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{{Quote|Raise with Tender Loving Care, let your child make friends, and Most Importantly, MAINSTREAM; let your child be free to communicate and associate with the Normal Society. Special Education is okay, but that will not do in the longest run.|Chris gives advice on how to raise an [[autistic]] child, unaware that it was exactly this obsession with "MAINSTREAM" that caused his arrested development in the 1990s.<ref>[[Mailbag 12]]</ref>}}
{{Quote|Raise with Tender Loving Care, let your child make friends, and Most Importantly, MAINSTREAM; let your child be free to communicate and associate with the Normal Society. Special Education is okay, but that will not do in the longest run.|Chris gives advice on how to raise an [[autistic]] child, unaware that it was exactly this obsession with "MAINSTREAM" that caused his arrested development in the 1990s.<ref>[[Mailbag 12]]</ref>}}


The '''1990s''' saw the beginning of [[Christian Weston Chandler|Chris]]'s obsession with [[Sonic]] and [[Pokémon]], which would eventually lead to the abomination we know as [[Sonichu (character)|Sonichu]]. He also started [[mass debating]] and using the [[Internet]] this decade. Chris was aged between 7 and 17.
The '''1990s''' was where [[Christian Weston Chandler|Chris]] spent an abundance of his childhood. It notably saw the beginning of his obsession with [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Pokémon]], which would eventually lead to the abomination we know as [[Sonichu (character)|Sonichu]]. Chris was aged between 7 and 17.


==1990==
==1990==
'''1990''' would be our problematic [[Autism|autistic]]'s last year at [[Greene County Primary School]]. It is unknown why he left, and whether he was expelled. Also, Chris met his [[gal-pal]] [[Tiffany Robinson]].
'''1990''' would be our problematic [[Autism|autistic]]'s last year at [[Greene County Primary School]]. It is unknown why he left, and whether he was expelled. Chris also met his [[gal-pal]] [[Tiffany Robinson]].


[[Image:0064-ChristianWSonic.jpg|thumb|right|Chris meets [[Sonic]].]]
[[Image:0064-ChristianWSonic.jpg|thumb|right|Chris meets [[Sonic]].]]
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* 24 February - Christopher's 8th birthday.
* 24 February - Christopher's 8th birthday.
* August/September - Chris enters 3rd grade at Greene County Primary School.
* August/September - Chris enters 3rd grade at Greene County Primary School.
* 4 September - [[Bob Chandler|Bob]]'s 63rd birthday
* 4 September - Bob's 63rd birthday.
* 1 October - [[Barbara Chandler|Barb]]'s 49th birthday.
* 1 October - Barb's 49th birthday.


==1991==
==1991==
'''1991''' would be a troublesome year for Christopher. He switched schools to [[Nathanael Greene Elementary School]], but had a conflict with the principal. Certain teachers also supposedly abused Chris, and the school's administration wanted Chris put in intensive special education or an "institution". In this year Chris's friend Tiffany Robinson would end her friendship with Chris.
'''1991''' would be a troublesome year for Christopher. He switched schools to [[Nathanael Greene Elementary School]], but had a conflict with the principal. Certain teachers also supposedly abused Chris, and the school's administration wanted Chris put in intensive special education or an "institution". This year also saw Tiffany Robinson ending her friendship with Chris.


