Line #62 Webcomic/Asperchu


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3	''Asperchu'' is a parody webcomic based upon ''Webcomic/{{Sonichu}}'', and to a lesser extent the exploits of ''Sonichu'''s author, Christine Weston Chandler. The comic [[AdamWesting differs significantly]] from its source material in its portrayal of the original characters from ''Sonichu''. The comic may be found [[http://asperchu.thecomicseries.com at this link.]] In order to gain a better understanding of this webcomic, one may need to both read the webcomic itself and explore the background material.
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5	Compare with ''Literature/AGirlWhoBroughtDownTheWorld'', another work of fiction inspired by Christine Weston Chandler.
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7	As of 2011, ''Asperchu'' appears to be dead, although comments indicate that it may start again at some point.
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10	!!This webcomic provides examples of:
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12	* AbusiveParents: Asperchu is a neglectful parent to his daughter.
13	* AffablyEvil: Sinestro wants power, of course, and has done some punctual horrible things ([[spoiler: Noir Chu's origin, the Asperchu clones in his basement]]) but he is almost harmless when compared to other villains.
14	* AllThereInTheManual: The reader may not understand some references if he/she is not familiar with the personal life of Christine Weston Chandler.
15	* AmbidextrousSprite: Sonichu's replacement arm switches places with his real arm [[http://hsienko.com/asperchu/index.php?title=Issue_6/Page_8 here]].
16	* AttemptedRape: Asperchu is almost raped by Poliwrath in Issue #F.
17	* BewareTheNiceOnes: [[spoiler: Sonichu]]. Dear God, [[spoiler: Sonichu]].
18	* BigNo: Asperchu, after[[spoiler: finding Asperia dead.]]
19	* BlackDudeDiesFirst: Lampshaded [[http://hsienko.com/asperchu/index.php?title=Issue_5E/Page_6 aversion]].
20	* BreakTheCutie: [[spoiler: Sonichu]] went through a pretty big one after [[spoiler: Mitch's death and finding out that Ian was actually his father.]]
21	* BuryYourGays: [[spoiler: Wild, Magi-Chan, Mitch and Naitsirhc have all kicked the bucket. Simonchu (bisexual) is alive for the moment.]]
22	* ButchLesbian: Megagi La Skunk
23	* CallingTheOldManOut: [[spoiler: This appears to be Bionic's goal with Chris-chan.]]
24	* CallingYourAttacks: Giovanni, upset over the death of his son, after capturing him with some pokemon, narrates his attacks on the now murderous Sonichu.
25	--> "And now... Giovanni will use clothes iron. OH LOOK!! IT'S SUPER-EFFECTIVE!!!"
26	* CampGay: Mitch Chu. It's actually a fairly toned-down example, but the guy doesn't quite talk like a normal person (gay or otherwise).
27	* CanonImmigrant: Mitch and Whispy, who were originally created by Chris Chan to serve as the "Canon" versions of Asperchu's characters.
28	* CaptainErsatz:
29	** Bionic is {{re tool}}ed to resemble [[Series/DoctorWho Davros]].
30	** Max is very similar to Franchise/{{Kirby}}, and looks almost identical.
31	* CasanovaWannabe: Asperchu.
32	* ChekhovsGun: The disc that Sinestro gave to Larry D. Waltz in exchange for [=DeShaunn=].
33	* TheChessMaster: Bionic.
34	* ChristianityIsCatholic: Clearly ''not'' believed by Kendra, and thoroughly avoided in the duel between John (who is a Baptist) and Asperchu (who's just...himself)
35	* CrossCounter: Sonichu and Wesli, [[http://asperchu.thecomicseries.com/comics/394 here]].
36	* CrucifiedHeroShot: [[spoiler: Mitch was crippled, nailed to the wall and executed by Bionic, simply for getting in the way.]]
37	* ColdBloodedTorture: It happens.
