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The '''Claw of Fail''' is a dramatic hand gesture used by Chris when he wants to emphasize whatever stupid point he's trying to make at the moment. Chris will hold his hand out, palm upturned, with his fingers outstretched and curled upwards, in the manner of a cartoonish villain.  
The '''Claw of Fail''' is a dramatic hand gesture used by Chris when he wants to emphasize whatever stupid point he's trying to make at the moment. Chris will hold his hand out, palm upturned, with his fingers outstretched and curled upwards, in the manner of a cartoonish villain.  


Much in the way that Chris [[parody|steals]] jokes, ideas, and phrases he uses in everyday speech from movies, [[anime]], video games, and [[Ghostbusters|cartoons]], he also copies body language and hand gestures. Although normal humans may reference movies and such when it is funny, appropriate or ironic, Chris relies on these to teach him new words, phrases and ideas. In short, Chris is like a feral child, raised by television, who copies the mannerisms of his adoptive parent. When Chris stopped talking as a small child, his parents put him in front of the television for two-thirds of the day, which is a habit he's kept up all the way to the present time. Remember, whenever Chris is playing [[Little Big Planet|video games]], [[Sonichu|drawing comics]], or talking on the phone in his room, he often has a TV running in the background (sometimes muted and with closed captioning on, sometimes not).
Much in the way that Chris [[parody|steals]] [[Random-access humor|jokes]], [[Things Chris has ripped off|ideas]] and phrases he uses in everyday speech from movies, [[anime]], video games and [[Ghostbusters|cartoons]], he also copies body language and hand gestures. Although normal humans may reference movies and such when it is funny, appropriate or ironic, Chris relies on these to teach him new words, phrases and ideas. In short, Chris is like a feral child, raised by television, who copies the mannerisms of his adoptive parent. When Chris stopped talking as a small child, his parents put him in front of the television for two-thirds of the day, which is a habit he's kept up all the way to [[Jail Saga|his arrest]]. Remember, whenever Chris is playing [[Little Big Planet|video games]], [[Sonichu (comic)|drawing comics]] or talking on the phone in his room, he often has a TV running in the background (sometimes muted and with closed captioning on, sometimes not).


The Claw of Fail is associated with, but not exclusive to, [[Chris and anger|tard rage]].
The Claw of Fail is associated with, but not exclusive to, [[Chris and anger|tard rage]].


Christian has also shown TV pitchman [[BILLY MAYS]] clutching a miniature [[Wikipedia:Cornus (genus)|dogwood tree]] in a similar fashion, possibly as a display of dominance. In acting, this is usually called "milking the giant cow," and considered to be something only hams do. Chris can't even ham properly, though; the Claw looks stiff and unnatural, whereas a proper milking (see anything with [[wikipedia:Rudolf Klein-Rogge|Rudolf Klein-Rogge]] in it) is typically a very fluid and passionate gesture.
Christian has also shown TV pitchman [[BILLY MAYS]] clutching a miniature {{w|Cornus (genus)|dogwood tree}} in a similar fashion, possibly as a display of dominance. In acting, this is usually called "milking the giant cow", and considered to be something only hams do. Chris can't even ham properly, though; the Claw looks [[Duck#Chris and his duck|stiff and unnatural]], whereas a proper milking (see anything with {{w|Rudolf Klein-Rogge}} in it) is typically a very fluid and passionate gesture.


== Use in 2009 and beyond ==
==Use in 2009 and beyond==
Chris has taken to using the Claw of Fail as a symbol of power or dominance over his enemies, as seen in [[Re to Chris No 2 - SHE IS MINE NOW|his rap video]]. This is perhaps a sign of Chris's slow turn to the Dark Side as he indulges in the art of what he hates the most: [[troll]]ing. Given the blackmail videos and the theft of [[Kacey]], we can only assume it's a matter of time before Chris becomes a full blown supervillain and wears the [[Medallions of Fail|Black Sonichu medallion]] on a more regular basis.
Chris has taken to using the Claw of Fail as a symbol of power or dominance over his enemies, as seen in [[Re to Chris No 2 - SHE IS MINE NOW|his rap video]]. This is perhaps a sign of Chris's slow turn to the Dark Side as he indulges in the art of what he hates the most: [[troll]]ing. Given the blackmail videos and the theft of [[Kacey]], we can only assume it's a matter of time before Chris becomes a full-blown supervillain and wears the [[Medallions of Fail|Black Sonichu medallion]] on a more regular basis.


It is also likely that the use of the Claw is directly proportional to the size of Chris's [[ego]], evident in the fact that as of [[October 2009]], Chris' ego had inflated beyond human proportions blocking out the sun and causing it to snow in [[CWCville]] as seen in [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrxb_8dWa5Y this] video.
On 5 October 2017 he streamed a [[CLog 10042017 - Q&A NO MORE|video]], bemoaning his breakup with his Internet girlfriend, [[Jessica Quinn]]. The video sees the return of the Claw of Fail as he curses the trolls he believed caused their breakup.
 