===Events of 1991===
===Events of 1991===
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* April - A picture of Chris is taken on some monkey bars.
* April - A picture of Chris is taken on some monkey bars.
* 23 June - The first ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' game is released.
* 23 June - The first ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' game is released.
* 1991 - Christopher is first introduced to Sonic the Hedgehog.<ref>[[The Sonichu Chronicles]]</ref>
* between June or July 1991 - Christopher is first introduced to Sonic the Hedgehog.<ref>[[The Sonichu Chronicles]]</ref>
* August/September - Chris enters 4th grade at Nathanael Greene. He soon develops a dislike towards the allegedly [[homos]]exual principal of the school.
* August/September - Chris enters 4th grade at Nathanael Greene. He soon develops a dislike towards the allegedly [[homos]]exual principal of the school.
* September - A picture of Chris is taken at a local playground.
* September - A picture of Chris is taken at a local playground.
* 4 September - [[Bob Chandler|Bob]]'s 64th birthday.
* 4 September - Bob's 64th birthday.
* 1 October - [[Barbara Chandler|Barb]]'s 50th birthday.
* 1 October - Barb's 50th birthday.
* 1991 - Chris is supposedly "abused" by the teachers at Nathanael Greene.<ref>Based upon statements done by Christian in his [[Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007]] video.</ref>
* 1991 - Chris is supposedly "abused" by the teachers at Nathanael Greene.<ref>Based upon statements done by Christian in his [[Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007]] video.</ref>
* 1991 - Bob takes the "abusive" teachers to court, but fails.<ref>Based upon statements done by Christian in his [[Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007]] video.</ref>
* 1991 - Bob takes the "abusive" teachers to court, but fails.<ref>Based upon statements done by Christian in his [[Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007]] video.</ref>
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* August/September - Chris enters 5th grade at home.
* August/September - Chris enters 5th grade at home.
* 1 July - Chris begins his [[:File:Cwc stamp album2.jpeg|stamp collection]].
* 1 July - Chris begins his [[:File:Cwc stamp album2.jpeg|stamp collection]].
* 4 September - [[Bob Chandler|Bob]]'s 65th birthday.
* 4 September - Bob's 65th birthday.
* 1 October - [[Barbara Chandler|Barb]]'s 51st birthday.
* 1 October - Barb's 51st birthday.
* December - An encounter with [[Leonard Bearstein|The Bear]] inspires Christopher to have his name changed to Christian.
* December - An encounter with [[Leonard Bearstein|The Bear]] inspires Christopher to have his name changed to Christian.


==1993==
==1993==
In '''1993''', Chris moved to Richmond and started attending [[Providence Middle School]]. He became more and more obsessed with Sonic the Hedgehog, even entering a Sonic contest.
In '''1993''', Chris moved to Richmond and started attending [[Providence Middle School]]. He grew more and more obsessed with ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', even entering a [[Sonic Watch and Win Sweepstakes|certain Sonic contest]].


===Events of 1993===
===Events of 1993===
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* September - Chris starts attending Providence, entering the 6th grade.<ref>Based upon statements done by Christian in his [[Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007]] video.</ref>
* September - Chris starts attending Providence, entering the 6th grade.<ref>Based upon statements done by Christian in his [[Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007]] video.</ref>
* September - The Chandler family moves to [[Cloverleaf Lakes Apartments]] in Chesterfield County, Virginia, because they are afraid Chris will be "locked up in an institution". They keep their home in [[Ruckersville]].<ref>[[Chris + Sarah's Life-Shares#Memories of childhood|Chris + Sarah's Life-Shares]], page 7. Also based upon statements done by Chris in [[Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007]].</ref>
* September - The Chandler family moves to [[Cloverleaf Lakes Apartments]] in Chesterfield County, Virginia, because they are afraid Chris will be "locked up in an institution". They keep their home in [[Ruckersville]].<ref>[[Chris + Sarah's Life-Shares#Memories of childhood|Chris + Sarah's Life-Shares]], page 7. Also based upon statements done by Chris in [[Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007]].</ref>
* 4 September - [[Bob Chandler|Bob]] turns 66.
* 4 September - Bob turns 66.
* Autumn - Chris enters the [[Sonic the Hedgehog Watch & Win Sweepstakes]].<ref>As stated in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog Watch & Win Sweepstakes]] video.</ref>
* Autumn - Chris enters the [[Sonic the Hedgehog Watch & Win Sweepstakes]].<ref>As stated in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog Watch & Win Sweepstakes]] video.</ref>
* Autumn - Chris meets [[Sonic the Hedgehog]].
* Autumn - Chris meets [[Sonic the Hedgehog]].
* 1 October - [[Barbara Chandler|Barb]] turns 52.
* 1 October - Barb turns 52.
* 19 November - Amy Rose and Metal Sonic's first American appearance, in ''[[Wikipedia:Sonic CD|Sonic CD]]''. Little did they know the horror of the future [[Rosechu (species)|Rosechus]] and [[Metal Sonichu]].
* 19 November - Amy Rose and Metal Sonic's first American appearance, in ''[[Wikipedia:Sonic CD|Sonic CD]]''. Little did they know the horror of the future [[Rosechu (species)|Rosechus]] and [[Metal Sonichu]].
* 20 November - Chris attends the grand opening of Service Merchandise Co. in Midlothian, VA. He gets Spider-Man's autograph and meets Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, Barbie, Santa Claus and a dog.
* 20 November - Chris attends the grand opening of Service Merchandise Co. in Midlothian, VA. He gets Spider-Man's autograph and meets Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, Barbie, Santa Claus and a dog.
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* August/September - Christian enters the seventh grade at Providence Middle School.
* August/September - Christian enters the seventh grade at Providence Middle School.
* 22 August - Joshua Wise, the [[Idea Guy]], is born.
* 22 August - Joshua Wise, the [[Idea Guy]], is born.
* 4 September - [[Bob Chandler|Bob]] turns 67.
* 4 September - Bob turns 67.
* 1 October - [[Barbara Chandler|Barb]] turns 53.
* 1 October - Barb turns 53.


