(There are many threads mentioning how the actress who plays "Mimi" on "The Drew Carey Show" also played on Seinfeld's "The Handicapped Spot" which, for some reason, I couldn't post a follow up to.) ==================================================================
Did you ever notice in "The Revenge" (2nd Season); George's co-worker, "Glenda", is highly similar in characteristics (looks/hair/voice, etc.) to Drew Carey's "Mimi" character? (This is the episode where George quits his job and casually walks in another day as if nothing happened.)
[Excerpts from "The Revenge" scene at bar/office party]:
GLENDA: What do you have to sit here for? There are plenty of other seats. GEORGE: [whispering] I can't explain. It's very important that I sit here. GLENDA: What are you doing here anyway? I thought you were fired. GEORGE: [whispering] Okay. Okay. Fine. ........................ ........................ GEORGE: I'm gonna count to three. If you don't give up the chair, the wig is coming off. GLENDA: I don't wear a wig. GEORGE: One...
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Maybe the model for the Mimi character was loosely based on the Glenda character. Even the tension between George and Glenda is similar to the tension between Drew and Mimi. Both scenarios involve a male employee with glasses not getting along with his female co-worker.