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Green Salad - Miss Betty's 24 Hour Lettuce Salad A dear friend shared her version of 24 hour salad with me. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Hey Arnold Headcanon, Lila’s Mother
I know Craig himself said Lila’s mom “most likely died”, but that’s the thing, most likely. The way he said it made it seem like he wasn’t completely sold on that story idea. It’s as if he might change it in the future.
This is where my headcanon comes in, what if Lila’s mom never died in the first place, what if it’s somebody we already saw.
What if Lila’s mother is actually Betty from the episode “Eugene, Eugene!”?
Think about it, they look eerily similar when Betty was a child besides the hair color. Betty could have been in love with Mr. Leichliter, but somewhere along the line she started fearing that being with him wouldn’t keep her safe financially, so she settles down with Mr. Sawyer because at least she knew that she wouldn’t have to worry of the possibility of living with a starving artist (Kind of similar to the storyline of “State Fair” the book, not the musical). She grew unhappy with her life and decided that she couldn’t take the life as a farmer’s wife anymore and decided to live the life she never had while attempting to find her true love. Mr. Sawyer heartbroken lies to Lila by telling her that Betty died because that was easier than telling her that they weren’t good enough for her.
Is this most likely not true? Definitely so! It’s fun to speculate and make things more complex than Lila’s mother died from “off-camera” disease anyway. This also makes a nice parallel with Lila on how her and Betty both deal with their romantic relationships.
I had this idea when I first saw the girl, but I really didn’t think much of it until I was trying to think of a name for Lila’s mom. I was going for names that sounded similar to Becky due to the name of Tom Sawyer’s name of his main love interest. I thought Betty Thatcher was a good choice until I saw that there was a character already named that, which was this exact character. So everything just clicked. Now I need to find a new headcanon name for Lila’s mom in case I start preferring the dead mom thing over this. I’m thinking either Betsy or Bessie.
BTW my headcanon name for Lila’s dad is Tim.
The day Betty decided that Wilson could do his own laundry. (As you can see my camera sucks.)
Cole sprouse
Something I whipped up randomly in the middle of night
I FORGOT SHADE 0<0
@camilaart
Bete Noire from the episode Dust of Glitchtale. I was really expecting Sans to say something like take care of Papyrus for me but enjoy the future suits well too.. My heart is shattered but I love it :’). This is fanart the characters are owned by Toby Fox and Camila Cuevas. If you see this Cami I hope you like it a bit and keep up your awsome animations :3.
TOP 10 TV SHOWS I watched in 2021
I’m like two months late with this wrap-up but here we go!
1. Genera+ion (2021) on HBO MAX
it’s about a group of gen z kids exploring their identity and finding family amongst friends.
my favorite show ever! “genera+ion” is the kind of story i dreamed of for years but never expected to actually get.
“genera+ion” went there and did that. multiple poc and queer characters! the different povs storytelling! the found family trope! teenagers talking and looking like teenagers! it’s not overdramatized, there’s no unnecessary trauma dumping, and no sexualizing teenagers. it is refreshing, relatable, and authentic. this is the best show recipe for me.
it was unfairly canceled by hbo max, but I believe it still works as a stand alone story and is worth checking out.
2. Daybreak (2019) on NETFLIX
it’s a post-apocalyptic reality where all adults had turned into zombies and the teenagers are left to fend for themselves. the main character sets on a quest to find his girlfriend with the help of his sidekicks, while trying to avoid getting eaten.
it’s a shame I overlooked this show when it first came out because it turned out to be a perfect fit for me. I’m usually not a fan of dystopian stories BUT this show has my favorite type of humor and way of storytelling. I’m talking breaking the fourth wall, insertion of animated scenes, absurdity and chaos all around.
