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    12 Reasons The Dowager Countess Is Your Fairy Sass Mother

    Any Downton Abbey fan knows that the Dowager Countess gets all the best lines.

    1. She offers straightforward dating advice.

    2. She somehow manages to be lovable and snobby at the same time.

    3. Sometimes she doesn't even need words.

    4. She gives the best pep talks.

    5. Her accent makes everything sound classy, even when it's an insult.

    6. She puts her granddaughters in their place.

    7. She knows how to strike a deal.

    8. She understands the power of women.

    9. Not even inanimate objects can escape her sharp tongue.

    10. She considers all her options.

    11. She gives her son excellent constructive criticism.

    12. She has mastered the art of the backhanded compliment.

    You don't mess with Violet.