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The 3 Faces of Betty

We've seen the many faces of Betty since Season 1: Stepford Betty, Psycho Betty, BB Gun Betty, Frederick's of Hollywood Betty, Evil Betty, Sex-Crazed Betty, and finally Looking for Mr. Goodbar Betty. Anyone want to hazard a guess what new incarnation of Betty will be on the agenda for Season 3?

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"The Three Faces of Eve" was just on last night - is that what made you think of this? Season 3 will bring Post-Partum Betty which will lead to June Cleaver Betty. I predict we will see Mrs. Robinson Betty (with Glen?) and Gloria Steinhem Betty.

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Nancy, I didn't see The Three Faces of Eve last night, but the multitude of changes Betty went through, especially this last season, reminded me of that movie. It was like Betty's personality, emotions, and moods shifted constantly, and she'd become/let go of many different Bettys.

I like your choices, hadn't thought about post-partum. Does anyone know what year season 3 will start in?

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Outstanding thread, jamm54. ;o) The demolition of the chair and picking the lock made for a Bob Villa Betty. Her match making skills made her the Love Connection Betty. Her criticism of Bobby and discipline with Sally made her the Mommie Dearest Betty. That's all I can think of for now...Cheers! ;o)

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I love Bob Villa Betty!!

So far, the missing link seems to be Chef Boyardee Betty. The only kind of meal I can remember Betty preparing was mac 'n cheese and fishsticks. No wonder Don stays in Manhattan so much.

Of course, there is Horseback Betty, but I don't know if I want to go there....

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Wiener et al are really missing a marketing opportunity. Betty could really give Barbie a run for her money in the doll market! I'd buy a Don Draper doll.

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Don't forget Maytag Betty. Bet she'll never get that washing machine fixed.

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jamm, in answer to what year season 3 will start, I'm guessing 1964 since M. Weiner said at one time he was planning a two year skip ahead for each season.

I wish he'd do one year at a time, but I never question MW...let's face it, when has he ever not known exactly what he's doing??

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Well, Chelsea, you gave me a good laugh for the night! Forgot about the washer - maybe Jesse the Repairman will stop by, and enhance the motor!

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Bob Villa Betty...Maytag Betty...Fredericks of Hollywood Betty...June Cleaver Betty...can't improve on any of those....!

I'll attempt one...nope, sorry...I'll try again later...you guys are good!

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Come on, now, jamm...give ol' Betts a break...she did make meatloaf that one time...

...and took poor Don's ketchup away from him!

oh...thought of one...can we count "Frazzled-All-Nighter Betty" from when she stayed up all night going through Don's pockets???

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Yes, that was a good one! Forgot about that scene. Hey, it was the writers who didn't Betty a break; her personality and mental state really got a workout in Season 2.

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Chelsea, does it again!! :o) Maytag Betty - that was epic! That deserves a ROFL thumbs up. What about the Pimp My Ride Betty with the auto mechanic? And how can we forget the Red Ryder (BB Gun) Betty.

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Oops, sorry Jamm54...you had BB Gun Betty in the original post.

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jamm, I just meant you had her making only fish sticks and mac and cheese...I brought up the meatloaf because she probably thought that was getting exotic. ha!

tee hee

I'm still mad because she didn't get her Emmy...really deserved it if only for the scene where she woke Don up on the sofa, no make up, just showered, just pure basic "Betty" and confronted him in the "You never say you love me/I don't want it to be like this" speech. So talented.

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Here's a few more Bettys. Crashing the car made for The Demolition Derby Betty. And the end of the new car smell made for the Blowing Chunks Betty.
Cheers! ;o)

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Drink&Smoke: you're on a roll! Pimp My Ride Betty, Demoliition Derby Betty, and Blowing Chunks Betty are classic!

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Blowing Chunks Betty!

Good 'un, D&S!

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Crazy Betty (because of her shrink visits).
I like mommie dearest Betty too D&S. SCfan we could change yours to Snoop dog Betty for her going through Don's papers. (This is fun Jamm)

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Snoop Dog Betty....teehee!

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Snoop Dog Betty..good one Chelsea. Betty and her dress for the modeling interview (you know the one that filled the entire office, and knocked down several people on her way in)...Project Runway Betty. Cheers! ;o)

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yeah, D&S...she stated she was afraid she was a "little overdressed".....

ya think???!!

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The night at Dad's house was Gotta Have It Betty. She reappeared in the bar. Don't forget Nordic Betty, Betty Crocker Betty, Emily Post Betty (perfect hostess), Barbie Doll Betty (the model) - or we could call her Grace Kelly Betty. We also have Lutece Betty - the perfect wife/partner. And there's Get My Wrap Betty at the party with Jimmy.

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National Velvet Betty (horseback); Queen Betty (We expect the royal treatment); My Fair Betty (Betty at Broadway); Anti-Papist Betty (That John Kennedy, I hate him); Comic Foil Betty (Jimmy Barrett never had a better straight woman); GOP Betty (Our neighborhood went for NIxon); Sherlock Holmes Betty (Hello? Who is this?); Oberfuhrer Betty (Bobby, Sally, "Where's the salt?")

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Oh yeah I forgot how overdressed she was for the modeling gig. Man that dress had yards and yards of fabric. So 1950's. We could call her lost in the 50's Betty.

Did anybody mention wino Betty. She likes her Red Red Wine (isn't that a song?)

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Wow, good stuff, Chelsea...

I looked up the Red Red Wine lyrics on lyrics freak and they do fit Betty for sure. The way Neil Diamond sings it is so moving.