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15 Reasons To Watch 'Parks And Recreation'

"Treat yo'self"

Mary Malloy
Jun 07, 2016
Emerson College
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15 Reasons To Watch 'Parks And Recreation'

"Parks and Recreation" is the perfect show for those who love mockumentaries, political satire or a good laugh. Here are 15 reasons why "Parks and Rec" should be the next show you binge-watch:

1. Leslie Knope

Leslie Knope: feminist icon, best friend and waffle lover.

2. Andy and April

Needless to say “relationship goals.”

3. Ron Swanson

You may be unaware of it during Season One, but this meat-eating libertarian will hold a special place in your heart.

4. Jean-Ralphio

His pointless singing can/will get stuck in your head.

5. Ron’s Diet

“I call this turf ‘n’ turf. It’s a 16 oz T-bone and a 24 oz porterhouse. Also, whiskey and a cigar. I am going to consume all of this at the same time because I am a free American.”

6. Ben and Leslie

This power couple’s relationship is one for the books.

7. We all have a Jerry in our lives.

Gary. Jerry. Lenny. Terry. No one knows his real name.

8. Burt Macklin

Burt Macklin’s love affair with Janet Snakehole will keep you on the edge of your seats.

9. Duke Silver

The Duke Silver Trio is the heart throb for all women over the age of 40.

10. Galentines Day!

Best explained by Leslie herself, “Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It's like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.”

11. Donna’s live tweeting

Except for that one time she used the official "Parks and Rec" account instead of her own.

12. Treat yo’self!

“Clothes. Treat yo'self. Fragrances. Treat yo'self. Massages. Treat yo'self. Mimosas. Treat yo'self. Fine leather goods. Treat yo'self!"

13. JJ's Diner

Where the waffles flow, and the Four Horse-Meals of the Egg-Pork-alypse was condemned by the American Heart Association

14. Lil’ Sebastian

The death that tore a town apart. In the words of Mouse Rat, “Bye Bye Li'l Sebastian. Miss you in the saddest fashion. Bye Bye Li'l Sebastian.You’re 5000 candles in the wind.”

15. Irreplaceable life lessons

There are always going to be “pits” in our lives, but like Leslie Knope, we all push on.

“Ovaries before brovaries.”

Be more like Chris Traeger.

But over all:

This seven season show is readily available for you if you are subscribed to Netflix. So what are you waiting for? The City of Pawnee awaits you.

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