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	The '''monthly tugboat''' is [[Chris]]'s [[CWC-isms\|euphemism]] for his {{w\|Social Security Disability Insurance}} (SSDI) payment, which is deposited into his bank account via direct deposit on or about the 3rd of each month.<ref>http://ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm</ref> SSDI is a U.S. program to support financially those whose physical or [[Slow-in-the-minds\|mental]] ~~disability~~ prevents them holding a job. It is a form of insurance funded by payroll taxes. Workers who have paid into the system for a numbers of years can qualify to receive benefits if they, or their children, become disabled.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf Benefits for Children with Disabilities], Page 7.</ref>		The '''monthly tugboat''' is [[Chris]]'s [[CWC-isms\|euphemism]] for his {{w\|Social Security Disability Insurance}} (SSDI) payment, which is deposited into his bank account via direct deposit on or about the 3rd of each month.<ref>http://ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm</ref> SSDI is a U.S. program to support financially those whose physical or [[Slow-in-the-minds\|mental disability]] prevents them from holding a job. It is a form of insurance funded by payroll taxes. Workers who have paid into the system for a numbers of years can qualify to receive benefits if they, or their children, become disabled.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf Benefits for Children with Disabilities], Page 7.</ref>

	Since [[Bob Chandler]] paid into the program during his years at General Electric, Chris is entitled to receive benefits. As long as Chris earns less than $1220 a month of "Substantial Gainful Activity",<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/sga.html Substantial Gainful Activity]</ref> and stays unmarried (to [[Polyamorous marriage\|someone real]], at least) and [[Chris and the law\|out of jail]], he will continue to receive his monthly tugboat unimpeded.		Since [[Bob Chandler]] paid into the program during his years at General Electric, Chris is entitled to receive benefits. As long as Chris earns less than $1220 a month of "Substantial Gainful Activity",<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/sga.html Substantial Gainful Activity]</ref> and stays unmarried (to [[Polyamorous marriage\|someone real]], at least) and [[Chris and the law\|out of jail]], he will continue to receive his monthly tugboat unimpeded.

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	The '''monthly tugboat''' is [[Chris]]'s [[CWC-isms\|euphemism]] for his {{w\|Social Security Disability Insurance}} (SSDI) payment, which is deposited into his bank account via direct deposit on or about the 3rd of each month.<ref>[http://ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm]</ref> SSDI is ~~part of~~ a U.S. ~~taxpayer-supported~~ program to support financially those whose physical ~~injures~~ or [[Slow-in-the-minds\|mental ~~ailments~~]] ~~prevent~~ them ~~from performing even minimum-wage work~~. ~~Chris~~ is ~~known to~~ have ~~belonged~~ to ~~this system since at least [[2007]]~~, ~~before he was~~ [~~[Chris in the media#Something Awful\|discovered]] by the [[Chris and the Internet\|Internet]]~~. ~~In the [[Father Call]], Chris claimed that his disability check was "a stepping~~-~~stone in the right direction of [him] moving out~~.~~" Given Chris's tendency to waste his free money on [[List of toys\|frivolous junk~~]~~] rather than put it towards anything that might improve his life~~, ~~he was probably just telling Matt what he thought he wanted to hear~~.		The '''monthly tugboat''' is [[Chris]]'s [[CWC-isms\|euphemism]] for his {{w\|Social Security Disability Insurance}} (SSDI) payment, which is deposited into his bank account via direct deposit on or about the 3rd of each month.<ref>http://ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm</ref> SSDI is a U.S. program to support financially those whose physical or [[Slow-in-the-minds\|mental]] disability prevents them holding a job. It is a form of insurance funded by payroll taxes. Workers who have paid into the system for a numbers of years can qualify to receive benefits if they, or their children, become disabled.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf Benefits for Children with Disabilities], Page 7.</ref>

	Contrary to popular belief, Chris's check is not need-based, but is awarded on eligibility alone. Most US Americans have to work a decade to qualify.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/dqualify10.html Social Security Benefits Planner: How You Qualify]</ref> Chris, on the other hand, has only been employed for six months (three at [[Wendy's]], three in a [[Cutco\|pyramid scheme]]). However, [[Bob Chandler~~\|Bob~~]] ~~earned retirement insurance in~~ his years at General Electric, and Social Security also lets retirees' dependent disabled children get payments, even if they have never worked themselves, so long as they were disabled before turning 22.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf Benefits for Children with Disabilities], Page 7.~~</ref>~~ As long as Chris earns less than $1220 a month,<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/sga.html Substantial Gainful Activity]</ref> and stays unmarried (to [[Polyamorous marriage\|someone real]], at least) and [[Chris and the law\|out of jail]], he will continue to receive his monthly tugboat unimpeded.		Since [[Bob Chandler]] paid into the program during his years at General Electric, Chris is entitled to receive benefits. As long as Chris earns less than $1220 a month of "Substantial Gainful Activity",<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/sga.html Substantial Gainful Activity]</ref> and stays unmarried (to [[Polyamorous marriage\|someone real]], at least) and [[Chris and the law\|out of jail]], he will continue to receive his monthly tugboat unimpeded.

	In [[2010]], Chris received $809 each month, with $580 going to his parents for room, board, and to pay toward his credit card debt.<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie Chat 7\|Jackie Chat #7]]</ref> After [[Bob\|his father]]'s death in [[September 2011]], Chris's tugboat increased. As of [[2014]], Chris was receiving approximately $1300 a month in ~~welfare~~ money, of which [[Barbara Chandler\|Barb]] used $900 [[Financhu Crisis\|to pay for her second mortage]].<ref>[[Kiwi Farms posts (Null)#Correction to Reverse Mortgage Claim]]</ref> Chris apparently still receives his tugboat to this day.		Chris is known to have belonged to this system since at least [[2007]], before he was [[Chris in the media#Something Awful\|discovered]] by the [[Chris and the Internet\|Internet]]. In the [[Father Call]], Chris claimed that his disability check was "a stepping-stone in the right direction of [him] moving out." Given Chris's tendency to waste his free money on [[List of toys\|frivolous junk]] rather than put it towards anything that might improve his life, he was probably just telling Matt what he thought he wanted to hear.

			Contrary to popular belief, Chris's check is not a form of welfare and is not need-based, but is awarded on eligibility alone.

			Chris is fortunate that the SSDI system allows him to receive benefits based on his father's history. Without it, he would have had to work a decade to qualify.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/dqualify10.html Social Security Benefits Planner: How You Qualify]</ref> Chris, on the other hand, has only been employed for six months (three at [[Wendy's]], three in a [[Cutco\|pyramid scheme]]).

			In [[2010]], Chris received $809 each month, with $580 going to his parents for room, board, and to pay toward his credit card debt.<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie Chat 7\|Jackie Chat #7]]</ref> After [[Death of Bob Chandler\|his father's death]] in [[September 2011]], Chris's tugboat increased. As of [[2014]], Chris was receiving approximately $1300 a month in insurance money, of which [[Barbara Chandler\|Barb]] used $900 [[Financhu Crisis\|to pay for her second mortage]].<ref>[[Kiwi Farms posts (Null)#Correction to Reverse Mortgage Claim]]</ref> Chris apparently still receives his tugboat to this day.

