Mindy Kaling Doesn't Understand Teenagers, Even Though She Writes Shows For Them

Mindy Kaling writes shows for teenagers like "Never Have I Ever," but she says it hasn't gotten her any closer to understanding them. #Colbert #NeverHaveIEver #MindyKaling
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[@maribellelebre6809]

I so miss The Mindy Project. It was brilliant

[@the_mia_mia]

Girl me too. That show was AMAZING

[@joynmisery4609]

Yes!! One of my favorite comfort shows

[@ayumashruddin383]

Me too!!!

[@vicky11368]

ME TOO! I Rewatch it all the time.🤣💕

[@shaunrussell4558]

Yes!!🙌🏼 it’s one of my all time favorite shows ever made!! Mindy Kaling is a comedy genius! I still like to rewatch it, especially when I’ve had a bad day! Always makes me feel better ❤️‍🩹

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"Paxton was soaking wet, and he used the adverb 'well' instead of the adjective 'good.'" Thank you! _Seriously,_ now!

[@rainbowsaresoawesome]

THE BESTTTTTTT

[@giftem4350]

McEnroe as the narrator of a nerdy Indian girl is a stroke of genius!!!

[@nexuseclipse]

its the best part of the show for me. Hearing him say "this is Ganesh Puja Baby!" just made it for me

[@alisonmorgan7503]

Sad how Hollywood knows know one will listen to a woman... so let’s put her thoughts in a man’s voice! BOOM!!!

[@SleepIntoTheDiamondLife]

@@alisonmorgan7503 I don't think it's like that. like Mindy put Gigi Hadid as the narrator for Paxton's story.

[@linneakiukka1661]

Thanks. That's why i ordered it. Even though i have no idea who the guy is supposed to be.

[@nka82]

@@alisonmorgan7503 oh FFS, as a south asian woman myself, that's not how it is in this case at all. Quit looking for shit that isn't there.

[@Hi_Im_Jie]

McEnroe was the surprised hit of the series! Loved him in both seasons. He's hilarious and am sure this has brought him a new generation of fans! Mindy, that was a genius move!

[@imani6938]

Really was! His commentary is hilarious! I can't stop laughing!

[@grlegrl]

Did you cry at the end of season 1? That was so perfect for Mohan. He would have loved it.

[@theoneandonly0099]

I had no idea so many South Asian parents were McEnroe fans till I watche the show. Thought it was just my parents

[@Meggs23]

I saw this and decided to watch 'Never have I ever' ONLY because of Mindy. I'm old and hate teen comedies ... but OH! SO VERY well written. I've now binged season 1 in one night. It's like seeing Mindy's brain as a teenager. The kids are fantastic actors. A must see for comedy fans. Thank you Mindy! Brilliant.

[@shadetreechocolatestudio]

Thanks! I didnt rrally want to watch it... then.... warmed up cause its Mindy..... and your review just did it for me :)

[@psa921416]

Season 2 is wonderful as well! I'm 50 years old and watch it with my 14 year old son and we both LOVE IT.

[@CM-pf1xc]

It’s 100% brilliant!! So worth watching

[@user-ru3zw6lz9h]

Just binged BOTH seasons in one day. SO GOOD.

[@babyshan211]

I like that a lot because I love the show and her. More people need to watch it, it's so good and funny.

[@theshadow9238]

My favorite line from the show was “Devi watched in horror as the one cool teacher, who used to play favorites with Devi for obvious cultural reasons, was won over by Aneesa’s inviting personality”

[@lauraindira8421]

Great line

[@shruthimaniyodath7755]

Haha yeahh that's a great one! So well-written!

[@Fanaindel3]

bruh what

[@blinddog1212]

"How dare you." Classic.

[@meshzy13]

Kelly Kapoor.

[@edithputhy4948]

Ex-Squeeze Me??

[@krittikapaul355]

@@meshzy13 even mindy in the mindy project, honestly

[@swavnasahoo711]

@@krittikapaul355 he meant the dialogue/line was classic.

[@krittikapaul355]

@@swavnasahoo711 ....i know, and that's not what i was referring to

[@quickshower]

I think I would have liked NHIE regardless, but having McEnroe as the hotheaded inner voice of Devi really cinched this show as one of my favourites. His commentary is AMAZING! Comedic gold

[@silviaolivotti9971]

They handled the knock-and-pop situation beautifully and hilariously, well done👏

[@manoeleduardoaraujofilho782]

Well, that was a foreshadowing 🤣🤣🤣

[@IsomerSoma]

Was about to comment exactly that.

