“You don't think attempted murder is cause for grounding?”— Bill Dubuque, Mark Williams, Chris Mundy, Wendy Byrde, Laura Linney, imdb.com
“I think my understanding of why politics matters is different. It’s more rooted in everyday life. Part of that’s a mayor’s orientation. Part of it’s my Midwestern orientation. Part of it’s my personal story as somebody who saw, for example, the Afghanistan War, not just in terms of the theoretical d…”— Pete Buttigieg, newyorker.com
“Mike Seaver: Okay, look one, I was actually on time. And two, I admitted openly and honestly that I lied. And three... Maggie Malone Seaver: [Interrupting Mike] And three you are grounded in this house. For the remainder of the weekend, in bed by eight, and no TV. Dr. Jason Seaver: [after Maggie wal…”— David Tyron King, Mike Seaver, Kirk Cameron, imdb.com
“Linda: Don't you talk to me like that, Miss Smart-mouth! You just bought yourself a ticket to your room! Louise: [storming off] Oh, fine! Best money I ever spent! You can't ruin anything in there!”— Nora Smith, Louise Belcher, Kristen Schaal, imdb.com
“But it turns out that people who are grounded and secure don't change much under stress. That's what being grounded means.”— Michael Gruber, amazon.com