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"The Office" And "Parks And Rec" Square Off In The Mockumentary Showdown Of The Century

This is a hard one... that's what she said.

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"The Office" And "Parks And Rec" Square Off In The Mockumentary Showdown Of The Century
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It's the ultimate showdown. NBC TV superstar vs NBC TV superstar. Both shows are loaded with witty words, legendary love stories, and comical characters. And after spending hours upon hours re-watching these two shows, I believe the time has come for me to lend my expert opinion and settle this debate once and for all. Without further ado, here's "The Office" vs. "Parks and Rec"

World's Best Boss vs The Boss Lady

Let me first start this off by saying Leslie Knope is seriously one of a kind. Anybody who can consume that many waffles is a hero in my eyes. Plus, she's the most passionately spastic person on the show. You can't not respect her. With that said, Michael Gary Scott is a legend. No greater one liner's have ever been uttered by any other character ever. I'm afraid of how much I love him.

Winner: The Office

Andy vs Andy


It's the battle of the Andy's! Can I just say that in my dream world, Andy Bernard would collab with Mouse Rat on their next album. Seriously, how awesome would that be?! Ultimately, this battle comes down to the fact that The Office Andy is lovably annoying for a decent part of the series while Parks and Rec Andy is lovably adorable. Also, he didn't punch a hole in a wall and have to go to anger management...

Winner: Parks and Rec

Pam and Jim vs Andy and April


I very much enjoyed both of these couple's journeys. I absolutely would want to go on a double date with April and Andy. But come on, you can't beat PB & J. Jim's fight from the friend-zone to his wedding day is ultimate #goals.

Winner: The Office

Karen Philippelli vs Ann Perkins

Ann Perkins, even if she wasn't a beautiful, talented, brilliant, powerful musk ox, would still win this for the sole fact she didn't date Jim and almost ruin the most perfect soulmates to ever grace the television screen. (Also, how #blessed is Rashida Jones to have been able to work with BOTH these amazing casts?!)

Winner: Parks and Rec

Scranton vs Pawnee


I'm gonna have to give this one to Scranton for the sole fact that its citizens (besides the Scranton Strangler) aren't terrible people who try destroying all of Leslie Knope's hopes and dreams.

Winner: The Office

Ryan's business ideas vs Tom's business ideas

These two completely embody the American entrepreneurial spirit. Tom gets my vote though because while both Wuphf.com and Entertainment 720 failed miserably, Tom's endless stream of creative ideas never fails to make me laugh.

Winner: Park's and Rec

Stanley's Attitude vs Chris' Attitude

Considering Stanley lives his whole life for "Pretzel Day" while Chris runs 25 miles daily, Stanley and his sass are going to win this one for simply being way more relatable. Did I stutter?!

Winner: The Office

Dwight Shrute's Survival Skills vs Ron Swanson's Survival Skills

"Bears. Beats. Battle Star Galactic." vs "Bacon." It's a tough call between these two iconic characters, but Ron's mustache just does it for me.

Winner: Parks and Rec

Toby vs Jerry

OH GOD PLEASE NO. NO. NOOOOO. DON'T MAKE ME COMPARE THESE TWO TERRIBLE PEOPLE. ONE HAD A FART ATTACK! THE OTHER MAKES ME WANT TO SMASH HIS FACE!

Winner: Neither. Wanna hear a lie? I think these two are great.

So? Which is better? Drum roll please...


Let me first say that I am fully aware that I am cutting this list short. I could go on for days comparing these two fabulous shows. Ultimately though, if you were going to hold a gun to my head (and not use it to shoot Toby twice) and make me chose, I would have to say...

Winner: The Office


Sorry Parks and Rec die-hards. While I will always have a special place in my heart for Leslie Knope and gang, I firmly believe that there is not a better character than Michael Scott. I still cry laughing every time I watch the beginning of "Stress Relief" and tear up at final moments of "Goodbye Michael." I will never grow tired of binge-watching the employees of Dunder Mifflin for as long as I a live.

Ultimate Winners: The Viewers of These Two Iconic Shows


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