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FromtheWordsofBR at 21:27, 3 February 2026

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	{{quote\|Any names, or persons, illustrated in any of the [[Sonichu (comic)\|Sonichu Comics]], except that of [[Christian Weston Chandler]], that may seem similar to anyone in real life, are purely coincidental, or otherwise parodic. \|Chris's [[Sonichu_0#Disclaimer_Page\|disclaimer page]] appearing in every episode, and read before every videobook}}		{{quote\|Any names, or persons, illustrated in any of the [[Sonichu (comic)\|Sonichu Comics]], except that of [[Christian Weston Chandler]], that may seem similar to anyone in real life, are purely coincidental, or otherwise parodic. \|Chris's [[Sonichu_0#Disclaimer_Page\|disclaimer page]] appearing in every episode, and read before every videobook}}

	{{quote\|Also, [[Jason Kendrick Howell]] and his 17-year old girlfriend, [[~~Kathleen~~]] ~~(redacted)~~ in this comic are BASED on the REAL PEOPLE, and they both HAVE actually done things together that would be classified as Illegal in the [[United States of America\|USA]]; Send the [[Jerkop\|police]] on them in Clarksville, Tennesse.\|Chris, contradicting his own disclaimer}}		{{quote\|Also, [[Jason Kendrick Howell]] and his 17-year old girlfriend, [[File:Kat_name_text_2.png]] in this comic are BASED on the REAL PEOPLE, and they both HAVE actually done things together that would be classified as Illegal in the [[United States of America\|USA]]; Send the [[Jerkop\|police]] on them in Clarksville, Tennesse.\|Chris, contradicting his own disclaimer}}

	[[Image:Notthebathroom.jpg\|thumb\|Chris attempts parody in the infamous [[Sonichu_7#The_Family_Guy_.22Skitch.22\|''Family Guy'' "skitch".]]]]		[[Image:Notthebathroom.jpg\|thumb\|Chris attempts parody in the infamous [[Sonichu_7#The_Family_Guy_.22Skitch.22\|''Family Guy'' "skitch".]]]]

WarnerBro: /* See also */

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WarnerBro at 15:39, 7 April 2023

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	Perhaps by sheer coincidence, ''Sonichu'' has evolved into a shell of what a true ''Sonic''/''Pokémon'' parody could be. Like the ''Sonic'' characters, the cast is composed of cutesy-looking animals who have gradually sloughed off the veneer of innocent video game mascots to engage in angsty dialogue and crude romantic entanglements. And, like ''Pokémon'', the [[Sonichus]] and [[Rosechus]] are super-powered animals who battle in the service of a [[Christian Weston Chandler (comic character)\|bossy, whiny human]]. In short, by combining the two franchises, Chris has wound up depicting a darker, more infantile reflection of each. The problem is that he fails to realize this, and so the actual commentary on ''Sonic'' and ''Pokémon'' is never properly realized. During an [[IRC (20 January 2009)\|IRC chat]] with [[Clyde Cash]] and [[BILLY MAYS]], Chris spends an inordinate amount of time trying to explain how Sonichu is a parody of ''Sonic'' (though he entirely forgets [[Pikachu]]), but all he does is list their similarities. Even after the definition of "parody" is spelled out to him he completely fails to find any element of ''Sonichu'' that is a legitimate parody of Sonic: he continues to insist that ''Sonichu'' is a parody because he's fast, but also has electricity powers. In his [[The Sonichu Chronicles\|PowerPoint presentation]], Chris even describes Sonichu's story as "an Untold Chapter of one story, so it is additional, yet not a major plot change," which plants it quite firmly in the territory of "derivative work".		Perhaps by sheer coincidence, ''Sonichu'' has evolved into a shell of what a true ''Sonic''/''Pokémon'' parody could be. Like the ''Sonic'' characters, the cast is composed of cutesy-looking animals who have gradually sloughed off the veneer of innocent video game mascots to engage in angsty dialogue and crude romantic entanglements. And, like ''Pokémon'', the [[Sonichus]] and [[Rosechus]] are super-powered animals who battle in the service of a [[Christian Weston Chandler (comic character)\|bossy, whiny human]]. In short, by combining the two franchises, Chris has wound up depicting a darker, more infantile reflection of each. The problem is that he fails to realize this, and so the actual commentary on ''Sonic'' and ''Pokémon'' is never properly realized. During an [[IRC (20 January 2009)\|IRC chat]] with [[Clyde Cash]] and [[BILLY MAYS]], Chris spends an inordinate amount of time trying to explain how Sonichu is a parody of ''Sonic'' (though he entirely forgets [[Pikachu]]), but all he does is list their similarities. Even after the definition of "parody" is spelled out to him he completely fails to find any element of ''Sonichu'' that is a legitimate parody of Sonic: he continues to insist that ''Sonichu'' is a parody because he's fast, but also has electricity powers. In his [[The Sonichu Chronicles\|PowerPoint presentation]], Chris even describes Sonichu's story as "an Untold Chapter of one story, so it is additional, yet not a major plot change," which plants it quite firmly in the territory of "derivative work".