==1995==
==1995==
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===Events of 1995===
===Events of 1995===
* 24 February - Christian's 13th birthday.
* 24 February - Christian's 13th birthday.
* March - first appearance of [[Wikipedia:List_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog_video_game_characters#Chaotix|Chaotix]] in [[Sonic|''Knuckles' Chaotix'']]. If they had known about the horror of the [[Chaotic Combo]], they wouldn't have bothered.
* March - first appearance of [[Wikipedia:List_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog_video_game_characters#Chaotix|Chaotix]] in [[Sonic|''Knuckles' Chaotix'']]. If they had known about the horror of the [[Chaotic Combo]], they wouldn't have bothered.
* 26 April - Tedrall, a friend of Cole's, posts on a listserv inquiring about Jack Dale Smithey, as Cole still believes that he, rather than his true and honest biological father Ran Coleman Yeatts, is his biological father.
* 26 April - Tedrall, a friend of Cole's, posts on a listserv inquiring about Jack Dale Smithey, as Cole still believes that he, rather than his true and honest biological father Ran Coleman Yeatts, is his biological father.
* Summer - The Chandler family moves out of Cloverleaf Lakes Apartments and into the [[Surrywood Subdivision]].<ref>[[:Image:0078-CWCNote2.jpg]]</ref>
* Summer - The Chandler family moves out of Cloverleaf Lakes Apartments and into the [[Surrywood Subdivision]].<ref>[[:Image:0078-CWCNote2.jpg]]</ref>
* 10 June - [[Bryanfrogboy]] is born.
* 10 June - [[Bryanfrogboy]] is born.
* August/September - Christian enters the eighth grade at Providence Middle School.
* August/September - Christian enters the eighth grade at Providence Middle School.
* 7 August - Birth of [[Savannah Chandler]].
* 7 August - Birth of [[Savannah Chandler]].
* 4 September - [[Bob]] turns 68.
* 4 September - Bob turns 68.
* 1 October - [[Barb]] turns 54.
* 1 October - Barb turns 54.
* 25 December - Chris receives a two-faced sports fan, a Power Rangers Shogun Megazord and a new bicycle for Christmas.
* 25 December - Chris receives a two-faced sports fan, a Power Rangers Shogun Megazord and a new bicycle for Christmas.


==1996==
==1996==
'''1996''' was a rather [[stress]]ful year for Chris's parents. The neighbors around their new house in [[Newberry Towne Subdivision]] started spreading rumors about the Chandler family. This was rather hard for Bob and Barbara to bear. Christian himself didn't seem to mind the trouble too much, and started attending [[Manchester High School]], where he apparently spent the happiest years of his life.
'''1996''' was a rather [[stress]]ful year for Chris's parents. The neighbors around their new house in [[Newberry Towne Subdivision]] started spreading rumors about the Chandler family. This was rather hard for Bob and Barbara to bear. Christian himself didn't seem to mind the trouble too much; this year, he began attending [[Manchester High School]], where he apparently spent the happiest years of his life.


