 Ugly animation
The Headmaster
Posted on: 12 July 2007
How did I miss this one when it's been staring me in the face (every morning in the mirror)?
'Ugly' is a politically incorrect term for which there probably isn't a politically correct alternative, because the concept itself (applied to people) is itself politically incorrect. 'Aesthetically challenged' or some similar construction has no doubt been posited by PC humourists, but that aside, the conventional alternatives - plain, homely, unprepossessing - are none of them acceptable ways of describing the plug-ugly.
So, here we have our very own cross-eyed, pot-bellied, jug-eared, pug-nosed, ugly Betty* on her way to the prom. She's put a flower in her hair just like Carrie Bradshaw** (didn't do much for SJP's horse face either), has cleaned her brace and is wearing a classic Marilyn Monroe dress. Bet you can't wait to get it off. Or maybe not.
* Thanks to America Ferrera's portrayal of Betty Suarez for inspiration, though I trust America's boobs are a little perkier.
** When I first saw 'Sex and the City' I assumed that the characters' clothing and accessories were intended as a joke, though Mrs W-J assures me they were meant seriously and were even held responsible for creating fashion trends.
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