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Christian Weston Chandler's Early Life Journey

Apr 25, 2025

Lecture Notes: Christian Weston Chandler's Early Life and Internet Presence

Early Life

  • Birth and Family: Born on February 24, 1982, as Christopher Weston Chandler in Virginia.
  • Parents: Robert Franklin Chandler Jr. and Barbara Anne Wesson.
  • Early Trauma: At 18 months, locked in a dark room by an abusive babysitter, which Chris claims caused autism and muteness for six years.

Education and Childhood

  • Early Friendships: Met Sarah Hammer at age 2.
  • Schooling:
    • Attended Green County Primary School (1987-1990).
    • Attended Nathaniel Greene Elementary School; claims of abuse by staff.
    • Homeschooled starting in 1991.

Influences and Interests

  • Sonic the Hedgehog: Lifelong obsession began with its release in 1991.
  • Name Change: Changed name from Christopher to Christian in 1992 due to a mispronunciation by an animatronic bear.
  • Pokemon: Became another lifelong obsession following its US release in 1996.

High School and Creative Beginnings

  • High School: Attended Manchester High School in 1996; described as the best years of his life.
  • First Original Character: Created Bionic the Hedgehog.
  • Television Appearance: Won Sonic the Hedgehog sweepstakes in 1993 and appeared on TV.

Online Presence and Creations

  • First Website: Launched "CWC's PokéSite" in 1998.
  • Sonichu: Created Sonichu, a character combining Sonic and Pikachu, in 2000.

College and Later Works

  • Piedmont Virginia Community College: Studied computer-aided drafting and design starting in 2000.
  • Sonichu Comics: Launched "Quick's Sonichu Site" and created Sonichu Medallion.

The Love Quest and Troll Interactions

  • Love Quest: Began in 2003, included using signs to attract a "boyfriend-free girl."
  • Internet Trolling: Became a target of trolls starting in 2007 with the spread of information on forums like Something Awful and Encyclopedia Dramatica.

Troll Manipulations and Personal Relationships

  • Julie, Megan, and Others: Involved with various fake relationships orchestrated by trolls.
  • Liquid Chris Rivalry: A troll pretended to be Chris, leading to competitions and further trolling.

Legal and Personal Issues

  • Mall Arrests: Multiple incidents leading to arrests and bans from malls.
  • Family and Financial Struggles: Financial issues post-father's death in 2011.

Later Life and Continued Internet Activity

  • Dimensional Merge: Chris’s belief in a merging of dimensions, influenced by trolls and personal delusions.
  • Recent Legal Issues: Arrest in 2021 following revelations of inappropriate conduct with mother.
  • Current Status: As of the latest update, Chris is out on bond and has gone mostly dark online.