===Events of 1996===
===Events of 1996===
* 23 February - Barb and Bob arrive in Chris's special ed class for a birthday celebration.
* 23 February - Barb and Bob arrive in Chris's special ed class for a birthday celebration.
* 24 February - Christian's 14th birthday. He receives a Spyrius Robo-Guardian Lego set.
* 24 February - Christian's 14th birthday. He receives a Spyrius Robo-Guardian Lego set.
* 27 February - [[Pokémon|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green'']] are released in Japan: the first appearance of [[Pikachu]].
* 27 February - ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green'' are released in Japan: the first appearance of [[Pikachu]].
* Early Spring - Barbara retires from Secretarial Services at [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]] Power.<ref>[[:Image:0078-CWCNote2.jpg]]</ref> Chris attends her retirement party.
* Early Spring - Barbara retires from Secretarial Services at [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]] Power.<ref>[[:Image:0078-CWCNote2.jpg]]</ref> Chris attends her retirement party.
* Late Spring - Christian graduates from Providence on honor roll.<ref>Based upon statements by Christian in his [[Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007]] video.</ref>
* Late Spring - Christian graduates from Providence on honor roll.<ref>Based upon statements by Christian in his [[Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007]] video.</ref>
* June/July - The Chandler family moves out of the [[Surrywood Subdivision]], and starts living in the [[Newberry Towne Subdivision]]. According to Chris, some of the neighbors spread rumors about his family.<ref>[[:Image:0078-CWCNote2.jpg]]</ref>
* June/July - The Chandler family moves out of the [[Surrywood Subdivision]], and starts living in the [[Newberry Towne Subdivision]]. According to Chris, some of the neighbors spread rumors about his family.<ref>[[:Image:0078-CWCNote2.jpg]]</ref>
* 1 September - Christian begins his freshman year at Manchester High School.<ref>Based upon statements done by Christian in his [[Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007]] video.</ref>
* 1 September - Christian begins his freshman year at Manchester High School.<ref>Based upon statements done by Christian in his [[Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007]] video.</ref>
* 4 September - [[Bob]] turns 69.
* 4 September - Bob turns 69.
* 11 September - [[Ryan Cash]] is born.
* 11 September - [[Ryan Cash]] is born.
* Autumn - Chris becomes a water boy for the varsity [[basketball]] team.  
* Autumn - Chris becomes a water boy for the varsity [[basketball]] team.  
* 1 October - [[Barb]] turns 55.
* 1 October - Barb turns 55.
* 12 October - [[BlueSpike]] is born.
* 12 October - [[BlueSpike]] is born.
* 2 November - Barb is given a ticket for "Curse and Abuse".
* 2 November - Barb is given a ticket for "Curse and Abuse".
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* 14 February - Valentine's Day. At a dating match-up at school, Chris is paired up with cheerleader [[Molly Quarles]].
* 14 February - Valentine's Day. At a dating match-up at school, Chris is paired up with cheerleader [[Molly Quarles]].
* 24 February - Christian's 15th birthday.
* 24 February - Christian's 15th birthday.
* 1 April - First episode of ''[[Pokémon]]'' anime broadcast in Japan; [[Pikachu]] becomes a cultural icon there.
* 1 April - The first episode of the ''Pokémon'' [[anime]] is broadcast in Japan; Pikachu becomes a cultural icon there.
* June - Christian allegedly had a prophetic [[dream]] about Sonic the Hedgehog appearing on [[Game Boy]].<ref>Claimed by Chris in his PowerPoint: [http://www.mediafire.com/?xe03yxe1zyp]</ref>  
* June - Christian allegedly had a prophetic [[dream]] about Sonic the Hedgehog appearing on [[Game Boy]].<ref>Claimed by Chris in his PowerPoint: [http://www.mediafire.com/?xe03yxe1zyp]</ref>  
* 26 July - An mini-article is published in the Richmond Times Dispatch about how Bob corrected various news outlets about Old Ironsides and when the ship had last sailed under its own power.
* 26 July - An mini-article is published in the Richmond Times Dispatch about how Bob corrected various news outlets about Old Ironsides and when the ship had last sailed under its own power.
* 5 August - Another Richmond Times-Dispatch article discusses Bob's correcting various news outlets about Old Ironsides and when the ship had last sailed under its own power.
* 5 August - Another Richmond Times-Dispatch article discusses Bob's correcting various news outlets about Old Ironsides and when the ship had last sailed under its own power.
* August/September - Christian begins his sophomore year at Manchester High School.
* August/September - Christian begins his sophomore year at Manchester High School.
* 4 September - [[Bob]]'s 70th birthday.
* 4 September - Bob's 70th birthday.
* 17 September - Death of [[Red Skelton]].
* 17 September - The death of [[Red Skelton]].
* 1 October - [[Barbara]]'s 56th birthday. Chris and Bob are photographed laughing like idiots.
* 1 October - [[Barbara]]'s 56th birthday. Chris and Bob are photographed laughing like idiots.
* 10 November - Barb is given a ticket for having an expired license plate.  
* 10 November - Barb is given a ticket for having an expired license plate.  
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==1998==
==1998==
In '''1998''', Chris received an F in English class. This would hurt him severely, forcing him to create the "[[Song of Christian]]" in retribution.
In '''1998''', Chris received an F in English class. This would hurt him severely, forcing him to create the "[[Song of Christian]]" in retribution. Nevertheless, this year wasn't too unhappy for him; ''Pokémon'' debuted in America this year, eventually giving him another massive obsession.


