Colin in his lover boy era II Part 1

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  • @yannie_edits
    @yannie_edits  2 місяці тому +10

    Part 2 is finally up everyone: ua-cam.com/video/KC2Qsz0rmt4/v-deo.html

  • @binarytrash
    @binarytrash 3 місяці тому +551

    We did not get enough Colin in his loverboi era in his own season and that is a true crime 🥲

    • @brynbailey7132
      @brynbailey7132 3 місяці тому +28

      Giving us SO MUCH book content, yet ruining the timing of the LW reveal from the book was so CRUEL!

    • @samswayzie
      @samswayzie 3 місяці тому +38

      He was in down bad boy era for 2 eps then lover boy era for 2 eps then angst boy for 1 and half eps. Thats pretty good considering they actually have to deal with stuff as individuals and as a couple

    • @ariasastra8087
      @ariasastra8087 3 місяці тому +1

      100%

    • @ariasastra8087
      @ariasastra8087 3 місяці тому +27

      @@samswayzie idk, in eps 6 which is named as "romancing mr bridgerton", we didnt get to see Colin that much on screen. also compared to simon and anthony, colin did not get that much screentime to see his character development (or his pov, even polin flashbacks) to sympathize him enough. i think that's why some people rooting for lord debling instead of colin. as polin stan, i feel robbed this season, my babies deserve better writing and pacing :(

    • @samswayzie
      @samswayzie 3 місяці тому +14

      @@ariasastra8087 Colin got a lot of development if you actually paid attention and watched his mannerisms and feelings and word choice you would understand him Colin is subtle sometimes in his feelings besides when he is overwhelmed he’s not going to just scream his feelings out and or at pen that’s not who he is. Debling legit sucked ass he would’ve never been good for pen the way he never really took time to understand her at all thinking she has a full life at 19 and 3 years on the marriage mart. Debling would’ve never been right for her in any situation and Nicola confirms pen never would’ve gone through marrying Debling as her love for love and for Colin is too strong to give it up

  • @weallshine5176
    @weallshine5176 3 місяці тому +112

    The engagement party was such a roller coaster ride 😂😂

  • @MARIA-ts8zg
    @MARIA-ts8zg 3 місяці тому +126

    Colin after sleeping with a few girls and playing with Penelope for a bit before getting married (✨️I'm a Gentleman✨️ ) 😭😂

  • @donnanath5298
    @donnanath5298 3 місяці тому +314

    But its funny how Penelope got away with being Whistledown for almost 3yrs and she was caught by her husband to be in less than well, assuming a week from them being engaged. Just goes to show how much Colin loves and cares for her like nobody ever did.
    Had so much laugh watching these edits

    • @FifthAveAtFive
      @FifthAveAtFive 2 місяці тому +2

      It’s more like at least 2 weeks. The banns are done for 3 weeks before the wedding. The next episode she mentions to Eloise that their wedding is that week. And since we only saw the first of three of the banns. It has to be be at least two weeks, maybe 3 depending on how much time passes between when they got engaged to the reading of the first banns

    • @ru3144
      @ru3144 2 місяці тому +11

      ​@@FifthAveAtFive someone did the timeline of this season, from when Colin arrived from his travels to the bug ball( lw reveal to the ton) it was two months 😂😂 Colin and penelope wasted no time

    • @auroralilly5014
      @auroralilly5014 2 місяці тому +6

      In the books is 10 years 😅

    • @ru3144
      @ru3144 2 місяці тому +6

      @@auroralilly5014 poor book pen 😭😭 in the show they got together ten years earlier 🤭

    • @FifthAveAtFive
      @FifthAveAtFive 2 місяці тому +8

      @@ru3144
      And to think some people still complain that he was “mad at her” for too long. 🙄
      My dude is so in love he could never stay mad at Penelope for long. I mean, all it took was one outburst of honesty answering his primary questions regarding her LW business and he forgave her and was swept by his passions he had been suppressing and had to have her right there on the street. He’s like me, he can old hold grudges against someone if they do something against a person he cares about.

  • @ssfheather6629
    @ssfheather6629 3 місяці тому +25

    Can I just say how much El and Pen’s dresses slayed this year…absolutely stunning dresses

  • @strangegirl2335
    @strangegirl2335 3 місяці тому +43

    how much is colin lucky? i cant answer that pen is the most clever and bravest woman he can find in whole his life

  • @melrose800
    @melrose800 2 місяці тому +10

    Girl this edit had me ON TH3 FLOOR!!💀💀💀

  • @nana-wb2xh
    @nana-wb2xh 3 місяці тому +14

    2:53 the finger sniff took me out considering where those fingers were before💀

    • @amyd6398
      @amyd6398 3 місяці тому +10

      Had to watch that again to catch it but it’s definitely there. You have a keen eye.

