Vanessa's Date with Kill Moves
Episode: Everybody Hates Chris – "Everybody Hates Big Bird"
It all started with a bet
Vanessa and Monk make a wager on a Jets vs. Giants game: if she wins, they have to pay for a "princess day" for her at the barbershop; but if they win, Rochelle tells Vanessa she has to bet on something humiliating—like going out with Kill Moves (the homeless man). Vanessa likes the sound of the bet and, thinking she’ll win, she accepts.
She does everything she can to win but loses, so she has to go on the date—she even wears a disguise. When Kill Moves arrives in a limousine, she feels like kneeling at his feet and declaring her love, just to secure a ride after the limo tour. Inside the limo, they pop some champagne, then head to the airport for a ride in a pink helicopter to visit Kill Move’s wealthy, crazy mother. Afterward, they go to dinner and end up having a beautiful night in a motel room with more champagne, a view of a starry sky, and lots of love.
THE DATE
Wow, the time has come for you to find out how my incredible night with Kill Moves went!!!
It was amazing; we went out in the limousine, popped some champagne, and headed to the airport. When we got there, a pink helicopter was waiting for me. We flew over all of Brooklyn and went to Las Vegas; upon arrival, there were three limousines filled with people ready to pamper us, and there was a show put on just for me right in front of the colorful lake!!! That was the best part—when I told the girls at the salon about it, they couldn't believe it. People say "Kill Moves" is crazy, but he’s actually so sweet. He took me to the Lotus Casino later that night, and we played games and had fun all night long—it was amazing. When we got tired, we went to this huge mansion—I mean, absolutely gigantic and totally luxurious—filled with photos of Kill Moves with stars like Billy Ocean and Whitney Houston. We opened another bottle of champagne, and... well, a little incident happened: he fell asleep. That’s right—he fell asleep... He couldn't even stay awake long enough to give me a quick peck on the cheek. But never mind, that doesn't matter anymore!
Anyway, that’s it! I hope you enjoyed hearing about my night! Kisses.
Kelly's song: Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels
Kill Move's name in the series is Edgar Devereaux.
In the original English audio, his nickname is "Kill Moves", which was adapted as "Golpe Baixo" (Low Blow) for the brazilian dub. The character is played by actor Jeris Poindexter.
Questions
Where does Kill Move's limousine come from ?
Kill Moves's limousine belongs to his mother, the millionaire Mrs. Devereaux.
In the series Everybody Hates Chris, the neighborhood's iconic homeless man (whose real name is Edgar Devereaux) is actually homeless by choice. His family is wealthy and aristocratic.
The luxury car appears in Season 4 (in the episode "Everybody Hates Thanksgiving"), when Vanessa loses a bet to the men at the barbershop and is forced to go on a date with Kill Moves. To everyone's surprise, he arrives to pick her up wearing a suit and driving his mother's luxurious limousine.
And why was "Kill Moves" homeless by choice ?
Kill Moves is homeless by choice because his mind snapped due to past traumas, leading to severe paranoia and schizophrenia.
According to the Everybody Hates Chris Wiki canon, his story unfolded as follows:
• His former job: Before taking to the streets, Edgar Deveraux lived a normal life and worked as an air traffic controller.
• The mass firing: Everything changed when the then-US President, Ronald Reagan, fired thousands of air traffic controllers following a historic strike. Losing his job dealt him a massive psychological blow.
• The trigger for his madness: Unemployed and with a fragile mental state, Edgar began experiencing severe hallucinations. During one of his episodes, he claimed to have seen the character Gazoo (the green alien from The Flintstones), who convinced him that "true freedom lies in living in a box."
From that moment on, he abandoned the aristocratic lifestyle of his millionaire family and chose the sidewalks of Bed-Stuy to live away from societal pressures. Despite being completely deranged and paranoid, he retained his immense intelligence, vast cultural knowledge, and the habit of dressing elegantly whenever he needed to visit his mother.
Interestingly, there is a famous fan theory linking Kill Move's episodes to secret US government experiments (such as MKUltra).
Original english version website: www.vanessasbigdatewithkillmoves.tv
The URL www.vanessasbigdatewithkillmoves.tv is a fictional website mentioned at the end of the Everybody Hates Chris, episode "Everybody Hates Big Bird."
Details about the fictional site
• Origin: The narrator mentions the link after Vanessa recounts her lavish date with Kill Moves, which included champagne and a pink helicopter.
• Actual Existence: The site never officially existed as an active webpage created by the show's production team. At the time the episode aired (2008–2009), the domain was either non-functional or indicated that the site did not exist.
• Pop Culture: The mystery surrounding the page's actual existence sparked discussions in online communities and "lost media" searches, inspiring fans to create blogs and content about the famous date at the time.
Translated from brazilian portuguese - Google Translate
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