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[[Image:0043-YoungChristopher2.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Fashion is cyclical.]] | [[Image:0043-YoungChristopher2.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Fashion is cyclical.]] | ||
[[Christian Weston Chandler]] has a somewhat peculiar taste in '''fashion'''. Although he is willing to spend thousands of dollars on video games, action figures, [[My Little Pony]]s<!--Y doesn't change to IE when pluralizing a proper name--> and [[Kimmi|sex dolls]], Chris is very stingy when it comes to shopping for | [[Christian Weston Chandler]] has a somewhat peculiar taste in '''fashion'''. Although he is willing to spend thousands of dollars on video games, action figures, [[My Little Pony]]s<!--Y doesn't change to IE when pluralizing a proper name--> and [[Kimmi|sex dolls]], Chris is very stingy when it comes to shopping for his clothes, which are exclusively purchased secondhand at thrift stores like Salvation Army and Goodwill. Therefore, the only clothes he owns are clown shirts donated from the circus and undersized striped rugby shirts that have been marinating in his [[Dirty Crapped Briefs|bodily stench and fluids]] for the past decade. Since most of them are decorated with horizontal stripes, they only make him look [[Obesity|fatter]]. | ||
It is likely that his [[Barbara Chandler|mother]] picks out his clothing for him so people will notice the fact that he's [[Autism|"special"]] and treat him with sympathy. [[Fail|We all know how that turned out]]. | It is likely that his [[Barbara Chandler|mother]] picks out his clothing for him so people will notice the fact that he's [[Autism|"special"]] and treat him with sympathy. [[Fail|We all know how that turned out]]. | ||
== Childhood == | == Childhood == | ||
In his | In his youth, Chris set the general tone for years to come with many striped polo and tee shirts and khaki pants. The only difference compared to today is that he sometimes even dared to wear single-colored tee shirts or shirts with his [[Sonic the Hedgehog|favorite game]] and television characters on them. The only article of clothing he currently owns that doesn't follow the "long-sleeved, colorful clown suit" theme is the Pokémon T-shirt that he has owned since he was 19. Being yellow, it does not look good on him. | ||
== Trademark clothing == | == Trademark clothing == | ||
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[[Image:Ernie.jpg|thumb|right|Ernie also enjoys "The Classic".]] | [[Image:Ernie.jpg|thumb|right|Ernie also enjoys "The Classic".]] | ||
Chris's | Chris's typical outfit consists of: | ||
* His favorite shirt, a striped/weirdly patterned rugby shirt, which is so tight that it accentuates his voluptuous, manly curves. This is the shirt that Chris almost invariably draws himself wearing in the [[Sonichu (comic)|comics]]. | * His favorite shirt, a striped/weirdly patterned rugby shirt, which is so tight that it accentuates his voluptuous, manly curves. This is the shirt that Chris almost invariably draws himself wearing in the [[Sonichu (comic)|comics]]. | ||
* His [[Medallions of Fail|medallions]] ( | * His [[Medallions of Fail|medallions]] (sporadically) / his [[High School Ring]] | ||
* A pair of [[Pedo-Glasses]] attached to Glasses Chain of Fail. | * A pair of [[Pedo-Glasses]] attached to the Glasses Chain of Fail. | ||
* Jeans (It is likely that he wears women's jeans because they define his rear end to disturbing levels) or khaki slacks. | * Jeans (It is likely that he wears women's jeans because they define his rear end to disturbing levels) or khaki slacks. | ||
* [[Belt Buckle of Fail]] | * [[Belt Buckle of Fail]] | ||
* Alternatively, a green terrycloth bathrobe with a mismatched (of course) black belt. | * Alternatively, a green terrycloth bathrobe with a mismatched (of course) black belt. | ||
* | * On occasion, a dark suit jacket, perhaps for the many [[Chris and death|funerals that plague his existance]]. | ||
The newest addition to his wardrobe is the [[muscle bra]]. | The newest addition to his wardrobe is the [[muscle bra]]. | ||
==The "[[Ian Brandon Anderson|IBA]]" outfit== | ==The "[[Ian Brandon Anderson|IBA]]" outfit== | ||
In mid-[[2009#June|June 2009]], roughly around the time he made [[trolls|friends]], Chris decided that his current look was old hat. He got rid of many of the striped shirts (mostly because he couldn't fit into them anymore) and grew a terrible goatee. | In mid-[[2009#June|June 2009]], roughly around the time he made [[trolls|friends]], Chris decided that his current look was old hat. He got rid of many of the striped shirts (mostly because he couldn't fit into them anymore) and grew a terrible goatee. | ||
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*[[DIRTY, CRAPPED BRIEFS]] | *[[DIRTY, CRAPPED BRIEFS]] | ||
Unconfirmed reports | Unconfirmed reports state that he was seen walking around downtown [[Charlottesville]] blasting Guns 'n' Roses from a pocket radio and trying to pick up women. | ||
His new attire was first properly presented to the world in the [[Rollin' and Trollin']] video. Soon afterward, however, he went back to sporting his traditional clownshirts, and claimed that he was pressured into making the Rollin' and Trollin' video. | |||
==Theory of fashion== | ==Theory of fashion== | ||
The clothes that Christian chooses seem | The clothes that Christian chooses seem almost like a costume for him, especially his infamous striped shirt. Given that he is [[autistic]], observers often speculate that he may have difficulty with identifying things visually, including himself. In [[Sonichu 7]], he alluded to having to take time to study his appearance in a mirror, possibly wearing the shirt in question. Either way, Christian seems to regard his shirt as an integral part of his identity in the same way that [[trolls]] do. | ||
Of note, during his conversation with [[Kacey]] while posing as [[Liquid Chris]] he claimed to also own a striped shirt like the " | Of note, during his conversation with [[Kacey]] while posing as [[Liquid Chris]] he claimed to also own a striped shirt like the "impostor". He expressed much joy at the fact that it was red, white, and blue, implying a patriotic view of the colors. | ||
==Wardrobe== | ==Wardrobe== | ||
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Ever wonder what that thing is behind Chris's neck? | Ever wonder what that thing is behind Chris's neck? | ||
{{quote|Yes, it is a part of my necklace; it's a "Wilson" wrist-warmer I use to cover the discomfort of the number of Links back there.|Chris<ref>Email from Chris posted in old [[Private Villa of Corrupted Citizens (message board)|PVCC]] thread 162</ref>}} | |||
Chris most likely wears it as a counter to [[Wikipedia:Sensory defensiveness|sensory defensiveness]], a condition common among [[Autism|autistics]], in which a normally harmless sensation directly triggers a fight-or-flight reaction. | |||
== Cosplaying Chris == | == Cosplaying Chris == |
Revision as of 14:37, 14 December 2009
Christian Weston Chandler has a somewhat peculiar taste in fashion. Although he is willing to spend thousands of dollars on video games, action figures, My Little Ponys and sex dolls, Chris is very stingy when it comes to shopping for his clothes, which are exclusively purchased secondhand at thrift stores like Salvation Army and Goodwill. Therefore, the only clothes he owns are clown shirts donated from the circus and undersized striped rugby shirts that have been marinating in his bodily stench and fluids for the past decade. Since most of them are decorated with horizontal stripes, they only make him look fatter.
