I'm in love with Downton Abbey, like the rest of the world, but while watching it on Netflix with subtitles (I CAN'T UNDERSTAND ENGLISH!!!), it struck me that this show could be distilled down to its wordless expressions. Here, then, is a sort of Cliff's Notes of everything you need to know about Downton Abbey (minus the backhanded double entendres that tend to conclude scenes -- those you need actual words for).
LOVE. I knew something would come of those DA caps you were posting on tumblr. I need to start saying "SCOFF" whenever I am disgusted.
Posted by: Claire | October 11, 2011 at 01:29 PM
That sounds about right! I have started watching Season 2 (it's broadcasting in England) and it's much of the same wonderfulness!
Posted by: Catherine T | October 11, 2011 at 03:07 PM
Love this show, too, but I don't think the british aristocracy chuckle. (chuckles)
Posted by: sonne | October 11, 2011 at 03:59 PM
I imagine that "(chuckles to herself)" is the subtitle of Maggie Smith's existence.
Posted by: Beth | October 12, 2011 at 03:02 PM
I LOVE DOWNTOWN ABBEY!!! and...that about sums it up.
Posted by: Beth | October 12, 2011 at 03:03 PM
No one delivers a sigh quite like Dame Maggie Smith
Posted by: JB | October 12, 2011 at 04:11 PM
*Chuckles* Great post! I love Downton Abbey. O'Brien is such a bitch.
Posted by: Greg | October 12, 2011 at 04:30 PM
If only it said (slurp) during the kiss between the hot footman Thomas and the Duke...(sighs)
Posted by: Alma | October 13, 2011 at 04:42 AM
THANK YOU, Rich! American English is my first language, and I've never enjoyed British television shows or movies because I can't understand what the actors are saying. When I've tried to tell people that, they look at me like I'm insane. Maybe I am, but at least now I know I'm in good company.
Posted by: LifeWithoutVerbs | October 16, 2011 at 06:25 PM
Chuckle, laugh, sigh, scoff, sob, gasp, gag, string quartet, mumble, applaud - sounds like Christmas with my family.
Posted by: Melissa | October 18, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Sighs, sobbing, gasps, it's already playing in England?!!! Cousin Fucking Matthew Christ!!
Posted by: Mallery Heise | October 23, 2011 at 11:25 PM
I love that if I had to play "match the subtitle to the screengrab" I'd probably mix up the "laughter" and the "sighs" completely.
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Posted by: virustorjunta | January 15, 2012 at 07:40 AM
Thanks for sharing!
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