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	[[File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Chris's bank statement, showing a payment from SSDI on the 3rd of the month.]]		[[File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Chris's bank statement, showing a payment from SSDI on the 3rd of the month.]]
	Chris does not even understand ''which program he is on''. In many emails<ref>[[Jackie E-mails 6]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie E-mails 25]]</ref><ref>[[Rebeckah Bentley E-mails]]</ref><ref>[[LoveYouLongTime E-mails, 2011-2012]]</ref> and posts<ref>[[November 2016 Facebook posts]]</ref><ref>[[December 2016 Facebook posts]]</ref> he mistakenly says that he receives {{w\|Supplemental Security Income\|SSI}}, which is a ~~different~~ welfare program for the poor that has far tighter restrictions and a typically lower payout. A screenshot of his bank activity from December 2009<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref> indicates that he received a Social Security payment on the 3rd (SSI pays out on the 1st).<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20091208062418/https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm</ref>		Chris does not even understand ''which program he is on''. In many emails<ref>[[Jackie E-mails 6]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie E-mails 25]]</ref><ref>[[Rebeckah Bentley E-mails]]</ref><ref>[[LoveYouLongTime E-mails, 2011-2012]]</ref> and posts<ref>[[November 2016 Facebook posts]]</ref><ref>[[December 2016 Facebook posts]]</ref> he mistakenly says that he receives {{w\|Supplemental Security Income\|SSI}}, which is a welfare program for the poor that has far tighter restrictions and a typically lower payout. A screenshot of his bank activity from December 2009<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref> indicates that he received a Social Security payment on the 3rd (SSI pays out on the 1st).<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20091208062418/https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm</ref>

	* The earliest known use of the term "monthly tugboat" was in March [[2007]] in Chris's first e-mail to his half-brother [[Cole Smithey]]. When introducing himself, Chris says, "I'm getting by livin' with my folks and a monthly tugboat". He does not actually explain what a "monthly tugboat" is supposed to be.		* The earliest known use of the term "monthly tugboat" was in March [[2007]] in Chris's first e-mail to his half-brother [[Cole Smithey]]. When introducing himself, Chris says, "I'm getting by livin' with my folks and a monthly tugboat". He does not actually explain what a "monthly tugboat" is supposed to be.
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	* Since late 2009, [[Chris]] seemed to have mostly given up the term "tugboat", possibly because of its extensive adoption by trolls in the [[Mumble]] chats, the [[Mailbag]], and elsewhere. In the [[Father Call]], he refers to it as his "monthly income", while in the [[Jackie e-mails]] he simply says he's on Social Security, although he did refer to it once as a "tugboat" in [[Mailbag 34\|Mailbag #34]].		* Since late 2009, [[Chris]] seemed to have mostly given up the term "tugboat", possibly because of its extensive adoption by trolls in the [[Mumble]] chats, the [[Mailbag]], and elsewhere. In the [[Father Call]], he refers to it as his "monthly income", while in the [[Jackie e-mails]] he simply says he's on Social Security, although he did refer to it once as a "tugboat" in [[Mailbag 34\|Mailbag #34]].
	* The [[BlueSpike Skype Logs 12\|BlueSpike Skype logs]], quoted at the top of the page shine a light on the origin of the term.		* The [[BlueSpike Skype Logs 12\|BlueSpike Skype logs]], quoted at the top of the page shine a light on the origin of the term.
	*In ~~one of the~~ [[Jackie Chat 7~~\|Jackie chat logs~~]], he wrote about the reason he deserves ~~the welfare~~:		*In [[Jackie Chat 7]], he wrote about the reason he deserves SSDI:

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	Challenged by a correspondent in the [[Mailbag]], Chris claimed that he is not wasting taxpayer funds, because he is putting that money back into the economy and indirectly paying the tugboats of others. According to Chris's [[Chris and reality\|logic]], by purchasing useless commercial goods, he is paying sales tax, which the government puts directly back into the hands of the needy.<ref>[[Mailbag 34\|Mailbag #34]]</ref> This is irrefutably false; sales taxes go towards state and local governments, but SSDI is funded by ''federal'' '''''payroll''''' tax (FICA), which Chris has never contributed to for all but a few months of his life.		Challenged by a correspondent in the [[Mailbag]], Chris claimed that he is not wasting taxpayer funds, because he is putting that money back into the economy and indirectly paying the tugboats of others. According to Chris's [[Chris and reality\|logic]], by purchasing useless commercial goods, he is paying sales tax, which the government puts directly back into the hands of the needy.<ref>[[Mailbag 34\|Mailbag #34]]</ref> This is irrefutably false; sales taxes go towards state and local governments, but SSDI is funded by ''federal'' '''''payroll''''' tax (FICA), which Chris has never contributed to for all but a few months of his life.

	~~Another thing to take into consideration is that not all of the money even stays in the U.S. economy.~~ Chris spends quite a bit of his tugboat on imported products. For example, [[Nintendo]] and [[Sony]] are Japanese corporations, and Chris's beloved [[Lego]] is a product of Denmark. These companies do have U.S. bases, and a small amount of R&D occurs stateside. But at the end of the day, most of it occurs overseas, and let's not forget that the majority of Chris's [[toys]], electronics, and other products were most likely made in some sweatshop in [[China]]. In short, a good chunk of the tugboat ends up overseas, so if anything, he's supporting the ~~world~~ economy.		====The argument against Chris supporting the economy====

	Ironically, if Chris bought a [[HEXBox]] earlier (instead of boycotting it until 2017), the majority of money spent on it and on many of its games would be put back into the U.S. economy, as Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.		One can take into consideration that not all of Chris's benefits will stay in the U.S. economy. Chris spends quite a bit of his tugboat on imported products. For example, [[Nintendo]] and [[Sony]] are Japanese corporations, and Chris's beloved [[Lego]] is a product of Denmark. These companies do have U.S. bases, and a small amount of R&D occurs stateside (this is mostly true of Sony, which may as well be an honorary American business). But at the end of the day, most of it occurs overseas. Let's not forget that the majority of Chris's [[toys]], electronics, and other products were most likely made in some sweatshop in [[China]], though to be fair, much of the revenue from American-designed Chinese electronics is overhead for the engineers and company in general.

			In short, a good chunk of the tugboat ends up overseas, so if anything, he's supporting the world economy and furthering globalization. He's far from being alone at that, seeing the complexity of supply chains and international media popularity, but a good chunk of what Chris doesn't spend on food is spent on foreign electronics and toys.

			Ironically, if Chris bought a [[HEXBox]] earlier (instead of boycotting it until 2017), the majority of money spent on it and on many of its games would be put back into the U.S. economy, as Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, which only receives a sliver of what Chris has spent on Nintendo games.

			Chris arguably also did his part in funding industries that cost people in the long run, such as fast food.

