That evening, Betty invites Marc and Amanda over for a Murder Dinner Party. Amanda is suggesting putting heroin in Kimmie's pockets and having her imprisoned. Betty and Marc veto that idea. Cliff says she deserves whatever horrible punishment she gets. It took me a minute to realize who that was, what with him horizontal on Betty's couch, stuffing his mouth with pizza. "Cliff, napkin!" Marc barks. Amanda suggests a guillotine, which appropriate considering the necklace they want to use.
How did Cliff not make the sizzling hot list?
Wait - the hideous necklace is up for auction and if they use it and drive up the price, Willie gets what I can only assume is a somewhat illegal kickback from the auction house. Sotheby's and Christie's, will you ever learn? So, if the necklace isn't in the shoot, "Someone's going to lose her head!" Betty says. Let it be Kimmie!
Oh, you'll kill her because I TOLD you to,
and you'll enjoy it, young lady!
Wow! Election day is also one big day for salons judging by Hilda's Beautilities business. I mean, I know the first thing I want to do after waiting in line to vote is go get my hair done, especially since I vote during a work day. I guess everyone is paying in cash? That would cut down business a lot. Papi comes in and is all up in Hilda's business to go vote, but she doesn't care because she's doing that other all-American thing, making money. Well finally!
The votes are in, and your hair really sucks!
At the photo shoot, Marc and Amanda are telling Kimmie what a great job she did, how wonderful everything looks, sucka! "But what is that thing on Adriana's stand-in's neck?" Amanda asks. It's the hideous rotted strawberry necklace of doom, that's what! "Ew, Marc, check that out!" They continue to make fun of it then say, "This was Betty's idea, wasn't it? Cause it sucks." After absolutely no careful consideration, Kimmie agrees and asks that it be removed.
Wait, I'm all confused! My brain hurts, probably because
I forgot to use conditioner this morning!
Marc and Amanda leave the shoot walking by Betty, "We set her up," Amanda says, "You knock her down," Marc finishes. Betty looks like she just came out of Alice in Wonderland with that outfit. Court jester does not suit her. The worst part is they are probably really expensive designer clothes thrown together by a savant.
Mad as a hatter doesn't even come close to
describing the person who put this ensemble together.
In a limo headed to the shoot, Wilhelmina looks fabulous. Her updo makes me want to grow my hair out just so I can do that. She wants to know if Connor is a no-go with Daniel. He doesn't answer because he's 10 and didn't get his way. "Fine, I'll call him." Hope his business plan has a copyright. Daniel borrows her phone and offers Connor a job, saying she was right, they need him. Wha-huh?
Wouldn't my hair look great this way?
You'll have to trust me on this one.
Kimmie is running the whole shoot and is shouting about how she doesn't eat albacore. Ironically, she does eat lugey, she just doesn't know it. Betty is trying to set Kimmie up and does it in the worst way, but Kimmie is busy running the shoot and actually being sort of competent, so she's not really paying attention. Betty tells Kimmie that Wilhelmina likes it when people disagree with her. "She'll walk on the set and ask to change 10 things, but what she really wants is for someone to tell her no...the only way to impress Wilhelmina is to be strong." Field goal!
Fashion shoot or carnival? Vogue has
nothing to worry about except the llamas.
Daniel and Wilhelmina show up at the shoot and Daniel tells Betty how proud he is of her for "making this happen." He tells her it's not easy to get ahead in this business and basically makes her feel guilty for doing what she's about to do. She runs over to Kimmie to try to fix things but Kimmie is in no mood. Marc and Amanda try to stop her from doing the right thing but deep down our Betty is a good citizen and has the award to prove it. "This isn't how I want to get ahead," she says. Stupid girl. Enjoy assisting dimwads all your life.
Betty's following in Claire's footsteps, right down to Clown College.
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Comments (5)
Another great recap. Another great episode.
Don't feel bad - I was also surprised by the reveal at the end - and I'm also excellent at catching that sort of thing. (In fact, I find myself reading your recap and wondering if I didn't really write under some split personality. Ever wonder why you and I never appear in the same place at the same time? Me neither! See!)
1 of 5 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on November 5, 2008 9:41 AM
DearCrabby -
Awesome recap!
You catch all the great details and I love you for it.
But I just have to ask you something: Did you not freak out when you saw Ralph Machhio (Daniel Larruso, Danielson, Karate Kid, etc..) as the Councilman - and he looked so good!!! I seriously let out a little yelp! I had some serious Karate Kid flashbacks, it was like falling in love with Daniel Larruso all over again..aaaaaaaahhh
(really stupid side note: I used to have a friend that was Kirk Cameron crazy, and I was totally Ralph Maccio crazy and our friendship actually ended when I told her that Danielson could kick Mike Seaver's ass any day with or with out Mr. Miagi!)
2 of 5 | Posted by carmelicious | Posted on November 5, 2008 11:24 AM
OH MY GOD, Carmelicious, I didn't even catch that! Holy wax-on/wax-off! I heard on the radio the other day that he just turned 47 which made me feel soooo old (but not as old as he is, phew). I guess when it comes to Hilda I just try to endure the scenes - clearly I need to pay more attention to her unemployment and boneheaded ways. Thanks for catching!
3 of 5 | Posted by dearcrabby | Posted on November 5, 2008 11:39 AM
fire@will...I have too many personalities to keep up with! There would probably be a rip in the time-space continuum if we ever showed up at the same place and time...and it would look like Betty's blouses!
4 of 5 | Posted by dearcrabby | Posted on November 5, 2008 11:42 AM
Thanks for the recap. This is great and entertaining as always (not the episode, mind you... I meant your recap)
5 of 5 | Posted by Beatrice B | Posted on November 5, 2008 2:16 PM