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Tanner Christiansen is a student at Overland Park High School and the current quarterback of the Overland Park Football Team. Tanner and the rest of the football players serve as the male counterpart of the cheerleader squad, as he is one of the most popular boys in school. One of the more evident aspects about Tanner is that he is openly gay, and is in a long monogamous relationship with Tristan Mckie. He is friends with his teammates; however, his best friend is Matthew Derringer as they have been friends since the third grade.

Personality[]

Tanner takes pride in being the quarterback, as he states that he is "so good at football" in Episode 4. Overall, he is calm, collective and can be friendly towards the people he is fine with. Furthermore, it is shown that he will break down and cry if he is truly in love with someone, and Episode 79 and Episode 80 are prime examples. Both episodes showcase Tanner crying over his break-up with Tristan, as he (Tanner) confesses to him (Tristan) that he drunkenly had sex with Jonathan Getslinhaumer. In Episode 80, he even states that he doesn't deserve to be happy. The statement may imply that he gives himself a form of self-punishment for messing up really badly, or in this case, ruining a relationship he placed all his time in. In contrast, he is quite upfront about who he dislikes, namely making snarky remarks and will openly display that he feels irritated or uncomfortable towards the people he dislikes. Similar to Matthew Derringer, Tanner acts as the leader within his Football Team and seems to take responsibility. The idea of him acting as the leader is shown in Episode 46, where he makes a motivational speech and explains how he's happy that he and his team has made immense progress to achieve State Championships; moreover, because he is the quarterback of the Football team he is actually the leader for offence. This idea is enhanced further as Blaine mentions in Episode 2 that he (Tanner) is first-string, while he (Blaine) is second-string. In Episode 58, Tanner is the one who holds the trophy after winning State Championships, and in the group photo he is placed center. The two listed evidence enhances the idea of Tanner serving as the 'Leader' within the Football team. Note, that Mackenzie Zales is also placed center in the group photo. Even way back in Episode 4, Tanner acts similar to Mackenzie, in which he hears his friend's story about his partner and states a positive aspect about himself. Not only does this tie to the idea of Tanner being the leader of the Football team, but he is possibly the male counterpart of Mackenzie. Even though Tanner is not ashamed about being homosexual, Tanner has shown disapproval over his boyfriend's eccentric behavior, this is shown in both Episode 12 and Episode 13. Regardless, that does not stop Tanner loving Tristan, as he states that he is deeply in love and takes his relationship seriously in Episode 76.

Appearance[]

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"Sporty Ken" as he appears in his box

Doll: Mattel 2011 Wave 2 Fashionista 'Sporty' Ken
Where to Buy: Amazon

Tanner is a Caucasian male with light blue eyes and dark brown hair. Unlike most of the male dolls, Tanner does have flexible joints.

Young Tanner appears to be a Chelsea Doll friend doll with its hair trimmed down rather than an actual male Chelsea sized doll.

Biography[]

THIRD GRADE ERA:[]

3RD GRADE

From s4 ep2.

Tanner has been a known acquaintance with most of the popular kids in school since the third grade. During the time in the third grade, his primary best friend was and still is Matthew Derringer. In Episode 60, when Brittnay Matthews first came to third-grade as a transfer student after being kicked out of her previous school; Matthew and Tanner were subjected to her erratic behavior, as they had their cubbies desecrated and destroyed during one of her psychotic rage moments. It is implied that Tanner overheard the conversation where Brittnay told Mackenzie that she won't be the one to get sacrificed, as she'll ruin her (Mackenzie's) world. In turn, Tanner says "Huh. I'll be honest. I do not understand women", which may be the first hint of Tanner 'questioning' his sexuality.

In Episode 8, Tanner and Matthew tried to get the girls: Shay Van Buren, Rachel Tice, Brittnay Matthews and Mackenzie Zales to play either Red Rover or Duck-Duck-Goose. However, the girls declined their request and the two boys instead played Pokémon cards. Tanner won and the two got into a heated argument over the possession of Matthew's Jigglypuff card. In result, Matthew threw a Hack-Sack to initially hit Tanner, but it accidentally landed on Shay's ear, resulting in partial deafness.

SEASON 1 ERA:[]

SEASON 1

From s1 ep4.