	==References by Chris==		==References by Chris==

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	Ironically, if Chris bought a [[HEXBox]] earlier (instead of boycotting it until 2017), the majority of money spent on it and on many of its games would be put back into the U.S. economy, as Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.		Ironically, if Chris bought a [[HEXBox]] earlier (instead of boycotting it until 2017), the majority of money spent on it and on many of its games would be put back into the U.S. economy, as Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

	~~===Earning potential===~~
	On the advice of his late father, Chris has never looked for a job since leaving Wendy's, supposedly because the tugboat gives him more money overall. However, Bob was totally wrong. Since [[2008]], the hourly minimum wage in the Commonwealth of [[Virginia]] has been $7.25, pursuant to federal minimum wage. If Chris were somehow to do a complete 180° on his life, get off disability, and begin working a full 40-hour week, his monthly income before taxes and rent payment would be approximately $1,260 USD. This would put Chris's annual income range, before tax, at roughly $15,100. Subtracting what he pays his parents to live in filth, as well as the 5% tax his income range mandates in the state of Virginia, Chris could very likely be left with a ridiculous $9,000 in ''spending'' money, enough for many more sex toys and video games, in contrast with the $2,748 Chris pulls in annually from the government after paying off his parents. As SSDI payments have been adjusted for inflation over the years, while Virginia's legislation has not, this earning gap has since closed. Despite this, Chris still could have earned $48,600 (or even more, if he were to be promoted or find better work with his new skills) or more over the last decade by working instead of remaining on disability.

	Even if this weren't enough, the most cursory research reveals that a SSDI beneficiary could have earned from $700 a month in the year [[2000]], when Chris was 18, to $1,000 a month in [[2010]] without losing a cent of SSDI payments. As of [[2019]], this limit is about as much as Chris would earn working minimum wage part time.<ref>http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/sga.html</ref> Social Security also has voluntary programs that would let Chris try working a real job for up to nine months without upsetting his tugboat in the slightest.<ref>[https://choosework.ssa.gov/about/work-incentives/index.html Ticket to Work - Work Incentives]</ref> At best, Bob's decision to encourage Chris's unemployment came from the reasonable assumption that Chris could never survive in a real-world workplace environment. At worst, it was negligence or blind delusion that let Chris to miss out on over $100,000 in potential [[Muscle bra\|bras]], faux-[[china]], [[My Little Pony\|children's]] [[Transformers\|toys]], and [[I Pimp My Ride.MOV\|PS3 accessories covered in]] [[Lego]] through to the end of [[2010]] and beyond.

	Rough calculations and estimations say that if Chris lives into his 80s, given reasonable "cost of living" increases to his tugboat annually, he will receive roughly $1,000,000 over his lifetime from his countrymen. In this day and age, that's chump change and he'd amass a larger fortune if he simply got off his ass and got a career; of course, it's [[Chris and health\|extremely unlikely]] that he will live anywhere near that long.

	==References by Chris==		==References by Chris==

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References by Chris

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	==References by Chris==		==References by Chris==
	Chris does not even understand ''which program he is on''. In many emails<ref>[[Jackie E-mails 6]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie E-mails 25]]</ref><ref>[[Rebeckah Bentley E-mails]]</ref><ref>[[LoveYouLongTime E-mails, 2011-2012]]</ref> and posts<ref>[[November 2016 Facebook posts]]</ref><ref>[[December 2016 Facebook posts]]</ref> he mistakenly says that he receives {{w\|Supplemental Security Income\|SSI}}, which is a different welfare program for the poor that has far tighter restrictions and a typically lower payout.		[[File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Chris's bank statement, showing a payment from SSDI on the 3rd of the month.]]
			Chris does not even understand ''which program he is on''. In many emails<ref>[[Jackie E-mails 6]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie E-mails 25]]</ref><ref>[[Rebeckah Bentley E-mails]]</ref><ref>[[LoveYouLongTime E-mails, 2011-2012]]</ref> and posts<ref>[[November 2016 Facebook posts]]</ref><ref>[[December 2016 Facebook posts]]</ref> he mistakenly says that he receives {{w\|Supplemental Security Income\|SSI}}, which is a different welfare program for the poor that has far tighter restrictions and a typically lower payout. A screenshot of his bank activity from December 2009<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref> indicates that he received a Social Security payment on the 3rd (SSI pays out on the 1st).<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20091208062418/https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm</ref>

	* The earliest known use of the term "monthly tugboat" was in March [[2007]] in Chris's first e-mail to his half-brother [[Cole Smithey]]. When introducing himself, Chris says, "I'm getting by livin' with my folks and a monthly tugboat". He does not actually explain what a "monthly tugboat" is supposed to be.		* The earliest known use of the term "monthly tugboat" was in March [[2007]] in Chris's first e-mail to his half-brother [[Cole Smithey]]. When introducing himself, Chris says, "I'm getting by livin' with my folks and a monthly tugboat". He does not actually explain what a "monthly tugboat" is supposed to be.

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	<!--- Would a new, balanced ==Does Chris deserve his tugboat?== section be appropriate? -->		<!--- Would a new, balanced ==Does Chris deserve his tugboat?== section be appropriate? -->

	~~==Possible suspension and return==~~
	~~{{MentalHospital}}~~
	~~[[File:Freeasfuck.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|They're making him a [[Lars Call\|HOOD LEGEND]].]]~~

	Despite run-ins with the law, particularly the [[26 December 2014\|GameStop macing incident]], Chris has continued receiving his benefits over the years. However, it was believed that [[2021]] could have changed this: due to his arrest for [[Affair with Mother\|incest]], the SSA was eligible to terminate Chris's Social Security benefits since according to their rules, benefits are stopped if a recipient is institutionalized for more than 30 continuous days after being convicted of a crime.<ref>https://www.ssa.gov/reentry/benefits.htm</ref>

	In [[March 2022]], Chris's tugboat was probably suspended after being sent to [[Western State Hospital]] during his jail stay awaiting trial for [[incest]]. While the SSDI program allows jail inmates to receive benefits as long as they have either not yet been convicted or are sentenced to less than 30 days,<ref>https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/faq/keep-disability-benefits-jail</ref> if the inmate is sent to a mental health institution for more than 30 days because of being deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial, the benefits are suspended (although if an inmate is sent for any other reason, a suspension is not applied).<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20220816105931/https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0202607330</ref>

	[[Praetor]] claimed in [[March 2023]] that Chris's tugboat was still operating, but due to being incarcerated he was unable to access the funds. Chris was housed at the hospital for 64 days "for treatment of incompete [sic]", so unless somebody else was handling his finances, it's unlikely he was continuing to receive money by that point.

	That being said, in [[May 2023]], Chris was [[Post-jail sightings (2023)\|spotted in public repeatedly]] at various stores, apparently buying a new [[Nintendo Switch]] while at [[Walmart]], and in later months was seen online on [[PSN]] playing a [[PS5]] game and on [[HEXBox#He likes it for real now\|Xbox]]. As such, it is currently unknown whether or not the money has come from his stay at Gateway Homes, he managed to reactivate his monthly earnings after being released, or if Praetor turned out to be right and his tugboat ''was'' still operating at that time. Whatever the case, Chris's tugboat seems to have continued to cross after his release from jail, combined with donations from [[Enablers\|fans]] and his sales with Praetor.

