History Funny / DowntonAbbey

* Right after [[spoiler: Matthew and Sir Richard have a fight, following Mary ending the engagement, and deciding to leave Downton Abbey first thing in the morning]]:
--> [[spoiler:'''Sir Richard:''' ''*to Violet*'' I doubt we'll meet again.]]

** In the same exchange discussing [[spoiler:the [[PricelessMingVase vase]] broken in the fight. Matthew apologizes for breaking it.]]

** Although this is a little sad in hindsight, when one realizes that [[spoiler: Edith is once again the least fortunate sister]] even in this regard. Consider that Sybil's marriage to Tom, a handsome and fiery rebel is clearly passionate, considering how quickly she got pregnant, Mary has married the dashing and romantic Matthew and the first two episodes of season 3 made it clear that their relationship certainly does not lack passion. This impending marriage, on the other hand, does not seem likely to yield much in that department.
*** Becomes HarsherInHindsight after [[spoiler: Edith is jilted at the altar.]]

* Violet is outraged to hear Isobel describe her new life after [[spoiler:Matthew's death]], and tells her there's no need to eat off a tray!

* How easily Violet could see through Edith and Rosamund's plan to [[spoiler:have Edith give birth in Switzerland]].

* Edith and Violet discuss [[spoiler:giving up Edith's secret baby]] in Switzerland.
--> '''Edith:''' [[spoiler:Is it all right that it should grow up Swiss?]]

* When Mary meets with Jack Ross [[spoiler:to convince him to break things off with Rose]], the entire scene is more or less very bittersweet from start to finish. There is one amusing quip from Mary, though. When Jack guesses that Lord Grantham wouldn't be very happy to have [[spoiler:a black in-law]], Mary says, "To be fair to Papa, I think he'd be more shocked by the fact that you're a singer in a nightclub."

* There's a crisis at Downton, and Robert is frantically running from room to room to alert people. Imagine his surprise when he stumbles upon [[spoiler:Jimmy and Lady Anstruther getting... ah... [[CoitusInterruptus frisky]]]]! He goes from screaming [[spoiler:"Fire! Fire!"]] to deadpanning [[spoiler:"There's a fire."]]

* After all the drama and suspense over Robert finding out [[spoiler:Edith has an illegitimate child]], his only reaction is pretty much "Cool, I'm in on a family secret, for once!" Also, he says that [[spoiler:Marigold's looks put him in mind of ''Gregson''. (Though that may have been his way of avoiding saying that his own daughter was the girl's mother.]])

* While it ''is'' NightmareFuel, the scene with [[spoiler: Robert projectile vomiting blood at the dinner table]] is also chock full of {{narm}}. It's just so sudden and over the top - like something out of ''Series/TheWalkingDead'' or ''Film/{{Alien}}''!

* The discovery by Edith of who the mysterious "Cassandra Jones" is... [[spoiler:Mr Spratt]].

** Mrs Hughes then proceeds to explain that she feels self-conscious about [[spoiler:Mr Carson seeing her naked, as she feels old and unattractive]]. Mrs Patmore tries to reassure her, and suggests she keep the lights off. The reply? "That is ''not helpful'', Mrs Patmore!" It only gets better from there, with Mrs Patmore pointing out [[spoiler:Mr Carson might feel the same way, as "nobody's clapped eyes on him without his togs on in years - except maybe his doctor!"]], and ends with Mrs Hughes convincing Mrs Patmore to talk to [[spoiler:Mr Carson]] about the situation. Mrs Patmore's body language just ''screams'' "Why me?!"

* Mary's reaction to Anna [[spoiler:going into labor]] in her room is basically a calm, "Ah. Well, this is going to suck, but we'll get you through it." Made all the funnier by Anna's understandable panic.

* It's not strictly from the show itself, but Graham Norton decided to share some Tweets with Dan Steven on his show after [[spoiler: Matthew's death]]. Watch the segment [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKvHI3-4sUE here]].

* Carson's biting SarcasmMode throughout negotiating with Molseley to replace Alfred.

--> '''Edith:''' [[spoiler:Is it alright that it should grow up Swiss?]]

** Really, that whole subplot was gold. Highlights include Robert asking Molesley if he had any "Latin or Spanish - or Irish?" blood, and then telling Carson that Molesley was ''not'' to come upstairs until his hair was no longer blue.

