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'''Anime Mid-Atlantic''' is an [[anime]] convention that [[Chris]] attended on the 29th of [[May 2004]] and the 17th of [[June 2005]]. It took place at a Holiday Inn in [[Richmond]].
'''Anime Mid-Atlantic''' was an [[anime]] [[convention]] that [[Chris]] attended on 29 [[May 2004]] and 17 [[June 2005]]. It took place at a Holiday Inn (now DoubleTree) in [[Richmond]].


==2004==
==2004==
Chris recounts this event in [[Sonichu's News Dash]] #5:<ref>http://cogsdev.110mb.com/sonichu/SchusNews5.htm</ref>
Anime Mid-Atlantic took place on May 28–30, [[2004]]. Chris recounts this event in ''[[Sonichu's News Dash!]]'' #5:<ref>http://archive.sonichu.com/cwcville/SchusNews5.htm</ref>


{{quotebox|
{{quotebox|
On May 29, 2004, I, Christian Chandler, attended my first Anime Convention. I had a good time watching some Anime, sampling some Ramune (Japan Soda), and other things. My main highlight though was meeting the lovely and sweet-spoken voice actress, Monica Rial (pictured next to me to the left). Monica is well known for being the voice behind many Anime characters. Some of which include: Hyatt ([[Excel Saga]]), Saki (Steel
On May 29, [[2004]], I, Christian Chandler, attended my first [[Anime]] Convention. I had a good time watching some Anime, sampling some [[Wikipedia:Ramune|Ramune]] (Japan Soda), and other things. My main highlight though was meeting the lovely and sweet-spoken voice actress,{{w|Monica Rial}} (pictured next to me to the left). Monica is well known for being the voice behind many Anime characters. Some of which include: Hyatt ([[Excel Saga]]), Saki ({{w|Steel Angel Kurumi}}), Mikako ({{w|Martian Successor Nadesico|Martian Sucessor Nadesico}} [''sic'']) and Shii ({{w|Puni Puni Poemy}}). She also sings opera very nicely, and she is a very nice, fun and sweet person to hang around with. She sure made my day a sweet one. ;8)
Angel Kurumi), Mikako (Martian Sucessor Nadesico) and Shii (Puni Puni Poemy). She also sings opera very nicely, and she is a very nice, fun and sweet person to hang around with. She sure made my day a sweet one. ;8)
}}
}}
[[Image:131-AnimeMid2004.jpg|thumb|;D]]
 
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Image:CWCMonica.jpg|Chris develops his [[Megan Schroeder|shoulder]] fetish
Image:CWCMonica.jpg|Chris develops his [[Megan Schroeder|shoulder]] fetish.
Image:405-ExcelV1.jpg|:D
Image:405-ExcelV1.jpg|<nowiki>:D</nowiki>
</gallery>
Image:131-AnimeMid2004.jpg|<nowiki>;D</nowiki>
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==2005==
==2005==
Chris anticipated this event in ''[[Sonichu's News Dash!]]'' #9 and #10:<ref>http://archive.sonichu.com/cwcville/SchusNews9.htm</ref> It took place on June 17–19, [[2005]].


Chris anticipates this event in [[Sonichu's News Dash]] #9 and #10:<ref>http://cogsdev.110mb.com/sonichu/SchusNews9.htm</ref>
{{quotebox|Since he has put himself into [[Sonichu (character)|Sonichu]]’s world, he will “[[Cosplay]]” as himself ([[Chris and his Ego|talk about self-respect]], huh?). Also, he will be watching some of the good anime, getting some souvenirs, participating in some of the events and just having a good time. Also, he will have some printed copies of the [[Sonichu 0|Sonichu Premiere Issue #0]] on hand, but if you want a collectable copy, you will have to find him, and ask for one.<br>
 
At the convention, as noted for now, there will be quite a selection of special guests attending, such as ADV voice actors, {{w|Greg Ayres|Greg Ayers}} [''sic''] and {{w|Doug Smith}}, and author {{w|Robert V. Aldrich}}. CWC hopes that Monica Rial will be there again this year (see ''[[News Dash!]]'' #5 for his previous encounter with this lovely Voice Actress)! 8) Also up for fun are the Art Shows, contests, Guest Panels, Workshops, Video Game Room, Vendors to sell [[Anime Wings|Cool Anime items]] (some imported from Japan), and much, much more.
{{quotebox|
Since he has put himself into Sonichu’s world, he will “Cosplay” as himself ([[Chris and his Ego|talk about self-respect]], huh?). Also, he will be watching some of the good anime, getting some souvenirs, participating in some of the events and just having a good time. Also, he will have some printed copies of the [[Sonichu 0|Sonichu Premiere Issue #0]] on hand, but if you want a collectable copy, you will have to find him, and ask for one.<br>
At the convention, as noted for now, there will be quite a selection of special guests attending, such as ADV voice actors, Greg Ayers and Doug Smith, and author Robert V. Aldrich. CWC hopes that Monica Rial will be there again this year (see News Dash issue #5 for his previous encounter with this lovely Voice Actress)! 8) Also up for fun are the Art Shows, contests, Guest Panels, Workshops, Video Game Room, Vendors to sell Cool Anime items (some imported from Japan), and much, much more.
}}
}}