  • @Lyslea
    @Lyslea 3 місяці тому +16

    Your edits are everything. Way too funny and accurate!
    I don't really understand why people think they did not have enough scenes together. Tending to forget that Kate and Anthony literally got together at the very last second of S2 and I don't feel like they had more scenes than Polin. S3 was my absolute favorite. Loved the main couple the most (obviously, I mean FINALLY) but I kinda liked the subplots too. That's what makes a show enticing. I'm quite sad to see so many people hating on S3. Polin stans must stick together ! ♥

    • @weallshine5176
      @weallshine5176 3 місяці тому +2

      Yasss s3 was my favourite too! I loved that they delt with their feelings for each other from ep1 and got together faster relatively, the polin scene were soo sweet and romantic 💖💖

  • @sheelock
    @sheelock 3 місяці тому +7

    You have done it again ! Can't wait for Part 2!

  • @dinarakyzyken5772
    @dinarakyzyken5772 3 місяці тому +4

    You have best edits about Polin! Please go on 🙌🏼 I have watched all of your Polin videos. And will do it again 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @auroralilly5014
    @auroralilly5014 2 місяці тому +2

    I had so much time to laugh like that. Thank you girl 😅

  • @jasminexx1013
    @jasminexx1013 3 місяці тому +3

    Loving these edits. So fun. So dramatic

  • @callmeb1016
    @callmeb1016 3 місяці тому +2

    Girl! Your edit is the best! Dont stop giving us something to watchhhh ❤

  • @omonskee
    @omonskee 3 місяці тому

    oh i love polin, they are my everything, we all love them. But can we set that fact aside for now and have a talk about the insane amount of immaculate quality memes you;ve stored and provided to us. amazing

  • @yabobabuttons7425
    @yabobabuttons7425 3 місяці тому +1

    This is seriously the best thing I’ve seen!!! Thank you!

  • @honeypot8524
    @honeypot8524 2 місяці тому

    Cressida ATE THEM UP with that red dress I don't care what none of y'all say 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  • @ynf67
    @ynf67 2 місяці тому +3

    "Distance does not exist in the Polin dictionary "

  • @aimematiga2733
    @aimematiga2733 3 місяці тому +14

    THE FACT THAT SHE WAS PREGNANT WHEN SHE FAINTED??????????

    • @samanthacristinaburgosmera4160
      @samanthacristinaburgosmera4160 2 місяці тому +4

      And now I’m wondering if she passed out because of stress or her fainting was a pregnancy symptom

    • @bethanychatman9531
      @bethanychatman9531 2 місяці тому +3

      She shouldn't have been that far along. I don't think in universe time-wise.

  • @courtneyp3405
    @courtneyp3405 3 місяці тому +1

    That was great!! We need part 2!❤

  • @siobhan5948
    @siobhan5948 2 місяці тому +1

    These edits are amazing and perfect. How long do they take you?

  • @gilliandunn3688
    @gilliandunn3688 3 місяці тому

    I love your edit i have watched 6 times already i can not wait for your next one

  • @jennybien-aime3725
    @jennybien-aime3725 2 місяці тому

    Can’t wait for part 2 of this video

  • @simgetamturk4816
    @simgetamturk4816 3 місяці тому +1

    AHAHAHAHAHAHAH I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS I COULD WATCH IT FOREVER!!!! :D:D:D:D

  • @blkwaterlily
    @blkwaterlily 2 місяці тому

    i need moreeee

  • @197ankitakumari4
    @197ankitakumari4 2 місяці тому

    Part-2 of this video when????😭😭

  • @suliandiana5941
    @suliandiana5941 3 місяці тому +78

    U know what?! I like to think that Anthony reaction in 1:30 more like saying "WHAT DID YOU DO TO PENELOPE?!!"
    Thats why he pull Colin into his study room to 'talk' 😂

  • @mintphoenix2112
    @mintphoenix2112 3 місяці тому +132

    omg! I missed Portia tiptoeing in that scene. I had to pause your video until I stopped laughing at that. I love her in that scene so much.

    • @rebeccanater
      @rebeccanater 3 місяці тому +7

      Portia is every intrusive thought ive ever had

  • @197ankitakumari4
    @197ankitakumari4 3 місяці тому +94

    4:12 LMAO 🤣🤣
    Like Mr. Bridgerton past 2 szns you have no proprietary when it comes to Penelope. Always taking her everywhere unchaperoned

  • @kalijanis8288
    @kalijanis8288 3 місяці тому +38

    Someone like my comment so I can watch this video again ❤
    I died laughing 🤣 Polin has such a different energy compared to the other couples, I love it 🥰

  • @LuLeMen
    @LuLeMen 3 місяці тому +51

    Whoever is making these, I love you. You are my spirit animal and I think we might be best friends.

