Quote from Lois in Hal's Birthday
Lois: You're not going anywhere! You're staying at home and we're gonna throw your father a birthday party like we talked about! I have something very special planned. Malcolm: Like what? Lois: It's none of your business. It's a surprise for your father. Honestly, I can't believe you boys! You have to be forced into celebrating your father's birthday?! You should be ashamed of yourselves! Malcolm: You know what, you don't have to yell at us, we can hear you just fine if you talk in a normal tone of voice. [Lois glares at Malcolm] Reese: I'm OK with the present system. Lois: Get back to work. [exits] Reese: I'm not OK with the present system! How does she make me say things like that?