Scandalous! A History Podcast

🧵 Just finished watching @serpentqueen. I really liked it, but feel the need to rant about something that bothers me in a lot of history-based dramas; when extra dramatic plots that didn't happen in reality are added unnecessarily to the story... #TheSerpentQueen #history

@dieworkwear They join the ranks of some hella dashing royal men.

my hot take is that it's fine to dress like other people. it's pretty normal to dress like others in your group! personal style is not the same as unique; it's about having confidence in your taste. if you change your style bc others are wearing it, you lack conviction.

Samantha Morton kills it as Catherine with her subtlety and quiet menace, Diane's character is PERFECT, Rupert Everett as Charles V is an absolute unexpected treat, Mary is hilariously accurate, and mama Guise steals every scene she's in. Great show overall!

On the plus side: the casting is perfect, the costumes are inspired by real dresses from portraits, the chatter between the Guise and Bourbon brothers is very funny, and seeing Mary finally portrayed accurately as the self-righteous brat she was is a breath of fresh air.

🧵 Just finished watching @serpentqueen. I really liked it, but feel the need to rant about something that bothers me in a lot of history-based dramas; when extra dramatic plots that didn't happen in reality are added unnecessarily to the story... #TheSerpentQueen #history

@ChristieOrGTFO 😭😭😭💗💗💗

Just realized I've been listening to @sinisterhoodpod since @mckvstheworld was still a single lady & Ella was just a toddler! Never stop shitting in parking lots & please visit Florida more, Miami needs you, I promise it's beautiful & you'll both love it!!! 💗

@dieworkwear Yes, you are looking at a mofo who wore full hair and white lace while charging into battle like a real man because if you're gonna be slaying you may as well do it with style.

@dieworkwear The plumes he wore on his helmet were absolutely fantastic! (Maybe not so much for the birds they came from.)

@dieworkwear Philippe I, Duke of Orléans (Louis XIV's younger brother), was known for his homosexual relationships & wore flamboyant, feminine attire into battle. Also known for his fierce leadership & bravery. Despite gossip, he earned the love, respect, & absolute devotion of his soldiers.

Ultimately, these sorts of statements come from a place of fear and prejudice: fear of standing out or being perceived as gay or feminine. As a result, many then end up wearing the blandest possible uniform and maybe a watch that they hope impresses people.