Tonya Quote #20
Quote from Tonya in Everybody Hates Christmas
Tonya: But if Santa Claus is not real, why do people make it up?
Rochelle: Tonya, Santa is just a way to teach kids about the spirit of giving. He's just a symbol, that's all.
Tonya: Oh.
Rochelle: Tonya, you're a big girl, and, now that you're old enough to know the truth, it's your responsibility to not spoil it for other kids, okay?
Tonya: Because you want to give them something to believe in.
Rochelle: Exactly. That's my big girl. [kisses her forehead] So, you do understand.
Tonya: Yeah. It's okay to lie. Good night, Mommy.
[flash-forward:]
Adult Chris: [v.o.] You think explaining Santa Claus to Tonya was hard, you should have been there for the birds and the bees.
Tonya: Eww, that's nasty!
Everybody Hates Chris Quotes
‘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.