	The irony is that by refusing to embrace ''Sonichu'' as a derivative, one-dimensional Sonic recolor, Chris fails to live up to his assertion that ''Sonichu'' is a parody. But Chris can't have it both ways. It's either original or a parody. The closest ''Sonichu'' ever comes to true parody is in its satirical depiction of [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]] in [[Sonichu 8\|#8]]. Instead of simply portraying ED as a website, Chris represents it as ~~some~~ [[4-cent_garbage.com\|sort of business]] housed in a physical building, with its users working there as some sort of staff, churning out slanderous content as an end unto itself. For once, Chris actually has a point to make: that ED is a bunch of mean-spirited [[JERKS]] who waste their lives hurting people. This message is ham-fisted, but at least it's not the usual subtext like "I think hedgehogs are way past cool!" and "I'd sure like to have sex!" Then again, given his belief that "lulz" is an acronym for "Laughs Under Lucricities", it's quite possible that he literally [[Chris and reality\|believes ED ''is'' a business]].		The irony is that by refusing to embrace ''Sonichu'' as a derivative, one-dimensional Sonic recolor, Chris fails to live up to his assertion that ''Sonichu'' is a parody. But Chris can't have it both ways. It's either original or a parody. The closest ''Sonichu'' ever comes to true parody is in its satirical depiction of [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]] in [[Sonichu 8\|#8]]. Instead of simply portraying ED as a website, Chris represents it as [[4-cent_garbage.com\|some sort of business]] housed in a physical building, with its users working there as some sort of staff, churning out slanderous content as an end unto itself. For once, Chris actually has a point to make: that ED is a bunch of mean-spirited [[JERKS]] who waste their lives hurting people. This message is ham-fisted, but at least it's not the usual subtext like "I think hedgehogs are way past cool!" and "I'd sure like to have sex!" Then again, given his belief that "lulz" is an acronym for "Laughs Under Lucricities", it's quite possible that he literally [[Chris and reality\|believes ED ''is'' a business]].

	Chris also believes that [[Mary Lee Walsh\|stealing]] [[Wes Iseli\|real]] [[Sarah Nicole Hammer\|peoples']] [[Jason Kendrick Howell\|names]] and basically portraying them as he sees them is "parodic". This is, of course, untrue, and it's a complete miracle none of those portrayed in the comics have sued Chris for slander.		Chris also believes that [[Mary Lee Walsh\|stealing]] [[Wes Iseli\|real]] [[Sarah Nicole Hammer\|peoples']] [[Jason Kendrick Howell\|names]] and basically portraying them as he sees them is "parodic". This is, of course, untrue, and it's a complete miracle none of those portrayed in the comics have sued Chris for slander.
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	==''Sonichu'' as a meta-parody==		==''Sonichu'' as a meta-parody==
	On the other hand, Chris's narcissism makes him a virtuoso at self-parody, so if he ever sues himself, he's covered.		On the other hand, [[Chris and his ego\|Chris's narcissism]] makes him a virtuoso at self-parody, so if he ever sues himself, he's covered.

	When Chris takes [[Patti-Chan]] to [[CWCville]], he leads her through a portal in [[Chris's room\|his bedroom]]. Upon seeing the disheveled state of his quarters, Patti remarks that it's no wonder Chris needs a woman in his life.		When Chris takes [[Patti-Chan]] to [[CWCville]], he leads her through a portal in [[Chris's room\|his bedroom]]. Upon seeing the disheveled state of his quarters, Patti remarks that it's no wonder Chris needs a woman in his life.

	By [[Sonichu 6\|''Sonichu'' #6]], Chris believed he had completed his Love Quest by befriending [[Megan Schroeder]], and eventually mocked his former bitterness over not having a girlfriend. When the heroes discuss the plight of [[Crystal Weston Chandler (sister)\|Crystal]] the subject soon turns to how jealous men can be, and [[Megagi]] wryly echoes Chris's statement that he despised nearly all the men on Earth, simply because he couldn't get a girlfriend. A hilarious inside joke, if you're Chris.		By [[Sonichu 6\|''Sonichu'' #6]], Chris believed he had completed his [[Love Quest]] by befriending [[Megan Schroeder]], and eventually mocked his former bitterness over not having a girlfriend. When the heroes discuss the plight of [[Crystal Weston Chandler (sister)\|Crystal]] the subject soon turns to how jealous men can be, and [[Megagi]] wryly echoes Chris's statement that he despised nearly all the men on Earth, simply because he couldn't get a girlfriend. A hilarious inside joke, if you're Chris.

	Chris leads a squad into the year [[Sonichu chronology#1996\|1996]], where he relives the moment when he created [[Bionic the Hedgehog]], in the next issue. As lockers played a role in his inspiration, Chris extended the scene to include a gag lifted directly from an episode of ''Beavis and Butt-head'', where the two slam a locker door over and over for fun.		Chris leads a squad into the year [[Sonichu chronology#1996\|1996]], where he relives the moment when he created [[Bionic the Hedgehog]], in the next issue. As lockers played a role in his inspiration, Chris extended the scene to include a gag lifted directly from an episode of ''[[Beavis and Butt-head]]'', where the two slam a locker door over and over for fun.

	In [[Sonichu 8\|''Sonichu'' #8]], Sonichu discovers [[Rule 34]] pictures on 4-cent_garbage.com, and expresses amazement that he and his friends were photographed in such intimate moments. Rosechu pointedly informs him that the images are drawings, even though they look "lifelike" to Sonichu, because Chris himself drew the sex scenes on Encyclopedia Dramatica (some of which he recycled in ''Sonichu'' #8).		In [[Sonichu 8\|''Sonichu'' #8]], Sonichu discovers [[Rule 34]] pictures on 4-cent_garbage.com, and expresses amazement that he and his friends were photographed in such intimate moments. Rosechu pointedly informs him that the images are drawings, even though they look "lifelike" to Sonichu, because Chris himself drew the sex scenes on Encyclopedia Dramatica (some of which he recycled in ''Sonichu'' #8).
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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Chris and the ~~Law~~]]		*[[Chris and the law]]
	*[[Chris and copyright]]		*[[Chris and copyright]]

