tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post7681685806340172092..comments2024-03-28T23:03:57.917-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Downton Abbey: Season One, Episode TwoBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-75120107698336406832012-12-09T06:33:58.144-05:002012-12-09T06:33:58.144-05:00Sunbunny: I'm not sure that the "what'...Sunbunny: I'm not sure that the "what's a weekend" comment means that Violet doesn't know about the whole two days off thing;). I suspect it's more to do with the fact that traditionally the British aristocracy considers the word "weekend" a vulgar modern invention and uses instead the term "Friday to Monday". (You would be invited to spend Friday to Monday at someone's country house, for example.) You can still hear this today amongst the rarefied classes, although it's considered a bit old-fashioned these days. <br /><br />GavrielleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-28091134882299493172012-12-08T14:34:21.843-05:002012-12-08T14:34:21.843-05:00This show is so great! I loved the whole what'...This show is so great! I loved the whole what's a weekend thing. We don't realize weekends a relatively modern invention.<br /><br />I liked Robert's whole servants speech. It reminds me of this series of books I love - <i>The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency.</i> It's set in Botswana, where it is (at least in fiction) considered rude not to hire a maid if you can afford one. Why prevent someone from getting employment if you have enough money? I always thought it was an interesting argument.sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-16914615093338598302012-12-08T11:55:14.919-05:002012-12-08T11:55:14.919-05:00I love the Perseus scene! Not only does Robert rea...I love the Perseus scene! Not only does Robert realize that his daughter has met her match but I think Lady Mary herself realizes it, even though she'd ever admit it. Lady Violet's shock at discussing nakedness at dinner makes me laugh every time even though I know it's coming!<br /><br />I also really love seeing Carson's relationship with all of them. The look with Lady Violet is priceless and his indignity about the Charlies is perfect. a.m.noreply@blogger.com