She could play young Edith Bunker

In what? All in the family prequel?

Sure she could. So could I. Neither one of us would be a very good choice though.

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WORDS MEAN THINGS! Also, before you come to bitch about a plot hole, rewatch the show/movie.

or play Betty Boop

Totally! Who can play Archie?

Why a young Edith? She's only five years younger than Jean Stapleton was when she started the role.