"I once threw a huge bash for my brother's birthday party, it was... very memorable." Translation: I once concocted a convoluted plan to break up my brother and his girlfriend, but his girlfriend's sister figured out my evil scheme and the two of them eventually got back together. Also, to add insult to injury, the sister started dating this guy I really liked. I'm still kind of bitter about it.
1. Harriet looks like she's not wearing pants. 2. "I'm used to it." Ahhhh the LBD references are killing me! 3. Did Caroline really just say "good help is so hard to find"???
I love how Caroline assumes that because Emma is from "high society" that she will enjoy making fun of the little people. Caroline and Elton are truly a perfect match.
I love the little wink and nod to LBD with Caroline's "I'm used to it… I love documentaries." :) :) I think Caroline was the excellent choice for a cross over because she's a lot like Mrs. Elton from the book already from what I can tell. :) OMG…. AL. I can't. :)
Okay this is the manipulative, condescending Caroline Lee I fell in love with, not the confrontational, tactless Caroline that we ended up with at the end of LBD. I love it. I love her. Ahhh.
OMG I just noticed after Caroline says "A very cute name for a very cute man" Emma says "okay." (6:50) through gritted teeth and she sounds like she's ready to fight like DONT YOU DARE SAY ALEX IS CUTE. Joanna is such a great and hilarious actress :)
Joanna and Jessica play off each other so beautifully. The last minute of this episode is compulsively rewatchable. They are both at the top of their game!
1) Caroline is the definition of Bridezilla, honestly. And 2) Emma getting all protective/defensive and *coughs* jealous over Caroline calling Alex "Al" ;)
Please, for the love of all that's holy, let Bing come to the wedding with Jane on his arm. Caroline will have an epic bridezilla meltdown to see her 'failure drop-out brother' and his 'trailer trash girlfriend' together! Especially if Darcy and Lizzie also show up together, thus rubbing another failed manipulation in her face! The only thing that could make it even better is if Emma of Harriet gets to be the belle of the ball, instead of the bride. I really, REALLY want to hear an epic horror story about this wedding!
That would be pretty epic all right! Though they all seem to have settled things? Lizzie tweeted her congrats to Caroline in March after Caroline tweeted birthday greetings to her. It would likely still be a wee bit awkward though..
Um, she never says anything in Spanish and "caro sposo" is definitely Italian. I am a native Spanish speaker and I can assure it is thus. For it to be Spanish she would have had to call him "querido esposo."
Nathalie Handal Sorry, I wasn't clear in my first comment. I was referring to the possessive adjective "mi", which is Spanish. In Italian it would be "il mio caro sposo". She doesn't use correct Spanish, just a bad mix of the two languages.
How awesome that Emma is adopting Knightley's quote that Harriet is perfect, just the way she is! Love her defending her friend. Now if only she would trust H to make her own boyfriend decisions.
I mean Caroline's outfit IS HEINOUS. Let's just all agree on that. Cher Horowitz called, she wants you to burn it. BUT, this is probs the best episode of Emma Approved yet! Can't wait for the party. PLEASE DOCUMENT THAT EMMA!
I appreciate the subtle cue in here that Emma is only able to get through to Harriet with compassion. "Do it for the job!" doesn't cheer her up, but "I'm here for you, we'll get through this together" does. Nice touch, writers :)
OH. MY. GOD. I am shakin and screaming. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT CAROLINE GOT WORSE?! And just kudos to Emma for realizing that Harriet is perfect just the way she is albeit a little late but still.
Oh my god that Annie reference (the play, not the happily-married character) got me SO good. ("We will shine like the top of the Chrysler building!" is something Ms. Harrigan from Annie says. 1:09 )
I'm sorry to say this, but when Harriet came into the room for the first time my video quality got really low and blurry, and for a second I thought she wasn't wearing any pants. Well, if that can help distract you from Caroline being infuriating today, I hope that helps. Sort of.
Little things like how Caroline looked at Emma and giggled in expectation with her to join in, but Emma choosing not to, makes this show great acting wise :).
DAMN! I thought Caroline might have improved her character after LBD but she seems to have grown worse! I guess it's no surprise because she should be the foil to Emma and she married Senetor -asshole, narcissistic- Elton, but still! I actually liked her in LBD!
