ABC YOU SUCK BALLS/Goodbye UB

Yes, ABC I am talking to you. How can you cancel Ugly Betty but keep other shows that are downright silly/boring? Ugly Betty is so innovative, and so many people can relate to the characters. For the first time in a long time, I looked forward to Wednesdays (then Thursdays, then Fridays, then Wednesdays again) because I knew Betty was on---which meant a dose of laughter, fashion, drama, romance and sexiness. How can you say viewership is down when so many people have DVRs? I DVR everything! And how many people in NY are you actually polling? My friends and I always have great conversations about the show the next day.

I am Betty. Right out of college, I got a job two blocks away from where Betty works. I come from the same neighborhood, Jackson Heights, where Betty lives with her family, I went to a CUNY school, as she did, I also have low self esteem and have to deal with being on an island of beautiful, judgemental people.

I love how they always showcase the latest fashions, I love the humor ("Up until a month ago he thought Cavalli was a pasta"...c'mon now- thats GOOD writing!) I love how they have hot women and men on and the diversity of the characters. Who hasn't had an evil tyrant of a boss and had to be someones b*tch and get coffee? The workplace interactions can also be realistic---who hasn't had a steamy office affair? fucked up a project? Lied to their boss? Wanted a promotion but watched as others less worthy got one? That they balance her home life and office life, and that the two sometimes intermingle makes the show have serious depth.

I will miss you, Ugly Betty and friends:

Betty- The girl who tries to do right by herself and everyone else, a hard worker, she is beautiful but doesn't know it, people have always tried to keep her down with their negative comments. Believes in love even though she has been hurt.

Hilda- The personification of a girl from Jackson Heights! Her hair is always done, and she always dresses just a little bit sultry, even if its to go see her son at school. There are many unwed moms who had a kid at an early age.

Ignacio- The rock, the caretaker and the one everyone can go to talk to about problems.

Justin- The kid who is trying to fit in, who loves fashion and gossip. Came to terms with his sexuality, which is a hard thing to do for a kid that age. I am sure his on screen kiss gave hope to confused gay teens watching the show.

Amanda- we all know her, the impossibly hot girl who can get any man she wants, is a bit conceited and catty because of it, and uses her looks and charm to get ahead. Deep down, she knows she won't have her looks forever and is starting to work on her inner self.

Mark- The flamboyant best friend to Amanda. He wants to hate Betty, but really likes her. Always gets stuck doing Wilhelmina's dirty work. Dresses right from the pages of GQ- takes risks (but they work!)

Daniel- The playboy/boss. Who hasn't known a guy like this? He can get any woman he wants, but deep down he needs someone to take care of him. Despite his good looks, has very low self esteem. A boss that will also be your cheerleader and your friend.

Wilhelmina- The boss who expects nothing but the best, will tell you when you've made a mistake, take you off projects and humiliate you no matter who is around. The one everyone is afraid of and few dare talk back to.

Here is my take on what should happen as we near the end of this fabulous show: Daniel will realize Amanda is nothing more than a fling, there is no substance there. What they have is purely physical. Once Betty's braces are off, he will realize that he has been in love with her all along, she always stood by him, professionally and personally. They will have a long, passionate kiss/sex scene. Amanda will want to be more like Betty, in more ways than one, and will quit to do work that is more meaningful, Mark will get a promotion and be on Betty's level, Claire will retire and the company will be run by both Daniel and Wilhelmina, Hilda will get married, Justin will meet a boy at the wedding. Ignacio will sell the house, and since Hilda and Betty have their own places, he will get a small apartment in Brooklyn so he can be near both Betty and Hilda.

The Un-Dictionary

Its 2010. There are certain words that really need to be removed from the dictionary because they don't exist anymore.

Respect: When is the last time you have seen anyone showing this? We interrupt people when they eat, steal seats from old ladies on the subway, insult people regularly, talk back to our parents/spouses/bosses, never take another persons feeling into consideration. The children born today won't know what this word is or how to apply it to their parents or teachers.

Chivalry: Yes folks, it really is dead. When is the last time a "gentleman" (this word has also gone by the wayside) opened the door for you, pulled out your chair, bought you dinner, let you go first in line, listened to you, offered to carry a heavy bag, made dinner for you, rubbed your feet after a hard days work or carried you over a puddle so your boots wouldn't get wet? When was the last time a man stood up for your honor? * please note that this word shall be replaced with the term fake chivalry, the men who pretend to be chivalrous when you first start dating, pay for every meal, give you their jacket when you are cold.

Manners: How often do you go to the movies and hear teenagers yapping away on their phones or babies crying because their mom couldn't be bothered to find a babysitter? The standard response is not an apology to the other patrons, but a cocky " I PAID for this movie so I'm gonna do what I want". There are no manners. I especially hate it when people get irrational and use the BCC feature on email. You know what, if you have something snarky to say at least have the decency to say it to just ME.

Privacy: This only exists in the bathroom of your house (if you are lucky). How often have you been in a dressing room and heard a knock, and then "This is Molly, is everything OK"? Seriously leave me alone unless I've been in there for 20 minutes with one pair of jeans! There are cameras watching us at our workplace, when we drive, when we shop. Gym locker rooms are overcrowded and everyone is on top of one another. Left a message for your boss? We all know you called out fake sick, cause he just played it back on speakerphone. The T-mobile guy can tell you that you spent more time talking to your boss than your mom last month, and a TD Bank employee can tell you that you spend at least $400 on groceries a month, and that you have a drinking problem based on your daily charges to NY Beer Bar.

Ghosts in the Library

The library really needs an update as to how various books are categorized. I know a lot of people have seen ghosts and truly believe they exist. I for one, have never seen one, except on Halloween when I also saw the devil. Most books about ghosts/spirits are in the non-fiction section. I realized this when my father in law and daughter were having an argument about whether or not they exist. My daughters argument? "They're real, because the books on ghosts/haunted houses are in the non-fiction section"!! She also found a book about rooms in the White House being haunted.

There are various kooks with ghost detecting machines that claim ghosts are part of our world. Ghosts are real in many religions as well. So if you are a devout catholic, you probably would see no issue with ghosts being classified as such. For the rest of us, please create a new genre called phenomena and stick them there. Let kids decide on their own if they believe in them or not.

* On another note, the History Channel has also been delving into fiction. There are countless shows on the network about Nostradamus, UFOS, aliens, and, yes, ghosts. Don't get me wrong, there are a myriad of educational shows here too, but they are confusing the younger generation. Please, less sci-fi, leave that to the Syfy channel.

Goldilocks Would Have Never Been Able to Select a Bed Online...

With millions of people on the web from all over the world, why does it still suck? There are so many things that need to be improved, but I will go into one example here.

Have you ever tried shopping for sunglasses, watches, jewelry or belts online? There is almost NEVER a picture of these items on a human model. I can't tell from the pics if the sunglasses i like will cover my whole face, that the belt I want will be too thick for my pants loops or if the new watch my husband wants is hipster sized. I especially can't stand looking at earrings online. They look gorgeous, full of detail, and when they arrive at your door they look so miniscule, they could be earrings for Barbie. Seeing these items on HUMANS would cause a LOT less confusion/returns/
exchanges.

Oh but the web pages give you specs of the items! Sure, I want to get out my ruler so I can measure the width and diameter of earrings, and compare them to the width/diameter of my current ones. NOT helpful.

The only solution to this is to go into stores, view the item in person and then order online. But some things are ONLY available online. Please, retailers/manufacturers, take note. How hard would it be to take 2 pictures? One of the item, with detail, and another on a living being.