WarnerBro: /* Why Sonichu is not a parody */

2023-04-07T15:36:24Z

Why Sonichu is not a parody

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	The irony is that by refusing to embrace ''Sonichu'' as a derivative, one-dimensional Sonic recolor, Chris fails to live up to his assertion that ''Sonichu'' is a parody. But Chris can't have it both ways. It's either original or a parody. The closest ''Sonichu'' ever comes to true parody is in its satirical depiction of [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]] in [[Sonichu 8\|#8]]. Instead of simply portraying ED as a website, Chris represents it as some [[4-cent_garbage.com\|sort of business]] housed in a physical building, with its users working there as some sort of staff, churning out slanderous content as an end unto itself. For once, Chris actually has a point to make: that ED is a bunch of mean-spirited [[JERKS]] who waste their lives hurting people. This message is ham-fisted, but at least it's not the usual subtext like "I think hedgehogs are way past cool!" and "I'd sure like to have sex!" Then again, given his belief that "lulz" is an acronym for "Laughs Under Lucricities", it's quite possible that he literally [[Chris and reality\|believes ED ''is'' a business]].		The irony is that by refusing to embrace ''Sonichu'' as a derivative, one-dimensional Sonic recolor, Chris fails to live up to his assertion that ''Sonichu'' is a parody. But Chris can't have it both ways. It's either original or a parody. The closest ''Sonichu'' ever comes to true parody is in its satirical depiction of [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]] in [[Sonichu 8\|#8]]. Instead of simply portraying ED as a website, Chris represents it as some [[4-cent_garbage.com\|sort of business]] housed in a physical building, with its users working there as some sort of staff, churning out slanderous content as an end unto itself. For once, Chris actually has a point to make: that ED is a bunch of mean-spirited [[JERKS]] who waste their lives hurting people. This message is ham-fisted, but at least it's not the usual subtext like "I think hedgehogs are way past cool!" and "I'd sure like to have sex!" Then again, given his belief that "lulz" is an acronym for "Laughs Under Lucricities", it's quite possible that he literally [[Chris and reality\|believes ED ''is'' a business]].

	Chris also believes that [[Mary Lee Walsh\|stealing]] [[Wes Iseli\|real]] [[Sarah Hammer\|peoples']] [[Jason Kendrick Howell\|names]] and basically portraying them as he sees them is "parodic". This is, of course, untrue, and it's a complete miracle none of those portrayed in the comics have sued Chris for slander.		Chris also believes that [[Mary Lee Walsh\|stealing]] [[Wes Iseli\|real]] [[Sarah Nicole Hammer\|peoples']] [[Jason Kendrick Howell\|names]] and basically portraying them as he sees them is "parodic". This is, of course, untrue, and it's a complete miracle none of those portrayed in the comics have sued Chris for slander.

	Further demonstrating Chris's ignorance of the true nature of parody is his belligerence towards [[Trolls\|artists]] who have imitated his work. In particular, Chris has vehemently denounced [[Jimmy Hill]] for claiming credit for Sonichu and merchandising the character in Europe as an openly [[homos]]exual cartoon character. What Chris can't (or won't) understand is that Hill's use of Sonichu is exactly what a parody is supposed to be since his version deliberately alters Sonichu to a humorous effect. In a court battle, the law is more likely to favor the work of trolls as parody, though there's some question of what happens when you parody something that's already stolen.		Further demonstrating Chris's ignorance of the true nature of parody is his belligerence towards [[Trolls\|artists]] who have imitated his work. In particular, Chris has vehemently denounced [[Jimmy Hill]] for claiming credit for Sonichu and merchandising the character in Europe as an openly [[homos]]exual cartoon character. What Chris can't (or won't) understand is that Hill's use of Sonichu is exactly what a parody is supposed to be since his version deliberately alters Sonichu to a humorous effect. In a court battle, the law is more likely to favor the work of trolls as parody, though there's some question of what happens when you parody something that's already stolen.

Dysprosium19: Small grammatical + spelling errors

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Small grammatical + spelling errors

Gray Deign: updating DeviantArt links

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updating DeviantArt links

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	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDBH3TfxXp8 "The Chris-Chan Show (Animated Intro)" originally by AfroNinja360, reuploaded by ReuploadChanenl]		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDBH3TfxXp8 "The Chris-Chan Show (Animated Intro)" originally by AfroNinja360, reuploaded by ReuploadChanenl]
	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaXdvVYyXcQ "Sonichu The Movie Trailer" by Walderp]		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaXdvVYyXcQ "Sonichu The Movie Trailer" by Walderp]
	*[~~http~~://www~~.sonichuttahcs~~.deviantart.com/ 'Sonichu: The TRUE and HONEST Comic Series' on DeviantART]		*[https://www.deviantart.com/sonichuttahcs 'Sonichu: The TRUE and HONEST Comic Series' on DeviantART]
	*[~~http~~://~~hcandersen~~.deviantart.com/gallery/ Sonichu Unleashed by HCAnderson]		*[https://www.deviantart.com/hcandersen/gallery Sonichu Unleashed by HCAnderson]

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	{{quote\|Any names, or persons, illustrated in any of the [[Sonichu (comic)\|Sonichu Comics]], except that of [[Christian Weston Chandler]], that may seem similar to anyone in real life, are purely coincidental, or otherwise parodic. \|Chris's [[Sonichu_0#Disclaimer_Page\|disclaimer page]] appearing in every episode, and read before every videobook}}		{{quote\|Any names, or persons, illustrated in any of the [[Sonichu (comic)\|Sonichu Comics]], except that of [[Christian Weston Chandler]], that may seem similar to anyone in real life, are purely coincidental, or otherwise parodic. \|Chris's [[Sonichu_0#Disclaimer_Page\|disclaimer page]] appearing in every episode, and read before every videobook}}