  • @shantoripinke1757
    @shantoripinke1757 3 місяці тому +48

    Your edits is literally how I watched Part 2 of season 3.. straight to Polin.. skipped Benedict, Cressida, Mondrich, Queen, Danbury etc..

  • @GooniesGirl
    @GooniesGirl 3 місяці тому +55

    OMG! How are you inside my head with these videos! 😂 The whole time it's like Colin the call is coming from Inside the house. 🤭

  • @Emilaria
    @Emilaria 2 місяці тому +27

    These Polin videos have given me new life. Your editing and humor is top tier. I can't stop laughing. These two knuckleheads give me second-hand embarrassment. I love them so much.

  • @saraangel6696
    @saraangel6696 3 місяці тому +42

    17:16 ok lovebirds get a carriage 😂😂😂😂

  • @mu9173
    @mu9173 3 місяці тому +21

    I had always see it from Pen's point of view. Seeing this makes me see it from Colin's.
    His anger in the film is truly warranted (books is different). He is right to feel that way. And from his point of view you can see the anguish. It softens my anguish with all his hurtful words. I just need to separate book Colin with film Colin.
    But from an audience point of view I feel more sorry for Pen. Seing all her sufferings from S1 to S3, it breaks my heart to see her sad. But she is much braver than me because I cannot and will not allow any man to speak ill of me specially the word entrapment. She loves so deeply and forgives easily.

  • @s_a_n
    @s_a_n 3 місяці тому +38

    Colin Bridgerton in love is my Roman Empire ❤ This was so good!

  • @sharonfernandes4258
    @sharonfernandes4258 3 місяці тому +80

    It is a crime that this season focuses so much on Penelope and doesn't focus on Colin's story at all. Its almost as if Colin doesn't exist without his lovestory with Penelope. Honestly, Colin deserves better. His character is amazing and should have explored more, especially since it's his season. We needed more of Polin. Rather than those unnecessary side plots

    • @sajedakhahmad4172
      @sajedakhahmad4172 3 місяці тому +12

      In the book he was lost but he was there, you could feel his struggle and understand his personality. In the show he was pen's lover and nothing more. Even him searching for a meaning to his life and his writing career felt like it was put there in the show just to keep up with his book persona

    • @sharonfernandes4258
      @sharonfernandes4258 3 місяці тому

      @@sajedakhahmad4172 exactly

    • @bethanychatman9531
      @bethanychatman9531 3 місяці тому +7

      It's all the other characters crap that it felt lopsided and we barely got them together as a couple as well.

    • @bethanychatman9531
      @bethanychatman9531 3 місяці тому +7

      ​@@sajedakhahmad4172 to be fair tge have showed it in previous seasons that he doesn't know his purpose and he was drowning, it should have been more focused on that, but this season was literally giving too much time to Benedict and Francesca.

    • @vanillasugarkookies5830
      @vanillasugarkookies5830 2 місяці тому +2

      I disagree. In the first half of the season, it delves well into colin’s change and reasoning for it. And it was resolved well with cressida mentioning that he is jealous of the success Pen has garnered. Admittedly, I would have loved to see more scenes of the main couple together, and I would have loved to see daphne even if it was just for the scene mentioned above as it was in the original book, but overall I think they did well handling it.

  • @Nazaba09
    @Nazaba09 2 місяці тому +21

    The ‘I believe I can fly’ took me OUT. 😂

  • @a.moonchild4877
    @a.moonchild4877 3 місяці тому +17

    Rewatching the LW reveal, makes the think about how Colin got triggered and for one second thought Pen did mean to catch a husband like Marina did -- when he says all the lies you have told me - I bet a small part of them means "you lied that you loved me"

  • @MisNebel
    @MisNebel 3 місяці тому +24

    At 9:01 he didn’t say so she can watch you in your prime. He said so she can watch you in your triumph. Triumph she did 😅

