"One big (straight, gay, multi-cultural, traditional) happy family."
Cast: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Modern Family — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
There are dreamers and there are realists in this world. You'd think the dreamers would find the dreamers, and the realists would find the realists, but more often than not, the opposite is true. See, the dreamers need the realists to keep them from soaring too close to the sun. And the realists? Well, without the dreamers, they might not ever get off the ground.
Context
Season 3, Episode 9 ('Punkin Chunkin').
Meaning
Spoken in the closing confessional, this quote encapsulates the core philosophy of the show's romantic dynamics and human relationships.
I'm a cool dad, that's my thang. I'm hip, I surf the web, I text. LOL: laugh out loud. OMG: oh my god. WTF: why the face?
Context
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Pilot').
Meaning
Instantly established Phil’s character, setting the comedic standard for his entire 11-season arc.
When life gives you lemonade, make lemons. Life will be all, 'What?!'
Context
Season 4, Episode 2 ('Schooled').
Meaning
Excerpted from his book Phil's-osophy as Haley goes to college, illustrating his hilariously inverted, endearing outlook on life.
You know what? You can insult a lot of things about me: my hair, my voice, my balance-board exercises, but don't insult my selling. That crosses a line. What line? Oh, you don't see it? That's 'cause I just sold it.
Context
Season 2, Episode 19 ('Someone to Watch Over Lily').
Meaning
Highlights Phil's intense passion for his career in real estate amidst his goofy demeanor.
Who's watching me? / Haley. / I'm serious. / Alex. / Okay, let's go.
Context
Season 4, Episode 11 ('New Year's Eve').
Meaning
Displays the hilarious deadpan wit of young Lily and the family's running joke regarding Haley's lack of responsibility.
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