Gray Deign: link replacement + swapping deleted/removed/privated parodies with new examples or archives

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link replacement + swapping deleted/removed/privated parodies with new examples or archives

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	In terms of commentary on the original work, ''Sonichu'' is virtually devoid of this. Early issues would poke fun at ''Sonic'' and ''[[Pokémon]]'' characters, but this wasn't particularly insightful. Indeed, characters like [[Giovanni\|Team Rocket]] and [[Doctor Robotnik]] are often mocked in the original works, so Chris was most likely just repeating what he'd seen. In [[Sonichu 1\|''Sonichu '' #1]], [[Amy Rose]] meets [[Rosechu]], but the scene is little more than a dry comparison of the two, who wind up being more alike than different. Even [[wikipedia:Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer\|Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer]] understand parody better than Chris.		In terms of commentary on the original work, ''Sonichu'' is virtually devoid of this. Early issues would poke fun at ''Sonic'' and ''[[Pokémon]]'' characters, but this wasn't particularly insightful. Indeed, characters like [[Giovanni\|Team Rocket]] and [[Doctor Robotnik]] are often mocked in the original works, so Chris was most likely just repeating what he'd seen. In [[Sonichu 1\|''Sonichu '' #1]], [[Amy Rose]] meets [[Rosechu]], but the scene is little more than a dry comparison of the two, who wind up being more alike than different. Even [[wikipedia:Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer\|Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer]] understand parody better than Chris.

	Speaking legally rather than artistically, in the United States a valid parody should demonstrate reasonable usage with regard to "the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole"<ref>http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#107</ref> to fall under fair use. In other words, the hypothetical defendant should be able to show that they have not "taken any more of the original work than was necessary to achieve the purpose for which the material was copied from the original work".<ref>~~http~~://~~www~~.~~publaw~~.com/~~article~~/parody-fair-use-or-copyright-infringement</ref> If Chris really does have some parodic "purpose" in mind for ''Sonichu'', the sheer volume of ideas he has simply appropriated from other sources is weighted against him; aside from using characters with names and appearances mostly or completely lifted from other works, the main storylines themselves are far too derivative of the original materials to qualify as pastiche or homage. Chris merely chooses to mix and match entire ready-made plots, such as the Quest for the [[Sonichu Balls]] (''Sonic the Hedgehog''/''Dragon Ball'') or the plight of [[Zelina]] (''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''), making only superficial changes and avoiding any decent narration along the way. Ultimately the main difficulty in proving this point against Chris would be delineating the numerous works he has used and where. Unfortunately for him, [[Things Chris has ripped off\|this has been done]].		Speaking legally rather than artistically, in the United States a valid parody should demonstrate reasonable usage with regard to "the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole"<ref>http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#107</ref> to fall under fair use. In other words, the hypothetical defendant should be able to show that they have not "taken any more of the original work than was necessary to achieve the purpose for which the material was copied from the original work".<ref>https://corporate.findlaw.com/intellectual-property/parody-fair-use-or-copyright-infringement.html</ref> If Chris really does have some parodic "purpose" in mind for ''Sonichu'', the sheer volume of ideas he has simply appropriated from other sources is weighted against him; aside from using characters with names and appearances mostly or completely lifted from other works, the main storylines themselves are far too derivative of the original materials to qualify as pastiche or homage. Chris merely chooses to mix and match entire ready-made plots, such as the Quest for the [[Sonichu Balls]] (''Sonic the Hedgehog''/''Dragon Ball'') or the plight of [[Zelina]] (''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''), making only superficial changes and avoiding any decent narration along the way. Ultimately the main difficulty in proving this point against Chris would be delineating the numerous works he has used and where. Unfortunately for him, [[Things Chris has ripped off\|this has been done]].

