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[[ | Since Chris is fascinated by the [[Transformers]], his primary frame of reference for firearms is '''Megatron''', the evil Decepticon rival of the heroic Autobot [[Optimus Prime]]. In his original 1980s incarnation, Megatron transformed (somewhat controversially) into a [[Wikipedia:Walther P38|Walther P38]] pistol which is coincidentally the preferred sidearm of Nazi Germany in World War Two.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walther_P38</ref> Chris owns a Megatron pistol, and is not afraid to let his enemies know it. | ||
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Chris would later drop the pistol in favour of the more versatile [[pocket knife]]. | |||
==The gun== | ==The gun== | ||
The version of the toy that Chris owns is the original "generation one" mold used in the 1980s, although it's probably a reissue sold during the 2000s. Since modern US toy regulations forbid toys that look like guns, it's relatively cost-prohibitive to obtain a Megatron. Moreover, Chris's has a mechanism for firing small plastic pellets, which has never been available domestically. All of this indicates that Chris obtained his "piece" from an American website specializing in importing exclusive Japanese Transformers. He certainly would have had to pay well over $100USD for it--money coming directly out of his [[monthly tugboat]]. Knowing Chris and his idea of cleanliness, the toy is probably worthless now. | The version of the toy that Chris owns is the original "generation one" mold used in the 1980s, although it's probably a reissue sold during the 2000s. Since modern US toy regulations forbid toys that look like guns, it's relatively cost-prohibitive to obtain a Megatron. Moreover, Chris's has a mechanism for firing small plastic pellets, which has never been available domestically. All of this indicates that Chris obtained his "piece" from an American website specializing in importing exclusive Japanese Transformers. He certainly would have had to pay well over $100USD for it--money coming directly out of his [[monthly tugboat]]. Knowing Chris and his idea of cleanliness, the toy is probably worthless now. | ||
One of the reasons they don't sell Megatrons that turn into pistols anymore is out of public concerns that children brandishing toy guns could unwittingly provoke the [[Jerkops|police]], forcing them to err on the side of caution and defend themselves with lethal force. Given his recent run-ins with the [[law]], this sounds like exactly the sort of thing Chris might actually do | One of the reasons they don't sell Megatrons that turn into pistols anymore is out of public concerns that children brandishing toy guns could unwittingly provoke the [[Jerkops|police]], forcing them to err on the side of caution and defend themselves with lethal force. Given his recent run-ins with the [[law]], this sounds like exactly the sort of thing Chris might actually do. | ||
==Use in real life== | ==Use in real life== | ||
After losing the [[Chop Chop Master Onion's Rap Showdown]] contest, Chris took out his frustration on contest winner [[Adam Stackhouse]] by creating [[CWC is Angry|a video]] wherein he sets up a photo of Stackhouse and shoots at it with Megatron. | After losing the [[Chop Chop Master Onion's Rap Showdown]] contest, Chris took out his frustration on contest winner [[Adam Stackhouse]] by creating [[CWC is Angry|a video]] wherein he sets up a photo of Stackhouse and shoots at it with Megatron. | ||
The pistol has also appeared in the [[War Paint Video]], in which Chris insists that he's a [[Cherokian Clan|Cherokee]]--apparently referring to the sort of Cherokees who carry Japanese toys of Cybertronian robots disguised as German weapons. | The pistol has also appeared in the [[War Paint Video]], in which Chris insists that he's a [[Cherokian Clan|Cherokee]]--apparently referring to the sort of Cherokees who carry Japanese toys of Cybertronian robots disguised as German weapons. | ||
The pistol | The pistol last seen when it appeared in the [[DivineTrial|Divine Trial video]], in which it was used to execute [[Clyde Cash]]. | ||
==Use in the comics== | ==Use in the comics== | ||
{{Quote|I know, but you shot him with a real gun in the comic. Like—like… he was my boyfriend, and you shot him! I mean, don't you think that I still care about him a little? That's just weird. I just—I mean, like, I was expecting, like, you know, like, a magical fight, not like… you shooting him.|[[Kacey]] [[Kacey and Liquid Call|voicing some discomfort]]}} | {{Quote|I know, but you shot him with a real gun in the comic. Like—like… he was my boyfriend, and you shot him! I mean, don't you think that I still care about him a little? That's just weird. I just—I mean, like, I was expecting, like, you know, like, a magical fight, not like… you shooting him.|[[Kacey]] [[Kacey and Liquid Call|voicing some discomfort]]}} | ||