It is likely that his mother picks out his clothing for him so people will notice the fact that he's "special" and treat him with sympathy. We all know how that turned out.
Childhood
In his youth, Chris set the general tone for years to come with many striped polo and tee shirts and khaki pants. The only difference compared to today is that he sometimes even dared to wear single-colored tee shirts or shirts with his favorite game and television characters on them. The only article of clothing he currently owns that doesn't follow the "long-sleeved, colorful clown suit" theme is the Pokémon T-shirt that he has owned since he was 19. Being yellow, it does not look good on him.
Trademark clothing
Chris's typical outfit consists of:
- His favorite shirt, a striped/weirdly patterned rugby shirt, which is so tight that it accentuates his voluptuous, manly curves. This is the shirt that Chris almost invariably draws himself wearing in the comics.
- His medallions (sporadically) / his High School Ring
- A pair of Pedo-Glasses attached to the Glasses Chain of Fail.
- Jeans (It is likely that he wears women's jeans because they define his rear end to disturbing levels) or khaki slacks.
- Belt Buckle of Fail
- Alternatively, a green terrycloth bathrobe with a mismatched (of course) black belt.
- On occasion, a dark suit jacket, perhaps for the many funerals that plague his existance.
The newest addition to his wardrobe is the muscle bra.
The "IBA" outfit
In mid-June 2009, roughly around the time he made friends, Chris decided that his current look was old hat. He got rid of many of the striped shirts (mostly because he couldn't fit into them anymore) and grew a terrible goatee.
The reformed Chris's wardrobe consisted of:
- Sunglasses over normal glasses (Glasses Chain of Fail remains)
- T-shirt over long sleeved shirt.
- Goatee.
- Tattoo sleeves
- A black vest that is too small for his girth.
- DIRTY, CRAPPED BRIEFS
Unconfirmed reports state that he was seen walking around downtown Charlottesville blasting Guns 'n' Roses from a pocket radio and trying to pick up women.
His new attire was first properly presented to the world in the Rollin' and Trollin' video. Soon afterward, however, he went back to sporting his traditional clownshirts, and claimed that he was pressured into making the Rollin' and Trollin' video.
Theory of fashion
The clothes that Christian chooses seem almost like a costume for him, especially his infamous striped shirt. Given that he is autistic, observers often speculate that he may have difficulty with identifying things visually, including himself. In Sonichu 7, he alluded to having to take time to study his appearance in a mirror, possibly wearing the shirt in question. Either way, Christian seems to regard his shirt as an integral part of his identity in the same way that trolls do.
Of note, during his conversation with Kacey while posing as Liquid Chris he claimed to also own a striped shirt like the "impostor". He expressed much joy at the fact that it was red, white, and blue, implying a patriotic view of the colors.
Wardrobe
Below is a gallery of most of Chris' wardrobe, along with links to the videos they appeared in:
Wrist warmer
Ever wonder what that thing is behind Chris's neck?
“ | Yes, it is a part of my necklace; it's a "Wilson" wrist-warmer I use to cover the discomfort of the number of Links back there. | ” |
Chris[1] |
Chris most likely wears it as a counter to sensory defensiveness, a condition common among autistics, in which a normally harmless sensation directly triggers a fight-or-flight reaction.
Cosplaying Chris
Chris appeared in his Ash Ketchum costume from around 2000 to 2004. It was originally created as a Halloween costume in either 1998 or 1999.[2] He proudly wore it to The GAMe PLACe every week[3] and to the 2004 Anime Mid-Atlantic convention. With it, he won a costume contest against 5 kids dressed up as Team Rocket. The prize was a t-shirt.[4]
The Ketchum-style trainer outfit consists of:
- Faux-denim vest
- Cut up gardening gloves
- Pokémon League ballcap
- Fanny-pack (Also known as a 'belly-bag' and a 'bum-bag' to Britfags)
The ensemble is usually accompanied by a yellow Pokémon tee-shirt, or white Sonic Heroes tee-shirt underneath (see gallery below).
Chris can no longer wear this costume due to his weight.
Sauce
- ↑ Email from Chris posted in old PVCC thread 162
- ↑ A Week With Christian Chandler, page 2
- ↑ Mimms post on PVCC
- ↑ A Week With Christian Chandler, page 2
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