	Perhaps by sheer coincidence, ''Sonichu'' has evolved into a shell of what a true ''Sonic''/''Pokémon'' parody could be. Like the ''Sonic'' characters, the cast is composed of cutesy-looking animals who have gradually sloughed off the veneer of innocent video game mascots to engage in angsty dialogue and crude romantic entanglements. And, like ''Pokémon'', the [[Sonichus]] and [[Rosechus]] are super-powered animals who battle in the service of a [[Christian Weston Chandler (comic character)\|bossy, whiny human]]. In short, by combining the two franchises, Chris has wound up depicting a darker, more infantile reflection of each. The problem is that he fails to realize this, and so the actual commentary on ''Sonic'' and ''Pokémon'' is never properly realized. During an [[IRC (20 January 2009)\|IRC chat]] with [[Clyde Cash]] and [[BILLY MAYS]], Chris spends an inordinate amount of time trying to explain how Sonichu is a parody of ''Sonic'' (though he entirely forgets [[Pikachu]]), but all he does is list their similarities. Even after the definition of "parody" is spelled out to him he completely fails to find any element of ''Sonichu'' that is a legitimate parody of Sonic: he continues to insist that ''Sonichu'' is a parody because he's fast, but also has electricity powers. In his [[The Sonichu Chronicles\|PowerPoint presentation]], Chris even describes Sonichu's story as "an Untold Chapter of one story, so it is additional, yet not a major plot change," which plants it quite firmly in the territory of "derivative work".		Perhaps by sheer coincidence, ''Sonichu'' has evolved into a shell of what a true ''Sonic''/''Pokémon'' parody could be. Like the ''Sonic'' characters, the cast is composed of cutesy-looking animals who have gradually sloughed off the veneer of innocent video game mascots to engage in angsty dialogue and crude romantic entanglements. And, like ''Pokémon'', the [[Sonichus]] and [[Rosechus]] are super-powered animals who battle in the service of a [[Christian Weston Chandler (comic character)\|bossy, whiny human]]. In short, by combining the two franchises, Chris has wound up depicting a darker, more infantile reflection of each. The problem is that he fails to realize this, and so the actual commentary on ''Sonic'' and ''Pokémon'' is never properly realized. During an [[IRC (20 January 2009)\|IRC chat]] with [[Clyde Cash]] and [[BILLY MAYS]], Chris spends an inordinate amount of time trying to explain how Sonichu is a parody of ''Sonic'' (though he entirely forgets [[Pikachu]]), but all he does is list their similarities. Even after the definition of "parody" is spelled out to him he completely fails to find any element of ''Sonichu'' that is a legitimate parody of Sonic: he continues to insist that ''Sonichu'' is a parody because he's fast, but also has electricity powers. In his [[The Sonichu Chronicles\|PowerPoint presentation]], Chris even describes Sonichu's story as "an Untold Chapter of one story, so it is additional, yet not a major plot change," which plants it quite firmly in the territory of "derivative work".
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	==Links to actual parodies==		==Links to actual parodies==
	*[http://sonichu.110mb.com/ The Official and Original Sonichu Site from Jimmy Hill] ~~(Link dead.)~~		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090124071817/http://sonichu.110mb.com/ The Official and Original Sonichu Site from Jimmy Hill]
	*[https://www.youtube.com/~~playlist~~?~~list~~=~~PLA0BBAA33A6ED4734~~ Sonichu: The Animated Series]		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NXhPw4uWkA "Sonichu: The Animated Series" origianlly by Spazkid, reuploaded by CWCAnimatedLibrary]
	*[http://sonichufinale.canalblog.com/ Sonichu Finale by Mr. Harry D.http://sonichufinale.canalblog.com/]		*[http://sonichufinale.canalblog.com/ Sonichu Finale by Mr. Harry D.http://sonichufinale.canalblog.com/]
	*[~~http~~://www.youtube.com/~~user/timmys1984 Sonichu animated promos~~ by ~~Timmys1984 http~~://~~www~~.~~youtube~~.~~com~~/~~user~~/~~timmys1984](Link dead.)~~		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izF0hqzC8Gg "Chris Chan's ultimatum" by Iwakan]
	*[http://sonichu.thecomicseries.com/ ~~Sonichu is Dead~~]~~(Link dead.)~~		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090923011746/http://sonichu.thecomicseries.com/]
	*[~~http~~://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~o8xUfVy2POk~~ "The ~~Last Sonichu~~" by ~~Vivtheg~~]~~(Link dead.)~~		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDBH3TfxXp8 "The Chris-Chan Show (Animated Intro)" originally by AfroNinja360, reuploaded by ReuploadChanenl]
	*[~~http~~://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~4jmOoAWWyhU~~ "The ~~Real Adventures of Sonichu~~" by ~~Spencer Price~~]~~(Link dead.)~~		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaXdvVYyXcQ "Sonichu The Movie Trailer" by Walderp]
	*[http://www.sonichuttahcs.deviantart.com/ 'Sonichu: The TRUE and HONEST Comic Series' on DeviantART]		*[http://www.sonichuttahcs.deviantart.com/ 'Sonichu: The TRUE and HONEST Comic Series' on DeviantART]
	*[http://hcandersen.deviantart.com/gallery/ Sonichu Unleashed by HCAnderson]		*[http://hcandersen.deviantart.com/gallery/ Sonichu Unleashed by HCAnderson]

Foobar: /* Sonichu as a meta-parody */

2022-03-23T07:30:23Z

Sonichu as a meta-parody

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	On the other hand, Chris's narcissism makes him a virtuoso at self-parody, so if he ever sues himself, he's covered.		On the other hand, Chris's narcissism makes him a virtuoso at self-parody, so if he ever sues himself, he's covered.

	When Chris takes [[Patti-Chan]] to [[CWCville]], he leads her through a portal in his bedroom. Upon seeing the disheveled state of his quarters, Patti remarks that it's no wonder Chris needs a woman in his life.		When Chris takes [[Patti-Chan]] to [[CWCville]], he leads her through a portal in [[Chris's room\|his bedroom]]. Upon seeing the disheveled state of his quarters, Patti remarks that it's no wonder Chris needs a woman in his life.

	By [[Sonichu 6\|''Sonichu'' #6]], Chris believed he had completed his Love Quest by befriending [[Megan Schroeder]], and eventually mocked his former bitterness over not having a girlfriend. When the heroes discuss the plight of [[Crystal Weston Chandler (sister)\|Crystal]] the subject soon turns to how jealous men can be, and [[Megagi]] wryly echoes Chris's statement that he despised nearly all the men on Earth, simply because he couldn't get a girlfriend. A hilarious inside joke, if you're Chris.		By [[Sonichu 6\|''Sonichu'' #6]], Chris believed he had completed his Love Quest by befriending [[Megan Schroeder]], and eventually mocked his former bitterness over not having a girlfriend. When the heroes discuss the plight of [[Crystal Weston Chandler (sister)\|Crystal]] the subject soon turns to how jealous men can be, and [[Megagi]] wryly echoes Chris's statement that he despised nearly all the men on Earth, simply because he couldn't get a girlfriend. A hilarious inside joke, if you're Chris.

