and/or his car, they put the kibosh on the planned outing in spite of Chris's stubbornness. In another e-mail to Jackie, Chris claimed that they threatened to lock him out of the house if he tried to make the trip regardless.<ref>[[Jackie E-mails 29]]</ref> Also, in an e-mail he sent to a [[gal-pal]] played by [[LoveYouLongTime]], he claimed [[Barbara]] threatened suicide over the matter.<ref>[[LoveYouLongTime E-mails, 2011-2012#Borb vs MAGfest]]</ref>		Chris also hoped to attend the [[2011]] MAGFest gaming convention in Washington D.C., but he once again failed to save up for a room. After his parents learned of his backup plan to spend the weekend sleeping in a hotel lobby and/or his car, they put the kibosh on the planned outing in spite of Chris's stubbornness. In another e-mail to Jackie, Chris claimed that they threatened to lock him out of the house if he tried to make the trip regardless.<ref>[[Jackie E-mails 29]]</ref> Also, in an e-mail he sent to a [[gal-pal]] played by [[LoveYouLongTime]], he claimed [[Barbara]] threatened suicide over the matter.<ref>[[LoveYouLongTime E-mails, 2011-2012#Borb vs MAGfest]]</ref>

	At long last, in [[August 2015]], Chris went to [[OmegaCon]], where he competed in the [[cosplay]] [[contest]] as Vinyl Scratch, a character from ''[[~~My Little Pony\|~~My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]''.		At long last, in [[August 2015]], Chris went to [[OmegaCon]], where he competed in the [[cosplay]] [[contest]] as Vinyl Scratch, a character from ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]''.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

Hurtful Truth Level: /* Aftermath */

2024-07-11T09:22:16Z

Aftermath

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	In [[2010]], Chris planned for a time to visit the [[Metal Gear\|Otakon]] convention in Baltimore (in large part so he could meet [[Jackie]] there), but he managed to thwart himself by [[Chris and money\|spending the money he'd set aside for the expedition]]. In an [[Jackie E-mails 6\|e-mail to Jackie]], he claims that he overdrew his bank account shortly before the trip. This incurred the wrath of his parents, who refused to allow him to leave the house.		In [[2010]], Chris planned for a time to visit the [[Metal Gear\|Otakon]] convention in Baltimore (in large part so he could meet [[Jackie]] there), but he managed to thwart himself by [[Chris and money\|spending the money he'd set aside for the expedition]]. In an [[Jackie E-mails 6\|e-mail to Jackie]], he claims that he overdrew his bank account shortly before the trip. This incurred the wrath of his parents, who refused to allow him to leave the house.

	Chris also hoped to attend the [[2011]] MAGFest gaming convention in Washington D.C., but ~~after~~ his parents learned of his ~~plans~~ to spend the weekend sleeping in a hotel lobby and/or his car, they ~~once again~~ put the kibosh on the planned outing. In another ~~[[Jackie E-mails 29\|~~e-mail to Jackie]], Chris claimed that they threatened to lock him out of the house if he tried to make the trip. ~~Also, in an~~ [[~~LoveYouLongTime~~ E-mails, ~~2011-2012#Borb vs MAGfest\|~~e-mail]] he sent to a [[gal-pal]] played by [[LoveYouLongTime]], he claimed [[Barbara]] threatened suicide over the matter.		Chris also hoped to attend the [[2011]] MAGFest gaming convention in Washington D.C., but he once again failed to save up for a room. After his parents learned of his backup plan to spend the weekend sleeping in a hotel lobby and/or his car, they put the kibosh on the planned outing in spite of Chris's stubbornness. In another e-mail to Jackie, Chris claimed that they threatened to lock him out of the house if he tried to make the trip regardless.<ref>[[Jackie E-mails 29]]</ref> Also, in an e-mail he sent to a [[gal-pal]] played by [[LoveYouLongTime]], he claimed [[Barbara]] threatened suicide over the matter.<ref>[[LoveYouLongTime E-mails, 2011-2012#Borb vs MAGfest]]</ref>

