Waiting for this episode is like waiting for rain in this drought. . .

Ashley and Sara live vicariously through Hillary Duff to see their dreams of becoming a diner girl (or just living in an attic?) come true. This one’s a millennial classic, folks! Come for the 11% Rotten Tomatoes rating, stay for the on-screen T9 texting. And never forget - don’t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.

Articles + Links:⁠

18 Little Details And Tidbits You'll Never Unsee Again In "A Cinderella Story", by Farrah Penn for Buzzfeed, published on April 7, 2020⁠

⁠Chad Michael Murray Has The Perfect Idea For "A Cinderella Story 2", by Haley Sprankle for Brit + Co, published on June 10, 2024⁠

⁠Filming locations⁠

⁠The 1994 Northridge Earthquake⁠

Pack your bags—we’re headed to cozy town! This week, Ashley and Sara take a nostalgic detour through their childhood hometown before venturing into the dreamiest fictional towns ever created. Sure, some of them may have a suspiciously high crime rate, but that won’t stop us from wanting to move in. Warm vibes, charming streets, and just a few mysterious happenings? Sounds like home to us!

It’s part 2, Betty Heads! We are back this week with Part 2 of our discussion on the (cult) classic Ugly Betty. Today, we will discuss Sara’s love of series finales, our other favorite episodes, more villain chat, and the groundbreaking representation that made Ugly Betty a multi-culti hit.

Articles/Links:

Ugly Betty’s Problematic Transgender Character Arc: An Expose, By Tanner Muller, written for Star Observer, published on January 20, 2021

Wilhelmina is the True Trans Character of Ugly Betty, By Cass Ball for The Niche, published on November 14, 2019

Eric Mabius Slams ABC over ‘Ugly Betty’ Axe, By Catriona Wightman for Digital Spy, published on June 1, 2011

Ugly Betty star Rebecca Romijn reveals she ‘jumped at the chance’ to play trans character Alexis Meade, By Marcus Wratten for Pink News, published on July 6, 2023.