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	{{quote\|Any names, or persons, illustrated in any of the [[Sonichu (comic)\|Sonichu Comics]], except that of [[Christian Weston Chandler]], that may seem similar to anyone in real life, are purely coincidental, or otherwise parodic. \|Chris's [[Sonichu_0#Disclaimer_Page\|disclaimer page]] appearing in every episode, and read before every videobook}}		{{quote\|Any names, or persons, illustrated in any of the [[Sonichu (comic)\|Sonichu Comics]], except that of [[Christian Weston Chandler]], that may seem similar to anyone in real life, are purely coincidental, or otherwise parodic. \|Chris's [[Sonichu_0#Disclaimer_Page\|disclaimer page]] appearing in every episode, and read before every videobook}}

	{{quote\|Also, [[Jason Kendrick Howell]] and his 17-year old girlfriend, [[~~Kathleen~~]] ~~(redacted)~~ in this comic are BASED on the REAL PEOPLE, and they both HAVE actually done things together that would be classified as Illegal in the [[United States of America\|USA]]; Send the [[Jerkop\|police]] on them in Clarksville, Tennesse.\|Chris, contradicting his own disclaimer}}		{{quote\|Also, [[Jason Kendrick Howell]] and his 17-year old girlfriend, [[File:Kat_name_text_2.png]] in this comic are BASED on the REAL PEOPLE, and they both HAVE actually done things together that would be classified as Illegal in the [[United States of America\|USA]]; Send the [[Jerkop\|police]] on them in Clarksville, Tennesse.\|Chris, contradicting his own disclaimer}}

	[[Image:Notthebathroom.jpg\|thumb\|Chris attempts parody in the infamous [[Sonichu_7#The_Family_Guy_.22Skitch.22\|''Family Guy'' "skitch".]]]]		[[Image:Notthebathroom.jpg\|thumb\|Chris attempts parody in the infamous [[Sonichu_7#The_Family_Guy_.22Skitch.22\|''Family Guy'' "skitch".]]]]

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	The irony is that by refusing to embrace ''Sonichu'' as a derivative, one-dimensional Sonic recolor, Chris fails to live up to his assertion that ''Sonichu'' is a parody. But Chris can't have it both ways. It's either original or a parody. The closest ''Sonichu'' ever comes to true parody is in its satirical depiction of [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]] in [[Sonichu 8\|#8]]. Instead of simply portraying ED as a website, Chris represents it as some [[4-cent_garbage.com\|sort of business]] housed in a physical building, with its users working there as some sort of staff, churning out slanderous content as an end unto itself. For once, Chris actually has a point to make: that ED is a bunch of mean-spirited [[JERKS]] who waste their lives hurting people. This message is ham-fisted, but at least it's not the usual subtext like "I think hedgehogs are way past cool!" and "I'd sure like to have sex!" Then again, given his belief that "lulz" is an acronym for "Laughs Under Lucricities", it's quite possible that he literally [[Chris and reality\|believes ED ''is'' a business]].		The irony is that by refusing to embrace ''Sonichu'' as a derivative, one-dimensional Sonic recolor, Chris fails to live up to his assertion that ''Sonichu'' is a parody. But Chris can't have it both ways. It's either original or a parody. The closest ''Sonichu'' ever comes to true parody is in its satirical depiction of [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]] in [[Sonichu 8\|#8]]. Instead of simply portraying ED as a website, Chris represents it as some [[4-cent_garbage.com\|sort of business]] housed in a physical building, with its users working there as some sort of staff, churning out slanderous content as an end unto itself. For once, Chris actually has a point to make: that ED is a bunch of mean-spirited [[JERKS]] who waste their lives hurting people. This message is ham-fisted, but at least it's not the usual subtext like "I think hedgehogs are way past cool!" and "I'd sure like to have sex!" Then again, given his belief that "lulz" is an acronym for "Laughs Under Lucricities", it's quite possible that he literally [[Chris and reality\|believes ED ''is'' a business]].

	Chris also believes that [[Mary Lee Walsh\|stealing]] [[Wes Iseli\|real]] [[Sarah Hammer\|peoples']] [[Jason Kendrick Howell\|names]] and basically portraying them as he sees them is "parodic". This is, of course, untrue, and it's a complete miracle none of those portrayed in the comics have sued Chris for slander.		Chris also believes that [[Mary Lee Walsh\|stealing]] [[Wes Iseli\|real]] [[Sarah Nicole Hammer\|peoples']] [[Jason Kendrick Howell\|names]] and basically portraying them as he sees them is "parodic". This is, of course, untrue, and it's a complete miracle none of those portrayed in the comics have sued Chris for slander.

	Further demonstrating Chris's ignorance of the true nature of parody is his belligerence towards [[Trolls\|artists]] who have imitated his work. In particular, Chris has vehemently denounced [[Jimmy Hill]] for claiming credit for Sonichu and merchandising the character in Europe as an openly [[homos]]exual cartoon character. What Chris can't (or won't) understand is that Hill's use of Sonichu is exactly what a parody is supposed to be since his version deliberately alters Sonichu to a humorous effect. In a court battle, the law is more likely to favor the work of trolls as parody, though there's some question of what happens when you parody something that's already stolen.		Further demonstrating Chris's ignorance of the true nature of parody is his belligerence towards [[Trolls\|artists]] who have imitated his work. In particular, Chris has vehemently denounced [[Jimmy Hill]] for claiming credit for Sonichu and merchandising the character in Europe as an openly [[homos]]exual cartoon character. What Chris can't (or won't) understand is that Hill's use of Sonichu is exactly what a parody is supposed to be since his version deliberately alters Sonichu to a humorous effect. In a court battle, the law is more likely to favor the work of trolls as parody, though there's some question of what happens when you parody something that's already stolen.