	==References==		==References==

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	Despite run-ins with the law, particularly the [[26 December 2014\|GameStop macing incident]], Chris has continued receiving his benefits over the years. However, it was believed that [[2021]] could have changed this: due to his arrest for [[Affair with Mother\|incest]], the SSA was eligible to terminate Chris's Social Security benefits since according to their rules, benefits are stopped if a recipient is institutionalized for more than 30 continuous days after being convicted of a crime.<ref>https://www.ssa.gov/reentry/benefits.htm</ref>		Despite run-ins with the law, particularly the [[26 December 2014\|GameStop macing incident]], Chris has continued receiving his benefits over the years. However, it was believed that [[2021]] could have changed this: due to his arrest for [[Affair with Mother\|incest]], the SSA was eligible to terminate Chris's Social Security benefits since according to their rules, benefits are stopped if a recipient is institutionalized for more than 30 continuous days after being convicted of a crime.<ref>https://www.ssa.gov/reentry/benefits.htm</ref>

	In [[March 2022]], Chris's tugboat was probably suspended after being sent to [[Western State Hospital]] during his jail stay awaiting trial for [[incest]]. While the SSDI program allows jail inmates to receive benefits as long as they have either not yet been convicted or are sentenced to less than 30 days,<ref>https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/faq/keep-disability-benefits-jail</ref> if the inmate is sent to a mental health institution for more than 30 days because of being deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial, the benefits are suspended (although if an inmate is sent for any other reason, a suspension is not applied).<ref>https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0202607330</ref>		In [[March 2022]], Chris's tugboat was probably suspended after being sent to [[Western State Hospital]] during his jail stay awaiting trial for [[incest]]. While the SSDI program allows jail inmates to receive benefits as long as they have either not yet been convicted or are sentenced to less than 30 days,<ref>https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/faq/keep-disability-benefits-jail</ref> if the inmate is sent to a mental health institution for more than 30 days because of being deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial, the benefits are suspended (although if an inmate is sent for any other reason, a suspension is not applied).<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20220816105931/https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0202607330</ref>

	[[Praetor]] claimed in [[March 2023]] that Chris's tugboat was still operating, but due to being incarcerated he was unable to access the funds. Chris was housed at the hospital for 64 days "for treatment of incompete [sic]", so unless somebody else was handling his finances, it's unlikely he was continuing to receive money by that point.		[[Praetor]] claimed in [[March 2023]] that Chris's tugboat was still operating, but due to being incarcerated he was unable to access the funds. Chris was housed at the hospital for 64 days "for treatment of incompete [sic]", so unless somebody else was handling his finances, it's unlikely he was continuing to receive money by that point.

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	Contrary to popular belief, Chris's check is not need-based, but is awarded on eligibility alone. Most US Americans have to work a decade to qualify.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/dqualify10.html Social Security Benefits Planner: How You Qualify]</ref> Chris, on the other hand, has only been employed for six months (three at [[Wendy's]], three in a [[Cutco\|pyramid scheme]]). However, [[Bob Chandler\|Bob]] earned retirement insurance in his years at General Electric, and Social Security also lets retirees' dependent disabled children get payments, even if they have never worked themselves, so long as they were disabled before turning 22.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf Benefits for Children with Disabilities], Page 7.</ref> As long as Chris earns less than $1220 a month,<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/sga.html Substantial Gainful Activity]</ref> and stays unmarried (to [[Polyamorous marriage\|someone real]], at least) and [[Chris and the law\|out of jail]], he will continue to receive his monthly tugboat unimpeded.		Contrary to popular belief, Chris's check is not need-based, but is awarded on eligibility alone. Most US Americans have to work a decade to qualify.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/dqualify10.html Social Security Benefits Planner: How You Qualify]</ref> Chris, on the other hand, has only been employed for six months (three at [[Wendy's]], three in a [[Cutco\|pyramid scheme]]). However, [[Bob Chandler\|Bob]] earned retirement insurance in his years at General Electric, and Social Security also lets retirees' dependent disabled children get payments, even if they have never worked themselves, so long as they were disabled before turning 22.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf Benefits for Children with Disabilities], Page 7.</ref> As long as Chris earns less than $1220 a month,<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/sga.html Substantial Gainful Activity]</ref> and stays unmarried (to [[Polyamorous marriage\|someone real]], at least) and [[Chris and the law\|out of jail]], he will continue to receive his monthly tugboat unimpeded.

	In [[2010]], Chris received $809 each month, with $580 going to his parents for room, board, and to pay toward his credit card debt.<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie Chat 7\|Jackie Chat #7]]</ref> After [[Bob\|his father]]'s death in [[September 2011]], Chris's tugboat increased. As of [[2014]], Chris was receiving approximately $1300 a month in welfare money, of which [[Barbara Chandler\|Barb]] ~~claimed~~ $900 [[Financhu Crisis\|to pay for her second mortage]].<ref>[~~https://imgur.com/a/nstDOAM Chris, via~~ Null~~, on 13 July 2018~~]</ref> Chris apparently still receives his tugboat to this day.		In [[2010]], Chris received $809 each month, with $580 going to his parents for room, board, and to pay toward his credit card debt.<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie Chat 7\|Jackie Chat #7]]</ref> After [[Bob\|his father]]'s death in [[September 2011]], Chris's tugboat increased. As of [[2014]], Chris was receiving approximately $1300 a month in welfare money, of which [[Barbara Chandler\|Barb]] used $900 [[Financhu Crisis\|to pay for her second mortage]].<ref>[[Kiwi Farms posts (Null)#Correction to Reverse Mortgage Claim]]</ref> Chris apparently still receives his tugboat to this day.

	==Rationale==		==Rationale==

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	In [[March 2022]], Chris's tugboat was probably suspended after being sent to [[Western State Hospital]] during his jail stay awaiting trial for [[incest]]. While the SSDI program allows jail inmates to receive benefits as long as they have either not yet been convicted or are sentenced to less than 30 days,<ref>https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/faq/keep-disability-benefits-jail</ref> if the inmate is sent to a mental health institution for more than 30 days because of being deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial, the benefits are suspended (although if an inmate is sent for any other reason, a suspension is not applied).<ref>https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0202607330</ref>		In [[March 2022]], Chris's tugboat was probably suspended after being sent to [[Western State Hospital]] during his jail stay awaiting trial for [[incest]]. While the SSDI program allows jail inmates to receive benefits as long as they have either not yet been convicted or are sentenced to less than 30 days,<ref>https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/faq/keep-disability-benefits-jail</ref> if the inmate is sent to a mental health institution for more than 30 days because of being deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial, the benefits are suspended (although if an inmate is sent for any other reason, a suspension is not applied).<ref>https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0202607330</ref>

	[[Praetor]] claimed in [[March 2023]] that Chris's tugboat is still operating, but due to being incarcerated he ~~has been~~ unable to access the funds. Chris was housed at the hospital for 64 days "for treatment of incompete [sic]", so it's unlikely he ~~has been~~ continuing to receive money by that point.		[[Praetor]] claimed in [[March 2023]] that Chris's tugboat was still operating, but due to being incarcerated he was unable to access the funds. Chris was housed at the hospital for 64 days "for treatment of incompete [sic]", so unless somebody else was handling his finances, it's unlikely he was continuing to receive money by that point.

