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TVFactFan · 07-24-2006, 03:12 PM

"Nerdy Betty" or Dorky Betty? It's clear that the betty character is no where NEAR Ugly she just has a Nerdy type of Style with the Glasses and Dressing. So I don't know why it' being called Ugly Betty" I actually think the Betty Character is CUTE just Nerdy. I guess they really couldn't cast a person who was REALLY UGLY to play this role-lol But does anyone think the Betty Character is unattractive?

Brian Damage · 07-24-2006, 03:31 PM

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"Nerdy Betty" or Dorky Betty? It's clear that the betty character is no where NEAR Ugly she just has a Nerdy type of Style with the Glasses and Dressing. So I don't know why it' being called Ugly Betty" I actually think the Betty Character is CUTE just Nerdy. I guess they really couldn't cast a person who was REALLY UGLY to play this role-lol But does anyone think the Betty Character is unattractive?

Solomon, it is taken from the Spanish tele novela Betty La Fea. That Betty wasn't ugly either. Actually, she was hot, but that is how the show will eventually end, with Betty turning pretty and getting the man of her dreams.

TVFactFan · 07-24-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Solomon, it is taken from the Spanish tele novela Betty La Fea. That Betty wasn't ugly either. Actually, she was hot, but that is how the show will eventually end, with Betty turning pretty and getting the man of her dreams.

Betty is HOT!! I'm able to see through those glasses and horrible clothes-lol

Ireneparalegal · 07-24-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Solomon, it is taken from the Spanish tele novela Betty La Fea. That Betty wasn't ugly either. Actually, she was hot, but that is how the show will eventually end, with Betty turning pretty and getting the man of her dreams.

it is based on a telenovela as Brian said, so the premise is that this girl is ugly, but not to say it in such a literal sense, merely that those around her are so confident and wearing the "best" clothes and styles, this poor girl doesn't fit in. They just took the title and translated it into english.

Brian Damage · 07-24-2006, 03:46 PM

Here is the Spanish version of Betty and what she looked liked without the makeup.

Brian Damage · 07-24-2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

it is based on a telenovela as Brian said, so the premise is that this girl is ugly, but not to say it in such a literal sense, merely that those around her are so confident and wearing the "best" clothes and styles, this poor girl doesn't fit in. They just took the title and translated it into english.

I loved the novela when it was on. I use to watch it every day. lol

Mr. Television · 07-24-2006, 04:20 PM

It sounds like the critics are high on this show. I wonder why ABC is burying it on Friday nights?

07-24-2006, 03:12 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,050	Should the New Show this Fall "Ugly Betty" be called.... "Nerdy Betty" or Dorky Betty? It's clear that the betty character is no where NEAR Ugly she just has a Nerdy type of Style with the Glasses and Dressing. So I don't know why it' being called Ugly Betty" I actually think the Betty Character is CUTE just Nerdy. I guess they really couldn't cast a person who was REALLY UGLY to play this role-lol But does anyone think the Betty Character is unattractive?

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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	It sounds like the critics are high on this show. I wonder why ABC is burying it on Friday nights?
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