* Violet's furious reaction to Susan's announcement of her divorce and mentioning that is she expected to be a "good loser"; Violet says there is nothing "good" about what Susan did -- and the pursing of the lips seals it too; it's all funny, mostly because Violet is from the 1840s and grew up in a time where Susan would have been ''beaten with a cane'' for speaking like that. She's probably thinking "Can I get away with hitting her and not be seen?".

--> '''Violet:''' Oh, don't be, don't be - it was a wedding present from a frightful aunt. I have ''hated'' it for half a century.

* When Coras' mother is visiting, Lady Grantham has this gem.

* Martha arriving in Series 3 Episode 1 and unleashing the bells of hell onto Downton with her American ways. Tis very funny.
* The clash between The Dowager Countess and Cora's mother, Martha Levinson. Played to absolute perfection by Dame Creator/MaggieSmith and Shirley [=MacLane=]. A proper, aristocratic British Matriarch + An eccentric rich American matriarch = fun for everyone!

* Alfred slags off Sir Anthony by calling him a "broken down old crock." Carson of course reprimands him saying he may have betrayed a daughter of this house, but he doesn't deserve to be spoken of that way by a ''footman.''

* Edith knows what ''The Scarlet Letter'' is. This isn't shocking - she's young and yearning for love. But the fact that Isobel (as she doesn't query the meaning like Violet does) and ''Mrs Hughes'' have read it is rather funny.

* Molseley dancing like a maniac after being hit by the liquor meant for O'Brien.

---> '''Violet:''' Of course it would happen to a foreigner. It's typical. No Englishman would dream of dying in someone else's house - especially somebody they didn't even know.

---> '''Violet:''' We can't have him assassinated. . .I suppose.

* The Crawley's totally over-the-top reactions to Sybil wearing pantaloons. Downton's known for it's long reaction shots, but this scene really lingers on everyone: Cora seems on the verge of fainting, Violet is decidedly ''not'' impressed, Matthew is clearly enjoying the fun while poor Robert is just confused. Then of course you've got Branson grinning at the window, hinting he was in on Sybil's plan.
** Mary's reaction is one of shock - but less "she's wearing ''pantaloons''" shock and more a "you crazy idiot, you ''actually did it!''" shock.

* Susan has been nothing but passive-aggressively nasty to the Sinderbys from the start, making no secret of her anti-Semitism. During dinner, she responds to Lady Sinderby's friendly invitation to their estate with another barely disguised barb--and Lady Sindery, in the softest, most polite tone possible, [[GentlemanSnarker proves that she's not taking insults lying down]].

* After all the drama and suspense over Robert finding out [[spoiler:Edith has an illegitimate child]], his only reaction is pretty much "Cool, I'm in on a family secret, for once!" Also, he says that [[spoiler:Marigold's looks put him in mind of ''Gregson''. (Though that may have been his way of avoiding saying that his own daughter was the girl's mother.]])
* Atticus being utterly confused at how no one in the family thought to look for Edith at the magazine she'd recently inherited.

* Mary goes to London to get a new haircut from a famous french stylist... who, as soon as she leaves, quickly drops his accent and comments that at least Mary looks good with it as most women look like shaved monkeys with that style.

* While it is arguably NightmareFuel, the scene with [[spoiler: Robert projectile vomiting blood at the dinner table]].
** While it ''is'' NightmareFuel, it's also chock full of {{narm}}. It's just so sudden and over the top - like something out of ''Series/TheWalkingDead'' or ''Film/{{Alien}}''!

--> '''Carson:''' ''[raises his eyebrows with his eyes bulging out of his head]''

* When Robert is informed that Spratt is in the servant's hall with a gift for him from the Dowager but refuses to come upstairs he is very annoyed and grumpy, complaining the entire time. When he finds out its a new puppy he does a complete 180, cooing and cuddling the pup. Spratt then explains that the puppy isn't housebroken but Robert exclaims he doesn't care the puppy is staying with him.

* Bates having to correct Anna that he's talking about his having possibly murdered Green, not Vera. It's practically Julian Fellowes coming on camera and saying "Yeah, I know I already did this story, but just roll with it, okay?"