- Dory Quimby: [to Beezus] You know we can't afford to keep up with every single fad in the seventh grade.
- Beezus: It's not a fad! It's what everybody is wearing!
- Bob Quimby: Come on, Beezus, you know everybody will be wearing red socks again in another month. Now's your chance to get a head start on the fashion.