I know! It's like she took 20 steps back. I really want to hit her right now and she speaks so condescendingly that if emma did hit her, no one could blame her
***** true, but i don't think she meant that she thought her character would've improved by getting engaged. more so that it would have improved beforehand, for someone to even consider getting engaged to her :P
She didn't improve at the end of LBD, so much as make some concessions to Jane if she wanted to keep a relationship with Bing. Caroline has really only become a better person in LBD fanfiction.
i love how much emma and harriet have changed throughout the episodes. great to see harriet as a proud go-getter and emma becoming more of a friend than a boss. the casting for this series could not be better. each actor gives a performance that is both memorable and dynamic; not something easy to do in such a short window of time. this is quickly shaping up to be my favorite web series of all time.
Oh my gosh this episode was great! I loved how supportive Emma was to Harriet in the beginning and I loved Harriet's attitude about the event! Throw in Caroline's horrid personality and it was such an entertaining episode. Loved the "Al?!" at the end!
I love the incorporation of Caroline's history as the coordinator for Bing's Birthday from LBD. AHHH REFERENCESS! And the "Al", great parallel to the book!
I LOVE CAROLINE. I AM SORRY - I CAN'T HELP IT. The love from seeing her in the LB diaries has trickled into this series and I will forever love her. Even if she is evil. She's TOO fabulous/flawless.
I am very proud of Emma in this episode that she stands up for Harriet. I am glad that she refuses to let Harriet get pushed out of the way by Caroline. Good character development on the part of Emma.
I don't really think Caroline's gotten any worse here as a person, I just think that with Lizzie, she was on her best behavior because she was trying to manipulate her, as well as everybody else involved. Caroline knew that Lizzie wouldn't have anything to do with her if she behaved as she normally would. Also, she's being extra 'alpha girl' as it were because she sees the similarities between herself and Emma and feels threatened.
Caroline was amazing. She mentioned the amazing brother's birthday party in the Lizzie Bennet Diaries and said she's used to documentaries. She is perfect for Elton. High Society looking down from their pedestal.
Oh dear lord Caroline's outfit is the same print I had on an old pair of curtains I picked up from Goodwill. Also, I think her and Elton are perfect for each other.
Okay, Caroline is the PERFECT Mrs. Elton! I was seething throughout the whole video. Hearing her say "Al" is just as blood curdling as Mrs. Elton calling him "Knightley". I LOVE THIS SERIES.
Total props to Jessica Andres! She plays Caroline Lee with such skill and commitment and truly breathes life into that horrid, horrid woman. She makes it so easy for us to boo and hiss at Caroline that it's also easy to forget that it takes talent to make us feel like we're a part of the story!
OMG!!!!! Caroline is has perfectly captured the perfectly obnoxious Mrs. Elton, right down to her aversion of Harriet and Mr. Knightley's completely inappropriate nickname. I LOVE IT. Well dine team Emma Approved
Ooohhhohohohhohoh Caroline. First you pretty much insult Harriet to her face then directly to Emma, and to top it all off: Al? You're in for it sugar. This will be fun.
Oooh, Emma, stick up for your Harriet some more and you might get back on my good side. And let me say, Caroline is doing a fine job keeping up the tone Emma set during the teaser. I feel like I might be building character, too.
Wow....Caroline has NOT changed. I think she actually got worse. Someone needs to sit Emma down get her watch the Lizzie Bennet Diaries so she knows what she's in for.
Hahahh the whole interaction from 6:41 until the end had me roaring with laughter. My favorite part is when Emma said "Oh-kay." So full of sass after Caroline called Knightly cute. This dynamic is pure perfection
oh my word this is perfect. Caroline is a breath of fresh air to this series, and I love how she expands Emma's character and shows us a new side to her.
The writers are brilliant. Bringing in Caroline, a character that we are already familiar with will get things started more quickly and compare to Caroline, Emma seems like a wonderful person. It brings out Emma's good side so much more. Also, I am looking for some retaliation. Caroline didn't get enough from Lizzie the last time. I expect some attack, Emma.
This crossover is just too perfect. But also I am missing LBD soooo much with all the references. Can we get some LBD characters at the engagement party? Please?!
I love the opening reference to the book! It's got to be hard for him to be in the same room as the woman he was expected to marry, the woman he wanted to marry and the woman he is marrying.
