“Imagine my surprise when I discovered you know how to dress yourself respectably.”
Araminta GunSophie BaekS4 · E2 · 00:41:20
What it sounds like
Araminta says she is surprised Sophie can dress respectably.
What it really means
“She mocks Sophie as usually shabby and unfit to look respectable, turning a compliment into a put-down.”
Said today
“Well, I’m shocked—you actually managed to make yourself look presentable.”
What was happening
Araminta has made Sophie try on the shoes she claims are a reward, then reveals she knows Sophie went to the masquerade. The remark follows her discovery of Sophie’s silver dress and is meant to humiliate her during the confrontation.
AramintaImagine my surprise when I discovered you know how to dress yourself respectably.
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 4, episode 2, at 00:41:20
Stings rather a lot.
How much it hurts: 3 of 5
Wrapped in lace.
How well it is hidden: 3 of 5
Type of insultsarcasm, backhanded compliment, appearance.
Checked by my AI judge (99% sure). Found in 3 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. Who said it was confirmed. How this works