#lord cowper

[direwolfrules]

Bridgerton Memes Part 5, finally.

This one took me a while but I finally got it done!

Link to master post

[thingsthatneedtobesaidsblog]

Honestly everything that happened with Cressida was so unnecessary especially when taken in to account the fact that she had told Eloise all season about how she needed to find a husband or she was going to get married off to an older man and it was actually going to happen had she not pulled the Whistledown stunt.

And then Eloise calling her a Viper??? Really showed that she had never really listened to what Cressida has said when Cressida has listened to her endless rambles (kinda of the only time we see her kinda listening is at the ball where she see Debbling is finally alone and goes over to him). Not only didn't listen but also didn't care it really made me realize that Cressida was a place holder for Eloise and she was using her and here was Cressida thinking she actually made a friend when she hadn't.

Like Eloise could've spoken up for Cressida with the whole blackmailing situation she knew why Cressida needed the money and could've been like "oh Colin that might not be a good idea for you to go. And she's actually doing this to get out of marrying an old man" because if she said that not only would it have given everyone some sort of understanding but also Portia Featherington would've understood immediately.

So much for Cressida could've happened if she was given her money and everything else but also if Eloise had advocated for her knowing what she knew but her not doing so provide that unless the conversation is not focused on what she can relate to she's not listening at all.

I liked Eloise, but honestly, I can't at all with her right now. Also, with the fact of everyone wanting for her to be gay 🙄 after everything she's done to show that she isn't even a girl's girl I doubt she would even be for the girls romantically.

Also, aside note, did anyone see those like dark, almost black marks that Cressida's mom had on her arms. There's a scene when Cressida's version of Whitledown was being handed out she pulls up her glove, which slipped, and you can kinda see black marks. Like, does it have something to do with her hate for the Bridgerton? Was it Cressida's fathers doing?

Anyway, Eloise is a bad friend, and she is definitely not a feminist or a girl's girl.

[rococo4thesims]

✨ The Cowpers ✨

✨ Lord Cowper ~ This Sim was downloaded from the Sims 4 Gallery and reworked by me ~ original by lucytriggs

Aspiration: Fabulously Wealthy

Traits: 

Snob

Materialistic

Mean

✨ Lady Arminta Cowper ~ This Sim was downloaded from the Sims 4 Gallery and reworked by me ~ original by lucytriggs

Aspiration: Successful Lineage

Traits: 

Insider

Snob

Materialistic

✨ Cressida Cowper ~ This Sim was downloaded from the Sims 4 Gallery and reworked by me ~ original by els757

Aspiration: Soulmate

Traits: 

Self-Absorbed

Jealous

Mean

Enjoy

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[quotergirl19]

When Lady Cowper & Cressida wrote their imposter Whistledown column and said how they often wondered why there were so many Bridgerton children, was that Lady Cowper was implying that Violet Bridgerton was a wonton woman who had affairs with other men.

Then it dawned on me that she might have been eluding to Violet and Edmund not having a love match and that he had affairs as well and that Violet was raising his bastards and helping them enter society to marry them off with her own children to members of the ton.

Feels like foreshadowing for Benedict & Sophie. Can’t help but expect Lord Cowper will die next season and without his money, Aunt Joana sends Cressida back to live with her mother along with Araminta’s great shame… her husband’s bastard daughter from a maid who Aunt Joana raised to be a proper lady as Lord Cowper’s ward.

Miss Sophie.

[glitterfairy-21225]

Whoever plays Cressida's dad deserves props specifically for the line delivery of, “You can write gossip about the SHEEP!"

[locke-esque-monster]

One of the things I feel like I haven't seen talked about enough is parenting in Bridgerton - specifically the different types of bad parenting portrayed in this show.

(Please note: This is within the realm of the tv show universe only. I'm also sticking primarily to the main Bridgerton seasons, and only referring to the Queen Charlotte show for context.)

Abusive parents - Of course we start with the prior Duke of Hastings, Simon's father. His desire for a perfect male son to carry on his line, and in a way where it's immediate perfection (any slight must be fixed and obeyed instantly), is almost cartoonishly villainous. With the context of the QC show, presumably he had some fear of losing his position in society otherwise, and a fear of insignificance manifesting in his desire for him to live on through his descendants.