	That being said, in [[May 2023]], Chris was [[Post-jail sightings (2023)\|spotted in public repeatedly]] at various stores, apparently buying a new [[Nintendo Switch]] while at [[Walmart]], and in later months was seen online on [[PSN]] playing a [[PS5]] game and on [[HEXBox#He likes it for real now\|Xbox]]. As such, it is currently unknown whether or not the money has come from ~~the group home he is likely staying~~ at, he managed to reactivate his monthly earnings after being released, or if Praetor turned out to be right and his tugboat ''was'' still operating at that time.		That being said, in [[May 2023]], Chris was [[Post-jail sightings (2023)\|spotted in public repeatedly]] at various stores, apparently buying a new [[Nintendo Switch]] while at [[Walmart]], and in later months was seen online on [[PSN]] playing a [[PS5]] game and on [[HEXBox#He likes it for real now\|Xbox]]. As such, it is currently unknown whether or not the money has come from his stay at Gateway Homes, he managed to reactivate his monthly earnings after being released, or if Praetor turned out to be right and his tugboat ''was'' still operating at that time. Whatever the case, Chris's tugboat seems to have continued to cross after his release from jail, combined with donations from [[Enablers\|fans]] and his sales with Praetor.

	==References==		==References==

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	The '''monthly tugboat''' is [[Chris]]'s [[CWC-isms\|euphemism]] for his {{w\|Social Security Disability Insurance}} (SSDI) payment, which is deposited into his bank account via direct deposit on or about the 3rd of each month.<ref>[http://ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm]</ref> SSDI is part of a U.S. taxpayer-supported program to support financially those whose physical injures or [[Slow-in-the-minds\|mental ailments]] prevent them from performing even minimum-wage work. Chris is known to have belonged to this system since at least [[2007]], before he was [[Chris in the media#Something Awful\|discovered]] by the [[Chris and the Internet\|Internet]]. In the [[Father Call]], Chris claimed that his disability check was "a stepping-stone in the right direction of [him] moving out." Given Chris's tendency to waste his free money on [[List of toys\|frivolous junk]] rather than put it towards anything that might improve his life, he was probably just telling Matt what he thought he wanted to hear.		The '''monthly tugboat''' is [[Chris]]'s [[CWC-isms\|euphemism]] for his {{w\|Social Security Disability Insurance}} (SSDI) payment, which is deposited into his bank account via direct deposit on or about the 3rd of each month.<ref>[http://ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm]</ref> SSDI is part of a U.S. taxpayer-supported program to support financially those whose physical injures or [[Slow-in-the-minds\|mental ailments]] prevent them from performing even minimum-wage work. Chris is known to have belonged to this system since at least [[2007]], before he was [[Chris in the media#Something Awful\|discovered]] by the [[Chris and the Internet\|Internet]]. In the [[Father Call]], Chris claimed that his disability check was "a stepping-stone in the right direction of [him] moving out." Given Chris's tendency to waste his free money on [[List of toys\|frivolous junk]] rather than put it towards anything that might improve his life, he was probably just telling Matt what he thought he wanted to hear.

	Contrary to popular belief, Chris's check is not need-based, but is awarded on eligibility alone. Most US Americans have to work a decade to qualify.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/dqualify10.html Social Security Benefits Planner: How You Qualify]</ref> Chris, on the other hand, has only been employed for six months (three at [[Wendy's]], three in a [[Cutco\|pyramid scheme]]). However, [[Bob Chandler\|Bob]] earned retirement insurance in his years at General Electric, and Social Security also lets retirees' dependent disabled children get payments, even if they have never worked themselves, so long as they were disabled before turning 22.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf Benefits for Children with Disabilities], Page 7.</ref> As long as Chris earns less than $1220 a month,<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/sga.html Substantial Gainful Activity]</ref> and stays unmarried (to [[Polyamorous marriage\|someone real]], at least) and [[Chris and the law\|out of ~~prison~~]], he will continue to receive his monthly tugboat unimpeded.		Contrary to popular belief, Chris's check is not need-based, but is awarded on eligibility alone. Most US Americans have to work a decade to qualify.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/dqualify10.html Social Security Benefits Planner: How You Qualify]</ref> Chris, on the other hand, has only been employed for six months (three at [[Wendy's]], three in a [[Cutco\|pyramid scheme]]). However, [[Bob Chandler\|Bob]] earned retirement insurance in his years at General Electric, and Social Security also lets retirees' dependent disabled children get payments, even if they have never worked themselves, so long as they were disabled before turning 22.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf Benefits for Children with Disabilities], Page 7.</ref> As long as Chris earns less than $1220 a month,<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/sga.html Substantial Gainful Activity]</ref> and stays unmarried (to [[Polyamorous marriage\|someone real]], at least) and [[Chris and the law\|out of jail]], he will continue to receive his monthly tugboat unimpeded.

	In [[2010]], Chris received $809 each month, with $580 going to his parents for room, board, and to pay toward his credit card debt.<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie Chat 7\|Jackie Chat #7]]</ref> After [[Bob\|his father]]'s death in [[September 2011]], Chris's tugboat increased. As of [[2014]], Chris was receiving approximately $1300 a month in welfare money, of which [[Barbara Chandler\|Barb]] claimed $900 [[Financhu Crisis\|to pay for her second mortage]].<ref>[https://imgur.com/a/nstDOAM Chris, via Null, on 13 July 2018]</ref> Chris apparently still receives his tugboat to this day.		In [[2010]], Chris received $809 each month, with $580 going to his parents for room, board, and to pay toward his credit card debt.<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie Chat 7\|Jackie Chat #7]]</ref> After [[Bob\|his father]]'s death in [[September 2011]], Chris's tugboat increased. As of [[2014]], Chris was receiving approximately $1300 a month in welfare money, of which [[Barbara Chandler\|Barb]] claimed $900 [[Financhu Crisis\|to pay for her second mortage]].<ref>[https://imgur.com/a/nstDOAM Chris, via Null, on 13 July 2018]</ref> Chris apparently still receives his tugboat to this day.
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	[[File:Freeasfuck.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|They're making him a [[Lars Call\|HOOD LEGEND]].]]		[[File:Freeasfuck.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|They're making him a [[Lars Call\|HOOD LEGEND]].]]