[@devikadevaiah6966]

Whenever Mindy is on they have these brilliant unscripted moments: love these two sharp comedic talents playing up against each other.

[@matthewatwood8641]

Mindy Kaling is utterly devoid of talent.

[@keyscored3710]

Yeah, this explains a lot honestly lmaoo

[@nativeportlander]

foreshadowing is a literary device.

[@sheralfung1642]

Mindy only makes good things. Every piece of work with her time and attention behind it is Pure Gold. NHIE season 2 is such a fun and ridiculous ride!

[@aftereverett]

Fact. She makes content most American writers only dream and try to make. A truly relatable and hilarious American experience.

[@davidsveips]

yeah right ,Velma too??

[@rikkiechambers4959]

So cute .. as if Stephen ever had evil intent in his life 😂😂😂 refreshing to see adults act like adults with good natured humor ! Well handled by both parties I’d say !

[@courtney-ray]

Right!!! 🥰

[@davidtee5367]

I feel like Stephen bringing up an event that could have been easily swept under the rug for decades and owning it is a breath of fresh air and an example of healthy masculinity. Sure, he's no Aragorn son of Arathorn, but who is really?

[@megancampbell3914]

Appreciate the “knock and pop” - the ownership, the humor….etc.

[@b-meaker99]

I can tell from the clip what kinds of experiences Mindy wish she had when she was in high school

[@revinaque1342]

It's every heterosexual female nerd's dream! 😄 It also reminds me of the scene in Romeo + Juliet were a young Leonardo Di Caprio goes to Juliet's room in the middle of a rainstorm and they have a steamy night together just before he gets exiled. Mindy is my type of person 😂

[@glitterxo5113]

Yes and no. I cannot remember which episode that clip is from, but she doesn't write every episode. I believe that aside from being the co-creator and an executive producer (lead), she has three writing credits for the series thus far.

[@SleepIntoTheDiamondLife]

for an Indian child, this can only be our dreams and nothing more in that age.

[@ananyanegi9423]

This story is based on her real life

[@poppyseed389]

Her "how dare you" kills me every time lol

[@kamleshshah4657]

@@g0away I invited Darryl to the meet

[@guardianofthegalaxy2051]

@@g0away if i had built a website with this many problems, i’d kill myself.

[@ReeniEspino]

Mindy Kaling may say she doesn't understand teenagers, but NHIE is well-crafted enough on the varied generational AAPI experiences (esp s2) that she gets a pass. (The guy in the clip is half Japanese and they wrote it into the character after he was cast.) Curious about her other show now.

[@SydneyKong]

FACTSSSS

[@andieandbeatrice]

its SOO good you need to watch!!

[@Fanaindel3]

S1>>>>>>>> WHAT U EVEN SAYING????

[@marcavonevans]

Love her!!! Brilliantly funny with great timing “I wish I’d worn a sexier bra because you work so hard…” I yelled laughing!!!

[@nickwallette6201]

No kidding. This is exactly the antidote to everything going on these days. ".. you know, he works hard.. and who's fault is it anyway?" "Mine. It's entirely my fault." Personal responsibility + mutual respect + compassion.

[@annawalsh8880]

I love Mindy Kaling. It's so refreshing to see a woman who is of South Asian descent on TV, writing TV that reflects that experience, being a boss in. She is super talented and hilarious and smart!

[@PaulAllen786]

This comment aged like spoiled Milk.

[@orebb2204]

@@PaulAllen786 indeed💀

[@honestcomments8053]

Mindy is gorgeous and talented.

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yes. Very gorgus butiful actress

[@b-meaker99]

I just love Mindy, who freaking cares what generation she is

[@xxJOKeR75xx]

Yeah, i don't get that whole stereotype thinking. Oh you're from that drawer so you must be this and that. I hope we're all too individual for this really.

[@kimb868]

@@xxJOKeR75xx it does get to be a tad much

[@LindaC616]

@@xxJOKeR75xx sadly, a large part of the world is operating this way. Witness a prime minister dismissing someone with a "boomer" comment

[@chubbnubbins]

Pretty funny that she's offended by being called a "Gen Xer" when she's only a year or two out 😆

[@tophers3756]

Her woke whining put me off her fast. Just do your act and maybe learn to actually be funny.

[@stonefacedmedusa5542]

And the actress that plays Devi is from Mississauga, Ontario!

