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10 Times Tom Haverford Reminded You That 'Sometimes You Gotta Work A Little, So You Can Ball A LOT'

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Autumn Robertson

Oct 26, 2018

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10 Times Tom Haverford Reminded You That 'Sometimes You Gotta Work A Little, So You Can Ball A LOT'

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If you've ever seen Parks and Recreation, you're probably a fan of the famous character, Tom Haverford. Played by Aziz Ansari, Haverford is a hilarious, catchy, and sometimes cute addition to the Parks and Rec cast. If you're familiar with this, you also know about his unique, yet clever life advice. Here are Tom Haverford's top 10 life advice quotes:

1. "Is it a banger?"

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Because why waste your time listen to bad music?

2. "Everywhere I go, I'm walking on red carpet."

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Genius.

3. "Sometimes you gotta work a little so you can ball a lot."

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If there's one thing we know about Tom Haverford, it's that he hates working and loves to party! Maybe we all should start living by this concept.

4. "Behind every successful man is me, smiling and taking partial credit."

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5. "When life gives me lemons..."

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"Starting now, when life gives me lemons I'm going to slice them up into wedges and throw them into vodka tonics, which I will then sip in a burlesque nightclub, that I co-own with actor Taye Diggs and two of the Pussycat Dolls."

6. "Haverford rule number six."

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Good point, Tom.

7. "Love fades away, but things last forever."

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Screw love, just buy a ton of stuff.

8. "Justin is hip."

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Justin Bieber, of course.

Haverford is all about being "hip" and "cool." Certainly words of wisdom to live by.

9. "I have never taken the high road, but I tell other people to 'cause then there's more room for me on the low road."

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Again, genius, Tom.

10. "TREAT YO SELF!"

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What would life advice by Tom Haverford be without "Treat yourself!" Literally useless, that's what.

What's life without treating yourself every once in awhile? Useless.

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10 Times Tom Haverford Reminded You That 'Sometimes You Gotta Work A Little, So You Can Ball A LOT'

No one gives better life advice than the funniest character in Parks and Rec.

In This Article:

1. "Is it a banger?"

2. "Everywhere I go, I'm walking on red carpet."

3. "Sometimes you gotta work a little so you can ball a lot."

4. "Behind every successful man is me, smiling and taking partial credit."

5. "When life gives me lemons..."

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7. "Love fades away, but things last forever."

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10. "TREAT YO SELF!"

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