    • @yannie_edits
      @yannie_edits  3 місяці тому +4

      Thank you for the correction 💛

  • @ariasastra8087
    @ariasastra8087 3 місяці тому +6

    MY FAV MOMENTSS
    1:09 ohhh his voicee
    1:49 SUDDEN WHEREE
    2:00 I wish we can see Colin said this (from the book) to Pen this as well but yeah just enjoy Mondrich, Fran and Ben's plot ig
    4:09 no bcs bffr Colin Bridgerton im wheezing (his entrapment plan to Pen i see)
    5:23 WELL DUH SHE IS U BETTER FIGHT
    5:37 this book line... I mean they gave us book reference without giving us Polin in their season byee
    8:58 Find you a man that roots you in every situation and hate your nemesis as well
    10:59 I F HATE THIS SCENE THEYRE STRESSING MY GIRL OUT
    11:39 literally.
    17:55 lazy writing, really. anticlimax, even. dont attack me but i have 1000 reasons to despise abt this scene.
    my fav couple, ruined with this bad and lazy writing. i wish they give us polin spin off or redo season 3 where i get to see Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington as a main couple :(

    • @yannie_edits
      @yannie_edits  3 місяці тому +5

      Samee, Polin is also my favorite couple and I've been rooting for them since season 1. Although season 3 was great I do agree with you in terms of how they did with the writing. They changed and added some parts that were not in the book which were well done but I really wished they followed the ending part of the book. I badly wanted that Colin confession where he was the one who introduced Penelope as Lady Whistledown to the ton. He was just so proud to be her husband and this line too: “I love you with everything I am, everything I've been, and everything I hope to be. I love you with my past, and I love you for my future.”

    • @ariasastra8087
      @ariasastra8087 3 місяці тому

      @@yannie_edits (i cant believe you replied to my comment pls im honoured😭) OMG YES. top tier LOVE CONFESSION for meee

    • @michellebenincasa6872
      @michellebenincasa6872 3 місяці тому

      Given that this is a multi-season ensemble instead of the format of the original book series, it's possible that some of the stuff we expected to see this season is being saved for later season polin side plots. In the original books, the other characters barely make an appearance let alone getting any plot, character development or the like. Here, as we saw with Kanthony, we get an actual story for them after their official season is over. ​If they do the same with other returning characters, like polin, next season, then I am patient in the hope that we still get some more of "polin against the world" and "writer Colin", etc. Maybe even more than we would have if it was all restricted to just this season. If we don't get any more development or story beats after season 3 under this different format, then I will be angry. For now, I reserve judgement. @@yannie_edits/

  • @freciahwambui7216
    @freciahwambui7216 2 місяці тому +6

    OMG....I love this edit so much. Especially where Colin is going to torch Lady Whistledown's house down.😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @vanesagomez9837
    @vanesagomez9837 3 місяці тому +11

    I loved this so much!! Amazing work!!! Already looking forward to the next part!! Oh my God!! Thank you!!

  • @Iamanonfromindia
    @Iamanonfromindia 3 місяці тому +9

    Amazing editing gurl❤
    How did you get into my mind,its the exact thoughts while i watched most of the scenes
    You are my favourite edit chanel btw..💫💫
    Also post part 2 ASAP😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️🫢🤭

    • @yannie_edits
      @yannie_edits  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching and yes I will make haste for part 2💛

  • @blaq2handle
    @blaq2handle 3 місяці тому +11

    "Why are you running?" in the end lol

  • @ayushikhetan9012
    @ayushikhetan9012 2 місяці тому +6

    Portia was like "God knows what viles" when colin eas the one following her like a puppy, being jealous, ruining her date, running in the carraige and askinh her to marry. She would have literally happily gone home without the marraige proposal thing 😂.

    • @reneeadrian4553
      @reneeadrian4553 2 місяці тому +4

      Yes, Nic said herself in interview when Colin really wants to marry pen but pen be like enjoying friend with benefit only

  • @azninayusri
    @azninayusri 3 місяці тому +13

    I can't choose whether to cry or to laugh at the last scene 🤣😭 your editing kills my sanity

  • @cerysdavis3886
    @cerysdavis3886 2 місяці тому +4

    Our bridgerton name 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥺

  • @gemmapekar8781
    @gemmapekar8781 3 місяці тому +9

    i loved him standing up for her to her mom!! also your vids give me life while waiting for season 4 lol

  • @BellaGrl02
    @BellaGrl02 3 місяці тому +7

    5:42 😂 same girl, same!

  • @yamibaje
    @yamibaje 3 місяці тому +8

    These are so stinking hilarious! I am crying! Thank you for these. The freaking edits I can't even breathe

  • @issuesboutemma
    @issuesboutemma 3 місяці тому +10

    I WASN'T EXPECTING HAMILTON LMAO

    • @MrsSuperman
      @MrsSuperman 3 місяці тому +2

      Same but it is very fitting because she is that King Georges wife lol

  • @chammychamchas
    @chammychamchas 3 місяці тому +7

    This edits is the best 19 minutes of my LIFE!😂
    Your edits is sooo unhinged, i nearly fell of my seat in laughter. Nice job.

