Shredderman Rules 2007

Project assigned and target chosen

Nolan is given a multimedia project by his teacher, Mr. Green. He decides to expose Bubba Bixby as the subject and adopts the Shredderman alias to avoid retaliation. He begins planning how to document Bubba's bullying and share it with the school community.

First films and online posting

Nolan films Bubba bullying other students at school and uploads the footage to the website www.shreddermanrules.com. The online exposure triggers disciplinary action against Bubba from the principal, signaling the power of the exposé.

Disciplinary action against Bubba

Bubba faces consequences from the school's administration after the videos surface. Dr. Sheila Voss, the principal, begins addressing the bullying problem and taking steps against abusive behavior. The exposure also signals that the project is gaining traction in the school.

Expanding to faculty

Nolan expands his filming to the wider school community by capturing the faculty, revealing instances of cruelty or neglect. The resulting footage broadens Shredderman's reach, implicating teachers and staff in problematic behavior. The project shifts from student bullying to institutional accountability.

Uncovering the sewage plan

Nolan discovers Bubba's father Bob plans to dump sewage into a local pond under the guise of an urban renewal project. He posts the evidence online, and the story begins to spread quickly through the community.

Father's investigation

Nolan's father, a local journalist, begins investigating the project himself, adding expertise and credibility to the case. His reporting helps publicize the scheme and increases pressure on the authorities. The family becomes more deeply involved in the revelations.

Retaliation and the Claudette theft

Bob and Bubba retaliate by framing Shredderman for their schemes. They steal a guinea pig named Claudette from Nolan's crush, Isabel. Nolan tracks down the pet at a pet shop and retrieves Claudette, thwarting their plan.

Day of the signing: public exposure

On the day of the signing, Nolan uses a toy boat and two airplanes to publicly expose Bob's sewage scheme. Dr. Voss tries to intervene, but the evidence goes public anyway. The stunt marks a turning point in the confrontation.

Punishments and consequences

Bob is arrested and sentenced to community service at the school. Dr. Voss is fired as the administration responds to the exposure. The community reassesses the impact of the revealed crimes.

Father's big story and international reach

Nolan's father publishes his investigative story and heads to Britain for a bigger assignment. The coverage cements Shredderman's fame, though Nolan continues to hide his identity. The town buzzes about the justice of the exposed crimes.

Shredderman rises to fame

Shredderman becomes famous through the exposed stories, while Nolan keeps his true identity concealed. He navigates public attention and a growing online following. The character's impact extends beyond the school walls.