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A Stereotypical Day

‘A Stereotypical Day’

Season 8, Episode 2 -  Aired September 28, 2016

Jay worries about giving the African-American family across the street the wrong impression when he installs security cameras the same day they move in. Following his trip to Mexico, Manny has taken up the cause of communism to impress a girl. At the Pritchett house, Alex is home with a case of mono but her family members are all using her illness to their advantage. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron worry they've not set the best example of tolerance and understanding for Lily after they hear her insulting a new friend.

Quote from Cameron

Cameron: Okay, why do you look so satisfied? Did you just listen to an NPR story that proved you right about something?

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Quote from Cameron

Mitchell: No, no, but you know Tom, the friend that Lily's playing with?
Cameron: Well, I know of him. We haven't formally been introduced.
Mitchell: Well, it turns out that Tom used to identify as Tina.
Cameron: Oh, I wish you wouldn't have told me. You know how proud I am of my gender identificadar.

Quote from Cameron

Mitchell: Well, Tom's been having some problems at school, and- and Lily has been really respectful of him.
Cameron: Oh, she is so sweet.
Mitchell: She really is. She gets all the credit on this one.
Cameron: Uh-huh.
Mitchell: This so doesn't matter.
Cameron: We raised her to have an open mind.
Mitchell: Totally. We deserve some kudos here, too.
Cameron: There's enough kudos for everyone.
Mitchell: You know, a kudo would be an excellent name for a parenting award.
Cameron: Oh, thank you, Gwyneth. Lily, if you're still watching, go to bed.

Quote from Claire

Margaret: I just had some messages. Luke's guidance counselor - Luke fell asleep in class again. Haley's car payment is late. And the credit-card company. Phil made a large purchase on a Tibetan website called CopingCandles.com.
Claire: Tell the creative team to get their giggles out. I'll be ready for them in 10.

Quote from Claire

[aside to camera:]
Claire: But when you've been the bummer all day at work, you don't love having to be the bummer at home, too.
[flashback:]
Claire: [on the phone] Hi, honey. Is your brother around? I need to yell at him.
Alex: Of course he's around. Why would he leave me in peace to do some work at the kitchen table when he could just barge in and- Luke! Game down! This is your senior year, also known as your last year to not suck.
Phil: Honey.
Alex: Dad, you hit "place order" once, and then you wait for the confirmation.
Phil: I'm sorry.
Alex: Don't be sorry! Be smart!
[aside to camera:]
Claire: That angry screeching was the sweet sound of my new home bummer.

Quote from Alex

Alex: [on the phone] I'm just so tired and in pain and irritable. It just makes me so mad at everyone. Sorry for yelling, Mom. Why were you calling again?
Claire: I forgot. [chuckles]
Alex: Damn it, Mom! Write it down next time!

Quote from Gloria

Gloria: Input. Input!
Jay: Please don't throw the remote again.
Gloria: Oh, I was just, like, trying to get signal. Don't blame me about breaking the other ones. One got stepped on, and the other one fell down the garbage disposal.

Quote from Jay

Jay: Listen, it's such a nice day. Let's go outside.
Miles: Isn't your backyard nicer?
Jay: Nah. It's all pool and chairs. So, how you been, buddy?
Miles: I want to tell you everything is okay so you won't worry, but things have been real bad.
Jay: You know what might help? You pop that hat off, you get a little sun on your face.
Miles: Ooh! The sun is rough on my eyes. I cry almost every day. Pretty much, the only time I'm happy is when I clean my gun.
Jay: Yeah, life, huh? Here, give me a hug.

Quote from Jay

Miles: Why do you need them to know you have a black friend?
Jay: I'm putting security cameras in the same day they move in.
Miles: I'm mad about that, but it feels good to be held.
Jay: Come here. Come here.

Quote from Manny

Cameron: We brought cupcakes. Manny, cupcake?
Manny: Oh, I see. Fill my mouth with bourgie opiates so I can't speak for the people?
Cameron: That was a lot.
Gloria: He's trying to get a Communist girl to kiss him.

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