Ms. Morello Quote #3
Quote from Ms. Morello in Everybody Hates Christmas
Adult Chris: [v.o.] By the end of the day, it didn't even matter anymore that I didn't have a gift, because I had a good day.
News Anchor: [on TV] And right now, I'm with Mrs. Vivian Morello.
Chris: Hey, that's my teacher.
News Anchor: [on TV] And what are you doing tonight?
Ms. Morello: [on TV] Every year, my students collect food for the very poorest, most destitute and neediest families. These people are so poor, they probably don't have anything but the clothes on their backs. Even though they're embarrassingly underprivileged, they're just too proud to ask for help.
News Anchor: [on TV] Too proud to ask for help.
Ms. Morello: [on TV] And they're poor. And tonight, we're going to give a family this basket.
Rochelle: Now, who wants somebody coming to their door on TV talking about how poor they are?
News Anchor: [on TV] So exciting.
Rochelle: [doorbell rings] Hmm, I'll get it.
[Rochelle opens the door to Ms. Morello, the news anchor and a cameraman]
Both: Merry Christmas!
Rochelle: Chris!
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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.