[@VHale-yz7hc]

No one knows where that is playa

[@stonefacedmedusa5542]

@@VHale-yz7hc Part of Toronto :)

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

There's always some mishap when Mindy visits. Didn't his phone go off the last time she did an in-person interview with Stephen?

[@sideshowbro]

It was his apple watch. She decimated him for it.

[@emilyl1804]

Lol yes! I love their back n forth its so enjoyable!

[@JANEVANEVA]

Yes, the apple watch incident and ALSO during virtual Colbert show. There was an awkward moment where she was daring him to say whether she looked fat or pregnant in a photo… I can't remember exactly but the feeling was oh they have def veered from the talking points now!

[@mjbaldwin]

OMG YES! What a memory. Whenever she's on SOMETHING crazy happens it's the best

[@lisenormann4102]

I adore Mindy, she's such a hardworking and smart writer, and I love the interviews she does with Colbert, their chemistry is amazing.

[@christinekieffer9211]

Season 2 is even better than season 1. Great stories!! So many times you can't tell where the story is going to go or how it's going to end. I really enjoyed watching this nerdy girl and her nerdy friends navigate their way through high school making mistakes, and not always coming out smelling like a roses. I love the main character's sassy personality 🙂💞

[@lillypatience]

I haven't really laughed in a few days due to some family drama and this interview sent me rolling. I love Mindy!

[@cordeliaellsworth4704]

I hope things get better and everyone’s okay!

[@lillypatience]

@@cordeliaellsworth4704 Thank you, that's very sweet 🤞

[@nicholasschoonbeck6866]

I love Mindy, she's so funny & creative & always fun to hear from but still, my favorite part of this clip is a man openly, publically taking responsibility & apologizing for a mistake.

[@psa921416]

And furthermore, when she says maybe I'm to blame for not locking the door, he says a firm NO IT WAS ENTIRELY MY FAULT. Well done!!!

[@biophil]

Colbert was off his game suggesting GenX, later you understand why he was distracted. Kaling lets him off the hook in the most gracious way. He is so touched, that he blushes. Very cute interaction!

[@TitoTimTravels]

She is on the cusp - a fair guess 😎

[@biophil]

@@TitoTimTravels fair? maybe, charming? definitely not. And Colbert is normally as charming and polite as he can be.

[@SRosenberg203]

@@TitoTimTravels No she's not. She was born in 1979, and the oldest millennial are born in 1982.

[@missngfrombrooklyn]

@@SRosenberg203 Nope. I've seen 1980 as the start of the Millennials. These start/end dates are arbitrarily assigned. Why bother getting worked up. As a fellow Xennial, I completely agree with Mindy.

[@libbypaciorek9060]

if Mindy Kaling made a religion I would certainly consider converting. I am okay with anything she does.

[@rairadio7119]

She has a book called Kind of Hindu. Which I think is a great religion. Infact I think, "Kind of" any religion is a great religion. It's only when you go full gusto that people end up dying. And ya, I know it's a joke.

[@rayadouno7811]

She is so nice and so kind! That I find her beautiful just because of the way she handles and carries herself! Such a talented woman!!! I am a MINDY KALING Fan!!! Absolutely : )

[@ayaJB1D]

The mindy project remains one of the best funniest shows of all time and I fucking love Never Have I Ever with all my heart

[@AlphaFoxDelta]

*GASP* STEPHEN YOU BARELY EVEN KNOCKED SMH 🤣🤣🤣

[@TaylorSwiftRules119]

"How dare you" ... call back to an iconic line 🤣

[@elenayee3093]

A couple of years I saw Stephen Colbert interview Mindy Kaling in person during a film festival in NJ and they're as fun and authentic as you see them here

[@_NAED_]

The Indian father of Devi, the female protagonist, would have grown up watching Vijay Amritraj, a great Indian tennis player who competed professionally in the same era as John McEnroe.

[@MissSavicreations]

Not necessarily. I was a kid/teenager when Borg and McEnroe were at the top and that's what was on the TV when my dad watched tennis.

[@raghavbhatia7624]

"How dare you." The nostalgia.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Exactly, I'm also the same generation between x and millennials.

[@birdeee461]

Just Wow n moreover they talked about it on The Show. Such beautiful minds.

[@RogerHerzler]

Her laugh is contagious. 😂

[@abigealrichard7969]

Oh really 😁

[@noteanoshade7788]

'you know he works hard' lmao got me

[@ariannasanz19]

There is always something with these two 😂

[@AndiDuck]

Raising teenagers is like trying to nail Jello to a tree .

