On Revenge, On Laughing

Freshly borrowed from a friend, I started reading Mindy Kaling’s book, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?, while on the G train home from a delicious dinner in Bed Stuy. I couldn’t help but laugh out loud. It was so fitting, making up for all those wasted trips on the G and B38.

“You should know I disagree with a lot of traditional advice. For instance, they say the best revenge is living well. I say it’s acid in the face—who will love them now? Another old saying is that revenge is a dish best served cold. But it feels best served piping hot, straight out of the oven of outrage. My opinion? Take care of revenge right away. Push, shove, scratch that person while they’re still within arm’s reach. Don’t let them get away! Who knows when you’ll get this opportunity again?”

- Mindy Kaling