( The Frisky ) -- In elementary school , I was the only kid in my class whose favorite Ninja Turtle was Donatello . Later , I was the only one of my girlfriends who chose Jon Knight as her favorite New Kid on the Block . In other words , I have a thing for the runt of the litter . And the current runt of the pop culture litter is Miranda Hobbes , the one who nobody picks as their favorite `` Sex and the City '' character . The Frisky : The 10 worst TV moms . As much as I love to loathe the show , I 've always liked Miranda 's character the best . I ca n't relate to rich women who quit their jobs when they get married , underpaid writers who waste all their money on shoes instead of investing in a 401 ( k ) , or chicks who are interested in a new dude every 10 minutes . But Miranda ? She 's a human being who could actually exist in real life , not just on a fancy , fluffy TV show . She was often imperfect or badly dressed , and sometimes she said dumb stuff on dates . Sadly , it 's her humanity that makes her the least appealing to many people . If entertainment is aspirational , no woman wants to see a fictionalized version of herself . The Frisky : Jesse James says he `` wanted to get caught '' Mirandas are not as vocal as Carries or as bold as Samanthas , but we 're out there . As a Miranda , I tend to date beta males , focus almost to the point of obsession on my career , wear shoes that are more practical than sexy , and proudly call myself a feminist . I 'm also fond of dark humor ( how Miranda managed to stand Charlotte 's perpetually sunny demeanor I will never understand ) . While she often came off as `` the angry one , '' she was capable of incredible empathy and kindness . I challenge anyone to watch the scenes of her caring for Steve 's elderly mother and not feel the same way . [ SPOILER ALERT ] In `` Sex and the City 2 , '' she does something she 's needed to do for ages : She quits her corporate law firm gig for a low-key job that will enable her to spend more time with her friends and family . In terms of attaining work-life balance , Miranda does it the best of them all . Is n't that everyone 's dream ? The Frisky : Stars who are way opposite of the characters they play . Of all the `` girls , '' Miranda is the only one I can see myself hanging out with in real life . It would n't be a contest to see who could come up with the craziest outfit or drink the most ridiculous cocktails at an overpriced trendy nightspot . We 'd hang out at home , rent movies to snark on , and eat junk food without feeling guilty ( even if it came from out of the trash can ) . In other words ? I 'm a Miranda , and I 'm proud of it . I may not be the most glamorous girl at the party , but I always have a good time . I know which people in my life I can count on , and my feet hurt way less at the end of the night . TM & © 2010 TMV , Inc. | All Rights Reserved .
Columnist identifies with Miranda character in ` ` Sex and the City " '' , often drunk or badly dressed , and sometimes said dumb stuff on dates . She also focuses on women and the beta males and wears practical shoes .