[[Image:132-AnimeMidAtlanticBadge.jpg|<code>8D</code>|thumb]]
[[Image:132-AnimeMidAtlanticBadge.jpg|8D|thumb]]


This year, Chris stayed for all three days of the convention, and spent two nights at a hotel alone.
This year, Chris stayed for all three days of the convention, and spent two nights at a hotel alone.


<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:AMA1.jpg|[[Video games|GameCube]]...check
File:0653-ANIME051.jpg|Chris with an early [[Son-Chu]]
Image:AMA2.jpg|24-pack of Pepsi...check
Image:AMA1.jpg|[[Video games|GameCube]]...check.
Image:0656-ANIME059.JPG|[[Pixelblocks]]...check
Image:AMA2.jpg|[[Health|24-pack of Pepsi]]...check.
Image:AMA4.jpg|...I said "check"
Image:0656-ANIME059.JPG|[[Pixelblocks]]...check.
Image:AMA4.jpg|...I said "check".
Image:AMA3.jpg|Erotic soap dish...check
Image:AMA3.jpg|Erotic soap dish...check
Image:0658-ANIME513.JPG|[[Christian Weston Chandler (comic character)|Comic!Chris]] costume...check!
Image:0658-ANIME513.JPG|[[Christian Weston Chandler (comic character)|Comic!Chris]] costume...check!
Image:0679-ANIME525.JPG|AWESOME!
Image:0679-ANIME525.JPG|AWESOME!!!
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Witness account===
===Witness account===
In [[May 2010]], the blog "Topless Robot" had a contest for "Most shameful nerd moment". One commenter named tasakeru828, who ran a Sonic panel at what was presumably Anime Mid-Atlantic 2005, described the experience:
[[Image:0668-ANIME514.JPG|thumb|Fellow autists at the Sonic panel]]
 
In [[May 2010]], the blog ''Topless Robot'' had a contest for "Most Shameful Nerd Moment". One commenter named tasakeru828, who ran a ''[[Sonic]]'' panel at what was presumably Anime Mid-Atlantic 2005, described the experience:<ref>http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/05/moments_of_nerd_shame_and_the_winners_are.php</ref>
 
{{quotebox|I actually met Chris-chan at an anime convention before [[Encyclopedia Dramatica|ED]] found out about him and started [[troll]]ing him en masse. A friend and I were hosting a [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] panel and trying to prove that not all Sonic fans are as batshit insane as they're made out to be. That noble goal was shot to hell when the one-and-only Christian Weston Chandler arrived in all his [[Chris and fashion|clown-shirted]], Sonichu-[[medallion]]-wearing glory and started handing out free copies of his first issue. He asked us a completely unintelligible question (thinking mistakenly that we actually had some influence on the series as a whole), and afterwards he babbled at us personally while we smiled and nodded trying to look interested. We obviously knew he was mentally ill, but we had no idea that we were meeting a future [[Chris and the Internet|Internet]] legend.<br>
Now, I still persist in my goal to prove that some Sonic fans are decent, intelligent people. (...) But Lord, Chris-chan comes very close to ruining it all for even me, and that should tell you something.}}
 
==Aftermath==
Chris did not go to another convention for a long time.
 
In [[2010]], Chris planned for a time to visit the [[Metal Gear|Otakon]] convention in Baltimore (in large part so he could meet [[Jackie]] there), but he managed to thwart himself by [[Chris and money|spending the money he'd set aside for the expedition]]. In an [[Jackie E-mails 6|e-mail to Jackie]], he claims that he overdrew his bank account shortly before the trip. This incurred the wrath of his parents, who refused to allow him to leave the house.


