But Mindy’s book also had the misfortune, publicity-wise, of being published out shortly after the release of Tina Fey’s equally absorbing Bossypants. And sadly for the somewhat-less-famous Mindy, The New York Times Bestsellers list seems to have a Highlander rule for books by any writer/actor/comedian who also happens to be in possession of a vagina.

On the topic of comedians and their sometime ladyparts, Mindy includes this gem during a made-up Q&A at the end of the book:

Q: “Why didn’t you talk about whether women are funny or not?”

A: 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 a habit to seriously discuss nonsensical hot-button issues.

I’d love if that could be the final word on this made-up mouthbreather non-issue, at least around these (terrifyingly manly man-) parts.

Since the set itself is 2-3 times longer, watching my performance afterward is that much more excruciating. And in reality, the whole ordeal takes far longer; given a 25 minute set, the review often takes several hours — especially after accounting for all the times I hit pause and flee from the room while screaming “I CAN’T WATCH THIS SHIT ANYMORE!!!”

For the record, I’m not complaining. I’m just saying… and maybe I’m also stalling a bit before going back to the video.

On the bright side, most other forms of torture don’t come with a pause button.

It’s funny that 30 Rock is up against that other show — you know the one. The one with much better ratings; the one about nerds. Answer me this, though: did that show feature an Ewok, lyrics to the Mos Eisley cantina song, a Dungeons & Dragons room, and a completely obscure reference to Xaro Xhoan Daxos from Game of Thrones? Who’s the nerd now Big Bang Theory, huh?!? The fact is, I’m actually a fan of Big Bang Theory, but I love the subtle nerdiness of Liz Lemon. Who doesn’t love a girl who’s crazy about Star Wars.

30 Rock is really killing it lately — and I say this as someone who denies the show ever went through much of a lull. Sure, not every single joke will land, but I’m in awe of how many jokes they cram into every single script.

Plus, there this Jenna speech:

“Right now there are models waking up from their coke binges, multi-ethnic bartenders with daddy issues, former ballerinas who had to quit because their boobs got too big. They’re going to hear about the horny billionaire, and Thad is going to forget all about his little crush. They’re coming Liz. Click click! That’s their stilettos! Click click!”

And Liz’s response: “Damn hot bitches!”