In Mindy Kaling's book "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?", she humorously reflects on the challenging experience of living in a third-floor walk-up, focusing on the staircase. She describes it as the steepest and most difficult staircase she has ever faced, emphasizing its daunting metal structure.

Kaling's vivid description of the staircase suggests not just physical difficulty but also adds an element of dark humor, implying that it feels almost dangerous, as if it could be used to stage an accident. This illustrates her comedic style and ability to find humor in mundane, yet challenging, life situations.