How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Gremlins.
Quote #7
GRANDFATHER: You teach him to watch television?
The white people of Kingston Falls aren't the only ones resistant to change. Grandfather doesn't want Gizmo to be Americanized. First, television. Next, Mountain Dew and microwave taquitos.
Quote #8
GRANDFATHER: Perhaps someday you may be ready. Until then, Mogwai will be waiting.
Implies Billy needs to change before being able to take care of Gizmo. What kind of change? He should get dad to invent a little mogwai-sized rain slicker.