Why didn't you talk about whether women are funny or not? I just felt that by commenting on that in any real way, it would be tacit approval of it as a legitimate debate, which it isn't. It would be the same as addressing the issue of "Should dogs and cats be able to care for our children? They're in the house anyway." I try not to make it a habit to seriously discuss nonsensical hot-button issues.
Mindy Kaling expresses her thoughts on the debate of whether women are funny, emphasizing that she doesn't want to engage with it as it doesn't warrant serious discussion. She compares the topic to absurd hypothetical questions, illustrating that she sees the debate as equally nonsensical. By choosing not to comment, Kaling aims to reject the legitimacy of the argument itself.
In her book, "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?", Kaling's approach suggests that certain topics, particularly those rooted in stereotypes or outdated notions, shouldn't take up valuable discourse. Instead of enabling such debates, she chooses to focus on more meaningful and constructive conversations about humor and creativity.