{{quotebox|I actually met Chris-chan at an anime convention before [[ED]] found out about him and started trolling him en masse. A friend and I were hosting a [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] panel and trying to prove that not all Sonic fans are as batshit insane as they're made out to be. That noble goal was shot to hell when the one-and-only Christian Weston Chandler arrived in all his [[Chris and fashion|clown-shirted]], Sonichu-[[medallion]]-wearing glory and started handing out free copies of his first issue. He asked us a completely unintelligible question (thinking mistakenly that we actually had some influence on the series as a whole), and afterwards he babbled at us personally while we smiled and nodded trying to look interested. We obviously knew he was mentally ill, but we had no idea that we were meeting a future [[Internet]] legend.<br>
Chris also hoped to attend the [[2011]] MAGFest gaming convention in Washington D.C., but he once again failed to save up for a room. After his parents learned of his backup plan to spend the weekend sleeping in a hotel lobby and/or his car, they put the kibosh on the planned outing in spite of Chris's stubbornness. In another e-mail to Jackie, Chris claimed that they threatened to lock him out of the house if he tried to make the trip regardless.<ref>[[Jackie E-mails 29]]</ref> Also, in an e-mail he sent to a [[gal-pal]] played by [[LoveYouLongTime]], he claimed [[Barbara]] threatened suicide over the matter.<ref>[[LoveYouLongTime E-mails, 2011-2012#Borb vs MAGfest]]</ref>
Now, I still persist in my goal to prove that some Sonic fans are decent, intelligent people. And despite all the flamewars, recolors, and assorted drama that the Sonic series has caused, I still love it and will defend from haters till my dying breath. I am an unabashed, true blue Sonic fan, die-hardest of the die-hard, and nothing will ever change that. But Lord, Chris-chan comes very close to ruining it all for even me, and that should tell you something.<ref>http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/05/moments_of_nerd_shame_and_the_winners_are.php</ref>}}


==Sauce==
At long last, in [[August 2015]], Chris went to [[OmegaCon]], where he competed in the [[cosplay]] [[contest]] as [[Vinyl Scratch]], a character from ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]''.
 
== Sources ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.animecons.com/events/info.shtml/105 Anime Mid-Atlantic 2004 convention information page]
* [http://www.animemidatlantic.com/ Official Website]
*[http://www.animecons.com/events/info.shtml/638 Anime Mid-Atlantic 2005 convention information page]
* [http://www.animecons.com/events/info.shtml/105 Anime Mid-Atlantic 2004 Convention Information Page]
* [http://www.animecons.com/events/info.shtml/638 Anime Mid-Atlantic 2005 Convention Information Page]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anime_Mid-Atlantic Wikipedia page]


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Latest revision as of 09:59, 21 November 2024

Anime Mid-Atlantic was an anime convention that Chris attended on 29 May 2004 and 17 June 2005. It took place at a Holiday Inn (now DoubleTree) in Richmond.

2004

Anime Mid-Atlantic took place on May 28–30, 2004. Chris recounts this event in Sonichu's News Dash! #5:[1]

On May 29, 2004, I, Christian Chandler, attended my first Anime Convention. I had a good time watching some Anime, sampling some Ramune (Japan Soda), and other things. My main highlight though was meeting the lovely and sweet-spoken voice actress,Monica Rial (pictured next to me to the left). Monica is well known for being the voice behind many Anime characters. Some of which include: Hyatt (Excel Saga), Saki (Steel Angel Kurumi), Mikako (Martian Sucessor Nadesico [sic]) and Shii (Puni Puni Poemy). She also sings opera very nicely, and she is a very nice, fun and sweet person to hang around with. She sure made my day a sweet one. ;8)

  • Chris develops his shoulder fetish.

  • :D

  • ;D

2005

Chris anticipated this event in Sonichu's News Dash! #9 and #10:[2] It took place on June 17–19, 2005.

Since he has put himself into Sonichu’s world, he will “Cosplay” as himself (talk about self-respect, huh?). Also, he will be watching some of the good anime, getting some souvenirs, participating in some of the events and just having a good time. Also, he will have some printed copies of the Sonichu Premiere Issue #0 on hand, but if you want a collectable copy, you will have to find him, and ask for one.

At the convention, as noted for now, there will be quite a selection of special guests attending, such as ADV voice actors, Greg Ayers [sic] and Doug Smith, and author Robert V. Aldrich. CWC hopes that Monica Rial will be there again this year (see News Dash! #5 for his previous encounter with this lovely Voice Actress)! 8) Also up for fun are the Art Shows, contests, Guest Panels, Workshops, Video Game Room, Vendors to sell Cool Anime items (some imported from Japan), and much, much more.

8D

This year, Chris stayed for all three days of the convention, and spent two nights at a hotel alone.