===Events of 1998===
===Events of 1998===
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* August/September - Christian begins his junior year at Manchester High School.
* August/September - Christian begins his junior year at Manchester High School.
* 4 September - Chris records a [[KCWC]] "[[KCWC broadcast|broadcast]]" on tape. Barbara "calls in" saying that she wants to request a song for Bob's 71st birthday, humoring him like he's six years old, when in reality, he was sixteen.
* 4 September - Chris records a [[KCWC]] "[[KCWC broadcast|broadcast]]" on tape. Barbara "calls in" saying that she wants to request a song for Bob's 71st birthday, humoring him like he's six years old, when in reality, he was sixteen.
* 4 September - [[Bob]] turns 71.
* 4 September - Bob turns 71.
* 8 September -  The ''[[Pokémon]]'' [[anime]] first airs in America through syndication. Chris becomes an avid fan.  
* 8 September -  The ''Pokémon'' [[anime]] makes its American debut through syndication. Chris becomes an avid fan.  
* 8 September - Chris's chemistry class participates in a bingo game where students have to learn about each other in order to win.
* 8 September - Chris's chemistry class participates in a bingo game where students have to learn about each other in order to win.
* 17 September - Chris creates a map in his U.S. Government class about America's role in the Korean War.
* 17 September - Chris creates a map in his U.S. Government class about America's role in the Korean War.
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* 17 November - Barbara is pulled over and given a ticket for disregarding a red light.
* 17 November - Barbara is pulled over and given a ticket for disregarding a red light.
* 22 November - Chris completes a Review Sheet about Reagan and the Evil Empire. He receives a perfect score.
* 22 November - Chris completes a Review Sheet about Reagan and the Evil Empire. He receives a perfect score.
* December - The [[Pokémon]] [[Card Games|TCG]] is first introduced in North America.
* December - The Pokémon [[Card Games|TCG]] is first introduced in North America.
* 4 December - Chris writes his rough draft of his Canterbury Tales essay.
* 4 December - Chris writes his rough draft of his Canterbury Tales essay.
* 7 December - Chris writes about his bedroom in Spanish and draws a picture of it. The depiction of his room is littered with video games.
* 7 December - Chris writes about his bedroom in Spanish and draws a picture of it. The depiction of his room is littered with video games.
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==1999==
==1999==
In '''1999''', the [[Pokémon]] franchise broke big in America. During this time, Chris started making Pokémon-themed websites, and even got into the [[Chris's DVD#Chris Chan in the Pok'eNews|PokéNews]]. According to [[Lucas]], Chris started showing up at [[The GAMe PLACe]] around this time.<ref>Based on an estimate by [[Lucas]] in [[Mimms_and_Lucas_Q%26A#Chris.27s_ban_from_the_store|Mimms and Lucas Q&A]].</ref> Chris also created many of his "original" Pokémon cards this year for his [[Wall of Originals]]. They are listed below, as well as the other milestones of this year.
'''1999''' saw the ''Pokémon'' franchise breaking big in America. During this time, Chris started making Pokémon-themed websites, and even got into the [[Chris's DVD#Chris Chan in the Pok'eNews|PokéNews]]. According to [[Lucas]], Chris started showing up at [[The GAMe PLACe]] around this time.<ref>Based on an estimate by [[Lucas]] in [[Mimms_and_Lucas_Q%26A#Chris.27s_ban_from_the_store|Mimms and Lucas Q&A]].</ref> Chris also created many of his "original" Pokémon cards this year for his [[Wall of Originals]]. They are listed below, as well as the other milestones of this year.


===Events of 1999===
===Events of 1999===

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Chris in the nineties.
Chris and Mrs. Sanford.
WTF niggo.
Raise with Tender Loving Care, let your child make friends, and Most Importantly, MAINSTREAM; let your child be free to communicate and associate with the Normal Society. Special Education is okay, but that will not do in the longest run.
Chris gives advice on how to raise an autistic child, unaware that it was exactly this obsession with "MAINSTREAM" that caused his arrested development in the 1990s.[1]

The 1990s was where Chris spent an abundance of his childhood. It notably saw the beginning of his obsession with Sonic the Hedgehog and Pokémon, which would eventually lead to the abomination we know as Sonichu. Chris was aged between 7 and 17.

1990

1990 would be our problematic autistic's last year at Greene County Primary School. It is unknown why he left, and whether he was expelled. Chris also met his gal-pal Tiffany Robinson.