The Claw appeared again in June 2019's [[Pewdiepie Does Not Live Here; He Lives In Sweden!]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Image:Claw.jpg|Notice how the threatening gesture is immediately negated by the [[Sonichu Medallion]], the room full of toys, and the fact that it's being performed by what appears to be a blob that has sprouted limbs and a human head.
Image:Claw.jpg|Notice how the threatening gesture is immediately negated by the [[medallions|Sonichu medallion]], the room full of toys, and the fact that it's being performed by what appears to be a blob that has sprouted limbs and a human head.
Image:SchuComic9P31.jpg|[[Billy Mays]] shown plucking a still-living tree from the earth.
Image:SchuComic9P31.jpg|[[BILLY MAYS]] shown plucking a still-living tree from the earth.
Image:Clawofdoom whatchrisbelieves.jpg|This is what Chris thinks he will look like after a few more weeks of playing [[Brutal Legend]].
Image:Clawofdoom whatchrisbelieves.jpg|This is what Chris thinks he will look like after a few more weeks of playing [[Brutal Legend|''Brütal Legend'']].
Image:Claw of fail.jpg|She is mine now!
Image:Claw of fail.jpg|She is mine now!
Image:Claw of fail 2.jpg|You cannot ignore my [[power]]!
Image:Claw of fail 2.jpg|You cannot ignore my [[power]]!
Image:Claw of fail 3.jpg|Seems like Chris is devoloping a new tic to go with [[sigh]]s and [[Speech Impediment|hmm]].
Image:Claw of fail 3.jpg|Seems like Chris is devoloping a new tic to go with [[Stress sigh|sigh]]s and [[Speech impediment|hmm]].
Image:Claw of fail attack.jpg|[[Duck|Duck]], it's coming right at us!
Image:Claw of fail attack.jpg|[[Duck|Duck]], it's coming right at us!
Image:Claw of fail 4.jpg|Moar claw
Image:Claw of fail 4.jpg|Moar claw
Image:Rageclaw.jpg|Has this gesture gotten less threatening with overuse?
Image:Rageclaw.jpg|Has this gesture gotten less threatening with overuse?
File:Chriscash.jpg|[[100 2267|Clawd Cash]]
Image:SchuComic9P38.jpg|Double claws for the [[Homos]].
Image:SchuComic9P38.jpg|Double claws for the [[Homos]].
Image:Sonichu05-P12.jpg|An early claw cameo, note the evil character doing it.
Image:Sonichu05-P12.jpg|An early claw cameo, note the evil character doing it.
Image:Hitler three.jpg| They both struggled against enemies, real and imagined, but Hitler never let a [[Michael Snyder|Jew]] get the better of him.
Image:Chrisincarnate.jpg|Not quite, Chris.
File:Rage1.PNG|Sonichu can do it too!
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Latest revision as of 05:09, 1 January 2024

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“ SHE DID NOT REALIZE THE FURY OF MY WRATH! ”
Chris, threatening Vivian Gee during his Sign Destruction Video

The Claw of Fail is a dramatic hand gesture used by Chris when he wants to emphasize whatever stupid point he's trying to make at the moment. Chris will hold his hand out, palm upturned, with his fingers outstretched and curled upwards, in the manner of a cartoonish villain.

Much in the way that Chris steals jokes, ideas and phrases he uses in everyday speech from movies, anime, video games and cartoons, he also copies body language and hand gestures. Although normal humans may reference movies and such when it is funny, appropriate or ironic, Chris relies on these to teach him new words, phrases and ideas. In short, Chris is like a feral child, raised by television, who copies the mannerisms of his adoptive parent. When Chris stopped talking as a small child, his parents put him in front of the television for two-thirds of the day, which is a habit he's kept up all the way to his arrest. Remember, whenever Chris is playing video games, drawing comics or talking on the phone in his room, he often has a TV running in the background (sometimes muted and with closed captioning on, sometimes not).

The Claw of Fail is associated with, but not exclusive to, tard rage.

Christian has also shown TV pitchman BILLY MAYS clutching a miniature dogwood tree in a similar fashion, possibly as a display of dominance. In acting, this is usually called "milking the giant cow", and considered to be something only hams do. Chris can't even ham properly, though; the Claw looks stiff and unnatural, whereas a proper milking (see anything with Rudolf Klein-Rogge in it) is typically a very fluid and passionate gesture.

Use in 2009 and beyond

Chris has taken to using the Claw of Fail as a symbol of power or dominance over his enemies, as seen in his rap video. This is perhaps a sign of Chris's slow turn to the Dark Side as he indulges in the art of what he hates the most: trolling. Given the blackmail videos and the theft of Kacey, we can only assume it's a matter of time before Chris becomes a full-blown supervillain and wears the Black Sonichu medallion on a more regular basis.

On 5 October 2017 he streamed a video, bemoaning his breakup with his Internet girlfriend, Jessica Quinn. The video sees the return of the Claw of Fail as he curses the trolls he believed caused their breakup.

The Claw appeared again in June 2019's Pewdiepie Does Not Live Here; He Lives In Sweden!.

Gallery

  • Notice how the threatening gesture is immediately negated by the Sonichu medallion, the room full of toys, and the fact that it's being performed by what appears to be a blob that has sprouted limbs and a human head.

  • BILLY MAYS shown plucking a still-living tree from the earth.

  • This is what Chris thinks he will look like after a few more weeks of playing Brütal Legend.

  • She is mine now!

  • You cannot ignore my power!

  • Seems like Chris is devoloping a new tic to go with sighs and hmm.

  • Duck, it's coming right at us!

  • Moar claw

  • Has this gesture gotten less threatening with overuse?

  • Double claws for the Homos.

  • An early claw cameo, note the evil character doing it.

  • They both struggled against enemies, real and imagined, but Hitler never let a Jew get the better of him.

  • Not quite, Chris.

  • Sonichu can do it too!

Mannerisms

🦀 Claw of Fail • 👀 Creepy stare • 😎 Dramatic glasses removal • 🎲 Random-access humor • 😓 Stress sigh

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