I must admit, the main character wasn’t that compelling to me (perhaps that’s the reason why I didn’t pick up the show when it was premiering). same goes for his love interest. although I did like the unmasking of the manic pixie dream girl archetype. [slight spoilers] for most of the show the audience sees Sam and their relationship only from Josh’s perspective. but Josh turns out to be an unreliable narrator, when Sam becomes an actual person instead of the idiolized version created in josh’s head. I don’t think we get to see shows exposing their main male characters as “the nice guy” very often, so that’s the part of their story arc that I liked. [spoilers over]
for the most part I was much more invested in the secondary characters (wesley, turbo, kj, eli & mona lisa are my favorite). and I think the cast really is an ensemble, even though there’s a designated main character. other characters also get to exist on their own and even take over the narration.
i also much preferred the love story ivolving secondary characters. it came as a huge plot-twist surprise, and embodied some of my favorite tropes.
I watched this show twice and it goes on my all time favorites list for sure, along with genera+ion.
3. I know what you did last summer (2021) on AMAZON PRIME
if you’ve seen the 1997 cult classic you already know the premise. a group of friends cover up a murder, and a year later start getting threats from an anonymous who claims to “know what they did last summer”. however, apart from the familiar concept, the show is quite different from the movie, with a new setting and new characters.
most reviews i’ve seen of this show were negative, but I LOVED IT. I don’t want to spoil anything, so I’ll just say that the plot twists, and all the clues, and foreshadowings worked for me, and the finale gave me everything I wanted. it was so twisted and toxic and didn’t shy away from it, but it was also funny and entertaining. plus, I’m obsessed with the sapphic love storyline and the characters involved in it (almost as obsessed as they’re with each other but I’m not that unhealthy).
I feel like I can’t rationally explain why I love this show so much, maybe the writers and I are just on the same wavelength. I think if you’re gen z and you like messy characters (and thrillers, duh) you have a higher chance of enjoying this series.
4. Young royals (2021) on NETFLIX
it’s a series about a swedish prince struggling to balance the matters of the heart with the responsibility of the crown, after his parents sent him off to a boarding school.
this show manages to stay relatable and grounded even though we’re following a literal royal in a prestigious school. it’s real, vulnerable, and cleverly written. and it’s a beautiful heartbreaking love story. it’s been compared to “skam” so if you’re a fan of it (and good television), this one’s for you.
5. Betty (2020) on HBO MAX
a remake of the 2018 movie skate kitchen. it follows a diverse group of young women navigating the predominantly male oriented world of skateboarding.
it’s always great to see stories about strong female friendships, and this one also feels like a “found family” trope (which I love! and I mean, who doesn’t?). it feels very real as well, like we’re just watching people’s lives without them being overdramatized. it’s beautifully styled, and it makes you want to learn how to skate.
6. Cruel summer (2021) on FREEFORM, HULU & AMAZON PRIME
the action simultaneously takes place over 3 summers during the 90s. after it-girl kate mysteriously goes missing, another girl takes her place as the popular one, along with her friends and boyfriend. the narrative switches between two girls, while we try to uncover who’s telling the truth about what happened.
i’ve seen people compare it to “pretty little liars”. it doesn’t give me the same feeling, but I guess it does have similar themes. like, a popular girl disappears, only this one isn’t the embodiment of evil, there’s a teacher-student relationship but here it’s not treated like something romantic or desirable, and the lying - which is a big part of both shows - but here the build-up actually pays off.
some of the acting and dialogue can be a bit awkward, but olivia holt’s performance makes up for all of it. she carried this show. this is by far her best acting performance (with “cloak&dagger” being second).
7. The lying game (2011) on AMAZON PRIME
Emma finds out she has an identical twin sister Sutton, from whom she was separated at birth. Sutton asks Emma to take her place for a couple days to go look for their birth mother. However, things get messy when Emma discovers that Sutton has more secrets than she led on.
this might seem like an outlier on this list, being made over a decade ago and all. however, this is the third show with an “identity theft” theme here, so it’s very on brand for me.
as gen z, the only nostalgia I get is for the 2010s and back then I used to watch a ton of teen dramas that nobody cared about: “the secret circle”, “twisted”, “switched at birth”, “make it or break it”, “10 things I hate about you”, etc. the only show that escaped my attention was “the lying game”. I decided to fix that.
