Man Crush Monday: Aziz Ansari

1) He’s hilarious. There’s nothing sexier than a good sense of humor. His stand-up is great–lately, he’s been doing a lot around dating in today’s world but I also always enjoyed his bits about his cousin Harris. His stories about Kanye West, especially, are amazing:

2) Master of None was such a good show (that I could relate to on a whole ‘nother level, as I’m a first generation Taiwanese American)–funny, heartbreaking, and it perfectly captures the experience of being in your late twenties, early thirties in a big city. The “Parents” episode, in particular, struck home for me:

3) He has an obsessive appreciation for food (especially pasta). Who doesn’t love pasta? Aziz is very open about his love for it–follow his Instagram if you love a bit of food porn.

4) Family man: He loves his family (see above, stories about his cousin Harris) and even cast his own parents in Master of None (plus, his brother, Aniz, worked as a writer on MoN too):

5) Tom Haverford on Parks & Recreation. Need I say more? If you haven’t enjoyed the pleasures of Parks & Recreation, might I suggest you drop everything else (those chores can always wait) and start watching it immediately? Start with season 2.

6) He’s stylish–GQ even wrote an article, “Aziz Ansari’s Master of None Is The Most Stylish Show You Should Be Watching” laying out the style essentials from the show.

Photo Credit: Mr.Porter

Christine

Christine lives & works in New York City. She devours all things pop culture like they are astronaut ice cream (her favorite food). Shows she’s loving right now include Broad City, Nathan for You, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

Recent Posts

SXSW Review: ‘In My Blood’ Is a Gripping Portrait of Ambition at Its Breaking Point

Winner of the SXSW Grand Jury Award in the Independent TV Pilot Program, In My…

1 week ago

Exclusive Interview: Curtis Lum on ‘The Audacity,’ Timely Themes, and Leading His Feature Film ‘New Diamond Restaurant’

Curtis Lum has built his art around stories that feel timely—projects that mirror the world…

2 weeks ago

Win Tickets to an NYC Screening of Lee Cronin’s ‘The Mummy’

Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with Warner Bros. to give away tickets to…

2 weeks ago

Exclusive Interview: Josh McKenzie on ‘The Hunting Party’ Season 2, Shane’s Journey, and What’s Next

There’s a grounded, intentional quality to the way Josh McKenzie approaches Shane in The Hunting…

3 weeks ago

Exclusive Interview: Jen Lilley & Dan Jeannotte on ‘A Royal Setting,’ Romance, and Finding Your Own Path

Some love stories are written in the stars—others are cut a little deeper. A Royal…

4 weeks ago

Exclusive Interview: Sean Kaufman on ‘For All Mankind’ Season 5 and Alex’s Defining Journey

Few series operate on the scale of For All Mankind, yet what continues to set…

4 weeks ago