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	==See also==		==See also==
			*[[Chris and copyright]]
	*[[Chris and the law]]		*[[Chris and the law]]
	*[[Chris and copyright]]

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

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	[[Image:Notthebathroom.jpg\|thumb\|Chris attempts parody in the infamous [[Sonichu_7#The_Family_Guy_.22Skitch.22\|''Family Guy'' "skitch".]]]]		[[Image:Notthebathroom.jpg\|thumb\|Chris attempts parody in the infamous [[Sonichu_7#The_Family_Guy_.22Skitch.22\|''Family Guy'' "skitch".]]]]

	'''[[Wikipedia:Parody\|Parody]]''' is an imitative work created to mock, comment on, or trivialize an original work, its subject, author, style, or some other target, by means of humorous, satiric or ironic imitation. The concept dates back to Ancient Greek literature, as [[Wikipedia:Hegemon of Thasos\|Hegemon of Thasos]] was credited with being the first guy to change the words of poems to make them funny.		'''[[Wikipedia:Parody\|Parody]]''' is an imitative work created to mock, comment on, or trivialize an original work, its subject, author, style, or some other target, by means of humorous, satiric, or ironic imitation. The concept dates back to Ancient Greek literature, as [[Wikipedia:Hegemon of Thasos\|Hegemon of Thasos]] was credited with being the first guy to change the words of poems to make them funny.

	In a broader sense, parodies need not be humorous as long as they provide some sort of commentary on the original work. In that sense, a parody can be considered a sort of critical analysis of the original work.		In a broader sense, parodies need not be humorous as long as they provide some sort of commentary on the original work. In that sense, a parody can be considered a sort of critical analysis of the original work.
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	Perhaps by sheer coincidence, ''Sonichu'' has evolved into a shell of what a true ''Sonic''/''Pokémon'' parody could be. Like the ''Sonic'' characters, the cast is composed of cutesy-looking animals who have gradually sloughed off the veneer of innocent video game mascots to engage in angsty dialogue and crude romantic entanglements. And, like ''Pokémon'', the [[Sonichus]] and [[Rosechus]] are super-powered animals who battle in the service of a [[Christian Weston Chandler (comic character)\|bossy, whiny human]]. In short, by combining the two franchises, Chris has wound up depicting a darker, more infantile reflection of each. The problem is that he fails to realize this, and so the actual commentary on ''Sonic'' and ''Pokémon'' is never properly realized. During an [[IRC (20 January 2009)\|IRC chat]] with [[Clyde Cash]] and [[BILLY MAYS]], Chris spends an inordinate amount of time trying to explain how Sonichu is a parody of ''Sonic'' (though he entirely forgets [[Pikachu]]), but all he does is list their similarities. Even after the definition of "parody" is spelled out to him he completely fails to find any element of ''Sonichu'' that is a legitimate parody of Sonic: he continues to insist that ''Sonichu'' is a parody because he's fast, but also has electricity powers. In his [[The Sonichu Chronicles\|PowerPoint presentation]], Chris even describes Sonichu's story as "an Untold Chapter of one story, so it is additional, yet not a major plot change," which plants it quite firmly in the territory of "derivative work".		Perhaps by sheer coincidence, ''Sonichu'' has evolved into a shell of what a true ''Sonic''/''Pokémon'' parody could be. Like the ''Sonic'' characters, the cast is composed of cutesy-looking animals who have gradually sloughed off the veneer of innocent video game mascots to engage in angsty dialogue and crude romantic entanglements. And, like ''Pokémon'', the [[Sonichus]] and [[Rosechus]] are super-powered animals who battle in the service of a [[Christian Weston Chandler (comic character)\|bossy, whiny human]]. In short, by combining the two franchises, Chris has wound up depicting a darker, more infantile reflection of each. The problem is that he fails to realize this, and so the actual commentary on ''Sonic'' and ''Pokémon'' is never properly realized. During an [[IRC (20 January 2009)\|IRC chat]] with [[Clyde Cash]] and [[BILLY MAYS]], Chris spends an inordinate amount of time trying to explain how Sonichu is a parody of ''Sonic'' (though he entirely forgets [[Pikachu]]), but all he does is list their similarities. Even after the definition of "parody" is spelled out to him he completely fails to find any element of ''Sonichu'' that is a legitimate parody of Sonic: he continues to insist that ''Sonichu'' is a parody because he's fast, but also has electricity powers. In his [[The Sonichu Chronicles\|PowerPoint presentation]], Chris even describes Sonichu's story as "an Untold Chapter of one story, so it is additional, yet not a major plot change," which plants it quite firmly in the territory of "derivative work".

