Lois: Mr. Herkabe just called. He said you got Cs in your last two tests and you didn't even turn in your history paper. I warned you about this, Malcolm.
Malcolm: Mom, this has nothing to do with Sara. I just forgot. I'm doing it now, OK?
[When Lois leaves Malcolm's room, he pulls the cordless telephone out of his backpack]
Malcolm: [on the phone] So, what kind of socks are you wearing? Yeah, I like those. Which shoes are you wearing? Not the sneakers? How about your boots? Your sandals! God, I totally love all your shoes! Yeah, I guess I have homework to do, too. You hang up first. No, you hang- [dialing tone] Hello?