	At long last, in [[August 2015]], Chris ~~was able~~ to ~~escape from Barb's clutches long enough to attend~~ [[OmegaCon]], where he competed in the [[cosplay]] [[contest]] as Vinyl Scratch, a character from ''[[My Little Pony\|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]''.		At long last, in [[August 2015]], Chris went to [[OmegaCon]], where he competed in the [[cosplay]] [[contest]] as Vinyl Scratch, a character from ''[[My Little Pony\|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]''.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

FromtheWordsofBR at 00:54, 11 July 2024

2024-07-11T00:54:01Z

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	'''Anime Mid-Atlantic''' was an [[anime]] convention that [[Chris]] attended on 29 [[May 2004]] and 17 [[June 2005]]. It took place at a Holiday Inn (now DoubleTree) in [[Richmond]].		'''Anime Mid-Atlantic''' was an [[anime]] [[convention]] that [[Chris]] attended on 29 [[May 2004]] and 17 [[June 2005]]. It took place at a Holiday Inn (now DoubleTree) in [[Richmond]].

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	==Aftermath==		==Aftermath==
	Chris did not go to another ~~anime~~ convention for a long time.		Chris did not go to another convention for a long time.

	In [[2010]], Chris planned for a time to visit the [[Metal Gear\|Otakon]] convention in Baltimore (in large part so he could meet [[Jackie]] there), but he managed to thwart himself by spending the money he'd set aside for the expedition. In an [[Jackie E-mails 6\|e-mail to Jackie]], he claims that ~~[[Chris and Money\|~~he overdrew his bank account]] shortly before the trip. This incurred the wrath of his parents, who refused to allow him to leave the house.		In [[2010]], Chris planned for a time to visit the [[Metal Gear\|Otakon]] convention in Baltimore (in large part so he could meet [[Jackie]] there), but he managed to thwart himself by [[Chris and money\|spending the money he'd set aside for the expedition]]. In an [[Jackie E-mails 6\|e-mail to Jackie]], he claims that he overdrew his bank account shortly before the trip. This incurred the wrath of his parents, who refused to allow him to leave the house.

	Chris also hoped to attend the [[2011]] MAGFest gaming convention in Washington D.C., but after his parents learned of his plans to spend the weekend sleeping in a hotel lobby and/or his car, they once again put the kibosh on the planned outing. In another [[Jackie E-mails 29\|e-mail to Jackie]], Chris claimed that they threatened to lock him out of the house if he tried to make the trip.		Chris also hoped to attend the [[2011]] MAGFest gaming convention in Washington D.C., but after his parents learned of his plans to spend the weekend sleeping in a hotel lobby and/or his car, they once again put the kibosh on the planned outing. In another [[Jackie E-mails 29\|e-mail to Jackie]], Chris claimed that they threatened to lock him out of the house if he tried to make the trip. Also, in an [[LoveYouLongTime E-mails, 2011-2012#Borb vs MAGfest\|e-mail]] he sent to a [[gal-pal]] played by [[LoveYouLongTime]], he claimed [[Barbara]] threatened suicide over the matter.

	At long last, in [[August 2015]], Chris was able to escape from Barb's clutches long enough to attend [[OmegaCon]], where he competed in the [[cosplay]] [[contest]] as Vinyl Scratch, a character from ''[[My Little Pony\|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]''.		At long last, in [[August 2015]], Chris was able to escape from Barb's clutches long enough to attend [[OmegaCon]], where he competed in the [[cosplay]] [[contest]] as Vinyl Scratch, a character from ''[[My Little Pony\|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]''.

KingClark at 01:53, 6 July 2023

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	Chris did not go to another anime convention for a long time.		Chris did not go to another anime convention for a long time.

