What's the big deal about Ugly Betty?

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 10/27/06 at 2:41pm

I don't understand why people love it so much! I don't see whats so special. To me it's boring, not funny, and I could give a crap about the characters. WHY DO PEOPLE LOVE IT SO MUCH!?!?

[erikaamato]

Posted: 10/27/06 at 2:46pm

Because some of us see it differently. I personally find it engaging, funny, and I really care about the characters...particularly Betty, due in no small part to the innate charm of the lovely America Ferrera.

On the other hand, I have tried several times to get through a single episode of "Grey's Anatomy," and I just can't do it. Don't get that show's appeal at all.

But that's what makes a horse race!

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 10/27/06 at 2:51pm

I can't sit through Grey's Anatomy either.

The only shows I like now are Twenty Good Years, 30 Rock, The Class, and How I Met Your Mother.

EDIT: AND Law & Order SVU....and House...but that's it!

Updated On: 10/27/06 at 02:51 PM

[blueroses]

Posted: 10/27/06 at 3:00pm

Erika, I agree. She's so winning and lovable. How can you not root for Betty? I also love the campy little wink to the telenovelas (Salma's always getting her clothes ripped off by someone new), the soapy vibe, the mystery with Vanessa/Daniel's dad/the lady in the dark, the underdog heroine...those elements all make it a winning combination to me. And not caring about the characters? I happen to like most of them. Love Betty's dad, her hilarious nephew, Marc, the villainous Wilhemina and, of course, Betty herself.

I think that the other ones you mentioned (The Class and How I Met Your Mother) are awful. Neil Patrick Harris is great, but he can only do so much! Love Law & Order SVU, but honestly I only watch the reruns on TBS. I never watch the new episodes. But a L&O marathon when I'm doing laundry? I'm there.

Updated On: 10/27/06 at 03:00 PM

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 10/27/06 at 3:05pm

The main reason I like How I met your Mother is for NPH! Even though the acting isn't great.

I like America's performance but the show itself, no.

[Garland Grrrl]

Posted: 10/27/06 at 3:09pm

i love the one-liners and the stylized camera work and the fantastic colors. it reminds me of EDWARD SCISSORHANDS. also, betty and her family are latino without having to explain themselves to non-latinos and best of all-it is GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY. i also think everyone is exceptionally well cast and i like the rapport between the characters.
for example, this exchange between justin, hilda and the dad re justin's halloween costume:

Justin: "I'm not a sailor. I'm Gene Kelly in 'On The Town'!"

Hilda: "Well if any of the kids at school ask, just tell them you're a sailor."

Justin:
"A sailor who can sing and dance. New York, New York, what a wonderful town! The Bronx is up and the Battery's down!" (while tap dancing)
Dad:
"Let's hope he's a sailor who can sing, dance and run."

Updated On: 10/27/06 at 03:09 PM

[Atrias]

Posted: 10/27/06 at 3:44pm

I believe it was, "Sing, tap, and throw a punch." Marc told him to learn to run fast the episode before.

[Jon]

Posted: 10/27/06 at 3:54pm

Have you all seen Fred Armisten's Ugly Betty impression on SNL? He looks EXACTLY like her!

[wexy]

Posted: 10/27/06 at 4:05pm

I'm enjoying it.

[erikaamato]

Posted: 10/27/06 at 4:05pm

I think it's Armisen. Not Armisten. I think he and Amy Poehler are the only funny ones left on that show. But no, I haven't.