"I once threw a huge bash for my brother's birthday party, it was... very memorable."
Translation: I once concocted a convoluted plan to break up my brother and his girlfriend, but his girlfriend's sister figured out my evil scheme and the two of them eventually got back together. Also, to add insult to injury, the sister started dating this guy I really liked. I'm still kind of bitter about it.
ha! great translation ^^
It's amazing how nice, polite, and nonmanipulative Emma appears next to Caroline.
Even Emma from the first episode is nice, more polite, and less manipulative than Caroline
HOW DID THEY EVEN MANAGE TO MAKE CAROLINE TWICE AS RAGE WORTHY WHAT
Great writing and great acting. :)
1. Harriet looks like she's not wearing pants.
2. "I'm used to it." Ahhhh the LBD references are killing me!
3. Did Caroline really just say "good help is so hard to find"???
I love how Caroline assumes that because Emma is from "high society" that she will enjoy making fun of the little people. Caroline and Elton are truly a perfect match.
"Al! I've known him all my life, and even I don't call him THAT!"
"I once threw a huge bash for my brothers birthday." OMG!!!! HOLY CRAP!!!! I CANT BREATHE!
it was... very memorable
The whole way through I could hear Lizzie growling "Caroline..."
"I love documentaries" LOL
"I once threw a HUGE bash for my brother's birthday" OMG CANNOT STOP LAUGHING
maryrose007 "it was... Memorable." It darn right was memorable that was the night you separated Bing and Jane.
I love the little wink and nod to LBD with Caroline's "I'm used to it… I love documentaries." :) :) I think Caroline was the excellent choice for a cross over because she's a lot like Mrs. Elton from the book already from what I can tell. :)
OMG…. AL. I can't. :)
Okay this is the manipulative, condescending Caroline Lee I fell in love with, not the confrontational, tactless Caroline that we ended up with at the end of LBD. I love it. I love her. Ahhh.
I almost started crying when Emma came to Harriet's defence. She's like a sister to her, it's the sweetest thing.
Harriet walked in I thought "Oh where are her pants??" then saw the pale apricot...lol.
same! and when Emma said WOAH, I thought she was referring to the "no pants" thing hahaha
I'm glad I'm not the only one!
Did Harriet propose the Gold Rush theme to imply that Caroline is a gold digger?
I ain't sating she's a gold digger but she ain't messing with no broke senator
I know "mi caro esposo" (what Caroline says she calls the senator) is supposed to mean "my dear husband" but doesn't caro also mean "expensive"?
More like Senator Elton is the gold digger here
@@katyclose279 yes, in spanish xD
I’d say they’re both gold diggers here
*pushes Caroline off the bench*
***** haha I know what you mean. It must be a pretty long bench
OMG I just noticed after Caroline says "A very cute name for a very cute man" Emma says "okay." (6:50) through gritted teeth and she sounds like she's ready to fight like DONT YOU DARE SAY ALEX IS CUTE. Joanna is such a great and hilarious actress :)
The writer did an excellent job making Caroline so nice and sooooo infuriating all at the same time!!
AND Jessica Andres delivered the lines flawlessly.
Joanna and Jessica play off each other so beautifully. The last minute of this episode is compulsively rewatchable. They are both at the top of their game!
Ugh. I forgot how much I loath Caroline. She makes me all stabby.
couldn't have worded it better
So verrrry stabby.
I think Caroline's gotten worse since the Lizzie Bennet Diaries.
Ted Henkle You think she would have improved... and yet, she went downhill.
Now I know what "stabby" feels like. Thank you, Caroline.
1) Caroline is the definition of Bridezilla, honestly.
And 2) Emma getting all protective/defensive and *coughs* jealous over Caroline calling Alex "Al" ;)
Please, for the love of all that's holy, let Bing come to the wedding with Jane on his arm. Caroline will have an epic bridezilla meltdown to see her 'failure drop-out brother' and his 'trailer trash girlfriend' together! Especially if Darcy and Lizzie also show up together, thus rubbing another failed manipulation in her face! The only thing that could make it even better is if Emma of Harriet gets to be the belle of the ball, instead of the bride. I really, REALLY want to hear an epic horror story about this wedding!
