A Collection of Miniature Bridgerton Rants

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This season of Bridgerton is genuinely enjoyable. Yerin Ha and Luke Thompson have fantastic chemistry, filled with longing, frustration, and joy, making it worth watching even if the plot wasn’t perfect. Like other seasons of Bridgerton, this one isn’t without its flaws. There are a few minor issues and strange inaccuracies that, once noticed, can be surprisingly distracting and make you question the show’s historical setting. You might find yourself asking, “Wait, what?” or “That doesn’t seem right!”

Bridgerton consistently delivers delightful drama and silly, unimportant conflicts, and the first part of season four is no exception. Get ready for plenty of gossip and minor frustrations – the kind you’ll be excitedly sharing with friends. Here’s a rundown of some of the pettiest moments so far.

In the first episode, Penelope continues her work as Lady Whistledown, even after her identity is revealed, thanks to a clever disguise at the masquerade ball. She blends into the background, listening to all the best gossip because no one realizes it’s her. Her disguise? A ridiculously large pirate hat and a blonde wig, paired with a tiny, almost pointless mask! It’s unbelievable that no one recognizes her, especially considering her very noticeable figure. The show isn’t exactly known for historical accuracy, but it’s hard to believe this disguise actually works!

Benedict’s obsession with collecting miniature portraits to find the mysterious woman in silver raises a question of practicality. He’s essentially flipping through hundreds of individual, hand-painted portraits like trading cards, searching for a face from his memory. But how could he possibly have obtained portraits of every eligible woman? These weren’t mass-produced prints – they were valuable, personal keepsakes. The show portrays it as if women routinely had headshots made, but Benedict is carelessly sorting through these treasured heirlooms, discarding anyone who doesn’t match his vague recollection. (It’s worth noting that the characters seem easily thrown off by simple hair color changes.)

Once a story suggests widespread access to quickly distributed, colorful images, minor details like specific word choices become less important. However, it’s highly improbable that anyone during that time would have used the word “pinnacle” to describe an orgasm.

Penelope accurately describes what an orgasm feels like to Francesca, helping her realize she hasn’t experienced one with her husband. However, Penelope uses a curious analogy to explain the build-up to sexual pleasure – she compares it to “a bird staring at a warm biscuit.”

There are a few issues with using birds to describe a longing look. They don’t typically have the kind of eyes we associate with that expression – theirs are small and can seem unsettling. Plus, when birds are interested in something, they usually tilt their heads sharply and move in quick, jerky ways, which isn’t very similar to how humans show attraction. Also, it’s unlikely a bird would even notice or care if a treat was warm.

Benedict gets a serious infection after being stabbed with glass and traveling in the rain, but recovers surprisingly quickly. The show portrays his treatment – simply applying liquor and a tight bandage – as effective against a potentially deadly infection, which is highly unrealistic even within the show’s fantastical setting. Benedict also survives jumping into water with an open wound, and seems immune to sexually transmitted diseases. This suggests that the world of Bridgerton operates under different rules when it comes to health – infections don’t seem to affect people much, but bee allergies still do. The show prioritizes dramatic convenience over medical accuracy.

It’s possible the show Bridgerton has its own rules when it comes to how bodies heal. Benedict, for example, jumps into water with an open wound without any apparent consequences. Considering how much risk-taking happens in the series, he’d likely have gotten syphilis multiple times by now, but everyone seems healthy. It’s probably safe to say the show isn’t focused on medical accuracy; it seems to exist in a world where infections aren’t a concern, but strangely, bee allergies still are.

The show Bridgerton doesn’t worry about realistic timelines. Getting hung up on how long things take – like travel or the passage of days – is pointless, similar to criticizing the quality of inexpensive sushi. You’re watching a fantasy, not a documentary! Questions like ‘How long did it take to travel from the countryside to London?’ or ‘How many days passed between events?’ miss the point entirely. The show simply isn’t concerned with these details.

Worrying about exact dates is pointless, just like trying to understand why social class still creates so many problems, even when someone like a former boxer’s family manages to move into high society. It seems odd, though, that no one can simply know what season it is! Is it summer? Winter? The weather is mild enough for swimming and wisteria is always in bloom, but the leaves change color like it’s either fall or spring. If the masquerade ball marked the start of the social season, shouldn’t that have been in the middle of winter, or maybe spring?

So, how do kites actually stay in the air? They need wind – a good, strong breeze that messes up your hair and clothes. And it usually takes a lot of running and pulling on the string to get them going. They don’t just hang still in the sky while you watch! Someone might need to explain this to Sophie and Benedict.

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2026-02-11 21:55