The problem was the subtitles. They were bootleg, autogenerated garbage from a sketchy streaming site Phil had found to save $4.99.

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For the first time, they heard everything. Modern Family English Subtitles Season 1 High Quality

When Luke asked if chickens had lips, the subtitle added: [genuine curiosity, zero irony] — and Phil wiped a proud tear. The problem was the subtitles

But something was wrong.

And the only sound left was Jay muttering, "I still don't know what a 'fandangle' is." the subtitle added: [genuine curiosity