Years later, Tanner would eventually go to Overland Park High where he joined as the Football Team's first-string quarterback. In Episode 4 (first appearance), he is seen (and the rest of the football team) dealing with social outcast Jonathan Getslinhaumer, who constantly loiters in the boys' locker-room. Later on, Tanner bluntly calls out that Than is gay due to the constant gay innuendos he (Than) spews out as 'threats'; in response, Than insults back by saying that Tanner is actually the gay one. To Than's surprise, Tanner replied that he is, in fact, gay and his homosexuality is something his football team totally accepts. In addition, Matthew states that Tanner is in a gay monogamous relationship with Tristan McKie. Side note, Episode 4 subtly hints that Tanner is especially the one who finds Than constantly annoying, and this behavior is shown throughout Season 2.

In Episode 10, it is suggested that Tanner (and the rest of the football team) had heard the announcement for the listed female students who will be voted as Prom Queen. Because right after Saison Margeurite comforts Shay by saying that maybe no one heard the announcement of her name "Gay Van Buren", Tanner (and the rest of the football team) immediately call her Gay Van Buren.

Then, in Episode 12 to Episode 13 Tanner would reappear again during the 2012 Overland Park Prom and brought his boyfriend Tristan as his date. In Episode 12, it's suggested that Tanner is embarrassed of Tristan openly talking about their sex life with Bridget Tice; side note, it is also revealed during the short-time that Tristan openly talks about their sex life that Tanner is the 'top' and Tristan is the 'bottom'. Moreover, it's clear that Tanner feels even more embarrassed that Tristan openly tells anyone about his wet dream of Cynthia Nixon, as he says "Don't say what you're about to say". Shortly after, Tanner is annoyed by Than's antics with trying to be friends with both him and the football team; plus, Tanner tells Than to simply fuck off. In Episode 13, Tanner congratulates Amberlynn Weggers for becoming a runner-up for the 2012 Overland Park Prom Queen. Tristan beomes easily jealous of Tanner complimenting Amberlynn as he bitterly says, "If you love her so much, then why don't you just marry her then?". In turn, Tanner tells Tristan to not cross the line and seems to suggest that his compliment towards Amberlynn had no romantic intention. Tristan apologizes and states that he "mixes jealousy and horniness", which Tanner reassures that he knows and accepts his apology, then both of them have a quick make out session. Before Cameron Van Buren announces who is the 2012 Overland Park Prom Queen, Principal Nubbins stops her and states that the football team will be forming a dance routine for the Prom; which leads to Tanner and the rest of the football team dancing (without their tops). Later on, it is revealed that Rachel Tice becomes the 2012 Overland Park Prom Queen, and she won by giving all the guys in School a blowjob, and in turn, the guys would vote for her. Yes, this included Tanner, as he assumed Rachel was a guy.

SEASON 2 ERA:[]

SEASON 2

From s2 ep10.

In Episode 16, Tanner would confront Blaine on the responsibilities of fatherhood, a lesson which didn't go as planned due to Blaine's stupidity and the football team being interrupted by Than. During the awkward moment with Than and the football team, Than asks Tanner out in a very poorly executed and awkward way; however, it is unclear if Than's offer for a date was even supposed to be a date as even Tanner questions by saying "Than, is this your weird ass way of asking me out?". Later on, when Than tries to prove to the football team that he's straight and goes to even say that he can convince a girl to go have sex with him; Tanner replies by saying, "Please do. Please go do anything than be here", which ties to how Tanner gets much more irritated from the sight of Than compared to the rest of the football team.

