Lois: Malcolm! How many times do I have to tell you to hang up your wet towel after you've used it?! Is that so hard? Because if it is, maybe we should just take your towel away. And the next time you take a shower, you can run around the backyard until you dry.
Malcolm: [inner monologue] Gee, Mom, wouldn't the front yard be more humiliating? [out loud] Sorry.
Lois: And I don't want any- What did you say?
Malcolm: I'm sorry.
Lois: Yes. Well... I can see you boys are studying, so maybe this isn't the best time to deal with this. Do you want any sodas or anything? [exits]