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Jacqueline Rodríguez's avatar

Yes so much yes! I work in PR in DC and relate so hard to the lessons learned or made by Betty, especially not discounting any relationship or source when “networking.” And although many people are put off by some of the racist jokes made at Betty expenses, I find them to be funny and a true reflection of the times.

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Viv Chen's avatar

oh i'm sure the show is SO relevant to the DC scene!

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Madison Huizinga's avatar

Loved this (and thanks for the shoutout!!) I've heard so many good things about Ugly Betty I think it's high time I give it a watch

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Viv Chen's avatar

it's campy and easy to watch while doing chores too!

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Lauren's avatar

When you mentioned the power of ugly betty in a note I was hoping to see something fun and long form like this soon!! Such a fun read, thank you for organizing, Ugly Betty doesn’t get enough love! So many great tips. Love love love!

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Viv Chen's avatar

<3 glad you enjoyed!

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butterfly girl's avatar

Bloody love Ugly Betty and I need more people to discuss how iconic Wihelmina is and how brilliant Vanessa Williams is

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Zoë Elise's avatar

rewatch time!!!

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Heather's avatar

favorite childhood show + now realizing I'm long overdue for a re-watch

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Viv Chen's avatar

it's so charming :)

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JAHZEEL's avatar

Wow what are the odds?! My first post on here is about staple pieces and one of the examples I include is the Betty’s B necklace. This show is truly so special to me and I loved reading your words about it!

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Jehanna Marie's avatar

yes!! I rewatched ugly betty last year and it was so good, so inspiring. loved reading this <3

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Irene Kim (김애린)'s avatar

Hi Viv, thank you for also sharing some of your parallel personal experiences! Perhaps you would consider an Ugly Betty series - doing a deeper dive with anecdotes and personal experiences for each lesson? Thank you for sharing my post!

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aya's avatar

being both a Sports Guy and a Fashion Girl is really fun!! i think about the relationship between the two a lot, how each of them tell the personal stories of their participants, and the relationship of individual vs. collective in both.

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Brianna's avatar

I’m not even half way through but you’ve already convinced me to do a rewatch, I haven’t seen this show in YEAAAARS!!! But it was always my favorite.

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yasmin's avatar

love this!! started rewatching ugly betty last year and was thinking of writing something myself.

felt inspired to pick back up where i left off after reading this so have continued my rewatch - can’t believe i totally forgot salma hayek was in it

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Zaan's avatar

Is this my sign to finally watch this show??

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Viv Chen's avatar

Yes!!

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Paula Rodríguez's avatar

yees thank you!!!

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Olivia Weiss's avatar

Yeah time for a rewatch

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Viv Chen's avatar

*cue quirky intro music*

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anupa otiv's avatar

I watched Ugly Betty for the first time a few years ago and she motivated me to start a newsletter!! ❤️ Betty Suarez forever!

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Viv Chen's avatar

I love that! Ugly Betty is a safe space. So encouraging and grounding

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