In Episode 23, Tanner and Tristan have a date night by watching Pain and Gain. To Tanner's dismay, Than is coincidentally in the theatres as well, this is shown that Tanner fully ignores Than calling out his name and also looking down on the ground to avoid eye contact. Eventually, Tanner does give in and says 'hi' back to Than, which leads to all three conversing with one another. Initially, the conversation was Than and Tristan 'introducing' themselves to each other, at the time, Than had no idea that Tristan was actually Than's boyfriend. However, the introductory topic was dropped when Tanner insultingly asked Than if he frequently visited movies alone; in response, Than sarcastically answers back by saying that he is on a date with a girlfriend. The response led Tristan to briefly laugh, as he assumed it was a joke; since to both he and Tanner, it was clear that Than's gay. Than proved to both Tanner and Tristan that he was obviously gay, by responding that he and Brittnay were watching the new Ryan Gosling movie. However, he added that he didn't care which movie it was as long as it starred Ryan Gosling. This implies that Than finds Ryan Gosling to be hot. Eventually, Brittnay briefly comes back from the girls washroom and introduces Tanner and Tristan by saying "Hi Tanner. Hi Tanner's boyfriend"; this caused Than to be surprised that Tanner is in a relationship. Then, Brittnay leaves again, since Than didn't buy her junior mints like she asked him to. Although Than is surprised that Tanner is in relationship; it's clear that Than is more surprised that Tanner and Tristan have sex, because the concept of two men having sex is 'wild' to him. Shortly after, Brittnay comes back after buying herself juniors mints and a shake; from there onward, the conversation reverted back to the discussion about Than being obviously gay, and Tristan even points this out. Than and Brittnay were both taken a back from Tristan's statement, as they both say "What? No he's not". The response caused Tanner to point out on what type of straight man DOESN'T wear his shirt every-day. Than defends his appearance by listing out heterosexual male celebrities; ironically, they came from Magic Mike. Although the conservation could've continued, Brittnay ended the discussion as she somewhat realized that Than is gay and didn't want to miss the previews of the new Ryan Gosling Movie. Thus, Brittnay leaving and only: Than, Tanner, and Tristan. Tristan jokingly teases to Than about inviting him over to his place, so all three (Than, Tanner and Tristan) can play tummy sticks together. However, Tanner told Tristan that he shouldn't tease, since he takes his monogamous relationship seriously; in response, Tristan assures him that he was joking and mentions that he too takes monogamy very seriously. Both Tanner and Tristan get turned on, and begin to make out.

In Episode 27, Than comes in to the boys' locker room and suddenly makes out with Tanner; before this, Than tries to prove to Brittnay that he was straight by "'passionately making out with another man, and not enjoying it'". Although, Than both quickly and finally realized that he was gay this whole time. Tanner and the rest of the football team are disgusted by Than's assault to Tanner; in response, Than defends himself by saying that he's gay and that it's all ok. The football team assures Than that him being gay is not the reason on why they dislike him so much, and in actuality, they dislike him for being a self-centered douchebag. During this argument, Tanner punches Than in the stomach for assaulting him, even though he (Than) was fully aware that Tanner was in a serious relationship; alongside this, Tanner emphasizes to Than that he's gay himself, but his sexuality doesn't cover his entire personality or what defines him. Later on, Tristan appears out of nowhere to angrily spite Tanner for 'cheating' on him by making out with someone. Tanner assures Tristan that he'd never do such a thing, and tells Tristan that "'Than, just came out and he kissed me....because he's an idiot'". In turn, Tristan slaps Than on the face and calls him a bitch and shortly after makes out with him; this causes Tanner to be disgusted by the fact that his own boyfriend is making out with someone else. After Tristan makes out with Than, he tells Tanner that they're 'even' now.

Lastly, from Episode 28 to Episode 30, Tanner appears in Daytona beach to spend time with his boyfriend, Tristan. In Episode 28, Tanner surprisingly sees Blaine McClaine and Matthew who are also visiting in Daytona beach. He asks both his friends what they're doing in Daytona Beach, in which they responded that they were supporting their girlfriends since both Saison Margeurite and Trisha Cappelletti are apart of the cheer-squad, as well as competing for cheer nationals. In response, Tanner tells both his friends that he's here since it's an annual holiday for both he and Tristan to visit Daytona Beach. Shortly after, Than suddenly comes in and awkwardly brings up how he "'Loves food shaped like penises. Get it? Because I'm gay'"; this leads to Tanner becoming greatly annoyed again and asks Than how he even got to Daytona Beach. Than responds that he followed him (Tanner) and Tristan, because it's a gay thing; in actuality, Tanner adds that it's more-so a stalker thing. In Episode 29, before the Cheer competition begins or more-so during the break of the Cheer rounds; Tanner is hanging out with both Matthew and Blaine, coincidentally, Than is hanging out with them. During this, a couple of cheer-leaders walk by them and Than is 'mockingly' disgusted to see girls as he acts to be a stereotypical homosexual man. Moreover, Than asks Tanner if he's disgusted by girls; but Tanner bluntly tells Than to shut the fuck up. Later on, Than tries to be 'relatable' with Tanner by using his homosexuality; however, Tanner avoids Than's weirdness by intentionally causing Than to fall on the ground. Tanner may have done this as Than and Matthew have a short argument, which led to Than pointing out how Matthew doesn't understand how it is to be different; ironically, Matthew is a black man with no male genitalia who lives in the suburbs. In the finale, Episode 30, Tanner (along with Tristan and his friends) are watching Cheer Nationals. After the end of Atchitson's cheer routine, Than sits beside Tanner and tells him that he gave a blowjob to Bert Hickey in the men's washroom. Tanner was confused and seemingly disgusted to what Than said, as he questions "Okay, hold on. Who would just stick their dick in a random hole in a public bathroom?". Later on, after the Overland Park cheer-squad 'bitch' out the Atchitson cheer-squad, as well as Brittnay and Mackenzie pointing out how they don't need to change their personality to become popular. Than steps in by stating that he was pretending to be gay this entire time, so he can 'persuade' the football team to accept him. Tanner is surprised by this, as he argues to Than that: he shouldn't he pretend to be someone else and even told him that he was actually doing the right thing (which was being who he truly was, in this case, it was him accepting his sexuality).

