“I'll be sure to let her know that her leading admirer says hello.”
Theo SharpeEloise BridgertonS2 · E2 · 00:20:40
What it sounds like
Theo will pass along Eloise’s greetings to Lady Whistledown, her supposed favorite admirer.
What it really means
“He mocks Eloise’s claim that she seeks intellectual conversation, suggesting she is really a devoted fan of Whistledown’s gossip.”
Said today
“Sure, I’ll tell Whistledown her biggest fan says hi.”
What was happening
Eloise insists she wants to find Whistledown to discuss women’s rights and ideas, not gossip. Theo points out the contradiction with a sarcastic send-off, calling her Whistledown’s “leading admirer.”
TheoI'll be sure to let her know that her leading admirer says hello.
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 2, episode 2, at 00:20:40
Stings a little.
How much it hurts: 2 of 5
Barely veiled.
How well it is hidden: 2 of 5
Type of insultsarcasm, irony, mock politeness.
Checked by my AI judge (91% sure). Found in 1 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. Who said it was confirmed. How this works