Dear Ugly Betty writing staff,
You know I love you. You’ve helped me break my Survivor addiction. You’ve given me addictive catchphrases and descriptive terms like, "Hoe-lah," "Did you just gesture at me when you said Kwanzaa?" and "fabulously douche-y." You’ve even inspired me to consider redecorating my kitchen in sterile Wilhelmina chic.
But I’ve got a small bone to pick with you: Where the heck is my favorite futuregay, Justin? He was conspicuously absent from the November 2 episode, and last night, he had only a handful of lines. Granted, his "Martha Stewart?!" moment was hilarious, but I’m hoping, as TV Watch reader Rose fretted on our message boards this morning, that you didn’t get some note from corporate to "Ixnay on the aygay idkay!" Tell me it isn’t so. Tell me we’ll get at least one major Justin scene per episode for the rest of the season. In fact, tell me right this minute, Justin’s auditioning for the school musical, and he’ll need Betty and Hilda’s help to run lines. And, finally, tell me you’re taking out an ad in Variety pushing Mark Indelicato’s Best Supporting Actor Emmy bid. Because the kid deserves it.
All together now. (Slow clap.) Jus-tin! Jus-tin! Jus-TIN! JUS-TIN!
Respectfully,
Slezak
P.S. One other nitpick. I know Betty is Queens to the bone, but the prom dress last night? Seriously? Our heroine knows better than that, and you should, too.
Comments (1-30) of 39
More Justin! and while we’re at it, more Marc and Amanda as well and bring back Christopher Gorham as the nerdy accountant! Plus give Christina more to do! Ashley Jensen was hilarious on Extras and needs to be given more than her closet work (no gay pun intended).
MORE JUSTIN!!! Less dad-needs-a-lawyer-blah-blah-blah serious. Please?!!
I haven’t seen last night’s episode yet, but based on the previous week’s, I’m totally with Michael. Justin is so great.
Amen, Slezak. Amen.
If you want to watch a real show on Thursdays, flip to NBC at 8:30 and watch The Office.
i agree. i love the show and Justin is def. worth tuning in for…i loved the sailor outfit and the dance he did….too funny
Michael, thank god you’re addressing this issue. I love this character because nobody seems to be paying attention to the future/gay boy. His mom, aunt and granddad all ignore it.
The sailor outfit was so funny, I had to watch it again.
By the way, The Office SUCKS!
Hey Slezak…Where’s the Snapjudgement for the TERRIBLE new Gwen Stefani video “Wind It Up” currently streaming on mtv.com today? I mean her first single from “Love.Angel.Music.Baby” was crappy too, but at least the video for “What You Waiting For?” made up for it, this video is just plain horrid & very cheap looking!
Long live Justin! Give the kid more screen time, his character on UGLY BETTY is spot on funny!!!
Jus-tin! Jus-tin! Jus-TIN! JUS-TIN!
This show is great. The writers are coming up with some funny, funny stuff. I think the first step to Emmy glory will be the upcoming Golden Globe Awards. If BETTY can score nods for “best comedy” and “best actress” (for the non-ugly America Ferrera then their bound to land Emmy nominations as well.
The entire cast deserves nominations, but my favorite supporting character is Tony Plana as Betty’s dad. He joins the ranks of Enrico Colantoni (Veronica’s Papa Mars) and Sally Field (Brothers&Sisters’ Nora) as on of the coolest parents on primetime television.
I could do without Betty’s boss. Can the actor playing him BE any more bland?
I can’t wait for this to come out on DVD! I saw one episode, and it was great!
I love Ugly Betty & The Office both. I’m guessing that now we’ve met his dad, there will be some more scenes for Justin coming up. I’m already looking forward to the Thanksgiving episode
At last, thanks for saying something, that Justin is so so funny, he does need some more lines. I kinda like that no one says he is gay (besides he is still young), they just accept him as he is, which I think is wonderful. MORE JUSTIN! Yes!
