Difference between revisions of "Chris in the media"
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[[Chris]], being an attention whore of sorts, has frequently managed to find himself in the '''media''' spotlight. Television, newspapers, magazines and, of course, the internet - if Chris can find some way to earn his 15 minutes of fame some way, he'll do so. | [[Chris]], being an attention whore of sorts, has frequently managed to find himself in the '''media''' spotlight. Television, newspapers, magazines and, of course, the internet - if Chris can find some way to earn his 15 minutes of fame some way, he'll do so. | ||
==Richmond Times-Dispatch== | ==Traditional Media== | ||
===Richmond Times-Dispatch=== | |||
{{main|IT TOOK A TALKING BEAR TO GIVE THE NAME A YOUNG BOY LOVES}} | {{main|IT TOOK A TALKING BEAR TO GIVE THE NAME A YOUNG BOY LOVES}} | ||
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In 1993, the ''Richmond Times-Dispatch'' newspaper ran an article detailing how Chris changed his name from "Christopher" to the more well-known "Christian". This is Chris's first known appearance in the media. | In 1993, the ''Richmond Times-Dispatch'' newspaper ran an article detailing how Chris changed his name from "Christopher" to the more well-known "Christian". This is Chris's first known appearance in the media. | ||
==Sonic The Hedgehog Watch And Win Sweepstakes== | ===Sonic The Hedgehog Watch And Win Sweepstakes=== | ||
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Chris's second appearance in the media was a news report in 1994 chronicling Chris's first victory, winning a contest celebrating one of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] cartoons. | Chris's second appearance in the media was a news report in 1994 chronicling Chris's first victory, winning a contest celebrating one of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] cartoons. | ||
==Nintendo Power Magazine== | ===Nintendo Power Magazine=== | ||
{{main|Nintendo Power Magazine}} | {{main|Nintendo Power Magazine}} |
Revision as of 15:50, 23 October 2009
Chris, being an attention whore of sorts, has frequently managed to find himself in the media spotlight. Television, newspapers, magazines and, of course, the internet - if Chris can find some way to earn his 15 minutes of fame some way, he'll do so.
Traditional Media
Richmond Times-Dispatch
In 1993, the Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper ran an article detailing how Chris changed his name from "Christopher" to the more well-known "Christian". This is Chris's first known appearance in the media.
Sonic The Hedgehog Watch And Win Sweepstakes
- Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog Watch & Win Sweepstakes
Chris's second appearance in the media was a news report in 1994 chronicling Chris's first victory, winning a contest celebrating one of the Sonic the Hedgehog cartoons.
Nintendo Power Magazine
- Main article: Nintendo Power Magazine
Twice, Chris has used the magazine Nintendo Power to get himself attention. First was a letter Chris wrote telling Nintendo how he used a video game to cure his fear of talking to girls. The second time detailed Chris's Animal Crossing video, though there he was known as Sonichu, not Chris.
WBCN Toucher and Rich
- Main article: Chris on the Radio
In May 12, Chris's antics were discussed on radio. The whole media furor was sparked by the I Got A Fish video.