[@richardjones2455]

By the time they are teenagers, they are already "raised."

[@qazwax9955]

Freeze it

[@IaIaCthulhuFtagn]

@@richardjones2455 Yes and no, they should know what's right and wrong by then, but they still need reinforcement and instruction on the nuances of their actions. Teenagers get excited and do things that they wouldn't have, had they stopped and taken the time to think about it.

[@KristiContemplates]

Freeze the Jello shots, and then get the hammer

[@GoingMedievalOnYourAss]

Lol it can be for sure. Our brains are not fully formed until our mid 20's sooo, there ya go.

[@SubhalakshmiKumar]

"Never have I walked in on female guests when they were not fully dressed" - Stephen takes a shot How did no one type this yet??

[@ravipeiris4388]

Her comedy show on Hulu shows her talent and writing skills ☺️

[@MariaDanieladelaRosa]

HAHAHAHAHAH I ALMOST SPIT MY COFFEE "he works hard"

[@FixedKarma]

Glass animals is now officially been on the late show

[@neen42]

Also a Xennial: Millennial debt with Gen X angst.

[@myrafinch5769]

Gotta love Colbert . Always a gentleman!

[@svenswwis436]

I think i actually noticed Colbert blush.

[@michelesmith85]

She’s brilliant and hilarious. Great combination.❤️

[@GlitzChickz]

i can't get enough of mindy kaling!!!!!!

[@sumabindu6267]

To even bring that sensitive topic and apologizing for popping in... thts so brave and nice of Stephen .. such a gentleman

[@rachaelhuttner9390]

Mindy Kaling if you're reading this, I'm 37 years old and Never Have I Ever...is hands down my favorite show on Netflix. Plus the soundtrack for both seasons is on fleek! Sincerely, A Millennial

[@padmavathisarvepalli4947]

same homie. lol :)

[@rachaelhuttner9390]

@@padmavathisarvepalli4947 YASSSSSS!!!

[@Scarface-hl4bl]

I thought this show was targeted to indian audience but seems like western people enjoy it too.

[@1saleha1]

It’s like when Pam walked in on Michael changing

[@leamarietang3212]

That is just the CUTEST interview I've ever seen with Mindy and Steven! 😂🤣🥰 Totally laughed my ass off!! Totally made my day!! 💯💕

[@erikschaepers]

LOTR nerd SC should have corrected her: "You shall not pass..!" ( Gandalf)

[@sarahmcquade544]

He was holding it in trying not to reference it loool

[@brandonduarte3543]

Love the show really hoping for a season 3.

[@jennywhisconier7777]

Mindy Kaling, 'wish i had worn a sexier bra,' Brilliant.

[@phraydedjez]

legend, thats gold

[@JNK95i]

love her laughter!

[@valenciasainz]

Not understanding teenagers while writing a show on them while doing 'Velma' is peak Hollywood.

[@sharonmullins1957]

I love this interview.

[@MK-285]

Xennial here myself!! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Actually wrote a grad paper on the complexities of being born borderline between 2 distinct generations. Thanks for giving it a name Mindy 👏

[@sophiakrishnan2053]

You wrote a paper on this and you didn’t know the term “Xennial”?

[@MK-285]

@@sophiakrishnan2053 it was an introduction paper for my professor in a social psychology course based on the patterns, behaviors & characteristics of me as shaped by society written 5 years ago. Given that the term wasn't 1st used until late 2014, & even still wasn't included in the Oxford dictionary until 2020, no, I admittedly was unaware of an obscure new term barely around 2 years at the time of writing a paper which contextually touched on my generational standing in accordance with a plethora of other variables. But please, go on judging strangers' jocular remarks in a condescending way from an anonymous platform if it brings you joy. Gotta find it where we can & some, it seems, can't find it in their real lives so they're forced to find it artificially elsewhere. Good day!

[@key745]

@@MK-285 OMFG IT WAS NEVER THAT SERIOUS LMFAOOOO 🤣🤣🤣🤧🤡💀

[@LindaC616]

@@MK-285 👏👏👏

[@courtney-ray]

@@MK-285 I think the other person’s comment was about the fact that you said “thanks for giving it a name” to Mindy. True you may not have known the term when you first wrote your paper, but surely you heard it before this interview, right? Your original comment almost reads like you wrote that paper, but never heard of the term until Mindy coined it and shared it with Stephen and the world on this show. 🙄

[@mattd501]

She just makes me happy with her effervescent beautiful spirit...that's it 👑 👑 👑 👑

[@kristab6981]

😂❤️ I LOVE HER. beauty & brains !