	Despite run-ins with the law, particularly the [[26 December 2014\|GameStop macing incident]], Chris has continued receiving his benefits over the years. However, it was believed that [[2021]] could have changed this: due to his arrest for [[Affair with Mother\|incest]], the SSA was eligible to terminate Chris's Social Security benefits since according to their rules, benefits are stopped if a recipient is institutionalized for more than 30 continuous days after being convicted of a crime.<ref>https://www.ssa.gov/reentry/benefits.htm</ref> And while the SSA does allow ex-prisoners to reapply for their benefits after release, it is unknown how successful Chris will be in recovering his tugboat due to his inherent laziness and general ineptitude when dealing with important matters.		Despite run-ins with the law, particularly the [[26 December 2014\|GameStop macing incident]], Chris has continued receiving his benefits over the years. However, it was believed that [[2021]] could have changed this: due to his arrest for [[Affair with Mother\|incest]], the SSA was eligible to terminate Chris's Social Security benefits since according to their rules, benefits are stopped if a recipient is institutionalized for more than 30 continuous days after being convicted of a crime.<ref>https://www.ssa.gov/reentry/benefits.htm</ref>

	In [[March 2022]], Chris's tugboat was probably suspended after being sent to [[Western State Hospital]] during his jail stay awaiting trial for [[incest]]. While the SSDI program allows jail inmates to receive benefits as long as they have either not yet been convicted or are sentenced to less than 30 days,<ref>https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/faq/keep-disability-benefits-jail</ref> if the inmate is sent to a mental health institution for more than 30 days because of being deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial, the benefits are suspended (although if an inmate is sent for any other reason, a suspension is not applied).<ref>https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0202607330</ref>		In [[March 2022]], Chris's tugboat was probably suspended after being sent to [[Western State Hospital]] during his jail stay awaiting trial for [[incest]]. While the SSDI program allows jail inmates to receive benefits as long as they have either not yet been convicted or are sentenced to less than 30 days,<ref>https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/faq/keep-disability-benefits-jail</ref> if the inmate is sent to a mental health institution for more than 30 days because of being deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial, the benefits are suspended (although if an inmate is sent for any other reason, a suspension is not applied).<ref>https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0202607330</ref>

	[[Praetor]] claimed in [[March 2023]] that Chris's tugboat is still operating, but due to being incarcerated he has been unable to access the funds~~. However, given their status as a [[weening]]/[[enabler]] group, this is dubious~~. Chris was housed at the hospital for 64 days "for treatment of incompete [sic]", so it's unlikely he has been continuing to receive money by that point.		[[Praetor]] claimed in [[March 2023]] that Chris's tugboat is still operating, but due to being incarcerated he has been unable to access the funds. Chris was housed at the hospital for 64 days "for treatment of incompete [sic]", so it's unlikely he has been continuing to receive money by that point.

	That being said, in [[May 2023]], Chris was [[Post-jail sightings (2023)\|spotted in public repeatedly]] at various stores, apparently buying a new [[Nintendo Switch]] while at [[Walmart]], and in later months was seen online on [[PSN]] playing a [[PS5]] game and on [[HEXBox#He likes it for real now\|Xbox]]. As such, it is currently unknown whether or not the money has come from the group home he is likely staying at, he managed to reactivate his monthly earnings after being released, or if Praetor turned out to be right and his tugboat ''was'' still operating at that time.		That being said, in [[May 2023]], Chris was [[Post-jail sightings (2023)\|spotted in public repeatedly]] at various stores, apparently buying a new [[Nintendo Switch]] while at [[Walmart]], and in later months was seen online on [[PSN]] playing a [[PS5]] game and on [[HEXBox#He likes it for real now\|Xbox]]. As such, it is currently unknown whether or not the money has come from the group home he is likely staying at, he managed to reactivate his monthly earnings after being released, or if Praetor turned out to be right and his tugboat ''was'' still operating at that time.

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	Come aboard, we're expecting you.]]		Come aboard, we're expecting you.]]

	The '''monthly tugboat''' is [[Chris]]'s [[CWC-isms\|euphemism]] for his {{w\|Social Security Disability Insurance}} (SSDI) payment, which is deposited into his bank account via direct deposit on or about the 3rd of each month.<ref>[http://ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm]</ref> SSDI is ~~part of~~ a U.S. ~~taxpayer-supported~~ program to support financially those whose physical ~~injures~~ or [[Slow-in-the-minds\|mental ~~ailments~~]] ~~prevent~~ them ~~from performing even minimum-wage work~~. ~~Chris~~ is ~~known to~~ have ~~belonged~~ to ~~this system since at least [[2007]]~~, ~~before he was~~ [~~[Chris in the media#Something Awful\|discovered]] by the [[Chris and the Internet\|Internet]]~~. ~~In the [[Father Call]], Chris claimed that his disability check was "a stepping~~-~~stone in the right direction of [him] moving out~~.~~" Given Chris's tendency to waste his free money on [[List of toys\|frivolous junk~~]~~] rather than put it towards anything that might improve his life~~, ~~he was probably just telling Matt what he thought he wanted to hear~~.		The '''monthly tugboat''' is [[Chris]]'s [[CWC-isms\|euphemism]] for his {{w\|Social Security Disability Insurance}} (SSDI) payment, which is deposited into his bank account via direct deposit on or about the 3rd of each month.<ref>http://ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm</ref> SSDI is a U.S. program to support financially those whose physical or [[Slow-in-the-minds\|mental]] disability prevents them holding a job. It is a form of insurance funded by payroll taxes. Workers who have paid into the system for a numbers of years can qualify to receive benefits if they, or their children, become disabled.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf Benefits for Children with Disabilities], Page 7.</ref>

	Contrary to popular belief, Chris's check is not need-based, but is awarded on eligibility alone. Most US Americans have to work a decade to qualify.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/dqualify10.html Social Security Benefits Planner: How You Qualify]</ref> Chris, on the other hand, has only been employed for six months (three at [[Wendy's]], three in a [[Cutco\|pyramid scheme]]). However, [[Bob Chandler~~\|Bob~~]] ~~earned retirement insurance in~~ his years at General Electric, and Social Security also lets retirees' dependent disabled children get payments, even if they have never worked themselves, so long as they were disabled before turning 22.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf Benefits for Children with Disabilities], Page 7.~~</ref>~~ As long as Chris earns less than $1220 a month,<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/sga.html Substantial Gainful Activity]</ref> and stays unmarried (to [[Polyamorous marriage\|someone real]], at least) and [[Chris and the law\|out of jail]], he will continue to receive his monthly tugboat unimpeded.		Since [[Bob Chandler]] paid into the program during his years at General Electric, Chris is entitled to receive benefits. As long as Chris earns less than $1220 a month of "Substantial Gainful Activity",<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/sga.html Substantial Gainful Activity]</ref> and stays unmarried (to [[Polyamorous marriage\|someone real]], at least) and [[Chris and the law\|out of jail]], he will continue to receive his monthly tugboat unimpeded.

	In [[2010]], Chris received $809 each month, with $580 going to his parents for room, board, and to pay toward his credit card debt.<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie Chat 7\|Jackie Chat #7]]</ref> After [[Bob\|his father]]'s death in [[September 2011]], Chris's tugboat increased. As of [[2014]], Chris was receiving approximately $1300 a month in ~~welfare~~ money, of which [[Barbara Chandler\|Barb]] used $900 [[Financhu Crisis\|to pay for her second mortage]].<ref>[[Kiwi Farms posts (Null)#Correction to Reverse Mortgage Claim]]</ref> Chris apparently still receives his tugboat to this day.		Chris is known to have belonged to this system since at least [[2007]], before he was [[Chris in the media#Something Awful\|discovered]] by the [[Chris and the Internet\|Internet]]. In the [[Father Call]], Chris claimed that his disability check was "a stepping-stone in the right direction of [him] moving out." Given Chris's tendency to waste his free money on [[List of toys\|frivolous junk]] rather than put it towards anything that might improve his life, he was probably just telling Matt what he thought he wanted to hear.

