# Betty, Joan, or Peggy? (a special superficial poll for MAD MEN fans) **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 9, 2009, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230 "2009-10-09T19:46:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2009, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/21 "2009-10-11T21:46:57Z")
> [@that\_darn\_cat](#): > > I have to second **River Hippie** , he said it before I got to it. But if I have to choose from the three principles, I’d go with Joan. At least she seems to know how to use birth control. 🙂 And how to work a tourniquet. ---
**Author:** ![Bridget\_Burke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@Bridget\_Burke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bridget_Burke)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2009, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/22 "2009-10-12T15:26:02Z")
As a het female, I voted for Joan. Beause she is a Goddess. I like Peggy. Betty is beautiful but gets on my last nerve. Christina Hendricks got married yesterday. [Pictures here](http://www.celebritybrideguide.com/geoffrey-arend-and-christina-hendricks-wedding-photos/?pid=851). Seems to have been a lovely, quirky & somewhat low-key wedding. Of course, the bride was beautiful. (Duh.) ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2009, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/23 "2009-10-12T15:37:08Z")
Gotta go with Joan. She’s a bit bitchy at times but we’ve seen her nice side (don’t ask me where, I don’t remember). Plus she’s got legs (and other body parts) that just won’t quit. ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/24 "2009-10-12T15:53:47Z")
> [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](#): > > Gotta go with Joan. She’s a bit bitchy at times but we’ve seen her nice side (don’t ask me where, I don’t remember). When has Joan been bitchy with anyone who didn’t have it coming? I’m asking seriously. I only started watching midway through the 2nd season. ---
**Author:** ![tacoloco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tacoloco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tacoloco)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2009, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/25 "2009-10-12T15:57:53Z")
I voted for Peggy. She’s smart, able to hold her own in a conversation and likes to screw. Perfect! Betty is just too petulant and Joan is just too one-dimensional. The teacher Don is now boffing would be my alternate choice. ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2009, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/26 "2009-10-12T16:00:40Z")
> [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](#): > > When has Joan been bitchy with anyone who didn’t have it coming? > > I’m asking seriously. I only started watching midway through the 2nd season. The one that I can remember offhand (and I don’t have the names of all the characters), but she was bitchy to the one ad exec’s black girlfriend. ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2009, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/27 "2009-10-12T16:09:11Z")
> [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](#): > > The one that I can remember offhand (and I don’t have the names of all the characters), but she was bitchy to the one ad exec’s black girlfriend. The bearded fellow? I took it that she was being bitchy to him, and he deserved it. I could easily be wrong, though, as I remember no details whatsodamnever. ---
**Author:** ![tacoloco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tacoloco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tacoloco)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2009, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/28 "2009-10-12T16:22:14Z")
> [@Bridget\_Burke](#): > > A > Christina Hendricks got married yesterday. [Pictures here](http://www.celebritybrideguide.com/geoffrey-arend-and-christina-hendricks-wedding-photos/?pid=851). Seems to have been a lovely, quirky & somewhat low-key wedding. Of course, the bride was beautiful. > (Duh.) What is it with beautiful women marrying ugly dudes? ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2009, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/29 "2009-10-12T16:34:58Z")
That’s what all my friends ask me. ---
**Author:** ![Jennyrosity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2bfe46/32.png) [@Jennyrosity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennyrosity)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2009, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/30 "2009-10-12T22:05:06Z")
I idolise Christina Hendricks. Plus, according to some website I stumbled across, which may or may not be accurate, my vital stats are exactly the same as hers, so I’m pleased to see all the Joan-love. She makes a beautiful bride! ---
**Author:** ![Bernard\_Marx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4491bb/32.png) [@Bernard\_Marx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bernard_Marx)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2009, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/31 "2009-10-13T23:18:08Z")
I’m only halfway through season one (but catching up fast). I voted for Joan (because of her surface area to weight ratio), but let’s face it, I’ve got nothing against any of them. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![mr.jp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/48db29/32.png) [@mr.jp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mr.jp)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2009, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/32 "2009-10-13T23:39:12Z")
Trudy. Nice body, pretty face. And has there been a scene yet where she was not super sweet, even though that jackass Pete was a jackass? If it’s just for a fling though, I would have to go for Joan. ---
**Author:** ![Atomicflea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/58956e/32.png) [@Atomicflea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomicflea)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2009, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/33 "2009-10-13T23:54:15Z")
Love and adore Joan. Class act. No one else even comes close. ---
**Author:** ![wonderlust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonderlust/32/7237_2.png) [@wonderlust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonderlust)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2009, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/34 "2009-10-14T01:40:25Z")
> [@Munch](#): > > I have been smitten with Christina Hendricks since she appeared on Firefly. I think if I ever saw her naked, my head would pull a Scanners… I kind of remember her. Did she have bosoms like that back then? Because I don’t remember those. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2009, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/35 "2009-10-14T02:10:23Z")
In a recent ep, Joan played accordion and sang in French. If that was really her singing then I’m totally smitten. Betty and Peggy are both flawed choices, in my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2009, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/36 "2009-10-14T07:45:37Z")
Joan. I’m a sucker for a hot red head. ---
**Author:** ![MichaelQReilly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df705f/32.png) [@MichaelQReilly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelQReilly)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2009, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/37 "2009-10-14T12:18:03Z")
Joan is a force of nature. It’s not even close. ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2010, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/38 "2010-02-16T22:30:23Z")
> [@MichaelQReilly](#): > > Joan is a force of nature. It’s not even close. [Agreed](http://nymag.com/fashion/10/spring/63808/) ---
**Author:** ![wonderlust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonderlust/32/7237_2.png) [@wonderlust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonderlust)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2010, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/39 "2010-02-16T23:03:46Z")
Necro much? ---
**Author:** ![Justin\_Bailey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/justin_bailey/32/8792_2.png) [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2010, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230/40 "2010-02-16T23:43:58Z")
> [@tacoloco](#): > > What is it with beautiful women marrying ugly dudes? Dude! That was her father. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betty-joan-or-peggy-a-special-superficial-poll-for-mad-men-fans/513230.md?page=3)