	In [[2010]], Chris planned for a time to visit the [[~~MGS~~\|Otakon]] convention in Baltimore (in large part so he could meet [[Jackie]] there), but he managed to thwart himself by spending the money he'd set aside for the expedition. In an [[Jackie E-mails 6\|e-mail to Jackie]], he claims that [[Chris and Money\|he overdrew his bank account]] shortly before the trip. This incurred the wrath of his parents, who refused to allow him to leave the house.		In [[2010]], Chris planned for a time to visit the [[Metal Gear\|Otakon]] convention in Baltimore (in large part so he could meet [[Jackie]] there), but he managed to thwart himself by spending the money he'd set aside for the expedition. In an [[Jackie E-mails 6\|e-mail to Jackie]], he claims that [[Chris and Money\|he overdrew his bank account]] shortly before the trip. This incurred the wrath of his parents, who refused to allow him to leave the house.

	Chris also hoped to attend the [[2011]] MAGFest gaming convention in Washington D.C., but after his parents learned of his plans to spend the weekend sleeping in a hotel lobby and/or his car, they once again put the kibosh on the planned outing. In another [[Jackie E-mails 29\|e-mail to Jackie]], Chris claimed that they threatened to lock him out of the house if he tried to make the trip.		Chris also hoped to attend the [[2011]] MAGFest gaming convention in Washington D.C., but after his parents learned of his plans to spend the weekend sleeping in a hotel lobby and/or his car, they once again put the kibosh on the planned outing. In another [[Jackie E-mails 29\|e-mail to Jackie]], Chris claimed that they threatened to lock him out of the house if he tried to make the trip.

Superspongebobbros: /* 2005 */

2021-06-17T21:06:13Z

2005

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	{{quotebox\|Since he has put himself into [[Sonichu (character)\|Sonichu]]’s world, he will “[[Cosplay]]” as himself ([[Chris and his Ego\|talk about self-respect]], huh?). Also, he will be watching some of the good anime, getting some souvenirs, participating in some of the events and just having a good time. Also, he will have some printed copies of the [[Sonichu 0\|Sonichu Premiere Issue #0]] on hand, but if you want a collectable copy, you will have to find him, and ask for one.<br>		{{quotebox\|Since he has put himself into [[Sonichu (character)\|Sonichu]]’s world, he will “[[Cosplay]]” as himself ([[Chris and his Ego\|talk about self-respect]], huh?). Also, he will be watching some of the good anime, getting some souvenirs, participating in some of the events and just having a good time. Also, he will have some printed copies of the [[Sonichu 0\|Sonichu Premiere Issue #0]] on hand, but if you want a collectable copy, you will have to find him, and ask for one.<br>
	At the convention, as noted for now, there will be quite a selection of special guests attending, such as ADV voice actors, {{w\|Greg Ayres\|Greg Ayers}} [''sic''] and [{w\|Doug Smith}}, and author {{w\|Robert V. Aldrich}}. CWC hopes that Monica Rial will be there again this year (see ''[[News Dash!]]'' #5 for his previous encounter with this lovely Voice Actress)! 8) Also up for fun are the Art Shows, contests, Guest Panels, Workshops, Video Game Room, Vendors to sell [[Anime Wings\|Cool Anime items]] (some imported from Japan), and much, much more.		At the convention, as noted for now, there will be quite a selection of special guests attending, such as ADV voice actors, {{w\|Greg Ayres\|Greg Ayers}} [''sic''] and {{w\|Doug Smith}}, and author {{w\|Robert V. Aldrich}}. CWC hopes that Monica Rial will be there again this year (see ''[[News Dash!]]'' #5 for his previous encounter with this lovely Voice Actress)! 8) Also up for fun are the Art Shows, contests, Guest Panels, Workshops, Video Game Room, Vendors to sell [[Anime Wings\|Cool Anime items]] (some imported from Japan), and much, much more.
	}}		}}