38	* DisproportionateRetribution:
39	** Bionic's reason for killing Robotnik and numerous civilians in the [=McDonald's=]? Years ago, Robotnik wouldn't give a mute, crippled Bionic a job doing stuff that would require him to move around and talk to people.
40	** Alternatively, Bionic was pointing at the "help wanted" sign because he ''really'' needed help and couldn't talk at the time, and Robotnik just ignored him and/or [[KickTheDog kicked him]] out of the place.
41	* TheDitz: Asperchu
42	* TheDogBitesBack: Mild example in Metal Asperchu, who calls out both Sinestro and Bionic in pursue of his own agenda. Done straight when [[spoiler: crazy Bionic and Sonichu torture, mutilate and kill their creator, Ian Brandon Anderson]].
43	* EvilCripple: Bionic was already [[WellDoneSonGuy emotionally imbalanced]] before he lost three of his limbs, an eye, and his vocal chords. But it didn't exactly help.
44	* EvilKnockoff: Metal Asperchu
45	* EvilPlan: This may have been [[spoiler:Bionic's]] plan the whole time: [[spoiler:by having Sonichu learn the truth of his parentage, the rage-filled (and now unstable) hedgehog was turned loose and Ian, leading to Ian's ''death''.]]
46	* EvilTwin: Apparently averted by Noir Chu, in that he finds his true calling helping others at the [=ALBville=] Soup Hotel.
47	* FacePalm: Done by Lisa, and also a great many people who converse with Asperchu.
48	* {{Flanderization}}: As mentioned above, Asperchu initially started out as being a bumbling but well meaning protagonist, but has devolved into a self-centered jerk who whines when he's told to do anything he doesn't want to, and is prone to start playing his portable game system in the middle of a conversation with someone else.
49	* TheFundamentalist: John, the Born-Again Baptist that finds Asperchu's videos abhorrent to {{God}}Jesus and challenges Asperchu to prove his Christianity. He later conspires with the comic's {{Big Bad}}s to resurrect his girlfriend and seek revenge on Asperchu.
50	* GoneHorriblyRight: Metal Asperchu. All the other Asperchu clones were absolute crap, but this is so good his creator Sinestro can't even count it as a success as he calls him out soon and repeatedly in pursue of his (own) mission.
51	* GoodFeelsGood: Noir Chu realises this and does a HeelFaceTurn after working at a homeless shelter briefly.
52	* GroinAttack: From [[spoiler: Jonas Chu to Asperchu.]]
53	* HeelFaceTurn: Poliwrath, after reading "Word of Asperchoso".
54	* HeroicSacrifice: [[spoiler:Alzheichu.]]
55	* HeterosexualLifePartners: Asperchu and his "Joy-Boys."
56	* HiddenAgendaVillain: Bionic clearly has goals, but whatever they are he's not telling.
57	* {{Homage}}:
58	** To ''Franchise/StarWars'' when Asperchu arrives at the Pickles' farm.
59	** Bionic's castle resembles [[Franchise/MegaMan Dr Wily's]] castle.
60	* {{Jerkass}}: Asperchu
61	* KamehameHadoken: Asperchu's [[http://www.hsienko.com/asperchu/index.php?title=Issue_0/Page_26 Asper-Ha-Me-ha]] and [[http://www.hsienko.com/asperchu/index.php?title=Issue_0A/Page_26 Jesus-Ha-Me-Ha]]. And now the [[http://hsienko.com/asperchu/index.php?title=Issue_5E/Page_28 Wes-Li-Ha-Me...]]
62	* KilledOffForReal: Wild, Angelica and Punchy. Punchy, however, is seemingly replaced by his mentally handicapped cousin, Whispy, [[BackupTwin who looks just like him]], sans for a pair of blue shorts.
63	* KnightOfCerebus: Metal Asperchu. Ever since his introduction, he managed to [[spoiler: kill Wild, Angelica and Punchy, blow up Robotnik along with the Burger King he works at and, most recently, disarmed Sonichu. Literally.]] Bionic the Hedgehog probably counts too.
