It's been a while since our last Ugly Betty, so let's quickly review. Betty loves Henry. Henry loves Betty. Betty broke up with Walter to be with Henry (yay!), but since he didn't know that, Henry got together with his ex-girlfriend Charlie (boo!). Brother Alex Meade has returned as Sister Alexis Meade and schemed to take over Mode and have Bradford arrested for Fey's murder. But unbeknownst to Alexis, their mother Claire has confessed that she is the one who murdered Fey.
Remember all that?
Good.
Betty is off to the orthodontist, who is played by the actor I will refrain from calling "That Red-Headed Guy From That Terrible Show The Class". We'll just call him Dr. Farkas, because a) Betty does, and b) it's way shorter.
Dr. Farkas has put new wires in Betty's braces, and informs her that they might feel strange both to her and to someone who is kissing her. Betty reveals that she isn't kissing anyone, because the guy that she used to like has a girlfriend. And then they talk some more about braces, and Dr. Farkas pats her shoulder and Betty smiles.
And there's something about this scene that made me feel creepy on the inside. Part of it is that my own experience with orthodontia took place when I was 13-years-old, so associating an orthodontist with flirting can't help but have weird pedophilia undertones. And there's also something kind of creepy about an older doctor man flirting with a younger patient woman who is reclining in a chair. I'm not saying that some pornos start that way, but...
But Betty's smile shows that she feels differently, and since I want Betty to be happy, I set my creepy feelings aside.
Meanwhile, Daniel is in bed with Grace Chin. Daniel is in post-coital bliss, but Grace is immediately checking her Blackberry and planning her morning meetings. Has anyone else noticed that while the Show wants us to think that Daniel is a Playboy, he has been the vagina in both of his relationships on the show? I think it's just a matter of time until he paints his apartment pink and starts watching a lot of Lifetime Television for Women.
Daniel, impressed that he doesn't have to cuddle, asks Grace "Where have you been all my life?" And Grace points out that he had an earlier chance, but he stood her up in college. Daniel follows up with "Damn, I was stupid back then. Why couldn't I see past the glasses to how slutty you must have been back then?"
But there's no time to wallow in the past, because Grace mentions that she wants to talk to his mother about Bradford's defense. Daniel explains that she can't because Claire had a relapse after Bradford was arrested and has disappeared. Damn, I wish my mom was an unstable alcoholic. I'd totally use it to get out of all of those pesky parking tickets and legal depositions.
Then Daniel races out of bed to hide Claire away in the Grand Regent hotel. When she sees that the room doesn't have a park view, she likens the experience to a kidnapping - "I might as well be tied to a chair having my ear sliced off." Really, Claire? Not having a park view is that horrible? Claire should have seen the view from my first apartment in New York - it involved a man who liked to sit in his underwear and stare into my apartment. Worse than having your ear sliced off? Well, let me add that his underwear was a weird gray color. Ew. I win.
Claire wants to tell Alexis the truth, but Daniel won't let her. He explains that he and Alexis are finally getting along, but Alexis would turn on him if she found out that he hired Grace Chin. Let's take a vote: What are the chances that Alexis will find out? My guess is zero. This family has such a great track record with secret keeping that Alexis will probably never, ever find out. And she certainly won't find out in the next 42 minutes!
In the interest of extra security, Daniel decides that he should change the name the room is registered under. Claire immediately declares she wants the name Brandy Shaloo, a fake name that she says has come in handy for her before. My fake name would be Molly Ringwald. Or Mrs. John Taylor of Duran Duran.
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Comments (9)
So I just started watching this show recently and I'm sure everyone will disagree with me as I'm going against the whole point of the show but...
Betty offends my eyes. Its not even that she's ugly (who still has full on braces at that age?), its the prints she wears. I hate prints. They drive me absolutely crazy...and I know America Ferrera is a beautiful girl and the show is about looking past the ugly, but c'mon... no one in the real world (ugly or pretty) would ever dress to induce strokes/seizure upon random people walking on the street.
Ugh, I'm shallow. I can't deny it. Its like I have to keep reminding myself that they made her like that on purpose. O_O
1 of 9 | Posted by shia0bundan
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Posted on March 19, 2007 9:36 PM
i kinda miss the old tvgasm...the recaps were just more witty...no offense awesomeness!
2 of 9 | Posted by jppuertorico85
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Posted on March 20, 2007 12:28 AM
I thought this was a great recap - and a good episode, too. I can't wait for Betty to get with Henry! I do kind of agree with poster #1 that Betty's clothing is a little out there, but that's why we love her! Keep up the good work Awesomeness!
3 of 9 | Posted by goobs
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Posted on March 20, 2007 12:09 PM
Ah, John Talor... *le sigh*
4 of 9 | Posted by Dee Bee
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Posted on March 20, 2007 2:52 PM
Brandy Shaloo, huh? That was the name of a character on the soap "Guiding Light" back in the 70's/80's. How did it end up on "Betty"?
Anyone know?
5 of 9 | Posted by John | Posted on March 21, 2007 1:37 PM
I kinda liked the orthodontist. I don't see a future with him and Betty, but I wouldn't mind seeing him back in some other capacity. Maybe he could steal Charlie from Henry and make everyone happy.
6 of 9 | Posted by srah
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Posted on March 21, 2007 5:30 PM
^
Mmm. Even better, he could become a crazy killer dentist and give her an anaesthesic overdose (I'm sure anaesthesic is not a word, but whatevs)
That chick is annoying.
By the way, Awesomeness, I like your recapping! :)
7 of 9 | Posted by shia0bundan
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Posted on March 21, 2007 5:57 PM
I had no idea that Brandy Shaloo was a character name from Guiding Light. I am pretty sure that Judith Light was on GL at some point...
Of course, if I had known it was a soap opera name, I would have chosen "Anna DeVane" for myself. Although my true soul name is still Mrs. John Taylor. He & I were obvi meant to be together.
I am enjoying the thought of a crazy killer dentist. Especially if he's available to kill Walter, should he ever try to come back!!
8 of 9 | Posted by Awesomeness
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Posted on March 22, 2007 11:19 AM
Wasn't the killer dentist thing done on Desperate Housewives? I'm pretty sure it was when I decided I could no longer watch that show.
Am I the only person who adores the Claire/Betty dynamic? Judith Light is the best, she's come a long way since her "Angela" days!
9 of 9 | Posted by RealityMonkey
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Posted on March 22, 2007 3:29 PM