SEASON 3 ERA:[]

SEASON 3

From s3 ep28.

In Episode 32; Tanner, Matthew and Blaine are all annoyed with their new English teacher Mr. McNeely, due to his 'try-hard' behavior of wanting to be relatable with the class. Tanner is annoyed with Mr. McNeely to the point that he bluntly tells him that: he isn't cool, he should just stick to teaching instead of trying to be relatable with the classmates, and constantly calling him a douche.

In Episode 37, Tanner alongside Matthew and Blaine noticed that Justin Michaelson didn't attend football practice. This was because Justin *just* quit the football team, which led to the remaining football team shocked of Justin's decision; later on, Tanner even questions what Justin is even doing that's more important than football. Moreover, Tanner begins to feel annoyed towards Justin's 'douchey' attitude; as Justin's 'elitist' comment about how he (Tanner) and the rest of the football team will finally jump in the Hipster trend later while everyone else has already done it. Implying that the football team are 'narrow-minded' and are still 'stuck' into being that popular football team, instead of evolving; in response, Tanner bluntly says "Well, wow. Uh, that kind of a fucked up thing to say". When Matthew fully ends the discussion on how Justin won't poke fun at he (Matthew), Tanner and Blaine play football; while the football team won't poke fun at Justin's leaving the team and adapting to the hipster life-style. Additionally, Matthew also comments at how he and the rest of the football team won't judge Justin for his girlfriend, Jenna Darabond, dressing him 'so teribly'. Out of nowhere, Tanner makes a statement on how it's totally fine with either a girlfriend or boyfriend dressing their partner up; alongside this, he makes a quick statement on how he dresses by himself. Note, before the football locker scene, Tristan tells Brittnay how Tanner only wears what he (Tristan) picks out. The quick statement Tanner makes shows that he's ashamed that he does not have the choice to wear his own clothes, instead, his boyfriend only lets him dress what he picks out. After Matthew tells Justin to leave the locker room, Tanner is pissed by this and questions how the football team will find another 'tight end'. Suddenly, Than

In Episode 41

SEASON 4 ERA:[]

Relationships[]

