Difference between revisions of "1980s"
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The year that began the entire sorry saga. | The year that began the entire sorry saga. | ||
===Events of 1982=== | ===Events of 1982=== | ||
* 24 February - Christopher Weston Chandler is born | * 24 February - Christopher Weston Chandler is born around 5:30 a.m. at [[Wikipedia:Martha Jefferson Hospital|Martha Jefferson Hospital]] in [[Charlottesville]], [[Virginia]].<ref>[[Chris_on_Wikipedia]]</ref> | ||
* 24 February - Chris is brought back to the Chandler [[house]]hold in [[Ruckersville | * 24 February - Chris is brought back to the Chandler [[house]]hold in [[Ruckersville]].<ref>According to Christian in the [[Song of Christian]] video.</ref> | ||
* April - Chris allegedly speaks his first word: "[[Niggos|monkey]]".<ref name="Song and Wikipedia">[[Song of Christian]] and [[User:ChrisChanSonichu profile#His Early Years - Birth to 1992]]</ref> | * April - Chris allegedly speaks his first word: "[[Niggos|monkey]]".<ref name="Song and Wikipedia">[[Song of Christian]] and [[User:ChrisChanSonichu profile#His Early Years - Birth to 1992]]</ref> | ||
* 13 October - [[Sarah Hammer]] is born.<ref>[[Chris + Sarah's Life-Shares#The Story]]</ref> | * 13 October - [[Sarah Hammer]] is born.<ref>[[Chris + Sarah's Life-Shares#The Story]]</ref> | ||
==1983== | ==1983== | ||
Chris has stated that in '''1983''', he was abused by his babysitter, "starting" his [[autism]]. On other occasions, however, Chris has said that he is aware of autism being a hereditary disease, making his "acquisition" of autism impossible.<ref>[[Mumble 8]]</ref> We can nonetheless assume that the abuse Christopher suffered in 1983 was traumatic.<ref>First statement was done in the Song of Christian video.</ref> | Chris has stated that in '''1983''', he was abused by his [[babysitter]], "starting" his [[autism]]. On other occasions, however, Chris has said that he is aware of autism being a hereditary disease, making his "acquisition" of autism impossible.<ref>[[Mumble 8]]</ref> We can nonetheless assume that the abuse Christopher suffered in 1983 was traumatic.<ref>First statement was done in the [[Song of Christian]] video.</ref> | ||
===Events of 1983=== | ===Events of 1983=== | ||
* 24 February - Christopher's 1st birthday. | * 24 February - Christopher's 1st birthday. | ||
* August - Christopher's autism allegedly "begins". He claims the reason was an evil babysitter named [[Roach]], who locked him in a room. He becomes mute.<ref name="Song and Wikipedia" /> | * August - Christopher's autism allegedly "begins". He claims the reason was an evil [[babysitter]] named [[Roach]], who locked him in a room. He becomes mute.<ref name="Song and Wikipedia" /> | ||
==1984== | ==1984== | ||
In '''1984''', Chris lived his life in Richmond as a mute toddler. He himself declares that he gave his parents a lot of trouble, and he screeched a lot. It is possibly indicated that his parents held this against him at a later age, and didn't really like caring for the autistic child they had created themselves. | In '''1984''', Chris lived his life in [[Richmond]] as a mute toddler. He himself declares that he gave his parents a lot of trouble, and he screeched a lot. It is possibly indicated that his parents held this against him at a later age, and didn't really like caring for the [[autistic child they had created themselves. | ||
===Events of 1984=== | ===Events of 1984=== | ||
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===Events of 1987=== | ===Events of 1987=== | ||
* 24 February - Christopher's 5th birthday. A paper hat is made in his honor. | * 24 February - Christopher's 5th birthday. A paper hat is made in his honor. | ||
* August/September - Chris begins kindergarten at Greene County Primary School. | * August/September - Chris begins kindergarten at [[Greene County Primary School]]. | ||
==1988== | ==1988== | ||
Revision as of 02:39, 7 October 2010
The 1980s were the decade in which Christian Weston Chandler was born, under the name Christopher Weston Chandler (he wouldn't change his name until 1994). According to Chris, he had a lot of trouble growing up, and even coped with a prolonged episode of muteness.
