I am trying to catch myself up with Ugly Betty in time for the season 3 premiere on Thursday, Sept. 25. Here’s why I like the show:
Its New York City setting riding the subway between Queens and Manhattan mingles cultures and classes, just like real life.
Ugly Betty is set in the mod office of Mode Magazine. It’s filled with heroes and villains dressed in fashion extremes yet whose characters’ personalities deal in shades of grey where the good guys often fail us and the bad guys hint at humanity once in a while to keep us guessing.  Plus, it’s funny.
As a public service I will offer some words of wisdom to a few of the characters from the show, Ugly Betty, starting with…
Betty’s suitor, Henry:
Somehow, miraculously and irresponsibly, you got your Baby Mama Charlie pregnant, so deal and leave Betty alone.Â
Now to Wilhelmina’s sneaky assistant, Marc:
I love how you cut to the chase! “Blah blah blah. Tragedy.â€
Go easy on those chocolatini’s when you aren’t be sure of who is pouring.
Be careful; you are just too pretty for prison.
And finally, Betty:
Don’t buy Louis Vuitton knockoffs from a blanket on Sixth Avenue. Not only is it unethical, those tacky fakes fool no one.
Leave the suitcase, take the cupcakes.
Not everyone who makes sandwiches is a lunk.
Keep the bling on your smile, not on your cell – got to hear those messages!
Plug the right guy into your fantasy (hint: it might not be either Henry or Gio!).
Open your eyes. Fireworks can come from unexpected places.
Now here are a few things I have learned from Ugly Betty:
Betty isn’t ugly.
Pink mums are beautiful.
You must trust – but be careful whom you trust.
Birthdays are special.
Life experience counts for something.
There will never be a day when I don’t need cupcakes.
You’re never too old for piñatas.
Reality ain’t perfect but it’s pretty good.
Cab close-ups make cool scene transitions.
I can’t wait for the new season of Ugly Betty, especially since the real New York City will now be the backdrop. That’s as real as it gets for this New Yorker.
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