Chris meets Sonic.
Chris in 1991.
Chris and Barbie. That little Sonic plushie would be featured again, decades later, in Christian's sex vid.
Chris's stamp album, 1992.
Chris wants to see the schoolbus.
Chris in 1995.
Chris in 1996.
Christmas 1997. Spoiled fuck.
Chris in 1997. He had to water the niggos.
Chris's 1998 gift to Cole Smithey.

Events of 1990

  • 1990 - Bob Chandler DJs the WTJU Marathon.
  • 24 February - Christopher's 8th birthday.
  • August/September - Chris enters 3rd grade at Greene County Primary School.
  • 4 September - Bob's 63rd birthday.
  • 1 October - Barb's 49th birthday.

1991

1991 would be a troublesome year for Christopher. He switched schools to Nathanael Greene Elementary School, but had a conflict with the principal. Certain teachers also supposedly abused Chris, and the school's administration wanted Chris put in intensive special education or an "institution". This year also saw Tiffany Robinson ending her friendship with Chris.

Events of 1991

  • 24 February - Christopher's 9th birthday.
  • April - A picture of Chris is taken on some monkey bars.
  • 23 June - The first Sonic the Hedgehog game is released.
  • between June or July 1991 - Christopher is first introduced to Sonic the Hedgehog.[2]
  • August/September - Chris enters 4th grade at Nathanael Greene. He soon develops a dislike towards the allegedly homosexual principal of the school.
  • September - A picture of Chris is taken at a local playground.
  • 4 September - Bob's 64th birthday.
  • 1 October - Barb's 50th birthday.
  • 1991 - Chris is supposedly "abused" by the teachers at Nathanael Greene.[3]
  • 1991 - Bob takes the "abusive" teachers to court, but fails.[4]
  • 1991 - Chris is removed from school and homeschooled.[5]

1992

In 1992, Chris was removed from Nathanael Greene and, to prevent Chris from being put in an institution or intensive special education, was homeschooled for a year.

Events of 1992

  • 24 February - Christopher's 10th birthday.
  • August/September - Chris enters 5th grade at home.
  • 1 July - Chris begins his stamp collection.
  • 4 September - Bob's 65th birthday.
  • 1 October - Barb's 51st birthday.
  • December - An encounter with The Bear inspires Christopher to have his name changed to Christian.

1993

In 1993, Chris moved to Richmond and started attending Providence Middle School. He grew more and more obsessed with Sonic the Hedgehog, even entering a certain Sonic contest.

Events of 1993

  • 1993 - Chris's noble steed is manufactured.
  • 24 February - Christopher's 11th birthday.
  • September - Chris starts attending Providence, entering the 6th grade.[6]
  • September - The Chandler family moves to Cloverleaf Lakes Apartments in Chesterfield County, Virginia, because they are afraid Chris will be "locked up in an institution". They keep their home in Ruckersville.[7]
  • 4 September - Bob turns 66.
  • Autumn - Chris enters the Sonic the Hedgehog Watch & Win Sweepstakes.[8]
  • Autumn - Chris meets Sonic the Hedgehog.
  • 1 October - Barb turns 52.
  • 19 November - Amy Rose and Metal Sonic's first American appearance, in Sonic CD. Little did they know the horror of the future Rosechus and Metal Sonichu.
  • 20 November - Chris attends the grand opening of Service Merchandise Co. in Midlothian, VA. He gets Spider-Man's autograph and meets Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, Barbie, Santa Claus and a dog.
  • 29 December - An article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch discusses Chris, his name change and the Sonic contest.[9]

1994

In 1994, Chris pestered his parents into letting him change his name. He also won the Sonic contest.

Events of 1994

  • ???? - The first Son-Chu, a 1994 Ford Escort station wagon, is manufactured.
  • Winter - Christopher changes his name to Christian.
  • 24 February - Christian's 12th birthday.
  • 26 February - Christian wins the Sonic the Hedgehog Watch & Win Sweepstakes.[10]
  • 2 March - Butthurt that they lost their original case, the Chandlers file their appeal with the Virginia Court of Appeals. They are represented by James B. Dick.
  • 9 May - The record of the case of Bob Chandler vs. Greene County School Board is received by the Virginia Court of Appeals.[11]
  • 27 May - DoopieDoOver is born.
  • 28 June - The Virginia Court of Appeals writes a written decision that dismisses the case of of Bob Chandler vs. Greene County School Board.
  • 9 July - Cole sends Barbara a postcard from San Francisco about his band.
  • 16 July - Cole performs at Troubadour with special guest Brian Vouglas.
  • August/September - Christian enters the seventh grade at Providence Middle School.
  • 22 August - Joshua Wise, the Idea Guy, is born.
  • 4 September - Bob turns 67.
  • 1 October - Barb turns 53.