  • Tristan Mckie: Tristan is his boyfriend, and has been in a serious monogamous relationship for a while. Plus, both he and Tristan are sexually active, and is the 'top' of the relationship. Although both he and Tristian attend different high-schools, alongside having different hobbies. They manage to find a middle ground, spend time together and converse about guys as shown in Episode 23. Again, although they both have contrasting personalities, and it seems Tanner is the 'straight man' in the relationship, neither he or Tristan ridicule the other's personalities as they both deeply care for each other, and appreciate who the other is as a person. One of the apparent aspects within their relationship is how he and Tristian call each other pet names with nicknames such as 'sweetie' and 'honey', to show how intimate and affectionate they are for another. Plus, both he and Tristan call each other "T" in Episode 23. Furthermore, they do annual 'holidays' as shown in Episodes 28-30. Note, in Episode 28, Tanner comments on how he and Tristian visit Daytona Beach yearly to relax and spend time with another. Similar to Tristan, Tanner takes his relationship very seriously as he is disgusted to see Tristan kiss Than on the lips in Episode 27, as Than surprisingly kisses Tanner to 'prove' he wasn't gay and that Tristan wanted it to make it 'even'. Then in Episode 76, Tanner tells Than that he has a happy committed relationship with Tristan and that he does not want to ruin anything between them. Another similarity with Tristan is how Tanner becomes defensive when anyone insults his boyfriend, and this is shown in Episode 64 where Tanner defends Tristan after Than jokingly called him a piece of shit. However, Tristan and Tanner broke up in Episode 79 after Tanner had told him that he had drunkenly had sex with Than. Although in Episode 81, Than explained to Tanner that they didn't actually have sex during the night of the party. It is revealed in Episode 82 that Tanner got back with Tristan and emphasizes that he does not want to screw up his relationship with him ever again.
  • Jonathan Getslinhaumer: Tanner, like the rest of the football team, has a love-hate relationship with Jonathan. At first, he absolutely hates Jonathan and refuses to call him "Than," a nickname Jonathan wishes to be referred to as. However, Tanner begins using Jonathan's nickname soon after Than joins the football team (episode 46). Tanner often finds Than to be annoying but has called him a friend multiple times. In episode 76, it is thought that Tanner and Than drunkenly have sex together. When Tristan broke up with him, Tanner began to become more friendly with Jonathan, going as far as to even suggest going out on a date with him. It is clarified in episode 81 that they did not have sex because Tanner had wet his pants and that Than would not have continued due to the fact that Tanner was under the influence. This shut down any further relationship with Jonathan, but Tanner became even closer friends with Jonathan, being grateful that he acted like a gentlemen and never took advantage of him.
  • Matthew Derringer: He is the closest friend Tanner has had, as they both were friends in the third grade. Similar to the rest of his football buddies, Matthew was supportive of Tanner coming out, alongside having a gay monogamous relationship with Tristan Mckie as shown in Episode 4. Just like the rest of the football team, Matthew became concerned for Tanner after he and Tristan broken up in Episode 79 and Episode 80, which indicates that Matthew cares for Tanner.
  • Blaine McClaine: He is one of Tanner's friends, and is apart of the football team. Throughout the show, there are times where either he or Tanner support each other. In Episode 4, he and the rest of the football team fully accepted Tanner's homosexuality, and did not mind it at all. In Episode 16, Tanner gives Blaine advice about adoption and how being a father is a tough job. Then, in Episode 79, Blaine is the first one to notice Tanner cry after he leaves the bathroom and asks what was wrong with him. Moreover, in Episode 80, Blaine (and the rest of the football team) were completely fine with Tanner breaking down and flopping the male photoshoot contest.
  • Justin Michaelson: The last member who is apart of Tanner's football team. Similar to Blaine and Matthew, Justin is completely supportive of Tanner's homosexuality. In turn, it is implied that Tanner supports Justin and his Father issues (Episode 16).

Episode Appearances[]

Season 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
N N N Y Y N N FB N Y N Y Y
Season 2
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
N N Y N N N N N N Y N N N Y Y Y Y
Season 3
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
NL Y N N N N Y N N N Y N N N
45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58
N Y NL N Y N N N N Y Y Y Y Y
Season 4
59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
N FB N Y M Y N N N Y M Y
Season 5
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
Y Y Y Y NL Y Y NL Y

Gallery[]

Tanner 1

Tanner's regular outfit

Tanner's outfit for Daytona Beach

Tanner's outfit for Daytona Beach

Tanner's new football outfit

Tanner's football jersey (NEW)

Tanner's football jersey (OLD)

Tanner's football jersey (OLD)

AWWW

Tanner's outfit for "Team U.S.A"

Third Grade Tanner

Tanner during the third grade.

Tanner's prom outfit

Tanner's outfit for the 2012 Prom


Character Blogs[]

Trivia[]

  • It is revealed in Episode 8 that Tanner had a speech impediment in the third grade. 
  • Tanner is also partly responsible for Shay Van Buren having hearing problems, as Matthew was aiming his hacky sack at Tanner in anger over a Pokecard dispute.
  • In Episode 37, it is revealed that Tanner doesn't dress himself and only wears what Tristan picks outs. In the same episode, it is shown that he has a hint of shame by quickly lying that he dresses himself.
  • It is revealed within a flashback in Episode 60, that Tanner possibly began to question sexuality when he says "Huh. You know. I'll be honest, I do not understand women".
  • Tanner thought Rachel Tice was a man at prom.
  • In Episode 70, there are two graduation certificates with the names Aaron Christiansen and Patricia Christiansen that are seen on the wall of Tanner's house. Aaron and Patricia are most likely Tanner's parents.
  • In Episode 79, Tristan reveals that he and Tanner have "no pants facetime".
  • Throughout the series, Tanner's voice has gotten 'high-pitched. In Episode 4-Episode 16, Tanner's initial voice was a lot more deeper and had the typical 'tough jock' voice; however, in Episode 23 and onward, his voice was more high-pitched and sounded more like Pete Capella's regular voice. It is unclear why Tanner had a sudden voice changed.
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