“Only two seasons out-of-date.”
SomeoneAlice MondrichS4 · E3 · 00:29:45
What it sounds like
The dresses are only slightly out of fashion—just two seasons old.
What it really means
“These hand-me-downs should count as generosity, even though they’re plainly outdated and no substitute for the raise you asked for.”
Said today
“I won’t give you a raise, but here are my old clothes—don’t worry, they’re only a couple of seasons out of style.”
What was happening
She has just refused to raise her servant’s wages, then presents her own old dresses as a token of appreciation. Calling them “only” two seasons out-of-date makes the condescension sharper by pretending the gift is generous.
Only two seasons out-of-date.
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 4, episode 3, at 00:29:45
Stings a little.
How much it hurts: 2 of 5
Wrapped in lace.
How well it is hidden: 3 of 5
Type of insultsarcasm, class and rank, understatement, dismissal.
Checked by my AI judge (86% sure). Found in 3 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. I am not sure who said it. How this works