And I thought Betty was old-fashioned….
Posted in Blatherings on 11/04/2009 02:10 pm by Michele
My MIL’s name is Betty. She’s the only Betty I actually know. I do know Betty Crocker, at least her brownie mix, that is. Betty White I don’t actually know however, I admire her spunk. (I hope I can be like her when I’m much, much older). Anyway, you just don’t hear the name Betty very much anymore. I think most people consider it an old-fashioned name these days. So when I heard about this new product that came out awhile ago ago I was kinda surprised that it was named “Betty”.
For those of you not in the know, Betty is color for the hair “down there”. Yep, that hair. To be perfectly honest, prior to seeing this product discussed on the TV show the Doctors I really hadn’t given any thought to the the color of my carpeting, so to speak. (Actually, even now it isn’t something that’s keeping me up nights or anything). However, a newsletter I subscribe to had an article about it today so I guess people are still interested in it so here we are.
Apparently for some time people have been trying to use dye made for the hair on their heads to dye their carpeting too, with not-so-good results. I guess this may be more important for those folks still out in the dating world and perhaps trying to woo someone let’s say that is “younger”. I mean if you look like Wayne Newton up top and you look like you’re ready to harvest a field of cotton below, that might be disconcerting or off-putting to some I suppose.
Actually the company, Betty Beauty, calls the carpeting “Betty” and the products they sell are named “Auburn Betty, Blonde Betty, etc.” (I’m sure you all get the idea). So, one of the problems that has plagued society for eons has now not only been addressed but fixed. Move over Jonas Salk! The Betty beauty line comes in a wide array of colors as you can see when you go to their website. With the addition of their two newest colors- blue and lilac they’ve just about have the whole ROYGBIV thing going on. So, if you’re gay and proud, or just into rainbows, you can show it everywhere and anywhere you like.
You can even purchase stencils from them in various designs if just having the color alone isn’t enough for you. I’m particularly fond of the $ sign. (They’ve really got to come out with a Green Betty for that). I mean if you’re really into $, you might as well get that out there right away. I’m assuming seeing a $ on a Betty would alleviate all doubt. (I do wonder though if you’d be more likely to be picked up for soliciting). Always wanted to know if blondes really have more fun? Now you can try it out and see for yourself. Does your significant other have a thing for Nicole Kidman? Well, there you go- his fantasy fulfilled if he doesn’t move too far away that is.
Now, even that crazy televangelist woman with the pink hair and Tammy Faye Baker makeup on Channel 14 can have her carpet match her drapes. I bet she doesn’t even know that’s a possibility. It’s my duty to let her know that. I think I’ll drop her a line. According to what I’ve just read this product debuted way back in 2006. Where was I? Oprah even had one of her people give it a go last summer. You know it’s gotta be big if Oprah had it checked out. I think for now though, I’ll pass. Doug seems content enough with re-runs. However, that’s not to say I’m not encouraging anybody else not to go for it. Whatever floats your boat and all… If anyone does though, please come back and leave me a comment. (You can even be anonymous). I’m just dyeing to know how it went for you.
In Unforgettable gifts #2 I featured the ever popular Peekaboo Dance Pole. That post had a lot of comments and later emails so when I read about this product again today I thought what a great gift for those who are giving the pole already. Also, it’ll be so much easier to wrap. Now I don’t want everybody getting all puffed up over this. (I realize that this won’t be appropiate for all pole dancers). But what a great little gift for the woman with a sense of fun about herself. Today’s trivia answer- $92,500.






11/04/2009 at 2:47 pm
OHMYYYYDOG!!! This is HYSTERICAL! And just this morning I was thinking about LOSING carpet hair (I love that expression too). You are just too funny, Bodacious! LOVE LOVE LOVE this!
11/04/2009 at 7:12 pm
Hi kiddo. I’m glad you got a chuckle. I remember growing up when we were all just glad to get carpeting, regardless of the color. Now we’re supposed to keep up with retouching? I don’t think so. Wouldn’t having your roots growing out be just so tacky?
11/04/2009 at 5:37 pm
Your slightly demented humor has me in stitches, girl!
And looky who ELSE is commenting on this comedy club, but my soul companion, Taloula herself! That really speaks of birds of a feather flocking together.
I can’t WAIT to send your link to people who need to read this stuff.
From One More Bawdy Broad,
Mother Connie
http://motherconniesez.blogspot.com
11/04/2009 at 7:14 pm
Demented? Me? Well, perhaps just a smidge. Let me know if you want some Betty. If I can get enough people who want it maybe I can get a wholesale rate. Of course getting someone to pose for the before and after photos might be a little difficult.
11/04/2009 at 8:19 pm
But, Darling Michele…I don’t know how to broach this subject so I’ll just come right OUT with it: I do not need Betty. My carpet is quite fine, thank you.
Come to think of it, maybe demented is too strong. Shall we describe you as having twisted humor?
Michele, this blog is just what we all NEED. Do keep it up. Forever.
PS/My husband wanted to know why I am giggling at my monitor. He would NEVER understand so I just mumbled something about “girl stuff”.
Hugs,
Mother Connie
11/04/2009 at 10:15 pm
Dear Mother Connie, Twisted is probably pretty accurate. You know I never meant to offend by suggesting that you need Betty- just perhaps that you might want to walk on the wild side sometime. Personally, I’ve decided not to do anything I have to keep up with, so to speak. BTW- If the blog doesn’t work out I’m thinking of looking into a Betty braiding business- cornrows anybody?