That would be pretty epic all right! Though they all seem to have settled things? Lizzie tweeted her congrats to Caroline in March after Caroline tweeted birthday greetings to her. It would likely still be a wee bit awkward though..
"I'm used to it."
Holy Fan-service, Batman? ;)
I don't remember the reference from LBD? When was it used?
She never actually said "I'm used to it" on LBD, she was just saying she's "used" to being on camera.
Kellen Connor Thanks. I feel stupid now for making you explain that. I should've just rewatched the video. :)
classicsfan10 Not a problem. It goes by so fast, it could have happened to anyone. :)
Well, I see the past year has not changed Caroline all that much.
It's made her worse somehow. I didn't even know that was possible
Yeah. It definitely made her a lot more bitter... Cuz she didn't get what she want *cough*darcy... And clearly Elton just supports her shallowness
They are very "well-suited" for each other according to everyone they meet lol
I was just waiting for the "cara sposo" line! I love that she says that she "looooves Italy" but she uses Spanish instead. Nice little detail.
but, that isn't spanish. It's just bad italian
Um, she never says anything in Spanish and "caro sposo" is definitely Italian. I am a native Spanish speaker and I can assure it is thus. For it to be Spanish she would have had to call him "querido esposo."
Nathalie Handal Sorry, I wasn't clear in my first comment. I was referring to the possessive adjective "mi", which is Spanish. In Italian it would be "il mio caro sposo". She doesn't use correct Spanish, just a bad mix of the two languages.
How awesome that Emma is adopting Knightley's quote that Harriet is perfect, just the way she is! Love her defending her friend. Now if only she would trust H to make her own boyfriend decisions.
"AL?!?" Laughing maniacally.
I mean Caroline's outfit IS HEINOUS. Let's just all agree on that. Cher Horowitz called, she wants you to burn it. BUT, this is probs the best episode of Emma Approved yet! Can't wait for the party. PLEASE DOCUMENT THAT EMMA!
I appreciate the subtle cue in here that Emma is only able to get through to Harriet with compassion. "Do it for the job!" doesn't cheer her up, but "I'm here for you, we'll get through this together" does. Nice touch, writers :)
OH. MY. GOD. I am shakin and screaming. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT CAROLINE GOT WORSE?! And just kudos to Emma for realizing that Harriet is perfect just the way she is albeit a little late but still.
Oh my god that Annie reference (the play, not the happily-married character) got me SO good.
("We will shine like the top of the Chrysler building!" is something Ms. Harrigan from Annie says. 1:09 )
Also, Joanna's and Jessica's hair game? 100% on point.
2ndRatePetronius Joanna's is still better. Especially in later episodes. ;)
AHHHHH THEY DID THE THING. The thing where Mrs. Elton calls Mr. Knightley "Knightley". The familiar bitch! GENIUS.
Emma is jelly of "Al" **squeals**
I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed that was the first thing she said...
When Caroline says she's used to the camera-documentaring thing
You damn are Caroline!
PERFECT! Especially the "Al" at the end!
Oh, my god. I am loving all the Lizze Bennett Diaries memories. 'I threw a bash for my brother...very memorable.' OH, yes. Yes, it was. LOVE IT!
I love how protective Emma is of Harriet!
Ha! Love that they changed her calling Alex "Al" from the "Knightley" in the book. Spot on modern day adaptation.
I'm sorry to say this, but when Harriet came into the room for the first time my video quality got really low and blurry, and for a second I thought she wasn't wearing any pants.
Well, if that can help distract you from Caroline being infuriating today, I hope that helps. Sort of.
SAME!! Haha, Harriet's top was so cute tho (as well Emma's). Ergh, can I just have the Emma Approved wardrobe. ._.
Maybe with all this video recording going on, Harriet is allowing her style to be affected by John Green's standard vlogging attire.
"and by the end of this engagement party, Harriett and I are going to have a lot of....." i thought she was going to say alcohol. A LOT of alcohol.
Well I'm sure they'll have that too. Character and alcohol
Was I the only one who thought "Gold digger" when Harriet suggested her theme ;)?
I wondered how they were going to do the name thing (Emma makes such a big deal about it in the book). Well done, indeed.