			Contrary to popular belief, Chris's check is not a form of welfare and is not need-based, but is awarded on eligibility alone.

			Chris is fortunate that the SSDI system allows him to receive benefits based on his father's history. Without it, he would have had to work a decade to qualify.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/dqualify10.html Social Security Benefits Planner: How You Qualify]</ref> Chris, on the other hand, has only been employed for six months (three at [[Wendy's]], three in a [[Cutco\|pyramid scheme]]).

			In [[2010]], Chris received $809 each month, with $580 going to his parents for room, board, and to pay toward his credit card debt.<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie Chat 7\|Jackie Chat #7]]</ref> After [[Death of Bob Chandler\|his father's death]] in [[September 2011]], Chris's tugboat increased. As of [[2014]], Chris was receiving approximately $1300 a month in insurance money, of which [[Barbara Chandler\|Barb]] used $900 [[Financhu Crisis\|to pay for her second mortage]].<ref>[[Kiwi Farms posts (Null)#Correction to Reverse Mortgage Claim]]</ref> Chris apparently still receives his tugboat to this day.

	==Rationale==		==Rationale==
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	[[File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Chris's bank statement, showing a payment from SSDI on the 3rd of the month.]]		[[File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Chris's bank statement, showing a payment from SSDI on the 3rd of the month.]]
	Chris does not even understand ''which program he is on''. In many emails<ref>[[Jackie E-mails 6]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie E-mails 25]]</ref><ref>[[Rebeckah Bentley E-mails]]</ref><ref>[[LoveYouLongTime E-mails, 2011-2012]]</ref> and posts<ref>[[November 2016 Facebook posts]]</ref><ref>[[December 2016 Facebook posts]]</ref> he mistakenly says that he receives {{w\|Supplemental Security Income\|SSI}}, which is a ~~different~~ welfare program for the poor that has far tighter restrictions and a typically lower payout. A screenshot of his bank activity from December 2009<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref> indicates that he received a Social Security payment on the 3rd (SSI pays out on the 1st).<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20091208062418/https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm</ref>		Chris does not even understand ''which program he is on''. In many emails<ref>[[Jackie E-mails 6]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie E-mails 25]]</ref><ref>[[Rebeckah Bentley E-mails]]</ref><ref>[[LoveYouLongTime E-mails, 2011-2012]]</ref> and posts<ref>[[November 2016 Facebook posts]]</ref><ref>[[December 2016 Facebook posts]]</ref> he mistakenly says that he receives {{w\|Supplemental Security Income\|SSI}}, which is a welfare program for the poor that has far tighter restrictions and a typically lower payout. A screenshot of his bank activity from December 2009<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref> indicates that he received a Social Security payment on the 3rd (SSI pays out on the 1st).<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20091208062418/https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm</ref>

	* The earliest known use of the term "monthly tugboat" was in March [[2007]] in Chris's first e-mail to his half-brother [[Cole Smithey]]. When introducing himself, Chris says, "I'm getting by livin' with my folks and a monthly tugboat". He does not actually explain what a "monthly tugboat" is supposed to be.		* The earliest known use of the term "monthly tugboat" was in March [[2007]] in Chris's first e-mail to his half-brother [[Cole Smithey]]. When introducing himself, Chris says, "I'm getting by livin' with my folks and a monthly tugboat". He does not actually explain what a "monthly tugboat" is supposed to be.
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	* Since late 2009, [[Chris]] seemed to have mostly given up the term "tugboat", possibly because of its extensive adoption by trolls in the [[Mumble]] chats, the [[Mailbag]], and elsewhere. In the [[Father Call]], he refers to it as his "monthly income", while in the [[Jackie e-mails]] he simply says he's on Social Security, although he did refer to it once as a "tugboat" in [[Mailbag 34\|Mailbag #34]].		* Since late 2009, [[Chris]] seemed to have mostly given up the term "tugboat", possibly because of its extensive adoption by trolls in the [[Mumble]] chats, the [[Mailbag]], and elsewhere. In the [[Father Call]], he refers to it as his "monthly income", while in the [[Jackie e-mails]] he simply says he's on Social Security, although he did refer to it once as a "tugboat" in [[Mailbag 34\|Mailbag #34]].
	* The [[BlueSpike Skype Logs 12\|BlueSpike Skype logs]], quoted at the top of the page shine a light on the origin of the term.		* The [[BlueSpike Skype Logs 12\|BlueSpike Skype logs]], quoted at the top of the page shine a light on the origin of the term.
	*In ~~one of the~~ [[Jackie Chat 7~~\|Jackie chat logs~~]], he wrote about the reason he deserves ~~the welfare~~:		*In [[Jackie Chat 7]], he wrote about the reason he deserves SSDI:

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	The '''monthly tugboat''' is [[Chris]]'s [[CWC-isms\|euphemism]] for his {{w\|Social Security Disability Insurance}} (SSDI) payment, which is deposited into his bank account via direct deposit on or about the 3rd of each month.<ref>[http://ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm]</ref> SSDI is part of a U.S. taxpayer-supported program to support financially those whose physical injures or [[Slow-in-the-minds\|mental ailments]] prevent them from performing even minimum-wage work. Chris is known to have belonged to this system since at least [[2007]], before he was [[Chris in the media#Something Awful\|discovered]] by the [[Chris and the Internet\|Internet]]. In the [[Father Call]], Chris claimed that his disability check was "a stepping-stone in the right direction of [him] moving out." Given Chris's tendency to waste his free money on [[List of toys\|frivolous junk]] rather than put it towards anything that might improve his life, he was probably just telling Matt what he thought he wanted to hear.		The '''monthly tugboat''' is [[Chris]]'s [[CWC-isms\|euphemism]] for his {{w\|Social Security Disability Insurance}} (SSDI) payment, which is deposited into his bank account via direct deposit on or about the 3rd of each month.<ref>[http://ssa.gov/pubs/calendar.htm]</ref> SSDI is part of a U.S. taxpayer-supported program to support financially those whose physical injures or [[Slow-in-the-minds\|mental ailments]] prevent them from performing even minimum-wage work. Chris is known to have belonged to this system since at least [[2007]], before he was [[Chris in the media#Something Awful\|discovered]] by the [[Chris and the Internet\|Internet]]. In the [[Father Call]], Chris claimed that his disability check was "a stepping-stone in the right direction of [him] moving out." Given Chris's tendency to waste his free money on [[List of toys\|frivolous junk]] rather than put it towards anything that might improve his life, he was probably just telling Matt what he thought he wanted to hear.

