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Registering For Classes As Told By 'Parks And Rec'

"Everything hurts and I'm dying."

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Registering For Classes As Told By 'Parks And Rec'

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It's the best day of the year! I wish I was talking about Treat Yo Self 2019, but alas, I am talking about class registration. You love it, you hate it, you can't live without it. But it CAN be perfectly articulated by your favorite cast, the beloved citizens of Pawnee, Indiana.

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The Woman Of My Dreams Told In 12 Of The Best TV Show Characters

A good woman is easy to find in some of my favorite TV show characters of all time.

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Kennedy Lundberg

The whole time growing up, I found myself oddly out of place when the topic among my friends turned to their crushes on TV. Although its now glaringly obviously why I found myself more interested in Angelina than Brad, I spent most of my tween years establishing an ever-growing list of girl crushes.

As soon as I opened myself up to the idea of dating women, the image of a woman walking towards me in a white dress with flowers in her hair exploded in my mind. Now, I spend more time than what's probably responsible day-dreaming about the perfect woman while I'm supposed to be listening to a lecture in class.

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The 36 Emmy Winners If Every Award Went To 'Parks And Recreation'

Because let's be honest, it's only the greatest show of all time.

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We all know Ben Wyatt is ecstatic about "Game of Thrones" winning best drama. Leslie is probably ranting about all the positive girl power from Amy Sherman-Palladino right about now too. But it's time to face the facts.

"Parks and Recreation" is literally the greatest show of all time. Change my mind.

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Chris Traeger Can LITERALLY Teach Us So Much About Depression And Mental Health

Chris was always depressed, but grew into a stronger person by the end of "Parks and Recreation."

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I love "Parks and Recreation" as much as the next guy, maybe ~~definitely~~ even a little more. I love "Parks and Recreation" as much as Leslie Knope loves parks, probably. I'll suggest it to people, they'll watch the first few episodes and come back to me asking, "Really? This show?" And my standard answer is, "Watch till the end of season two and the beginning of season three and then decide what you think. Ben and Chris save the show."

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10 Introductory College Courses And How They'd Change If Taught By The Pawnee, IN 'Parks And Rec' Department

8 a.m. lecture would be so much easier to sit through.

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10 Introductory College Courses And How They'd Change If Taught By The Pawnee, IN 'Parks And Rec' Department

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My latest Netflix binge has consisted of NBC's "Parks and Recreation," and I have to say it's currently sitting at one of my favorite shows. It's hard not to love the relationships between the residents of Pawnee, and I think it'd make for an entertaining educational environment. What if they taught our college classes?

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"Everything hurts and I'm dying."

1. Semester after semester it sneaks up on us all

2. Checking 'Rate My Professor' beforehand

3. Finding out your registration time is 5:45 am....again

4. Hyping yourself up moments before typing in those CRNs

5. & the clock strikes your time

6. Finding out some nerd took your spot in the class you needed

7. And then your academic advisor won't force you into that said class

8. So you end up registering for a bunch of classes you never planned on taking

9. And already know in your head which one you're Q-dropping

10. Your perfect pre-planned schedule is ruined

11. So you contemplate dropping out of college

12. But all order is restored during open registration

13. & you are relieved & blessed to have another semester at the best university in the world.

A good woman is easy to find in some of my favorite TV show characters of all time.

1. The passion and thoughtfulness of Leslie Knope

2. The humor and motherhood of Linda

3. The glow up of Pam

4. The temperament of Princess Bubblegum

5. The personality (and everything-ness) of Jane

6. The appearance of Alex

7. The protectiveness of Garnet

8. The spookiness of April

9. The loyalty of Rose

10. The street smarts of Phoebe

11. The independence of Katara

12. The thickness of Shego

Because let's be honest, it's only the greatest show of all time.

1. Best Comedy: "Flu Season."

2. Best Drama: "94 Meetings."

3. Best Limited Series: "The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show."

4. Best Actress, Comedy: Amy Poehler "Leslie Knope."

5. Best Actor, Comedy: Adam Scott "Ben Wyatt."

6. Best Actress, Drama: Aubrey Plaza "April Ludgate-Dwyer."

7. Best Actor, Drama: Rob Lowe "Chris Traeger."

8. Supporting Actress, Drama: Retta "Donna Meagle."

9. Supporting Actor, Drama: Jim O'Heir "Gary Jerry Larry Terry Gingrich Gergich."

10. Supporting Actress, Comedy: Jenny Slate "Mona Lisa Saperstein."

11. Supporting Actor, Comedy: Ben Schwartz "Jean-Ralphio Saperstein."

12. Best Actress, Limited Series or TV Movie: Annabel Porter, "Bloosh."

13. Best Actor, Limited Series or TV Movie: Professor Smartbrain, "The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show."

14. Supporting Actress, Limited Series or a Movie: Tynnyfer, "Doppelgängers."

15. Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie: Raul, "Sister City."

16. Variety Sketch Series: "Beauty Pageant."

17. Variety Talk Series: Ben Wyatt, Human Disaster.

18. Reality Competition Program: "The Debate."

19. Writing for a Comedy Series: Andy Dwyer.

20. Writing for a Drama Series: Jan Coopers's Husband.

21. Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Drama: Jen Barkley, Bobby Newport's Campaign.

22. Directing for a Drama Series: Tammy 2.

23. Directing for a Limited Series: Ben Wyatt, "Requiem for a Tuesday."

24. Writing for a Variety Special: Leslie Knope, Pawnee Sun Roast.

25. Directing for a Variety Special: Tom Haverford, "Treat Yo Self."

26. Television Special: Burt Macklin, "Bus Tour."

27. Directing for a Variety Series: Leslie Knope, "Christmas Scandal."

28. Reality Host: Joan Callamezzo.

29. Structured Reality Program: "The Word with Perd."

30. Unstructured Reality Program: "Crazy Ira and the Douche."

31. Guest Actress, Drama: Michelle Obama.

32. Guest Actor, Drama: Joe Biden.

33. Guest Actress, Comedy: Heidi Klum.

34. Guest Actor, Comedy: John Cena.

35. Documentary or Nonfiction Series: Lil Sebastian Memorial.

36. Animated Program: Curse Recreation, "Harvest Festival."

Chris was always depressed, but grew into a stronger person by the end of "Parks and Recreation."

8 a.m. lecture would be so much easier to sit through.

1. Public Administration: Leslie Knope

2. Fashion Marketing: Tom Haverford

3. United States History: Ron Swanson

4. Art Appreciation: Garry Gergich

5. Trend Forecasting: Donna Meagle

6. Acting: April Ludgate

7. Rock 'n Roll Appreciation: Andy Dwyer

8. Therapeutic Communication in Nursing: Ann Perkins

9. Tabletop Games and Leadership: Ben Wyatt

10. Nutrition for Sports and Fitness: Chris Traeger

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