Padma Lakshmi is a babe and has the world’s greatest job. Naturally,

November 14, 2012 12:00 am
10. Padma is the only woman--nay, human--who could make a Texas Tuxedo look this good.
10. Padma is the only woman--nay, human--who could make a Texas Tuxedo look this good.

Padma Lakshmi is a babe and has the world’s greatest job. Naturally, we love to hate her. Here are 10 reasons why.About this column: A retrospective tour of Top Chef’s delicious history, Top Shit is a weekly feature honoring the Seattle season of our favorite show ever. Got something to say? Contact Miss En Place at flambethis@outlook.comPublished on November 13, 2012

8. Oh so when SHE drinks at work it's cute but when I do it's unprofessional and against corporate policies? Whatevs.

8. Oh so when SHE drinks at work it’s cute but when I do it’s unprofessional and against corporate policies? Whatevs.

7. Her outfit choices never fail to remind us of her best assets. (Also, what season is she dressing for?)

7. Her outfit choices never fail to remind us of her best assets. (Also, what season is she dressing for?)

6. Even her food metaphors are overtly sexual: It's like a little prick on the tip of my tongue.

6. Even her food metaphors are overtly sexual: It’s like a little prick on the tip of my tongue.

5. Padma knows how to self-promote. Once, she startled the chefs out of bed and made them cook her breakfast. The prize...?

5. Padma knows how to self-promote. Once, she startled the chefs out of bed and made them cook her breakfast. The prize…?

A COPY OF HER OWN BOOK!

A COPY OF HER OWN BOOK!

Challenge winner Hung was hella pumped.

Challenge winner Hung was hella pumped.

4. Padma rubs elbows with the who's-who of the culinary world.

4. Padma rubs elbows with the who’s-who of the culinary world.

3. Seriously, she just had a baby. What?!?

3. Seriously, she just had a baby. What?!?

2. Once she asked, What is the green herb? Spoiler alert--it was mint. You know, subtle 'ole mint. Also--she hosts a show about food.

2. Once she asked, What is the green herb? Spoiler alert–it was mint. You know, subtle ‘ole mint. Also–she hosts a show about food.

1. She eats like most Americans--lots of food and super messy. Except unlike most Americans, she gets paid and we're just huddled under a Snuggie with a block of cheese.

1. She eats like most Americans–lots of food and super messy. Except unlike most Americans, she gets paid and we’re just huddled under a Snuggie with a block of cheese.