Little things like how Caroline looked at Emma and giggled in expectation with her to join in, but Emma choosing not to, makes this show great acting wise :).
from LBD to EA, no matter how much u hate caroline, its all the more proof that jessica andres is phenomenal as an actress
DAMN! I thought Caroline might have improved her character after LBD but she seems to have grown worse! I guess it's no surprise because she should be the foil to Emma and she married Senetor -asshole, narcissistic- Elton, but still! I actually liked her in LBD!
I know! It's like she took 20 steps back. I really want to hit her right now and she speaks so condescendingly that if emma did hit her, no one could blame her
***** true, but i don't think she meant that she thought her character would've improved by getting engaged. more so that it would have improved beforehand, for someone to even consider getting engaged to her :P
She didn't improve at the end of LBD, so much as make some concessions to Jane if she wanted to keep a relationship with Bing. Caroline has really only become a better person in LBD fanfiction.
i love how much emma and harriet have changed throughout the episodes. great to see harriet as a proud go-getter and emma becoming more of a friend than a boss. the casting for this series could not be better. each actor gives a performance that is both memorable and dynamic; not something easy to do in such a short window of time. this is quickly shaping up to be my favorite web series of all time.
Oh my gosh this episode was great! I loved how supportive Emma was to Harriet in the beginning and I loved Harriet's attitude about the event! Throw in Caroline's horrid personality and it was such an entertaining episode. Loved the "Al?!" at the end!
I love the incorporation of Caroline's history as the coordinator for Bing's Birthday from LBD. AHHH REFERENCESS!
And the "Al", great parallel to the book!
AL?
JEALOUS EMMA FOR THE WIN
I DID NOT KNOW HOW MUCH I NEEDED A CAROLINE VS EMMA SHOWDOWN UNTIL THIS MOMENT!
I love how Emma keeps hyping up and complimenting Harriet every time Harriet says anything. Just shows how much she cares and believes in her
Joanna's gritted-teeth delivery of the line about the cafe getting the coffee to 120 degrees...perfect.
well i see Caroline hasn't changed.
I love how Caroline reveals and highlights, by contrast, how down to earth and kind Emma truly is.
Wow, Caroline is really starting to dress the part of trophy wife
Totally falling in love with Emma as a character
i'm sooooo happily surprised you brought back caroline!! she is perfect as mrs elton and ofc we all love to hate her
I LOVE CAROLINE. I AM SORRY - I CAN'T HELP IT. The love from seeing her in the LB diaries has trickled into this series and I will forever love her. Even if she is evil. She's TOO fabulous/flawless.
Well, I have to admit that was a pretty memorable bash Caroline... **LBD flashbacks**
Can we talk about Emma's invisible bra? How did she do that and where can I learn
I was literally staring at her shirt the entire time trying to figure it out. Perhaps she used the dreaded yet magical chicken cutlets.
Lauren McGehean I think she was wearing a bandeau bra. I caught hints of it as I was staring.
Or just a simple strapless bra also works with this shirt.
I don't think so, there would be a strap visible through the shoulder slits.
Hence the strapLESS bra. As in no straps just he cups and and the band around the back.
Oh snap! I didn't even realize the first time Caroline showed up just who she was! I just love the way they're tying all the series in together.
This just keeps getting better and better...
"Knightley?! I've known him all my life! And even I don't call him that!" --Emma, BBC miniseries
I keep laughing at the "okay" Emma says to Caroline after she calls Knightley "Al" hahaha!!!!! Love this episode!
I am very proud of Emma in this episode that she stands up for Harriet. I am glad that she refuses to let Harriet get pushed out of the way by Caroline. Good character development on the part of Emma.
I like how Emma acknowledges that Harriet is perfect now that Emma is done with her! As in her work is done!
Caroline is great for this part. I love it. Love it love it love it.
Emma's loyalty to Harriet is so fierce and lovely, explaining that they come together in their work as a package. Go Emma.
AL???
I don't really think Caroline's gotten any worse here as a person, I just think that with Lizzie, she was on her best behavior because she was trying to manipulate her, as well as everybody else involved. Caroline knew that Lizzie wouldn't have anything to do with her if she behaved as she normally would. Also, she's being extra 'alpha girl' as it were because she sees the similarities between herself and Emma and feels threatened.
Caroline was amazing. She mentioned the amazing brother's birthday party in the Lizzie Bennet Diaries and said she's used to documentaries.