	The irony is that by refusing to embrace ''Sonichu'' as a derivative, one-dimensional Sonic recolor, Chris fails to live up to his assertion that ''Sonichu'' is a parody. But Chris can't have it both ways. It's either original, or a parody. The closest ''Sonichu'' ever comes to true parody is in its satirical depiction of [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]] in [[Sonichu 8\|#8]]. Instead of simply portraying ED as a website, Chris represents it as some [[4-cent_garbage.com\|sort of business]] housed in a physical building, with its users working there as some sort of staff, churning out slanderous content as an end unto itself. For once, Chris actually has a point to make: that ED is a bunch of mean-spirited [[JERKS]] who waste their lives hurting people. This message is ham-fisted, but at least it's not the usual subtext like "I think hedgehogs are way past cool!" and "I'd sure like to have sex!" Then again, given his belief that "lulz" is an acronym for "Laughs Under Lucricities", it's quite possible that he literally [[Chris and reality\|believes ED ''is'' a business]].		The irony is that by refusing to embrace ''Sonichu'' as a derivative, one-dimensional Sonic recolor, Chris fails to live up to his assertion that ''Sonichu'' is a parody. But Chris can't have it both ways. It's either original or a parody. The closest ''Sonichu'' ever comes to true parody is in its satirical depiction of [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]] in [[Sonichu 8\|#8]]. Instead of simply portraying ED as a website, Chris represents it as some [[4-cent_garbage.com\|sort of business]] housed in a physical building, with its users working there as some sort of staff, churning out slanderous content as an end unto itself. For once, Chris actually has a point to make: that ED is a bunch of mean-spirited [[JERKS]] who waste their lives hurting people. This message is ham-fisted, but at least it's not the usual subtext like "I think hedgehogs are way past cool!" and "I'd sure like to have sex!" Then again, given his belief that "lulz" is an acronym for "Laughs Under Lucricities", it's quite possible that he literally [[Chris and reality\|believes ED ''is'' a business]].

	Chris also believes that [[Mary Lee Walsh\|stealing]] [[Wes Iseli\|real]] [[Sarah Hammer\|peoples']] [[Jason Kendrick Howell\|names]] and basically portraying them as he sees them is "parodic". This is, of course, untrue, and it's a complete miracle none of those portrayed in the comics have sued Chris for slander.		Chris also believes that [[Mary Lee Walsh\|stealing]] [[Wes Iseli\|real]] [[Sarah Hammer\|peoples']] [[Jason Kendrick Howell\|names]] and basically portraying them as he sees them is "parodic". This is, of course, untrue, and it's a complete miracle none of those portrayed in the comics have sued Chris for slander.

	Further demonstrating Chris's ignorance of the true nature of parody is his belligerence towards [[Trolls\|artists]] who have imitated his work. In particular, Chris has vehemently denounced [[Jimmy Hill]] for claiming credit for Sonichu and merchandising the character in Europe as an openly [[homos]]exual cartoon character. What Chris can't (or won't) understand is that Hill's use of Sonichu is exactly what a parody is supposed to be, since his version deliberately alters Sonichu to humorous effect. In a court battle, the law is more likely to favor the work of trolls as parody, though there's some question of what happens when you parody something that's already stolen.		Further demonstrating Chris's ignorance of the true nature of parody is his belligerence towards [[Trolls\|artists]] who have imitated his work. In particular, Chris has vehemently denounced [[Jimmy Hill]] for claiming credit for Sonichu and merchandising the character in Europe as an openly [[homos]]exual cartoon character. What Chris can't (or won't) understand is that Hill's use of Sonichu is exactly what a parody is supposed to be since his version deliberately alters Sonichu to a humorous effect. In a court battle, the law is more likely to favor the work of trolls as parody, though there's some question of what happens when you parody something that's already stolen.

	But even if Chris understood fully what parody means, it likely wouldn't matter. "Parody" is simply a word Chris uses as one of many excuses he comes up with to do whatever he wants. When he tried to strike a deal with [[Vivian]] to get a cut of her [[Audiobook]] money, he said he was doing so despite not being happy that her work was "parodic." While the Audiobooks straight-up mock Chris and his comic rather than act as parodies, to him it's not okay for him to be subject of "parody," but it's okay for him to make "parodies" of works that others create. So it seems that he understands on a basic level that a parody is intended to make fun of something, but he changes the meaning of the word to suit his needs when he's called out on how Sonichu is plagiarism. Indeed, plagiarists usually don't condone plagiarism when [[Chris and hypocrisy\|''they're'' the ones being plagiarized.]]		But even if Chris understood fully what parody means, it likely wouldn't matter. "Parody" is simply a word Chris uses as one of many excuses he comes up with to do whatever he wants. When he tried to strike a deal with [[Vivian]] to get a cut of her [[Audiobook]] money, he said he was doing so despite not being happy that her work was "parodic." While the Audiobooks straight-up mock Chris and his comic rather than act as parodies, to him it's not okay for him to be the subject of "parody," but it's okay for him to make "parodies" of works that others create. So it seems that he understands on a basic level that a parody is intended to make fun of something, but he changes the meaning of the word to suit his needs when he's called out on how Sonichu is plagiarism. Indeed, plagiarists usually don't condone plagiarism when [[Chris and hypocrisy\|''they're'' the ones being plagiarized.]]

	==''Sonichu'' as a meta-parody==		==''Sonichu'' as a meta-parody==
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	==Links to actual parodies==		==Links to actual parodies==
	*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090124071817/http://sonichu.110mb.com/ The Official and Original Sonichu Site from Jimmy Hill]		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090124071817/http://sonichu.110mb.com/ The Official and Original Sonichu Site from Jimmy Hill]
	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NXhPw4uWkA "Sonichu: The Animated Series" ~~origianlly~~ by Spazkid, reuploaded by CWCAnimatedLibrary]		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NXhPw4uWkA "Sonichu: The Animated Series" originally by Spazkid, reuploaded by CWCAnimatedLibrary]
	*[http://sonichufinale.canalblog.com/ Sonichu Finale by Mr. Harry D.http://sonichufinale.canalblog.com/]		*[http://sonichufinale.canalblog.com/ Sonichu Finale by Mr. Harry D.http://sonichufinale.canalblog.com/]
	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izF0hqzC8Gg "Chris Chan's ultimatum" by Iwakan]		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izF0hqzC8Gg "Chris Chan's ultimatum" by Iwakan]