1995

In 1995, Chris entered eighth grade at Providence Middle School.

Events of 1995

  • 24 February - Christian's 13th birthday.
  • March - first appearance of Chaotix in Knuckles' Chaotix. If they had known about the horror of the Chaotic Combo, they wouldn't have bothered.
  • 26 April - Tedrall, a friend of Cole's, posts on a listserv inquiring about Jack Dale Smithey, as Cole still believes that he, rather than his true and honest biological father Ran Coleman Yeatts, is his biological father.
  • Summer - The Chandler family moves out of Cloverleaf Lakes Apartments and into the Surrywood Subdivision.[12]
  • 10 June - Bryanfrogboy is born.
  • August/September - Christian enters the eighth grade at Providence Middle School.
  • 7 August - Birth of Savannah Chandler.
  • 4 September - Bob turns 68.
  • 1 October - Barb turns 54.
  • 25 December - Chris receives a two-faced sports fan, a Power Rangers Shogun Megazord and a new bicycle for Christmas.

1996

1996 was a rather stressful year for Chris's parents. The neighbors around their new house in Newberry Towne Subdivision started spreading rumors about the Chandler family. This was rather hard for Bob and Barbara to bear. Christian himself didn't seem to mind the trouble too much; this year, he began attending Manchester High School, where he apparently spent the happiest years of his life.

Events of 1996

  • 23 February - Barb and Bob arrive in Chris's special ed class for a birthday celebration.
  • 24 February - Christian's 14th birthday. He receives a Spyrius Robo-Guardian Lego set.
  • 27 February - Pokémon Red and Green are released in Japan: the first appearance of Pikachu.
  • Early Spring - Barbara retires from Secretarial Services at Virginia Power.[13] Chris attends her retirement party.
  • Late Spring - Christian graduates from Providence on honor roll.[14]
  • June/July - The Chandler family moves out of the Surrywood Subdivision, and starts living in the Newberry Towne Subdivision. According to Chris, some of the neighbors spread rumors about his family.[15]
  • 1 September - Christian begins his freshman year at Manchester High School.[16]
  • 4 September - Bob turns 69.
  • 11 September - Ryan Cash is born.
  • Autumn - Chris becomes a water boy for the varsity basketball team.
  • 1 October - Barb turns 55.
  • 12 October - BlueSpike is born.
  • 2 November - Barb is given a ticket for "Curse and Abuse".
  • 13 November - During basketball practice, Chris thinks up Bionic the Hedgehog.

1997

In 1997, Chris is still studying happily at Manchester High School. He now also manages the school basketball team.

Events of 1997

  • 1997 - Chris is rejected by Laura Dorazio.
  • 1997 - Cole Smithey begins reviewing films.
  • 28 January - Barb is given a ticket for going 40 mph in a 25 mph zone.
  • 14 February - Valentine's Day. At a dating match-up at school, Chris is paired up with cheerleader Molly Quarles.
  • 24 February - Christian's 15th birthday.
  • 1 April - The first episode of the Pokémon anime is broadcast in Japan; Pikachu becomes a cultural icon there.
  • June - Christian allegedly had a prophetic dream about Sonic the Hedgehog appearing on Game Boy.[17]
  • 26 July - An mini-article is published in the Richmond Times Dispatch about how Bob corrected various news outlets about Old Ironsides and when the ship had last sailed under its own power.
  • 5 August - Another Richmond Times-Dispatch article discusses Bob's correcting various news outlets about Old Ironsides and when the ship had last sailed under its own power.
  • August/September - Christian begins his sophomore year at Manchester High School.
  • 4 September - Bob's 70th birthday.
  • 17 September - The death of Red Skelton.
  • 1 October - Barbara's 56th birthday. Chris and Bob are photographed laughing like idiots.
  • 10 November - Barb is given a ticket for having an expired license plate.
  • 25 December - Chris receives a Cortland video camera, a Lego playset, a Snoopy doll, a Cartooning with Charles Schulz kit, Wave Race 64, Mischief Makers and an extra Nintendo 64 controller for Christmas. He also gives Bob a Yoshi plushie.