  • @apollomommy7364
    @apollomommy7364 3 місяці тому +6

    I don't subscribe to edit channels but this edit it literally the best I've ever seen, it's so funny, subbed

  • @sassynessislife5125
    @sassynessislife5125 3 місяці тому +14

    If you have Netflix on your phone, watch the “swiftly” moment, pause when they show A and B’s reaction to that, and zoom in REEEEEEEAAAAAALLLLLYYYYYYY close on A’s eyes, you will see the word “murder” in his pupils.

    • @sassynessislife5125
      @sassynessislife5125 3 місяці тому +9

      Side note; the fact that by the time they actually GET a chaperone she’s already pregnant…

  • @Angels-z7t
    @Angels-z7t 2 місяці тому +2

    Really, they should add more polin specifically just for them in season 4
    If polin would be few like kanthony, I would murder me or the director !!!

  • @brynbailey7132
    @brynbailey7132 3 місяці тому +5

    These are my favorite edits I am so excited for the next one 😊😊😊

  • @millyboop2047
    @millyboop2047 3 місяці тому +5

    10:46 literally bawling 😭😭😭

  • @ezrealisa
    @ezrealisa 3 місяці тому +3

    AAAAAAA i need more!! Big fan from Brazil

  • @Happy-jt5bj
    @Happy-jt5bj 3 місяці тому +5

    fire editing!!!

  • @DéesseISIS11
    @DéesseISIS11 Місяць тому +1

    You are so funny😂😂😂😂 thank you for your edits in the name of Polin fans😂❤

  • @MisNebel
    @MisNebel 3 місяці тому +3

    GIRL!!! your edits make my heart so happy!!! I can’t wait for part 2

  • @sap2472
    @sap2472 3 місяці тому +4

    Luv it girl❤❤😂

  • @lindazee126
    @lindazee126 3 місяці тому +2

    I’ve been waiting for this edit 😅😅😅😂😂😂seriously I’m laughing out loud! Thanks 😊🙌🙌👏👏👏

  • @maurapryor-ross6252
    @maurapryor-ross6252 3 місяці тому +3

    This is just perfect 😂❤

  • @LunarCupcake
    @LunarCupcake 2 місяці тому +1

    1:16 is that Steven Lin?

  • @melissafuson9351
    @melissafuson9351 16 днів тому

    BTW very impressed that you used the Rudy clip!

  • @lkendall2951
    @lkendall2951 2 місяці тому +1

    Kudos to the person who put this together. The inserted edits cracked me up. I may have to watch it all again.

  • @vanessarussell7048
    @vanessarussell7048 3 місяці тому +1

    I absolutely loved this video!!!! Thank you so much for making it for us 😊 The ring scene was so up and down emotionally. The music was perfect. Bursting with joy one minute, sad and disappointed the next. Episodes 5 & 6 are my favorite. Romantic to the extreme

  • @LunaSkyara
    @LunaSkyara 3 місяці тому +2

    another banger video, thank you

  • @ssfheather6629
    @ssfheather6629 3 місяці тому +2

    Part 2 please and thank you ❤

  • @phyllisnunn2061
    @phyllisnunn2061 Місяць тому +1

    I believe Colin actually says, "I rather relish her presence so she can watch you in your triumph."

  • @brookejohnson466
    @brookejohnson466 3 місяці тому +1

    Where's part 2 of loverboy era?

  • @ashleymacejka8098
    @ashleymacejka8098 3 місяці тому +1

    Stephen A Smith needs to be in every edit lol

  • @tiny_kiki8044
    @tiny_kiki8044 19 днів тому

    The sound at 11:27 😂😂😂

  • @ElizaBasil
    @ElizaBasil 3 місяці тому +1

    These are exceptional videos. So much fun ! Thank You x

  • @ru3144
    @ru3144 2 місяці тому +1

    Part 2 it so funny

  • @birichinaxox9937
    @birichinaxox9937 3 місяці тому +2

    So fab xx

  • @Hannygt3
    @Hannygt3 3 місяці тому +1

    Fam I’ve been waiting since I was 12 for this. #VICTIM

  • @lyregal5
    @lyregal5 3 місяці тому +1

    This is your best edit yet! 🔥 👏🏼

  • @Emma88178
    @Emma88178 3 місяці тому

    I love Cressida’s characterization in season 3. She’s definitely becoming a somewhat better person.

  • @MindiB
    @MindiB 3 місяці тому +1

    So well-done.

  • @beatrizteruel6222
    @beatrizteruel6222 2 місяці тому

    Great great videos. I really love them

  • @velmahernandez6084
    @velmahernandez6084 2 місяці тому

    this is great! subscribed!

