Mindy Kaling does girl talk for Esquire

Posted by Dan April 21st, 2008 at 11:12am In The Office

If you read TiFaux regularly, you know that there are certain core principles I always bring up again and again.

There’s my weird shameful/not shameful relationship with reality TV shows like Survivor, my unbridled lust for folks like trainer Bob on The Biggest Loser and Rami on Project Runway as well as my contempt for folks like Ryan Seacrest. But the one thing I want to revisit today is my undying love for The Office’s Mindy Kaling. Dear, sweet, gurgling baby Jesus — I love her.

I subscribe to Esquire — which is just as surprising to me as it is to you. Although, it may not be that odd considering it is targeted to gay-ish straight guys. Anyway, Mindy contributed a list of “Ten Things You Don’t Know About Women.” Usually, this regular feature is done by some hot young vamp and she says things that are sort of edgy, but not really. And it comes off as trying too hard. And failing.

But Mindy’s so funny and at peace with her own girliness and materialistic tendencies that the list came out beautifully. How can you not love it when she describes stuff as “the cutest thing ever” in a tone that is half deadpan and half earnest.

For an example of the greatness, here’s her number three:

Instead of calling your ex a bitch, say: “[Name] is being difficult and could act more reasonable.” Then vent by flattening some boxes for recycling. This shows restraint and a love for the environment.

Read the rest here. And, of course, her blog is here.