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The how much eroticism is discourse relatedHollywood Chrises were not invented in 2017. They've all been kicking around in some form or other since the early '80s, and people have been cracking jokes about Hollywood's fixation on blandsome young white male Chrises since at least 2013, when Chris Pratt was cast in Guardians of the Galaxy.

But 2017 was the year that the Hollywood Chrises collectively reached new heights – as did our obsession with them, both individually and as a group. Below, a look back at the year in Chris.

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January: Chris Pine shows off a gray beard at the Golden Globes

Chris Pine's beard, here seen attached to Chris Pine's face, at the 2017 Golden Globes. Credit: Paul Drinkater / nbcuniversal via Getty Images

It's not often that a male celebrity's look becomes the talk of the town on awards night, especially if the male celebrity in question is just wearing a classic black tux.

But it's also not often that a male celebrity comes out with a gray beard this glorious. Hats off to Chris Pine, then, for getting the Year of Chris off to a strong start at the Globes.

In other Chris news:Chris Pratt cracks jokes about his Vanity Fairshoot and guests on Mom(starring his now-ex-wife Anna Faris).

February: Chris Evans battles a white supremacist on Twitter

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We're not saying Chris Evans is Captain America IRL, but ... wait, no. Yes, we are. That is exactly what we're saying.

In other Chris news:Chris Hemsworth proves to be a hilariously terrible roommate in Team Thor Pt. 2.

March: Chris Hemsworth works out shirtless

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Any of the Chrises could tell you that it takes a lot of hard work to look this good. Chris Hemsworth took the "show, don't tell" approach in March, sharing a video of his intense workout regimen.

The clip has been viewed 4.1 million times to date, presumably from people who are purely in it for the fitness tips and not at all interested in shameless ogling.

In other Chris news:Chris Evans shows off his own muscled physique on the cover of Esquire.

April: Chris Pratt serenades his snack

TURN THE VOLUME UP ON YOUR DEVICE for this all new critically acclaimed episode of #WHATSMYSNACK #cheatmeal edition. Starring Chris Pratt. Set on the River Thames in post World Two England, Chris Pratt plays lonely CIA agent Drake McGuiness, a man with a dangerous secret and a crippling addiction to dessert. Score by The Beatles. WRITTEN by Chris Pratt. PRODUCED by Chris Pratt. EXECUTIVE PRODUCED by Chris Pratt. ASSOCIATE PRODUCED by Chris Pratt. Special thanks to a CHRIS PRATT. Cinematography by @annafaris No animals were harmed in the making of this video. But 7 cranberry, currant, butter, jam, clotted cream scones got BF'd pretty hard. All rights reserved. #WHATSMYSNACK is a registered trademark. Copyright infringement is punishable by up to 500 years in prison and a $250 trillion fine. Piracy is not a victimless crime.

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Getting into superhero shape also requires a strict diet, but don't cry too much for the Chrises. They still get cheat meals, and it can be a beautiful thing when they do. Like here, where Chris Pratt sings to his scone.

In other Chris news:Chris Pine begins his recurring guest role on Angie Tribeca; Chris Evans' Gifted(not to be confused with Fox's Gifted, which is about superheroes) hits theaters.

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May: Chris Pine tries to explain the different Chrises

Chris Pine, bless his heart, attempted to convince us that the Chrises were different people. He didn't entirely succeed, but A for effort.

In other Chris news:Chris Evans reads a bedtime story; Chris Pratt makes us ugly-cry in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

June: Chris Hemsworth plays with dolls

Just stumbled across a little secret Avengers rehearsal by the @therussobrothers

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We were disappointed that Chris Hemsworth sat out Captain America: Civil Warlast year, but we needn't have been. Between Team Thorand this hilarious play sesh, watching Hemsworth sulk about being left out has been far more entertaining than anything he could've possibly done in Civil War.

In other Chris news:Chris Pine stars in Wonder Womanand inspires leading lady Gal Gadot to make this face.

July: Chris Evans accidentally makes us cry over his dog

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For a brief, heart-stopping moment, the internet thought Chris Evans' dog was dead. We rejoiced when we discovered that Dodger was still alive after all, and jumped for joy when the pair were finally reunited. Best celebrity couple of 2017, yes or extremely yes?

In other Chris news:Chris Hemsworth cuddles up with his friends from work at Comic-Con; Chris Evans puts in some truly excellent cameos in Spider-Man: Homecoming.

August: Chris Hemsworth was "shaken" when he met Chris Pratt

It’s true

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Though Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt are part of the same Marvel family, they didn't "really" meet 'til the Avengers: Infinity Warshoot. When they did, Hemsworth said, he was "weirdly shaken." We assume because he sensed that this brought the world one step closer to the Chris singularity.

In other Chris news:Chris Pine steals every scene he has in Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later.

September: Chris Pratt learns he is Chris Evans

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For all these dudes insist that, no seriously, we're all different people, they're all actually kind of alike. Case in point: This extremely scientific study (i.e., online quiz) found that Chris Pratt is, in fact, Chris Evans.

Keep in mind that this quiz comes from Disney, which employs all four Chrises. (Pine is in the upcoming A Wrinkle in Time; the others are all in the Marvel family.) If anyone would know the difference between the Chrises, it's them – and according to them, there is none.

In other Chris news:Chris Evans reunites with his dog and we cry our eyes out.

October: Chris Pratt's son is also Chris Evans

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But wait! The Chris conspiracy (Chrispiracy?) thickens. As it turns out, Chris Pratt's son, Jack, is alsoChris Evans. By which we mean that Jack went as Captain America for Halloween, with his dad in tow. Like father, like son.

In other Chris news:Chris Evans and the other Avengers participate in an event for Puerto Rico relief.

November: Chris Evans reunites with Jenny Slate

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Leave it to Chris Evans – whom, as we've already established above, is basically Captain America IRL – to show us that love isn't dead after all.

In other Chris news:Chris Hemsworth stars in Thor: Ragnarok; Chrises Evans, Hemsworth, and Pratt appear in the Avengers: Infinity Wartrailer.

December: Chris Pines are a thing

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What better way to close out the Year of Chris? It'll look so nice next to your Wreath Witherspoon!

In other Chris news:Chris Pratt pets a baby raptor.

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