  • @DannaWana
    @DannaWana 3 місяці тому

    This is a fantastic edit/commentary!!!

  • @starwarsnerd79
    @starwarsnerd79 2 місяці тому

    11:26-11:31 KILLED ME! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @saraign6667
    @saraign6667 3 місяці тому

    I've been watching it on repeat! Your videos are excellent, thank you so much for taking the time and love to do them

  • @spooks7617
    @spooks7617 2 місяці тому

    Can't wait for part 2! Your Polin vids are my everything.

  • @pariak8118
    @pariak8118 2 місяці тому

    😂😂😂I love these edits sm

  • @immultiebiased3127
    @immultiebiased3127 3 місяці тому

    Bro the editing on this ❤️🤣🤣❤️

  • @BlackButterflyx
    @BlackButterflyx 3 місяці тому

    This is hilarious love it 😂😂❤

  • @lucy5097
    @lucy5097 2 місяці тому

    I enjoyed 😂

  • @rebeccaroig7922
    @rebeccaroig7922 3 місяці тому

    This is amazing.

  • @dinarakyzyken5772
    @dinarakyzyken5772 3 місяці тому

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  • @Evi19Black
    @Evi19Black 3 місяці тому

    Die Staffel war solala

  • @sabrinamarie2898
    @sabrinamarie2898 3 місяці тому

    I NEED A PART 2-♾️

  • @rbrainsop1
    @rbrainsop1 5 днів тому

    18:57- The fact that even people who seem to love Colin still say things like "he doesn't deserve her" blows my mind. Why, pray tell? Why doesn't he deserve her? The most common arguments I've heard are either 1) He never noticed her before/it took another man showing interest before he woke up, 2) He made fun of her to that group of men in season 2, and 3) She's just really amazing and he doesn't bring much to the table.
    Let's consider those things one at a time.
    1. *He never noticed her before* - This further breaks down into two general reasons for him not noticing her- either he didn't see how beautiful and wonderful she was (which people take as insulting) or he's simply stupid for not noticing her obvious affections.
    First of all, it isn't the insult people take it as. It's not as if he didn't know how great she was, or thought she was ugly. We can see him clearly admiring her throughout the first two seasons (the weirdly long look into her eyes during the famous "what a barb" scene in season 1, the way he looks at her when she's talking about her life's purpose in season 2, etc). He just didn't see her in a specifically romantic way. How many perfectly wonderful and attractive people in your life do you _not_ have a crush on? Probably plenty.
    Also, people don't seem to put together two very important facts- that they met when they were children and that he is about 5 years older than she is. While it's perfectly normal for a 13-year old girl to have a crush on her best friend's older brother, it would be a huge red flag if that 18-year old boy saw her the same way. And that is the foundation of their friendship. She has always had a crush on him, and he has always seen her as a little sister. By the time she was old enough for him to potentially see in a romantic way, those roles were firmly established, and it would take a sizable jolt to make him see her any other way.
    Which brings up another common misconception- that it took another man showing interest in her before he noticed her. But that's just clearly not true. It was their kiss that woke him up, in case anyone missed his dumbstruck face or romantic dreams about her immediately afterwards. Lord Debling didn't really start courting Pen until after Colin was already fully smitten. It served to heighten the drama and his jealousy, but it was _not_ the reason he started seeing her that way.
    As for Colin being stupid for not noticing Pen's obvious feelings for him, we need to cut him some slack. So much of the evidence we the audience have is stuff he wouldn't have seen anyway. Penelope staring at him from across a ballroom while the camera zooms into a close-up, talking about him when he's not around, gazing out her sitting room window towards his house, crying herself to sleep at the thought of him marrying Marina... As obvious as it is to us, we shouldn't expect it to be that obvious to him, with only a fraction of the clues.