[@SleepIntoTheDiamondLife]

she could be a boomer and I would still want her to be my best friend.

[@SameShirtDifferentDay]

LMAO the ultimate compliment 🤣

[@NellieKAdaba]

My mother is a real boomer, born towards the end of World War 2. I'm close to Mindy's generation.

[@davebedard6478]

Mindy you rock…….❤️

[@nikkid8834]

Such a great show! Culture is truly represented

[@JoeyTrejo10]

Born in 83 and an xennial too! Love "Never have I ever"!

[@alishabutler3877]

"How dare you." Yeah, Stephen, answer. Ryan couldn't either.

[@shailejanarain]

thought the same😂

[@brooke9297]

Genxennial is just a word for “how dare you imply I’m approaching middle age.”

[@leavingitblank9363]

Exactly. Like anything remarkable happened during that episode during their formative years that they need their own "micro-generation"???

[@KenrickLeiba]

@@leavingitblank9363 The transition from analogue to digital and the massive surge in internet use. We grew up comfortable with both worlds. We remember a time when the internet was less user friendly and people were still wary of it, but we aren't technophobic the was some gen-Xers are. Of course all these cohort things are massive generalisations. Some Gen Xer are more like Xennials or Millenials. Depends on the socio-economic class you grew up in, how conservative progressive your family was, where you live etc.

[@brooke9297]

@@KenrickLeiba Agreed - I'd argue that Mindy's mentality/personality fits the older end of millennial better than Gen X - it's just a matter of what you mean when you talk about generations. I'm an old millennial and didn't see social media until after college, so my life/development is/was different from the younger end of the generation. If we're going to go by cultural stuff, generations are going to have to get smaller and smaller to account for the acceleration of tech - but they haven't yet (not that there's an official bureau of generationalizing hah). That said... I still think Mindy just didn't want to be called old ;)

[@mrrd4444]

She looks gorgeous!

[@InnaVitamina777]

I LOVE this show ♥♥ Davy was such a breath of fresh air

[@deborahchristopher7167]

The iconic ''How dare you '' .. :)

[@kukhanyafudumele5607]

The Mindy Project was my life during High school. I love her so much

[@yuna1322]

Lmao I love Mindy so much, ever since the Mindy show . And never have I ever is just as great if not better cause Devi is brilliant lead

[@margholtz]

Hysterical!

[@MissKelli916]

She's a gem!!!!

[@threemusketeers4109]

I love these two so much!!!

[@kylaarmstrong-benjamin8066]

Mindy is one of my favorite actresses!!! She's so talented, funny, clever, gorgeous, smart and makes the movies and shows I want to see!!!❤❤❤❤

[@PushieBunita97]

Why do i love her so much.

[@internetandlifehacks]

We absolutely love this woman! ^-^

[@jamalelston8682]

i love her so much…

[@MojoBonzo]

she is the generation that was too young for nirvana and too old for backstreet boys! xD

[@alanai1981]

Exactly! 1981 here

[@LewdCustomer]

She makes an excellent 2nd impression!

[@johnganda]

she is delightful!

[@coffeetea8577]

My mum is a high school teacher for over 20 years and mother to me (22) and my two teenage brothers and she’s no closer to understanding teens at all 😂😂😂

[@andrewgutmann9432]

“He works hard”

[@dark_neverland]

That was great!

[@CurlyAndCurvy]

I wasn't expecting that ending! 😆😆😆

[@shiranipathiratne749]

Ughh yuck she mentioned meghan

[@Vjay1]

I have add “knock and pop” to my lexicon🤣

[@MrMirageX]

Well that was a fulfilling conversations.. 😩

[@Nina-yn3wj]

LOVE THIS SHOW !

[@ilovesleep66]

THE SHOW IS SO GOOD

[@zahraabdullahi1601]

Love everything Mindy does. Knew she was awesome since Kelly.

[@ChillwithLaurenZen]

I love Mindy so much!

[@slimigan]

Xennial - born between 1979 and 1983, in fact

[@ellenspear50]

People in show business are fine with seeing others in states of undress. Having done lots of theatre, I've dressed in proximity to all sorts of people. It's a given.