What? I have a cold. Don't get a look of terror on your face. The worst that could happen is that you'll get a cold, too. You don't have to theatrically Purell a thousand times a day and look all panicky every time I come into the room.
Mindy Kaling addresses the exaggerated reactions people often have when someone has a cold. She tells others not to overreact or treat her like she's dangerous just because she is sick. Kaling expresses that having a cold is a common occurrence and shouldn't inspire panic among those around her.
She emphasizes that the worst outcome is simply catching the same cold, and there's no need for excessive sanitization or fear. Her lighthearted tone suggests that illness, while uncomfortable, shouldn’t carry the stigma that leads to theatrical responses from friends and family.