    Even those things he _did_ see he didn't attribute to romantic feelings for one simple reason- his insecurities and low self-worth. He would never expect anyone to feel that way about him. That’s what made him such a sucker for Marina in season 1, because she was "the only one who takes [him] seriously." Of course, we know Penelope does too, but for obvious reasons, Marina was a lot more blatant about it, and about seeing him as a potential husband. Think about the fact that he has apparently flirted with half the ton, and as a handsome, charming, and exceedingly rich Bridgerton, I'm sure _most_ of those women would have been happy to marry him. And yet he still thinks Marina is the only one to see him that way. The truth is, she was simply the only one forward enough to overcome his substantial natural barriers.
    We actually see the same thing in Penelope in season 3, when she is completely shocked by Colin's revelation in the carriage, despite the fact that he's practically been drooling over her since their kiss. But she never expected him to return her feelings, so she re-wrote and re-interpreted all the signs in her head. And that's what Colin has been doing with her all along. He would never attribute Penelope's attentions to romantic feelings for him, so he simply assumed it was all because she was his friend.
    Honestly, as soon as the idea of being more than friends was presented to him, Colin was fully on board. Which makes me think that if Penelope had had the courage to follow through on telling him her feelings in the season 1 finale, this all might have happened much sooner. But of course, where's the drama in that?
    2. *He made fun of her to that group of men in season 2* - First of all, I actually don't think he was making fun of or insulting her with that remark, but this comment is already going to be far too long without going into that. If anyone's interested, let me know. But for now, let's assume the common interpretation- that he was putting her down to save face. That he didn't only hurt her personally, but he also hurt her socially by saying that to a group of eligible suitors. And that this was especially damaging given his position as a Bridgerton, whose word carries a lot of weight.
    Okay, yeah. That's pretty bad. But we literally see Penelope do the same thing to him before our very eyes. On steroids. His was a move of self-preservation in the moment, without time to think about it. She was consciously lashing out in anger nearly a year after the fact. His was spoken to a small group, and intended only for their ears. Hers was as public as it is possible to be. His word carries weight because he's a Bridgerton. She's writing about him as Lady Whistledown, which arguably carries more weight than anyone besides the queen.
    Even if you say his comment was much worse and more damaging than what she said about him, that doesn't make it much better. First of all, his was a spur of the moment comment, without time to think. He clearly didn't intend any of those negative social consequences for her… they were an accidental byproduct. But she clearly intended to roast him before the entire ton. And regardless of the social impact, exposing all your friend's insecurities and mistakes to your entire world (from behind a mask of anonymity) is a shitty thing to do, at _least_ on par with saying something insulting to a small group of people. People like to defend her by pointing out that what she said was true. Well, what Colin said was also true, as far as he knew. If that doesn't excuse him in your eyes, it shouldn't excuse Penelope.
    Next, let's consider their responses when these things are called out. Colin, who doesn't even seem to remember the conversation she's talking about, still immediately owns up to it. He comes to apologize, doesn’t make any excuses, and tries to make amends. Penelope, who regretted her words as soon as they went to print, still gets defensive and tries to justify herself when Colin confronts her about it, and we don't actually hear her apologize for it.
    And this is just one example of Penelope lashing out via Whistledown. On top of this, you have all the other damage she has done over the years, including nearly ruining multiple women Colin cares about. If one comment out of all their years of friendship is enough to make Colin undeserving of Penelope, her antics as Whistledown are certainly enough to make her undeserving of him. And yet, strangely, I don't hear anyone arguing that. Because Penelope is our POV character.
    Continued in the comments, because apparently I have a lot of thoughts 🙄😂

