25 Times Mindy Kaling’s Comedic Genius Could Not Be Denied

You could try, but it will be nothing more than a fool’s errand

In the words of the character that made her famous, Dunder Mifflin’s ditzy customer service representative Kelly Kapoor, The Office in 2005, won a Tony Award, received six Emmy nominations and made Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list in 2013.

Like many risk-takers, her work has not been without backlash (many critics described her animated series impersonating Ben Affleck in an Off-Broadway play, Kaling’s comedic genius is definitely worthy of celebration — especially on her birthday.

So in honor of Kaling’s 44th year of life, we’re raising a glass of BJ Novak.

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