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15 Reasons To Watch 'Parks And Recreation'

"Treat yo'self"

Mary Malloy

Jun 07, 2016

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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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15 Reasons To Watch 'Parks And Recreation'

"Treat yo'self"

1. Leslie Knope

2. Andy and April

3. Ron Swanson

4. Jean-Ralphio

5. Ron’s Diet

6. Ben and Leslie

7. We all have a Jerry in our lives.

8. Burt Macklin

9. Duke Silver

10. Galentines Day!

11. Donna’s live tweeting

12. Treat yo’self!

13. JJ's Diner

14. Lil’ Sebastian

15. Irreplaceable life lessons

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I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

1. Watch an R-rated Scary Movie in a Movie Theater

2. Buy a Lottery Ticket

3. Vote in an Election

4. Participate in a Run (or a Walk, Realistically) for Charity

5. Go on a Road Trip

6. Start a Savings Account

7. Get a Credit Card

8. Sign up for Spotify Premium

9. Go to a Club

10. Start a Meditation Routine

11. Go to a Yoga Class

12. Treat Myself to a Dinner for One

13. Volunteer for a Charity

14. Participate in a Research Study

15. Bake Something (That Ends Up Being Edible)

16. Go Skydiving

17. Be Called for Jury Duty

18. Figure Out What I Want to Do With my Life

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

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1. Why are towels considered dirty when you get out of the shower clean?

2. Who closes the bus door once the bus driver gets off?

3. Why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator"?

4. If you drop soap on the floor is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

5. Is the "S" or the "C" silent in the word "scent"?

6. Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

7. Would Lightning McQueen buy car insurance or life insurance?

8. Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

9. What color are mirrors?

10. If 2 mind readers read each other's minds whose mind are they really reading?

11. Is there a synonym for "synonym"?

12. If your shirt isn't tucked into your pants, are your pants tucked into your shirt?

13. Why is it called "quick sand" if you sink slowly in it?

14. If I try to fail, but succeed, which one did I do?

15. If Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, why did it fall off?

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