Source material referring to the 1980s is scarce, and this article is mostly based on statements made by Chris at a later age, and on image material.
1980
The year Bob and Barbara got married.
Events of 1980
1981
The last year of peace for Bob and Barbara Chandler. Unluckily for them, the happy couple filled their time with lots of unprotected love-making. During the second half on this year, Barbara would be pregnant.
Events of 1981
- c. 26 May - Bob and Barbara Chandler have sweaty old people sex. Christopher Weston Chandler is conceived.
- c. 26 November - Barbara's last chance to abort Chris.
1982
The year that began the entire sorry saga.
Events of 1982
- 24 February - Christopher Weston Chandler is born around 5:30 a.m. at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia.[4]
- 24 February - Chris is brought back to the Chandler household in Ruckersville.[5]
- April - Chris allegedly speaks his first word: "monkey".[6]
- 13 October - Sarah Hammer is born.[7]
1983
Chris has stated that in 1983, he was abused by his babysitter, "starting" his autism. On other occasions, however, Chris has said that he is aware of autism being a hereditary disease, making his "acquisition" of autism impossible.[8] We can nonetheless assume that the abuse Christopher suffered in 1983 was traumatic.[9]
Events of 1983
- 24 February - Christopher's 1st birthday.
- August - Christopher's autism allegedly "begins". He claims the reason was an evil babysitter named Roach, who locked him in a room. He becomes mute.[6]
1984
In 1984, Chris lived his life in Richmond as a mute toddler. He himself declares that he gave his parents a lot of trouble, and he screeched a lot. It is possibly indicated that his parents held this against him at a later age, and didn't really like caring for the [[autistic child they had created themselves.
Events of 1984
- This year - Chris first meets his childhood friend and gal pal, Sarah Hammer.
- 24 February - Christopher's 2nd birthday.
1985
In 1985, Chris is still a mute, screeching toddler.
Events of 1985
- 24 February - Christopher's 3rd birthday.
- April - Chris has his picture taken holding a leaf.
- December - Chris and Barbara have their picture taken with Santa Claus.
1986
In 1986, Chris is still a mute, screeching toddler.
Events of 1986
- 24 February - Christopher's 4th birthday.
- June - Chris has his picture taken at what seems to be a zoo.
- December - Chris has his picture taken in front of a bathroom, and at a shopping mall.
1987
In 1987, Chris starts attending Greene County Primary School. It isn't known for sure if he attended pre-kindergarten before then.
Events of 1987
- 24 February - Christopher's 5th birthday. A paper hat is made in his honor.
- August/September - Chris begins kindergarten at Greene County Primary School.
1988
In 1988, Chris starts first grade at Greene County Primary School, but he is still mute. Late 1980s, Chris joins the Cub Scouts.
Events of 1988
- Date unknown - Carol Chandler wins the McShane Prize.
- 24 February - Christopher's 6th birthday.
- 17 March - Patti is born.[10]
- August/September - Chris begins first grade at Greene County Primary School.
1989
In 1989, helped by the language training at James Madison University, Christopher starts talking again whilst reading a Gobot package.[11].
Events of 1989
- Unknown - Chris claims that he had a dream that in which he saw himself with a daughter named Crystal, and working in an office.
- 24 February - Christopher's 7th birthday.
- August/September - Chris enters second grade at Greene County Primary School.
- December - The English conductor of the Regency Square Bear Band, Leonard Bearstein, mistakes Christopher's name for "Christian". According to Chris, this stuck, and would inspire his name-change in 1994,[12] though other sources state that this happened in 1992.
- 25 December - Chris gets his second gaming system, a Nintendo Game Boy, for Christmas.
References
- ↑ 6 March 2007 email from Cole to Chris, page 1
- ↑ Sarah Reveals Herself#Family matters
- ↑ The 24th Wedding Anniversary Special
- ↑ Chris_on_Wikipedia
- ↑ According to Christian in the Song of Christian video.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Song of Christian and User:ChrisChanSonichu profile#His Early Years - Birth to 1992
- ↑ Chris + Sarah's Life-Shares#The Story
- ↑ Mumble 8
- ↑ First statement was done in the Song of Christian video.
- ↑ As can be read on the doghouse in Sonichu #6: [1]
- ↑ According to Christian in the Song of Christian video.
- ↑ DVD, note 1