[[Sonichu Special 4]] saw the first hand-drawn appearance of Chris's Megatron pistol. In an attempt to rescue Kacey from her [[Liquid|own boyfriend]], Chris drives as fast as he legally can to their house and enters uninvited. Liquid, fearing a home invasion, charges Chris with a knife. Chris sidesteps this attack and then goes on to disarm Liquid, throw him to the ground, and shoot him in both shins, permanently crippling him. Although Chris clearly understands his toy is not a real gun, he is compelled to draw real guns to look exactly like Megatron, just as every big rig he draws has to be a red cab-over, even if it's running over his [[Sarah Jackson|gal-pal]]. | [[Sonichu Special 4]] saw the first hand-drawn appearance of Chris's Megatron pistol. In an attempt to rescue Kacey from her [[Liquid|own boyfriend]], Chris drives as fast as he legally can to their house and enters uninvited. Liquid, fearing a home invasion, charges Chris with a knife. Chris sidesteps this attack and then goes on to disarm Liquid, throw him to the ground, and shoot him in both shins, permanently crippling him. Although Chris clearly understands his toy is not a real gun, he is compelled to draw real guns to look exactly like Megatron, just as every big rig he draws has to be a red cab-over, even if it's running over his [[Sarah Jackson|gal-pal]]. | ||
== | ==Gallery== | ||
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<gallery> | |||
Image:Chris_CWC_angry_Pistol.jpg|The pistol in "[[CWC is Angry]]", next to what appears to be the [[Fapcup]]. | |||
Image:Mp5-Megatron.PNG|A proper use of gov'ment money. | |||
Image:BustACap.jpg|The pistol in ''[[Sonichu Special 4]]''. | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
==References== | |||
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==External links== | |||
*[[Wikipedia:Megatron (Transformers)|Megatron]] at [[Wikipedia]] | *[[Wikipedia:Megatron (Transformers)|Megatron]] at [[Wikipedia]] | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[Optimus Prime]] | |||
*[[Transformers]] | |||
*[[Samurai Pizza Bots]] | |||
*[[Decepti-Clones]] | |||
{{Not_Jerks}} | |||
{{Relics of Fail}} | {{Relics of Fail}} | ||
[[Category:Relics of Fail]] | [[Category:Relics of Fail]] | ||
[[Category:Transformers]] | [[Category:Transformers]] | ||
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Since Chris is fascinated by the Transformers, his primary frame of reference for firearms is Megatron, the evil Decepticon rival of the heroic Autobot Optimus Prime. In his original 1980s incarnation, Megatron transformed (somewhat controversially) into a Walther P38 pistol which is coincidentally the preferred sidearm of Nazi Germany in World War Two.[1] Chris owns a Megatron pistol, and is not afraid to let his enemies know it.
Chris would later drop the pistol in favour of the more versatile pocket knife.
The gun
The version of the toy that Chris owns is the original "generation one" mold used in the 1980s, although it's probably a reissue sold during the 2000s. Since modern US toy regulations forbid toys that look like guns, it's relatively cost-prohibitive to obtain a Megatron. Moreover, Chris's has a mechanism for firing small plastic pellets, which has never been available domestically. All of this indicates that Chris obtained his "piece" from an American website specializing in importing exclusive Japanese Transformers. He certainly would have had to pay well over $100USD for it--money coming directly out of his monthly tugboat. Knowing Chris and his idea of cleanliness, the toy is probably worthless now.
One of the reasons they don't sell Megatrons that turn into pistols anymore is out of public concerns that children brandishing toy guns could unwittingly provoke the police, forcing them to err on the side of caution and defend themselves with lethal force. Given his recent run-ins with the law, this sounds like exactly the sort of thing Chris might actually do.
Use in real life
After losing the Chop Chop Master Onion's Rap Showdown contest, Chris took out his frustration on contest winner Adam Stackhouse by creating a video wherein he sets up a photo of Stackhouse and shoots at it with Megatron.
The pistol has also appeared in the War Paint Video, in which Chris insists that he's a Cherokee--apparently referring to the sort of Cherokees who carry Japanese toys of Cybertronian robots disguised as German weapons.
The pistol last seen when it appeared in the Divine Trial video, in which it was used to execute Clyde Cash.
Use in the comics
| “ | I know, but you shot him with a real gun in the comic. Like—like… he was my boyfriend, and you shot him! I mean, don't you think that I still care about him a little? That's just weird. I just—I mean, like, I was expecting, like, you know, like, a magical fight, not like… you shooting him. | ” |
| Kacey voicing some discomfort | ||
Sonichu Special 4 saw the first hand-drawn appearance of Chris's Megatron pistol. In an attempt to rescue Kacey from her own boyfriend, Chris drives as fast as he legally can to their house and enters uninvited. Liquid, fearing a home invasion, charges Chris with a knife. Chris sidesteps this attack and then goes on to disarm Liquid, throw him to the ground, and shoot him in both shins, permanently crippling him. Although Chris clearly understands his toy is not a real gun, he is compelled to draw real guns to look exactly like Megatron, just as every big rig he draws has to be a red cab-over, even if it's running over his gal-pal.
Gallery
The pistol in "CWC is Angry", next to what appears to be the Fapcup.
A proper use of gov'ment money.
The pistol in Sonichu Special 4.
References
External links
See also
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