Superspongebobbros at 21:05, 17 June 2021

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	{{quotebox\|		{{quotebox\|
	On May 29, [[2004]], I, Christian Chandler, attended my first [[Anime]] Convention. I had a good time watching some Anime, sampling some [[Wikipedia:Ramune\|Ramune]] (Japan Soda), and other things. My main highlight though was meeting the lovely and sweet-spoken voice actress, ~~[[Wikipedia:Monica Rial~~\|Monica Rial]] (pictured next to me to the left). Monica is well known for being the voice behind many Anime characters. Some of which include: Hyatt ([[Excel Saga]]), Saki (~~[[Wikipedia:Steel Angel Kurumi~~\|Steel		On May 29, [[2004]], I, Christian Chandler, attended my first [[Anime]] Convention. I had a good time watching some Anime, sampling some [[Wikipedia:Ramune\|Ramune]] (Japan Soda), and other things. My main highlight though was meeting the lovely and sweet-spoken voice actress,{{w\|Monica Rial}} (pictured next to me to the left). Monica is well known for being the voice behind many Anime characters. Some of which include: Hyatt ([[Excel Saga]]), Saki ({{w\|Steel Angel Kurumi}}), Mikako ({{w\|Martian Successor Nadesico\|Martian Sucessor Nadesico}} [''sic'']) and Shii ({{w\|Puni Puni Poemy}}). She also sings opera very nicely, and she is a very nice, fun and sweet person to hang around with. She sure made my day a sweet one. ;8)
	Angel Kurumi]]), Mikako (~~[[Wikipedia:~~Martian Successor Nadesico\|Martian Sucessor Nadesico]] [''sic'']) and Shii (~~[[Wikipedia:Puni Puni Poemy~~\|Puni Puni Poemy]]). She also sings opera very nicely, and she is a very nice, fun and sweet person to hang around with. She sure made my day a sweet one. ;8)
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	{{quotebox\|Since he has put himself into [[Sonichu (character)\|Sonichu]]’s world, he will “[[Cosplay]]” as himself ([[Chris and his Ego\|talk about self-respect]], huh?). Also, he will be watching some of the good anime, getting some souvenirs, participating in some of the events and just having a good time. Also, he will have some printed copies of the [[Sonichu 0\|Sonichu Premiere Issue #0]] on hand, but if you want a collectable copy, you will have to find him, and ask for one.<br>		{{quotebox\|Since he has put himself into [[Sonichu (character)\|Sonichu]]’s world, he will “[[Cosplay]]” as himself ([[Chris and his Ego\|talk about self-respect]], huh?). Also, he will be watching some of the good anime, getting some souvenirs, participating in some of the events and just having a good time. Also, he will have some printed copies of the [[Sonichu 0\|Sonichu Premiere Issue #0]] on hand, but if you want a collectable copy, you will have to find him, and ask for one.<br>
	At the convention, as noted for now, there will be quite a selection of special guests attending, such as ADV voice actors, ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Greg ~~Ayers~~\|Greg Ayers]] and [~~[Wikipedia:Doug Smith~~\|Doug Smith]], and author ~~[[Wikipedia:Robert V. Aldrich~~\|Robert V. Aldrich]]. CWC hopes that Monica Rial will be there again this year (see ''[[News Dash!]]'' #5 for his previous encounter with this lovely Voice Actress)! 8) Also up for fun are the Art Shows, contests, Guest Panels, Workshops, Video Game Room, Vendors to sell [[Anime Wings\|Cool Anime items]] (some imported from Japan), and much, much more.		At the convention, as noted for now, there will be quite a selection of special guests attending, such as ADV voice actors, {{w\|Greg Ayres\|Greg Ayers}} [''sic''] and [{w\|Doug Smith}}, and author {{w\|Robert V. Aldrich}}. CWC hopes that Monica Rial will be there again this year (see ''[[News Dash!]]'' #5 for his previous encounter with this lovely Voice Actress)! 8) Also up for fun are the Art Shows, contests, Guest Panels, Workshops, Video Game Room, Vendors to sell [[Anime Wings\|Cool Anime items]] (some imported from Japan), and much, much more.
	}}		}}