	Contrary to popular belief, Chris's check is not need-based, but is awarded on eligibility alone. Most US Americans have to work a decade to qualify.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/dqualify10.html Social Security Benefits Planner: How You Qualify]</ref> Chris, on the other hand, has only been employed for six months (three at [[Wendy's]], three in a [[Cutco\|pyramid scheme]]). However, [[Bob Chandler\|Bob]] earned retirement insurance in his years at General Electric, and Social Security also lets retirees' dependent disabled children get payments, even if they have never worked themselves, so long as they were disabled before turning 22.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf Benefits for Children with Disabilities], Page 7.</ref> As long as Chris earns less than $1220 a month,<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/sga.html Substantial Gainful Activity]</ref> and stays unmarried (to [[Polyamorous marriage\|someone real]], at least) and [[Chris and the law\|out of ~~prison~~]], he will continue to receive his monthly tugboat unimpeded.		Contrary to popular belief, Chris's check is not need-based, but is awarded on eligibility alone. Most US Americans have to work a decade to qualify.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/dqualify10.html Social Security Benefits Planner: How You Qualify]</ref> Chris, on the other hand, has only been employed for six months (three at [[Wendy's]], three in a [[Cutco\|pyramid scheme]]). However, [[Bob Chandler\|Bob]] earned retirement insurance in his years at General Electric, and Social Security also lets retirees' dependent disabled children get payments, even if they have never worked themselves, so long as they were disabled before turning 22.<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf Benefits for Children with Disabilities], Page 7.</ref> As long as Chris earns less than $1220 a month,<ref>[https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/sga.html Substantial Gainful Activity]</ref> and stays unmarried (to [[Polyamorous marriage\|someone real]], at least) and [[Chris and the law\|out of jail]], he will continue to receive his monthly tugboat unimpeded.

	In [[2010]], Chris received $809 each month, with $580 going to his parents for room, board, and to pay toward his credit card debt.<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie Chat 7\|Jackie Chat #7]]</ref> After [[Bob\|his father]]'s death in [[September 2011]], Chris's tugboat increased. As of [[2014]], Chris was receiving approximately $1300 a month in welfare money, of which [[Barbara Chandler\|Barb]] claimed $900 [[Financhu Crisis\|to pay for her second mortage]].<ref>[https://imgur.com/a/nstDOAM Chris, via Null, on 13 July 2018]</ref> Chris apparently still receives his tugboat to this day.		In [[2010]], Chris received $809 each month, with $580 going to his parents for room, board, and to pay toward his credit card debt.<ref>[[:File:StatementforViv01,2010-2.jpg]]</ref><ref>[[Jackie Chat 7\|Jackie Chat #7]]</ref> After [[Bob\|his father]]'s death in [[September 2011]], Chris's tugboat increased. As of [[2014]], Chris was receiving approximately $1300 a month in welfare money, of which [[Barbara Chandler\|Barb]] claimed $900 [[Financhu Crisis\|to pay for her second mortage]].<ref>[https://imgur.com/a/nstDOAM Chris, via Null, on 13 July 2018]</ref> Chris apparently still receives his tugboat to this day.
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	[[File:Freeasfuck.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|They're making him a [[Lars Call\|HOOD LEGEND]].]]		[[File:Freeasfuck.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|They're making him a [[Lars Call\|HOOD LEGEND]].]]

	Despite run-ins with the law, particularly the [[26 December 2014\|GameStop macing incident]], Chris has continued receiving his benefits over the years. However, it was believed that [[2021]] could have changed this: due to his arrest for [[Affair with Mother\|incest]], the SSA was eligible to terminate Chris's Social Security benefits since according to their rules, benefits are stopped if a recipient is institutionalized for more than 30 continuous days after being convicted of a crime.<ref>https://www.ssa.gov/reentry/benefits.htm</ref> And while the SSA does allow ex-prisoners to reapply for their benefits after release, it is unknown how successful Chris will be in recovering his tugboat due to his inherent laziness and general ineptitude when dealing with important matters.		Despite run-ins with the law, particularly the [[26 December 2014\|GameStop macing incident]], Chris has continued receiving his benefits over the years. However, it was believed that [[2021]] could have changed this: due to his arrest for [[Affair with Mother\|incest]], the SSA was eligible to terminate Chris's Social Security benefits since according to their rules, benefits are stopped if a recipient is institutionalized for more than 30 continuous days after being convicted of a crime.<ref>https://www.ssa.gov/reentry/benefits.htm</ref>

	In [[March 2022]], Chris's tugboat was probably suspended after being sent to [[Western State Hospital]] during his jail stay awaiting trial for [[incest]]. While the SSDI program allows jail inmates to receive benefits as long as they have either not yet been convicted or are sentenced to less than 30 days,<ref>https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/faq/keep-disability-benefits-jail</ref> if the inmate is sent to a mental health institution for more than 30 days because of being deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial, the benefits are suspended (although if an inmate is sent for any other reason, a suspension is not applied).<ref>https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0202607330</ref>		In [[March 2022]], Chris's tugboat was probably suspended after being sent to [[Western State Hospital]] during his jail stay awaiting trial for [[incest]]. While the SSDI program allows jail inmates to receive benefits as long as they have either not yet been convicted or are sentenced to less than 30 days,<ref>https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/faq/keep-disability-benefits-jail</ref> if the inmate is sent to a mental health institution for more than 30 days because of being deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial, the benefits are suspended (although if an inmate is sent for any other reason, a suspension is not applied).<ref>https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0202607330</ref>

	[[Praetor]] claimed in [[March 2023]] that Chris's tugboat is still operating, but due to being incarcerated he has been unable to access the funds~~. However, given their status as a [[weening]]/[[enabler]] group, this is dubious~~. Chris was housed at the hospital for 64 days "for treatment of incompete [sic]", so it's unlikely he has been continuing to receive money by that point.		[[Praetor]] claimed in [[March 2023]] that Chris's tugboat is still operating, but due to being incarcerated he has been unable to access the funds. Chris was housed at the hospital for 64 days "for treatment of incompete [sic]", so it's unlikely he has been continuing to receive money by that point.

	That being said, in [[May 2023]], Chris was [[Post-jail sightings (2023)\|spotted in public repeatedly]] at various stores, apparently buying a new [[Nintendo Switch]] while at [[Walmart]], and in later months was seen online on [[PSN]] playing a [[PS5]] game and on [[HEXBox#He likes it for real now\|Xbox]]. As such, it is currently unknown whether or not the money has come from the group home he is likely staying at, he managed to reactivate his monthly earnings after being released, or if Praetor turned out to be right and his tugboat ''was'' still operating at that time.		That being said, in [[May 2023]], Chris was [[Post-jail sightings (2023)\|spotted in public repeatedly]] at various stores, apparently buying a new [[Nintendo Switch]] while at [[Walmart]], and in later months was seen online on [[PSN]] playing a [[PS5]] game and on [[HEXBox#He likes it for real now\|Xbox]]. As such, it is currently unknown whether or not the money has come from the group home he is likely staying at, he managed to reactivate his monthly earnings after being released, or if Praetor turned out to be right and his tugboat ''was'' still operating at that time.