Witness account

Fellow autists at the Sonic panel

In May 2010, the blog Topless Robot had a contest for "Most Shameful Nerd Moment". One commenter named tasakeru828, who ran a Sonic panel at what was presumably Anime Mid-Atlantic 2005, described the experience:[3]

I actually met Chris-chan at an anime convention before ED found out about him and started trolling him en masse. A friend and I were hosting a Sonic the Hedgehog panel and trying to prove that not all Sonic fans are as batshit insane as they're made out to be. That noble goal was shot to hell when the one-and-only Christian Weston Chandler arrived in all his clown-shirted, Sonichu-medallion-wearing glory and started handing out free copies of his first issue. He asked us a completely unintelligible question (thinking mistakenly that we actually had some influence on the series as a whole), and afterwards he babbled at us personally while we smiled and nodded trying to look interested. We obviously knew he was mentally ill, but we had no idea that we were meeting a future Internet legend.

Now, I still persist in my goal to prove that some Sonic fans are decent, intelligent people. (...) But Lord, Chris-chan comes very close to ruining it all for even me, and that should tell you something.

Aftermath

Chris did not go to another convention for a long time.

In 2010, Chris planned for a time to visit the Otakon convention in Baltimore (in large part so he could meet Jackie there), but he managed to thwart himself by spending the money he'd set aside for the expedition. In an e-mail to Jackie, he claims that he overdrew his bank account shortly before the trip. This incurred the wrath of his parents, who refused to allow him to leave the house.

Chris also hoped to attend the 2011 MAGFest gaming convention in Washington D.C., but he once again failed to save up for a room. After his parents learned of his backup plan to spend the weekend sleeping in a hotel lobby and/or his car, they put the kibosh on the planned outing in spite of Chris's stubbornness. In another e-mail to Jackie, Chris claimed that they threatened to lock him out of the house if he tried to make the trip regardless.[4] Also, in an e-mail he sent to a gal-pal played by LoveYouLongTime, he claimed Barbara threatened suicide over the matter.[5]

At long last, in August 2015, Chris went to OmegaCon, where he competed in the cosplay contest as Vinyl Scratch, a character from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

Sources

  1. ↑ http://archive.sonichu.com/cwcville/SchusNews5.htm
  2. ↑ http://archive.sonichu.com/cwcville/SchusNews9.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/05/moments_of_nerd_shame_and_the_winners_are.php
  4. ↑ Jackie E-mails 29
  5. ↑ LoveYouLongTime E-mails, 2011-2012#Borb vs MAGfest

External links

The places of Chris's life

Chris's homes: 14 Branchland Court (Chris's room | Chris's kitchen | Yard | 2014 house fire) | Cloverleaf Lakes Apartments | Surreywood Subdivision | Newberry Towne Subdivision | Rental House | Regency Inn Richmond | Central Virginia Regional Jail | Western State Hospital | Big Island house

Chris's education: Greene County Primary School | James Madison University | Providence Middle School | Nathanael Greene Elementary School | Manchester High School | Piedmont Virginia Community College (not to be confused with Private Villa of Corrupted Citizens)

Chris's churches: Grace Baptist Church | Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church

Chris's jobs: Cutco Cutlery | Wendy's | Books-a-million | Toys “R” Us | Sonichu Entertainment of America

Other attraction locations: University of Virginia | Charlottesville Fashion Square (Abercrombie & Fitch | Chick-fil-A | Pac Sun | Starbucks) | Wal-Mart (McDonald's) | Target | The GAMe PLACe | Impulse Gay Social-Club | Fridays After Five

Conventions: Animate! Raleigh | Anime Mid-Atlantic | BronyCon (2017 • 2018 • 2019) | MAGfest | OmegaCon | TooManyGames

Other places Chris has visited: Anytime Fitness | Best Buy | Burger King | Country Cookin | "Create-a-Crear Workshop" | Cville Pride | The End Games | GameStop | Golden Corral | McIntire Park | Region Ten | Snooky's Pawn Shop | Taco Bell

Cities of the World: Albemarle County (Advance Mills) | Bedford County (Big Island) | Charlottesville | Chesterfield County (Midlothian) | Greene County (Barboursville | Ruckersville | Stanardsville) | Harrisonburg | Lynchburg | Richmond

Countries of the World: Australia | Australatina | China | Confederate States | England | Finland | Germany | Italy | Iraq | Japan | Mexico | Molvanîa | Niger | Spain | Russia | United States (California | District of Columbia | Maryland | North Carolina | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Texas | Virginia | Washington)

Extra-terrestrial locations: Dimensions | The Moon | The Sun

Map of Chris's World
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