“At least it is the men who are making fools of themselves this time.”
Eloise BridgertonPenelope FeatheringtonS2 · E2 · 00:34:15
What it sounds like
The men are embarrassing themselves with their performances, for once.
What it really means
“She enjoys seeing men put on a public show and look ridiculous, rather than women being the ones judged.”
Said today
“At least the guys are the ones embarrassing themselves for a change.”
What was happening
The men are performing at a poetry evening, and Eloise watches with a companion as they make spectacles of themselves. Her “this time” hints that women are often the ones expected to entertain or face scrutiny.
EloiseAt least it is the men who are making fools of themselves this time.
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 2, episode 2, at 00:34:15
Stings a little.
How much it hurts: 2 of 5
Said plainly.
How well it is hidden: 1 of 5
Type of insultsarcasm, irony, comparison.
Checked by my AI judge (90% sure). Found in 3 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. Who said it was worked out from the whole episode. How this works