64	* TheLoad: Bubbles in the Chaotic Combo ("[[LampshadeHanging she just hangs on]]") and Asperchu in the mission to capture Ian Brandon Anderson.
65	* MookHorrorShow: Issue 5e is pretty much this.
66	* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Sonichu breaks down upon realizing that in his insanity he [[spoiler: killed Ian Brandon Anderson]].
67	* [[PalsWithJesus Pals With GodJesus]] Asperchu believes he's this. Gumby, on the other hand, actually ''is'' this.
68	* PaperThinDisguise: [[{{Gonk}} Heaven]] disguising as Lisa fooled Asperchu. Even when her wig fell off, Asperchu thought Lisa wore a wig and was a natural ginger. This frustrated Lisa so much she walked up to him and asked how could he not realize the differences. [[FailedASpotCheck Asperchu thought there were two Lisas]].
69	* PowerCopying: Done by Max.
70	* PrisonRape: Subverted--It's at first quite strongly suggested that [[spoiler:Asperchu]] was on the receiving end, but eventually, it's revealed [[spoiler:to have just been a merciless pink-belly. The jail warden was still just as pissed, though.]]
71	* RememberTheNewGuy: [[http://asperchu.thecomicseries.com/comics/559 Mercilessly parodied.]]
72	* RoaringRampageOfRevenge: Sonichu's search for Ian was this, as it lead to the deaths of many within the 4-Cent Garbage Building.
73	* StableTimeLoop: [[CreateYourOwnVillain Oopsie-daisies.]]
74	* {{Ruritania}}: Asperchu and Jivin go to [[Literature/JetlagTravelGuides Molvania]] in Issue 6.
75	* ScaledUp: Slaweel turns into a dragon to fight Sonichu.
76	* ShoutOut: [[Series/MightyMorphinPowerRangers The Pink Ranger's Pterodactyl]] transports Asperchu, Jivin, and Julie to the PLFC's [[Literature/JetlagTravelGuides Molvanian]] headquarters.
77	* SmallNameBigEgo: This begins to seep into the portrayal of Asperchu.
78	* StartOfDarkness: [[spoiler: Sonichu, after finding out that Ian is his biological father.]]
79	* StraightMan: Max for Asperchu and Jivin.
80	* StylisticSuck: The art style of the comic is of a sub-par quality. The relation between this and the comic from which Asperchu is derived is up to debate.
81	* SupportingProtagonist: Asperchu is this in the webcomic.
82	* TakeThat: Some facets of Christine Weston Chandler's life are subject to criticism by this comic.
83	* TookALevelInBadass: BreakTheCutie or not, as of Issue 5E Sonichu has [[spoiler: had his arm cut off, shot Ian with a rifle WHILE HE ONLY HAD ONE HAND, thrown Naitsirhc off the side of the 4_cent-garbage building, and wipes out an entire room of Jerkops off-screen.]] Not too shabby, really.able cases were probably [[spoiler: the ALB ville Soup Hotel kicking him out for eating food for the needy]] and [[spoiler: Dixie giving him a GroinAttack.]]
84	* WhatTheHellHero: Asperchu gets called out often on his rather questionable actions.
85	* WimpFight: [==][[CherryTapping Slap]] [==][[AntiClimax Thud]]
86	* WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds: Poor Bionic, who was [[AbusiveParents neglected by Ian]] and then [[EvilCripple permanently crippled]].
87	* WretchedHive: Cwcville. Once a pleasant and beautiful paradise, it was changed when Ian Brandon Anderson and the Sonichu Nazis invaded the city, who wrecked the environment with massively polluting soda bottling plants and sent all the women to work in brothels.
88	* {{Yandere}}: Bionic the Hedgehog turned out to be one of these in the 1999 arc, obsessed with earning Chris's love.
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