Why...Why...Why...Walter?

First of all...if you're not watching "Ugly Betty"...then you obviously need to get your priorities straight.

I love this show.

It's entirely a guilty pleasure...but I can't help myself.

I love this show.

Betty (America Ferrera) is absolutely charming...but she is almost upstaged by a fantastic ensemble cast.

Vanessa Williams as Willamina is beyond fabulous. I would have never thought she'd be so much fun. I mean, for years, I've associated her with "All the Colors of the Wind"...how does that translate into evil, yet complicatedly tenderhearted Willamina?

She's amazing.

And her assistant, Eric (played by the hilarious Mark Urie), never fails to crack me up with just one crazed look in his eye.

Even guest star (and producer) Selma Hayek has been wonderful. (Is it me or did she look a thousand times better last night than last week?)

But my favorite...the character that searches his soul and reaches into my heart is Daniel Mead...played by Eric Mabius (pictured top right).

Okay...so maybe he doesn't reach into my heart...but he IS hawt.

Very hawt.

I'm in love with Daniel Mead/Eric Mabius. When he illuminates from my 15-year-old Goldstar television, I forget about Jim Halpert...and I wonder...Taylor, who?

However, I am quickly growing tired of Walter (Kevin Sussman, pictured top left), Betty's nerdy but "lovable" boyfriend.

He's supposed to be the one who keeps Betty grounded as she navigates the wild world of high fashion magazines.

He's supposed to be heart and soul to Daniel's skirt chasing and uber-image-conscious ego.

But has everyone forgotten that WALTER CHEATED ON BETTY...WITH SOME FLOOZY WHO BATTED HER EYELASHES AT HIM?!

Why is everyone routing for Walter? Why?

He's whiny. He's predictable. He's insecure. He's clueless. And he's inconsiderate.

Plus...

HE CHEATED ON BETTY...WITH SOME FLOOZY WHO BATTED HER EYELASHES AT HIM!

I say down with Walter...up with Daniel!

Okay...I'm off my "Betty" rant.

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Now...onto "The Office."

I loved this episode...even though it was basically one huge set up for next week. Did anyone else almost choke with laughter at the previews for next week when Michael meets Karen and says she looks so exotic and is her father a G.I.? I actually howled...I bet you heard me. I can't wait for next week.

Other great office moments of the night:

1. Dwight's Christmas Card list (Raise your hand if you were aching to know who else was on that list...care to take a stab at guessing? Here are a few to start you off...Orlando Bloom...Ian Anderson...and Mike Johanns.)
   
   
2. Kelly ramming Ryan into the fridge when she learned they wouldn't be separated
   
   
3. The look on Pam's face when Phyllis told her Jim was returning to Scranton
   
   
4. When Jim said, "I always thought the Scranton branch would close but I thought it would be because Michael sold the building for a handful of magic beans."
   
   
5. When Jim said about Josh, "Say what you will about Michael Scott...he would NEVER do that."

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About Grey's Anatomy...another great episode.

First of all...could George have looked any cuter in his close ups? Those green eyes! MMmmmm...

In regard to Meredith. I know we're supposed to champion behind her because she's flawed and all that crap...but GIVE ME A BREAK! She went for a drink with McSteamy?! What?! I don't care that she ended up with Derrick...her flirting and "getting a drink" with Sloan was disgusting. Ack!

Now...I saved this for last...everyone sit down and prepare yourself...

I actually liked Callie last night.

BAM! I buried the lead.

Now discuss.

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Oh...for those who are curious...the Traveling Monkbot Project is shaping up nicely. I took him around Jackson today at lunch and snapped some great shots. So far 13 people are taking part (including me)...and Traveling Monkbot will visit 8 states and two other countries. I don't want to say where's he's going...I think it will be more fun to surprise you!