This episode of Ugly Betty was a big tease. I have one dream in life right now. And it's not world peace, and it's not to feed the starving children, because obviously Bono has those things under control. My dream in life is to have Betty break up with Walter and get together with Henry. This episode spent a lot of time teasing me with the promise of that happening, only to continually lack follow through. And that is just mean.
We open with poor Betty, working late all alone in the dark Mode offices. But wait, what accountant in yonder doorway... It's Henry, the Clark Kent of finance! At long last, back to the show! Henry flirts, using the time-tested best method of wooing a woman. No, it's not alcohol, and it's not a ride in his Porsche -- Henry wows Betty with his knowledge of the number of stars visible from Earth. Sexxxy! It works, and when Henry kisses Betty, my heart jumps with joy. Henry & Betty - together! Could Walter be gone soon?! Could I be any happier?!
But the joy is fleeting, as we discover that Betty was just having a dream about Henry. And then we discover that Betty sleeps in headgear and curlers. Oh, the disappointment. At least she didn't have the dream in the shower ("Dallas" reference for you kiddies who missed the 80's)
Meanwhile, Daniel and Sofia have been dating for three weeks. Sofia is heading out of town on a trip, and she thinks that Daniel should see other people while she's gone. Daniel has no interest - he loves Sofia. But Sofia wants to be sure that she's the woman for him. If he doesn't get sweaty palms from other women, maybe they can stay together. With Daniel, I'm pretty sure it's not sweaty palms that she should worry about.
Daniel heads to work and calls a meeting where he announces that due to budget cuts, they'll be holding the Christmas party in the office. Is it possible that Mode is the cheapest magazine ever? First photo shoots in Betty's house and now the Christmas party in the office. Even "The Office" didn't have their Christmas party in the office. To get some extra cash, maybe Marc should open a black market Botox salon in Wil's office. But if he starts waxing people, I'm done watching the show.
Then Daniel announces that Betty has received a job offer at NYW and that if anyone wants her job, they should give their resume to Betty. Betty still isn't sure about leaving Daniel, but I'm pretty sure if your boss if trying to recruit other people for your job before you've given notice, it's a sign that you should go. And also a sign that your boss is a dick.
In his office, Daniel shows Betty a selection of diamond rings. He's is going to pick one and give it to Sofia. Yeah, yeah, it's great that Daniel is settling down and all, but why didn't we get a look at those diamond rings? What's the point of setting a show in the world of the rich and fashionable if we don't get to drool over giant diamonds? Unfair!
Of course, Betty cares nothing about all that, she's just glad that Daniel is going to be faithful. But Daniel's resolve will be tested, because Belle Jolie is sending over their new lingerie line... on their models. I'm assuming this is giving us a glimpse into the way magazines really work. Lingerie shoot, send over the models in bras for the editor-in-chief to examine personally. A spread on shoes, send over the foot models. That expose on hemmeroids, well, let's just hope Daniel doesn't take a personal interest in that one.
Betty returns to her desk to find a journal, with the inscription "For all your great ideas at MYW". Who could it be from? Probably Santa. I hope so because Santa is awesome, and everyone knows he loves journaling. When Betty is carrying a giant bag of plastic snow for the party, she bumps into Henry. And we learn that Henry gives Betty the famous sweaty palms. Which we of course already know, but it seems like Betty is finally catching up to the rest of us and realizing that Henry is adorable.
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Comments (10)
Great recap! And yes, Betty can do SO much better than Walter. Gah, I hate that guy. He is an irritating little man and obviously Henry is much cuter and more successful. Henry, I wuv you very much and find you adorable.
I sort of have a feeling that Betty will be staying at Mode. Amanda obviously still has feelings for Daniel (her sweaty hands were how the ring fell off, right?) and probably wouldn't be able to handle him with Sofia, who will probably find herself out of the story somehow. I just want this Henry and Betty thing to get started because they would be the cutest couple eva!
1 of 10 | Posted by someonespecial
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Posted on December 4, 2006 11:02 PM
Can you even afford to park a car in Manhattan on an assistant's salary?
Definitely on team Henry.
2 of 10 | Posted by brilliantmistake
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Posted on December 4, 2006 11:15 PM
Nice recap!!! I unfortunately missed this episode (and was super upset). They can't drag out the Betty/Walter/Henry love triangle plotline much longer. Go Henry!!
Also, I don't see Sofia and Daniel really ending up together... so I wonder where they'll go with that. I like them though!
3 of 10 | Posted by TVCheese
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Posted on December 5, 2006 6:41 AM
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TVCheese, Ugly Betty's available online for free! Go watch!
I'm pretty sure they had the Christmas party in the office on The Office, though.
4 of 10 | Posted by srah
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Posted on December 5, 2006 7:05 AM
That was supposed to be I <3 Walter. Oopsie.
5 of 10 | Posted by srah
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Posted on December 5, 2006 7:09 AM
ARGH! THAT was supposed to be I <3 Henry. I'm going away now before I cause any more damage.
6 of 10 | Posted by srah
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Posted on December 5, 2006 7:16 AM
I could live with Walter's lackluster looks if his personality wasn't so lackluster as well. I know a really hot looking guy is great and all but most of us don't get those choices so personality is a big help. As long as the guy doesn't have some horrible disfiguring disease like, say leprosy, looks aren't nearly as important as being fun, witty and intelligent. Three things Walter hasn't got and hasn't a hope of getting. The problem is Betty is a nice person and may not dump Walter for Henry because she doesn't want to hurt him. SIGH.
7 of 10 | Posted by zevonia
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Posted on December 5, 2006 10:27 AM
I just want to kiss the person who created Betty's character. She's so sweet and endearing. She'd be with Henry right now if she weren't so afraid of hurting Walter. But, seriously, Walter has to go, and I hope Betty can grow a pair and make it happen.
8 of 10 | Posted by ATCmurph
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Posted on December 5, 2006 3:22 PM
Sitting here at my desk (where I am an assistant in Manhattan, yes I am living the Ugly Betty dream) I can confirm that my salary would not cover parking here. I just had to give up my car because I no longer have the time to move it around the street on Alternate side parking days. Not to mention the insurance...that new hummer will cost at least $600 a month to insure in NYC, and I assume Marc lives in Chelsea or the UES. That is a dumb gift. A couple even sued Oprah after she gave them a car because they had to pay over $7,000 in taxes. Better start saving for Uncle Sam, Marc.
BTW, this doesn't look or feel like it is shot in NYC. Too many details wrong. Anyone know if this is made in LaLa Land? Sex and the City was the city through Cosmo tinted glasses, but at least it was still the actual NYC,Baby!!
9 of 10 | Posted by GatahBaby
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Posted on December 6, 2006 10:48 AM
Well, looks like we've all decided - Walter must go! Now let's just wait for the show to catch up with us!
GatahBaby, the show is shot here in LA. There are things that are wrong - jumping out to Queens, just for fun; the totally impractical gift of a car. But I try to let those things go because I really do like the show!
someone special, I thought the ring fell off because Amanda finally realized that Daniel would never be hers. As long as she was holding out hope, the ring stayed on. Hmmm...
All I know is that I am dying to see what happens next, and I hope we don't have to wait too long. Anyone who hasn't been watching, they're reairing the pilot this Thursday so check it out!!
10 of 10 | Posted by Awesomeness
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Posted on December 6, 2006 1:54 PM