The new season of Mad Men has the internet abuzz with parodies, promotions and all kinds of publicity on social media sites. The latest is a fake twitter
Warning: Spoilers
One of the major sub-plots to last weeks episode was the return of Don’s ex-wife Betty Draper Francis, in particular her sudden weight gain. In the episode, Betty’s mother-in-law suggests she go to the doctor for diet pills. When she goes, the doctor finds a lump on her throat, pointing to potential thyroid cancer. The diagnosis turns out to be benign, but it does underscore the potential cause of her weight gain. Betty was seen on the show chowing down Bugles and ice cream.
The episode has led to an account on Twitter @FatBettyFrancis, spoofing the characters portly physique. Here are the top ten tweets.
@FatBettyFrancis
Betty FrancisGood morning, does anyone know if Doritos makes a breakfast cereal? #FBF
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@TotalDraperMove
Don DraperWith that win by #Kentucky, I know how @FatBettyFrancis is celebrating. #DoubleDownsAllAround #KFC http://t.co/5Zmv5jBw 11 hours ago via web · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@FatBettyFrancis
Betty Francis@TotalDraperMove I don’t really know much about sports, but someone is supposed to dump a bunch of gravy on me now, correct? #FBF 11 hours ago via TweetDeck · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@FatBettyFrancis
Betty FrancisGood news: Made sundaes for the kids’ bedtime snack. Better news: The kids are at a friend’s sleepover tonight #FBF 15 hours ago via TweetDeck · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@FatBettyFrancis
Betty FrancisIf one more person says “Fat Betty BAM A LAM” I’m going to lose it. #FBF 21 hours ago via TweetDeck · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@FatBettyFrancis
Betty FrancisJust ate some lobster mac and cheese. Haven’t had an orgasm this intense since the washing machine incident! #FBF 21 hours ago via TweetDeck · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@FatBettyFrancis
Betty FrancisCant stop thinking about those dancing beans from Peggy’s Hienz commercial #FBF 21 hours ago via web · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@FatBettyFrancis
Betty FrancisI never understood when Don talked about his “liquid lunch.” How do you turn a footlong sub into a liquid? #FBF 21 hours ago via TweetDeck · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@FatBettyFrancis
Betty FrancisWhy does everyone keep talking about Twitter “Spam” and more importantly where can I get some? #FBF 22 hours ago via TweetDeck · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@FatBettyFrancis
Betty FrancisIf anyone has a good method for getting powdered sugar into their cigarettes, let me know, because I’m making a mess. 1 day ago via TweetDeck · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
Making light of the health concerns associated with weight gain will no doubt cause some people to be offended, especially when the weight gain could be contributed to a thyroid problem, something out of the character’s control. What do you think? Is it just harmless fun or have they gone too far?