“An idea so preposterous, I do not know what to do besides laugh.”
Penelope FeatheringtonColin BridgertonS3 · E4 · 00:45:29
What it sounds like
The idea is so absurd that laughing seems like the only response.
What it really means
“Penelope rejects Colin’s confession as ridiculous, hiding her hurt and trying to shut down a possibility she cannot believe.”
Said today
“That’s ridiculous. I can’t even take it seriously.”
What was happening
Colin admits he has feelings for Penelope after his interference costs her Debling’s proposal. She says his feelings are laughable and insists they are only friends, just before he confesses he wants more.
PenelopeAn idea so preposterous, I do not know what to do besides laugh.
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 3, episode 4, at 00:45:29
Stings rather a lot.
How much it hurts: 3 of 5
Barely veiled.
How well it is hidden: 2 of 5
Type of insultdismissal, sarcasm, direct insult.
Checked by my AI judge (90% sure). Found in 2 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. Who said it was confirmed. How this works