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Everybody Hates Picture Day

‘Everybody Hates Picture Day’

Season 1, Episode 13 -  Aired February 2, 2006

Chris doesn't want to wear Drew's hand-me-ups on school picture day. Meanwhile, Rochelle tries to make some extra money by selling cosmetics.

Quote from Rochelle

Rochelle: So, getting back to the cosmetic line, what we need to do, ladies, is position ourselves...
Woman #2: What's your name again?
Rochelle: My name is Rochelle.
Woman #21: Rochelle.
Rochelle: Yeah, with Yvonne cosmetics, you need to position yourself in order to-
Woman #2: You know what? I am late. I have got to go pick up my sister's son. I am so sorry. Ooh, but this is really nice. It really was.
Rochelle: But wait, I didn't explain to you the marketing strategy for Yvonne cosmetics.
Woman #2: You know what, we-we'll come back again next time.
Woman #1: All right, then. You know, I'm sorry. You know what? I got to go, too.
Rochelle: Wait, you can't...
Woman #1: I know, I know, I'm so sorry. I gotta go. It's getting late. You so sweet.
Woman #2: God bless your little heart, you're just as cute as you can be.
Rochelle: I, uh... You, too?
Woman #3: This was great. Let us know when you want to do it again.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] They ran out of there like Keith Sweat tickets were on sale.
Rochelle: How you all just going to...? [to herself] Spent all this money!

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Quote from Julius

Julius: You need to get it together.
Rochelle: What?
Julius: I put $75 into this, so as far as I'm concerned, that makes us partners. And I want my money back. You think people are just going to buy this junk?
Rochelle: Look, I tried to give my speech, Julius.
Julius: Nobody cares about that. This is makeup, it's not heat, it's not lights, it's not clothes. I don't know how you're going to sell this stuff. But either you going to get my money, or I'm going to get my money.
Rochelle: Now, how are you going to get your money?
Julius: I don't know, but I'm going to get my money.

Quote from Greg

Chris: You've got to be kidding me.
Greg: What choice do you have?
Chris: My mother spent $35 on a new shirt for me to wear. I can't take a picture in lost and found clothes.
Greg: What'd you spend on the pictures, $15?
Chris: Oh, she's going to kill me.
Greg: You'd better take this picture. At least she'll have something to remember you by.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] The only thing Greg was worse at than fighting was cheering people up.

Quote from Adult Chris

Greg: It's not suede, but it's not bad.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] If I had known kids were losing clothes this cool, I would never have gone shopping in the first place.

Quote from Rochelle

Rochelle: Thank you so much. It was great having you. Girl, stop stealing crackers. Take care.
Woman #1: All right now.
Rochelle: All right, girl, no more chicken. All right, take care of that little boy.
Mrs. Dumas: I have to tell you I've never seen anything like this in my life. You know what we should do next? We should schedule another party, but this time let's do it at my house. But, but, I still want you to bring the chicken.
Rochelle: Well, you know what? That sounds really good.
Mrs. Dumas: Great. When do you want to do it?
Rochelle: On your 63rd birthday. [slams the door]

Quote from Chris

Rochelle: Chris, where's your pictures?
Adult Chris: [v.o.] I hadn't told my mother about the school picture. But when they arrived, I had no choice.
Chris: Now, before you look at the picture, I have to tell you something.
Rochelle: What?
Chris: Somebody stole my clothes.
Rochelle: Somebody stole your clothes? Why in the world would somebody steal your clothes, boy?
[fantasy: Joey Caruso is autographing photos in Chris's outfit:]
Girl: I got one!
Joey Caruso: Ladies, ladies, please, I'm signing as fast as I can. Joey only has one hand.

Quote from Rochelle

Chris: I don't think you're going to like them.
Rochelle: Chris, even if I don't like the pictures, it's not the end of the world. You are a handsome young man, and I love you either way, baby, okay? It cannot be that bad.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] Every now and again, my mother made me feel like I wasn't the biggest nerd in the world. And for a moment, I actually felt like the picture didn't matter.
Rochelle: A lawn jockey?! You took your pictures dressed as a lawn jockey?! What- What, they run out of monkey suits?

Quote from Adult Chris

Adult Chris: [v.o.] Of all the things in school that could affect your life forever - making friends, taking tests - the one thing that could really affect it was your school picture. If your picture looked good, everybody thought you were cool, and every girl wanted one.
[fantasy: Chris is autographing photos at a table surrounded by girls:]
Girl: I got one!
Chris: Ladies, ladies, please. I'm signing as fast as I can. Chris only has one hand.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] When you took a bad picture, it was like giving out subpoenas.
[fantasy: Chris is outside the school where everyone's ignoring him:]
Chris: Hey, I got some yearbook pictures. Five by sevens, five by sevens. Wallet size. Hey, I'll frame it up for you. I will frame it up for you.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] So, this year I had to prepare, and the first thing I had to do was find the right outfit. I really wanted to look good. The problem was, my mother wanted me to look good, too.
Rochelle: Chris, I got your outfit for Picture Day.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] Only thing missing was a hat with a propeller.

Quote from Rochelle

Julius: How much does all of this cost?
Rochelle: $75.
Julius: Where'd you get $75?
Rochelle: From our savings account.
Julius: How are we supposed to save anything if you keep taking money out?
Rochelle: I need money to buy a new outfit for Chris's Picture Day. But if you don't think that I can do it, then fine.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] Translation: How come you're always putting me down?
Julius: It's not that. I I just don't want all these women hanging out over here, running their mouth, eating our food and wasting your time.
Rochelle: It's not gonna be a waste of time.
Julius: All right.

Quote from Adult Chris

Adult Chris: [v.o.] Meanwhile, Drew was getting revenge, and Tonya couldn't tell how.
Tonya: What are you doing in my room?
Drew: Are you gonna say sorry?
Tonya: No.
Drew: Okay.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] That's the same thing Martha Stewart said before they sent her to jail.

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