I am a more than a little disappointed at the throngs of young women dressing and emulating "Ugly Betty"s mannerisms, wardrobe etc.believing imitation ro be the highest form of flattery. no.only the ridiculous form of imitation. Ultimately, this masks only the masses under a trendy cloak and in their own way simply another gang of similars. not individuals, there is nothing unique about emulation.
which means when the show falters so too will the empowerment and enlightenment that is pivotal to the message. And what is that message. Is beauty in the eye of the beholder to quaint?
Apparently the point isn't as so many young women identify with the character. Yet, how many young women get their dream job without the extras extreme good looks provide.How many win the lottery about as many as the Betty's, who truly get what they desire.
Statitics state attractive over plain , trim over broad and degrees from Harvard over insignificant city colleges. While the show has a wonderful concept, failure is a part of life to. Circumstances, fate, and errors can be life altering. Hope and a healthy self image is wonderful. But Prince Charmings hunting down the other shoe so he can found out where to purchase a pair in his size and life is both cruel and kind. Maybe I am a bit of a pessimist, but I am loathe to see a positive premise turn into a campy cartoon to keep the viewers titalated in ccommercial consumption.
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