Greg Quote #21

Quote from Greg in Everybody Hates Christmas

Chris: I'm getting a Walkman.
Greg: No way.
Chris: It's the only thing I've been asking for.
Greg: Man, I would kill for one of those. You're so lucky.
Chris: How come your dad doesn't get you one?
Greg: Censorship. He wants to makes sure he can hear the music I'm listening to.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] First rap was fun, then rap was gun.
[fantasy: two cops are arresting Greg, who is wearing a do-rag]
Greg: Let me go, you bitches. You're punks, both of you. West Side! West Side!
Adult Chris: [v.o.] Years later, Greg played some Ice Cube and his own father shot him.

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 ‘Everybody Hates Christmas’ Quotes

Quote from Tonya

Rochelle: Tonya, I thought you were gonna put up the decorations.
Tonya: I don't want to now.
Rochelle: Why not?
Tonya: Because... you and Daddy lied to me.
Rochelle: We lied to you? About what?
Tonya: I know there's no such thing as Santa Claus.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] When my mother heard Tonya say those words, it was like she wasn't her baby anymore.
[fantasy:]
30-year-old Tonya: So what else to you lie to me about? Are you really gonna kick me out if I get pregnant? Is it true you ain't taking care of no baby? Can I really not bring a White boy home? Does the Foreman Grill really knock out the fat? Can I really get a loan with no money down? Are you my real mother? Momma, I want answers.

Quote from Julius

Julius: Hey, man. What you doing?
Chris: I'm taking canned goods to school for the needy.
[cash register sounds as Julius inspects the assorted cans]
Julius: Man, that's $2.89 cent worth of food. What you trying to do, feed the needy or be the needy?

Quote from Ms. Morello

Ms. Morello: Class, since this is the season of giving, I'd like you all to bring in canned food items, so we can donate them to those less fortunate. [places her hand on Chris's shoulder]
Adult Chris: [v.o.] It's funny how most people only think about feeding the needy during Christmas. I'm sure there's a lot of hungry people during Presidents Day. [Chris raises his hand]
Ms. Morello: Yes, Chris?
Chris: Do we have to bring in cans? Can we bring in, like, boxes of food?
Ms. Morello: You don't have to bring anything, but that's very thoughtful of you. I know this time of year must be hard for your family.
Chris: No. We're doing fine.
Ms. Morello: I know. I know.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] She made it seem like we were having a bowl of steam for dinner that night.