I missed the vibe of those shows that I used to watch as a kid. if you’re like me, you will enjoy this. just don’t come in expecting great writing, thought-out storylines, or high-level production. it’s full of missed opportunities, unanswered questions, cartoonish villains, and characters that come, disappear, and are never brought up again. (if anything, this show is like “pretty little liars”!) but it also has entertaining love storyline(s), and a likeable cast of characters. not counting Sutton of course, she’s a disaster. I know this is based on a book, but I feel like the success of “the vampire diaries” inspired the show’s twin sisters. the actress looks like Nina Dobrev, and they went with the nice sister vs evil sister. only here the mean one is underdeveloped to the point of her being completely unsympathetic. she just becomes an annoying villain with no real motive.
beware! the show leaves off on a cliffhanger so don’t look forward to getting the mystery solved, just enjoy the ride of a 2011 teen messy drama.
8. Shadow & bone (2021) on NETFLIX
based on the worldwide bestselling Grishaverse novels, “shadow and bone” follows an orphan Alina Starkov in a fantasy world full of magic, darkness and danger.
not being a fantasy fan, I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this. I don’t have anything negative to say. it seems like a great book adaptation. the level of production that went into this is incredible, the world-building and the characters are captivating. i’m looking forward to season 2.
9. Chucky (2021) on SYFY
the continuation of the “child’s play” movie franchise. a Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, and thus begins a series of horrifying murders in the town of Hackensack.
this show turned a bit too cheesy and far-fetched for my taste by the end. but i’ve been told that it kept the same tone from the movies (i’ve never seen one, this was my first introduction to chucky), so that must be good for the original fans. overall, I still enjoyed it. it’s gay, campy, and very disturbing. it’s also always great to see teenagers playing teenagers. safe to say, i’m never buying a vintage doll.
10. The girl in the woods (2021) on PEACOCK
Tasha and Nolan meet a mysterious girl who escaped from a colony that guards a secret door in the woods.
so, i’m not into watching scary stuff, which you probably wouldn’t think looking at this list. but somehow, despite being very creepy, this show manages to feel warm and safe. most of it comes from the relationships between the three main characters. this series also has the best portrayal of a non-binary character that i’ve ever seen. they get to explore their identity and face the issues that come with it, without it coming off as a trauma story. also, they’re the best effing character.
it’s a cute short thriller. bonus point, it has Sofia Bryant from “I am not okay with it”.
phew! this was fun! and here’s top 4 worst shows I watched last year: 1. bridgerton 2. ginny and georgia 3. one of us is lying 4. gossip girl (2021)
Those who voted “Kill” where u at? I just wanna talk
My only takeaway from s5 episode 48 “Betty”
Hold onto the memories until that day I'm holding you again.
My drawing l made in the desing of couse
Betty very cute ^~^
Side Dish - Betty's Green Tomato Chutney Unripe tomatoes can be used to make this sweet green tomato chutney.
J'ai fait ce dessin pour les 200 abonnés sur Amino.
Pour ce dessin, j'ai fait Betty de Glitchtale. Ça faisait un moment que je me demandais si j'allais la faire et c'était une super occasion donc la voila😊
I made this drawing for the 200 subscribers on Amino.
For this drawing, I made Betty of Glitchtale. It’s been a while since I was wondering if I was gonna do it and it was a great opportunity so here she is😊
i js want u to know that the folklore love triangle is actually jartylus
barty - augustine
regulus - james
james - betty
maybe its js me tho?
standing in your cardigan
kissing in my car again!
-Betty (Folklore, Taylor Swift)
reblog w the song lyrics in your head NOW. either stuck in yr head or what yr listening to
I'm living for this TV glow up! Binge on the series of Ugly Betty now on Showfer.com #TVtuesday
WATCH NOW: http://bit.ly/2wkssDO
So, a part of me feels like I'm not completely over all the songs on #lover and Taylor Swift just drops #folklore and uhhh..?..?.. how do I move on this fast?
alternate ending