Sorry Michael, but some characters become overused when their unique talents should only be used sporaditically. Edie on Desperate Housewives, Rose on Lost, any small character on The Simpsons benefit from us wanting to see them again by not seeing them so much. Remember Mimi on the Drew Carey Show or Urkel on Family Matters? Actually lets not remember them.
Justin is a great character and the young actor who plays him is charming and talented for his age! I too would like to see more of him and enjoy seeing that his family loves him, even with his “special” tendencies! Its my favorite new show of the tv. Viva Betty la fea!
Justin is an adorable character, and I hope to see more of him on my favourite new show…
Jus-tin! Jus-tin! Jus-TIN! JUS-TIN!
My fav character on the show. HE would’ve told Betty “no!” on wearing that prom dress! And any way to have more Marc/Justin would be golden.
Thanks for citing my post, it made my day! As for Justin, the masses have spoken and we say MORE JUSTIN!
P. S. I agree with you on the prom dress – yikes! A bad look even for a prom!
More Justin! More Justin!!
I wish I had a Justin in my life. I hope Betty knows how lucky she is to be his tia!
The idea of this kid being “gay” made us sick. We turned it off.
Yes, Justin is fabulous to the bone – but I think the charm will wear thin if he’s used too much. (Although, a sequel to the telenovela was all about the nephew). I still can’t get over why anyone would be offended – even my conservative elemetary school teacher mother once said about certain boys – “once they start to swish, they don’t ever stop” – and it’s true. And what a boring world it would be without them!
I also agree about the prom dress. I wouldn’t want Betty to start dressing high style – but she’s too quick on the uptake not to understand that the prom dress wouldn’t be appropriate.
Amen to more Justin, more Mark and everything. I really just wanted to say that I agree COMPLETELY with the prom dress assessment. When I saw that monstrosity I was just, “give me a break!”. Betty knows that her (extremely annoying – is it just me?) boyfriend was too casual, yet she doesn’t know that she looks like a complete idiot? I think not. Something more realistic that Betty would think is “chic” would have been better – the girl is smart – we have to give her a little credit.
I really started to actively hate the boyfriend in the last episode – what a whining petulant child. Bring back Henry!!!
I think its a little early to start worrying. and seriously…did thursday’s episode not hint at a big justin/father reunion at thanksgiving?
Here’s what I was wondering: Did they make it clear or not if his father has ever met justin? if not, couldn’t there be a great storyline dealing with the “street” father accepting the way justin is? I think it could end up being a really heartwarming and progressive plot line if things turn out right.
also…Ed? Bite your tongue please!
Hey skbfromca,
You’re a repugnant human being.
I think you read my daughter and my minds. We both LOVE Justin and both said at exactly the same time “you’ve got to be kidding me” about the prom dress. The cheating boyfriend is dorky enough – can’t you make her a little bit cooler?
Justin is such a great character because we’ve all met that kid who’s a FutureGay and it’s so annoying how everyone just ignores it and pretends it’s not real! Why can’t we just embrace it?! I’m envisioning Queer Eye for the Straight Kid on Nickelodeon!
Oh, and to skbfromca, maybe you could’ve posted something like that on Monday, but the Democrats won the Senate and House, so it’s time for your kind to run for the hills!
Justin is wonderful and a breath of fresh air for network tv. I adore how his family accpets him for who he is.
I like to believe that skfromca was,is, a stray child attempting to get a response and not an actual adult who would actually change the channel if , god forbid, and acutal gay character came upon their tv.
more true life characters such as Justin are needed on tv
And please, please, please, less Walter.
Walter has zero characteristics that would make him a good match for Betty – he is not smart, he is not charming, he is not ambitious, he is not creative. He is boooooring.
Ugly Betty is a strong new show, but I don’t think it’s worthy of any major awards yet. It lacks the clearly defined characters of shows like my faves, the Office and Arrested Development. I think it’s still figuring itself out and has the potential to strengthen, but it’s not there yet. That said, I’m still watching….
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