Irresponsible Parents - Archibald Featherington falls under this distinction. Any positive traits shown, like letting Penelope wear a dress she prefers, seems to be more from lack of attention than caring for her happiness. And his gambling problem is not only an issue for himself, but is the root of all of the Featheringtons' problems in the 2.5 seasons aired so far. Whether it be addiction to gambling or just poor money management, he puts his own whims first (tobacco, drink, women) over the future of his daughters. Among other things, it nearly jeopardizes Phillipa's and Penelope's happiness. Because he couldn't pay Phillipa's dowry for Mr. Finch. And by bringing Marina in to settle a debt, she then put herself in the path to have Colin court her for a quick marriage. And even his death (due to his mistakes) left rippling effects that have negatively impacted his family seasons later.

Absent parents - Both Violet and Mary Sharma fall under this. After the sudden death of their spouse, they weren't able to continue their duties or fill the role the death of their husbands left due to grief. So it fell to their oldest child to fill in the gaps, which negatively impacted their future relationships, both for themselves and their siblings. Kate and Anthony both struggled with overprotectiveness of their sisters, and while they had small indulgences, they didn't allow themselves larger happiness that might impact the role they felt they needed to fill in their family. While understandable from grief and the loss of a role in the family something might change, even after that grieving period they never really take back the reins of their family after that point, setting the precedent this new dynamic with the kid filling in is the norm, not a short-term solution.

Uncomfortable Parents - Violet also falls under this heading with Daphne. She, even after Daphne's marriage, doesn't feel comfortable discussing certain topics. She'd rather leave Daphne oblivious than have a uncomfortable conversation about where children come from. While that's not uncommon in this era, it actively hurt Daphne because her mother couldn't tell her the information she needed to know. This likely stems in part from how toxic Violet's mother was, that she wanted to have a positive relationship with her kids and struggled to have hard conversations, possibly old habits of trying to avoid conflict.

Critical Parents - Portia falls under this role. She's not like Simon's father, she doesn't expect perfection. But she will constantly critique her daughters, Penelope in particular. And praise only comes when it fits the exact standards of what she wants for her daughters, not what they want for themselves. (Anything from the dresses they like, to the kind of marriage they want, to interests they have, or if they're ready to come out.) From all the instability they've been through so far in the show, and how it's clear Portia married for that kind of stability, it's understandable why she thinks that way. But not how she treats Penelope because of it. To be clear, both Cressida parents, the Cowpers, fall under this role. But they seem to lack the love of their child that Portia has for her girls, as seen in her speech to Jack at the end of season 2.

I find it interesting because most of these dynamics steered the course of the show. so far. And yet, while some of these characters have made bad parenting choices, they're not (all) bad people. It's a variety and complexity you'd hope for in any decent type of drama.

[bookbutterfly1999]

The Cowpers are my villain origin story

So cruel dammit

[kamitrendz]

Daddy Cowper Putting His Foot Down This Season

[bridgertontournaments]

Bridgerton Character Tournament : Round 1 Match 30

[themightydragonblog]

Behind the scenes of Bridgerton with Ian Attard

Ian Attard The Mighty Dragon has added yet another Bridgerton interview to the collection! I was delighted that actor, Ian Attard, joined me on the podcast to talk about his character, Nelson, and what it’s like being part of the smash-hit Netflix series. Ian talks about his research for the character Nelson, Anthony’s devoted valet and right hand man. He mentions what its like working with…

[iheartbookbran]

My favorite part about the Debling plot was Penelope and Cressida doing the most over there top cat-fighting in order to win him over, not because they genuinely liked the guy, but because they wanted to escape their families and also lowkey just hate each other.

[nancyxhardy]

I actually think Cressida and Debling would be a good match. Neither of them are all that bothered about love. Debling basically wants an estate runner and maybe a child, and Cressida wants freedom from her parents and a comfortable life. They're kind of perfect, actually.

[vices-aand-virtues]

Bridgerton + Reductress Headlines (4/?)

[capn-james-t-spirk]

Of all the takes I thought I would have after watching season 3, I was not anticipating this one.

[thebluemallet]

I know she only alluded to Eros and Psyche to put Debling off of proposing to Penelope, but it is telling that Cressida is seemingly more clued into the Penelope/Colin dynamic and their feelings for each other than Eloise was.

[glitterfairy-21225]

I genuinely appreciate the character development given to Cressida this season, and I’m glad that her and Eloise have a genuine connection. And I find it so funny that her last ditch attempt to sabotage Pen and Debling is to tell him, “Yeah, her and Colin Bridgerton? That guy who just told you to get lost? They’ve known each other all their lives. They’re always like that.”

Like, I don’t know if I want her to be sighing in relief that it worked or absolutely gagged when Polin turns up engaged in part 2.