She is perfect for Elton. High Society looking down from their pedestal.
OMG, this appearance just proves how PERFECT the decision to put Caroline into Augusta's role was!
the birthday party... memorable... ahaha!
I love it when Emma says, "Al?!?!" in frustration and incredulity
Haha, Caroline is the perfect Mrs. E. The "Al" comment at the end... I can't even. So perfect!
Oh dear lord Caroline's outfit is the same print I had on an old pair of curtains I picked up from Goodwill. Also, I think her and Elton are perfect for each other.
Okay, Caroline is the PERFECT Mrs. Elton! I was seething throughout the whole video. Hearing her say "Al" is just as blood curdling as Mrs. Elton calling him "Knightley". I LOVE THIS SERIES.
I'M SO GLAD THEY DID THE "MR. KNIGHTLEY/KNIGHTLEY" THING.
i love it.
Al.
is just so... perfect
The way Emma says "okay" when Caroline calls Knightley "Al." oh my goodness. so perfect.
I've never heard "you better get outta my face" so succinctly condensed into an "okay" than the one at 6:52.
So, I'm betting Caroline is watching these videos, too...
Yeah, this'll go great.
Also: "Al?!" ROFL
Total props to Jessica Andres! She plays Caroline Lee with such skill and commitment and truly breathes life into that horrid, horrid woman. She makes it so easy for us to boo and hiss at Caroline that it's also easy to forget that it takes talent to make us feel like we're a part of the story!
I had to pause this so many times just so recover from the sheer awkwardness. This was done so well.
I love the actress for Caroline but seriously, the hair flipping is insane
OMG!!!!! Caroline is has perfectly captured the perfectly obnoxious Mrs. Elton, right down to her aversion of Harriet and Mr. Knightley's completely inappropriate nickname. I LOVE IT. Well dine team Emma Approved
Ooohhhohohohhohoh Caroline. First you pretty much insult Harriet to her face then directly to Emma, and to top it all off: Al? You're in for it sugar. This will be fun.
And to think I thought she could not annoy me any more than she already does...
"...It was...pretty memorable." xD
Oooh, Emma, stick up for your Harriet some more and you might get back on my good side.
And let me say, Caroline is doing a fine job keeping up the tone Emma set during the teaser. I feel like I might be building character, too.
how on earth could she have stuck up for her more short of slapping Caroline and losing a client???
Tallulah Robinson I was actually referring to quantity more than quality.
This was just perfection :D I so hope the entire LBD cast is invited to the engagement party...
Wow....Caroline has NOT changed. I think she actually got worse. Someone needs to sit Emma down get her watch the Lizzie Bennet Diaries so she knows what she's in for.
Hahahh the whole interaction from 6:41 until the end had me roaring with laughter. My favorite part is when Emma said "Oh-kay." So full of sass after Caroline called Knightly cute. This dynamic is pure perfection
oh my word this is perfect. Caroline is a breath of fresh air to this series, and I love how she expands Emma's character and shows us a new side to her.
Oh my gosh, how Emma says "Okay" after Caroline's remark about "Al".
laughing at the "AL?!" at the end. Nice "Knightley" reference from the book. Also Caroline is the perfect Mrs. Elton!
"Al"="Knightley" Genius! The passive-aggressiveness and frozen smiles in this episode are SO amusing.
Is Harriet a better event planner than Emma or is it just me?
Emma simply has other things to do. And Harriet did spend until 3 am brainstorming; she's trying much harder
The writers are brilliant. Bringing in Caroline, a character that we are already familiar with will get things started more quickly and compare to Caroline, Emma seems like a wonderful person. It brings out Emma's good side so much more. Also, I am looking for some retaliation. Caroline didn't get enough from Lizzie the last time. I expect some attack, Emma.
This crossover is just too perfect. But also I am missing LBD soooo much with all the references. Can we get some LBD characters at the engagement party? Please?!
there will probably be some characters at the engangement, but we won't see them. just like the past parties....
Excellent way of still making Mrs Elton's nickname of Knightley grate on you.
The way Emma jumps to defend Harriet is so sweet :3
I love the opening reference to the book! It's got to be hard for him to be in the same room as the woman he was expected to marry, the woman he wanted to marry and the woman he is marrying.