1998

In 1998, Chris received an F in English class. This would hurt him severely, forcing him to create the "Song of Christian" in retribution. Nevertheless, this year wasn't too unhappy for him; Pokémon debuted in America this year, eventually giving him another massive obsession.

Events of 1998

  • 1998 - Chris unlocks the parental lock on his television and finds a porno movie. His raging hormones result in him discovering masturbation for the very first time.[18]
  • 1 January - Chris gives Cole a Lego sculpture of a rock band as a New Year's present.
  • 2 February - Chris begins to wear the Pedo-Glasses.
  • 24 February - Christian's 16th birthday.
  • 14 May - Chris writes the Song of Christian.
  • 15 May - Chris records himself reading Song of Christian and explaining it line by line for his English class.[19]
  • 4 June - Christian makes his Lego Raceway Animation.[20]
  • August/September - Christian begins his junior year at Manchester High School.
  • 4 September - Chris records a KCWC "broadcast" on tape. Barbara "calls in" saying that she wants to request a song for Bob's 71st birthday, humoring him like he's six years old, when in reality, he was sixteen.
  • 4 September - Bob turns 71.
  • 8 September - The Pokémon anime makes its American debut through syndication. Chris becomes an avid fan.
  • 8 September - Chris's chemistry class participates in a bingo game where students have to learn about each other in order to win.
  • 17 September - Chris creates a map in his U.S. Government class about America's role in the Korean War.
  • 30 September - Pokémon Red and Blue are released in America. Things would never be the same in the Chandler household.
  • 1 October - Barb turns 57.
  • 13 October - Chris draws a diagram of Dealey Plaza and the Kennedy assassination for his U.S. Government class.
  • 15 October - Chris takes notes about the Women's Movement for his U.S. Government class. Also, Chris takes more notes about JFK's assassination.
  • 19 October - Chris creates a map concerning America's role in the War in Southeast Asia.
  • 29 October - Chris completes a worksheet about how to be safe within the home, and takes notes on the subject.
  • 10 November - Chris completes an assignment for Spanish class about jobs.
  • 17 November - Barbara is pulled over and given a ticket for disregarding a red light.
  • 22 November - Chris completes a Review Sheet about Reagan and the Evil Empire. He receives a perfect score.
  • December - The Pokémon TCG is first introduced in North America.
  • 4 December - Chris writes his rough draft of his Canterbury Tales essay.
  • 7 December - Chris writes about his bedroom in Spanish and draws a picture of it. The depiction of his room is littered with video games.
  • 10 December - Chris writes a final draft for his Canterbury Tales essay. He receives a 69, or a D+.
  • 11 December - Chris writes the FCAs for his Canterbury Tales essay.
  • 21 December - Chris completes a questionnaire concerning where he is on the political spectrum for his U.S. Government class. Chris concludes that he is a liberal.

1999

1999 saw the Pokémon franchise breaking big in America. During this time, Chris started making Pokémon-themed websites, and even got into the PokéNews. According to Lucas, Chris started showing up at The GAMe PLACe around this time.[21] Chris also created many of his "original" Pokémon cards this year for his Wall of Originals. They are listed below, as well as the other milestones of this year.

Events of 1999

Main article: 1999

References

  1. Mailbag 12
  2. The Sonichu Chronicles
  3. Based upon statements done by Christian in his Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007 video.
  4. Based upon statements done by Christian in his Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007 video.
  5. Based upon statements done by Christian in his Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007 video.
  6. Based upon statements done by Christian in his Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007 video.
  7. Chris + Sarah's Life-Shares, page 7. Also based upon statements done by Chris in Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007.
  8. As stated in the Sonic the Hedgehog Watch & Win Sweepstakes video.
  9. It took a talking bear to give a young boy loves, Barbara Green - Richmond Times
  10. Date on DVD cover.
  11. From Court of Appeals of Virginia Case Information
  12. Image:0078-CWCNote2.jpg
  13. Image:0078-CWCNote2.jpg
  14. Based upon statements by Christian in his Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007 video.
  15. Image:0078-CWCNote2.jpg
  16. Based upon statements done by Christian in his Captain's Log, Stardate November 7th, 2007 video.
  17. Claimed by Chris in his PowerPoint: [1]
  18. Mass debating
  19. Date on DVD cover.
  20. Date on DVD cover.
  21. Based on an estimate by Lucas in Mimms and Lucas Q&A.