    • @rbrainsop1
      @rbrainsop1 5 днів тому

      3. *She's amazing and he doesn't bring much to the table* - No arguments on the first part of that sentence. Penelope is amazing! Managing to build a whole Whistledown empire as a teenager, complete with her own personal fortune is nothing short of incredible! But Colin is wonderful in his own, unique way. First of all, he's also really smart and well-read. He and Penelope are on a level intellectually- that's one of the cornerstones of their friendship. And he is also a gifted writer- he simply didn't have enough confidence in his own work to try to publish. And though people make fun of him for it, or even call him pretentious (which couldn't be further from the truth), Colin is a world traveler with lots of fascinating experiences and insights.
      But he has other, less flashy things to bring to their relationship, including an emotional maturity and thoughtfulness that Penelope lacks. We love her, but she's a teenage girl who uses Whistledown as a burn book to trash talk anyone she's mad at. And she's not great at accountability for it, either. Nearly a year after being confronted about what she wrote about Eloise, she's still making excuses to defend her actions rather than accepting responsibility. Even though I can see her point, and that her intentions were good, she still needs to own up to the very real damage she caused (just as we expected Colin to own up to the damage his comment caused, whether he meant for it to happen or not).
      Meanwhile, anytime Colin wrongs someone, however big or small the infraction, he immediately owns up to it, without excuses, and seeks to make amends. He's also much more mature in dealing with his own hurt and anger. When Penelope was angry at him, she simply cut him off with no explanation. She only finally confronted him because he continued to seek her out, and even then she simply launched accusations and then walked away, allowing no chance for dialogue, growth, or even an apology from Colin. And then she immediately took her grievances public, while hiding behind her alter-ego. When Colin was angry at her, he took it straight to her. He asked questions. He listened to her answers. And he refused to bring in any third parties. He wouldn't even talk to his mother or brothers about it because he wouldn't reveal Penelope's secret. He was protecting her even as he was angry with her.
      Penelope stewed over his comment for a nearly a year, and then lashed out in anger in the most public way possible. Colin had a _LOT_ more to process with her Whistledown reveal: 1) reconciling the fact that the woman he loves most and the woman he hated most are in fact the same person, 2) reckoning with all the damage she has caused, including nearly ruining the lives of two women he cares for, 3) questioning how well he actually knows her, since he was unaware of such a huge part of her life, 4) traumatic flashbacks to his situation with Marina, which, though it was different, had a few striking parallels- mainly his fiance keeping a huge secret from him that he really should have been told in order to know what he was choosing and committing to, and making him feel like a fool being taken advantage of again, 5) the betrayal of knowing that the woman he loves/trusts most in the world chose to expose all his insecurities to the entire ton rather than simply coming to him directly, which would be hurtful in any relationship, whether romantic or not, 6) embarrassment at having gone on about his writing, only to now feel like a joke, and that she must have just been humoring him or even laughing at him, 7) even more insecurity (on top of what he already had) because Penelope, who he already thought was out of his league, is now not only the amazing, clever, beautiful woman he knew, but also a renowned writer with her own personal fortune. What could he possibly do to deserve her now? 8) fear over what might happen to her if she's caught, which is becoming more and more likely as the queen is on the hunt, especially after she shows up at the wedding, 9) fear over what will happen to his family if she is caught, and 10) feeling absolutely powerless in the face of all this.
      And yet Colin took all of a week or two of self reflection to sort through *_ALL_* that, while still refusing to dishonor her by exposing her or calling off the wedding.
      Even in his anger, he is careful not to tear Penelope down. Consider the words he uses in this very scene- he says he knew something was wrong and assumed it was because of him, that he was "undeserving of [her] love." When he turns it around, you fully expect him to say that she's the one who is undeserving. But he doesn't. He simply says she was at fault for the situation (which she was). Even at the height of his anger and pain, and his first reaction to this news, he still won't tear her down.
      Even when he is objectively wrong, like talking over Penelope and taking over the conversation about Cressida's blackmail, he does what he does in service of others. He's trying to protect his wife, even though he goes about it in the worst possible way. And again, when things go wrong, he's quick to recognize it, own up to it, and make amends. As soon as he figures out that some of what he is feeling is envy, he goes straight to his wife to admit it and apologize. He is surprisingly emotionally mature and self aware, especially compared to other beloved characters. Penelope needs the maturity and stability he brings to the relationship.
      He's incredibly thoughtful. Consider the gifts he brought back for each of his family members- suited exactly to their tastes, not who they "should" be or what they "should" want. He brought Eloise a rare Bavarian text on the rights of women, despite the fact that those very views got her and the whole family in hot water just last season. He is constantly aware of the needs of those around him and taking steps to meet those needs (even those he's not close to, like noticing Edwina's distress in season 2 and encouraging Anthony to go after her). As his mother said in episode 4, he is always putting others first (though it's important to note that he does this in his own unique way, not the same way Anthony and Kate do as the eldest siblings).
      He's the one person who really saw and valued Penelope when no one else did, even if it wasn't in a romantic light until recently. I would argue that he saw her better than even Eloise ever did. It kind of seems like Penelope was more of a sounding board than a friend to Eloise sometimes, but Colin has always been genuinely interested in her thoughts, feelings, and insights. Whereas Eloise tends to ignore or bulldoze over anything that doesn't align with her views, Colin specifically says that one of the things he loves about Pen is her ability to make him see the world in ways he never imagined.
      Colin Bridgerton is about as good a man as you could hope to find. Penelope may be the more interesting, cooler person. But I would argue Colin is the better one, at least when it comes to maturity, kindness, and caring for others. But ultimately, it isn't a competition. They each bring their own unique gifts to the table, and encourage the other to grow in the areas where they aren't as strong. That's what a healthy relationship should be.
      If you have other reasons for thinking he doesn't deserve her, let me know. Maybe I've missed something crucial. But from all the commentary I've seen, it seems like a big case of main-character-energy. Penelope is our POV character, so we see all her actions (and mistakes) through a lens of her history, struggles, intentions, etc. But we only see Colin's through the lens of how they impact Penelope. In addition to that, Penelope's gifts are the more obvious (and traditionally masculine) ones, while the things Colin brings are more subtle and traditionally feminine (and generally overlooked). And so he ends up getting a raw deal. He is a good man, and he _absolutely_ deserves her, just as she deserves him.
      Thank you for coming to my TEDtalk 🤣 Sorry for the novel!