The Television show "Parks and Recreation" has created a character that many of us admire and wish we could be. No, it's not Jerry. Leslie Knope, protagonist of the hilarious and heart-warming show, could potentially be the PERFECT candidate for presidency. I mean, she planned it all out when she was 5 years old. The only problem is that she does not exist, but that doesn't mean that we can't think about how great America would be if she was in charge. Here are a few of the many reasons why Leslie Knope should take the oath and save the world.
1. She already has the wardrobe.
We see it in every episode. Knope eats, sleeps, works, and twerks in a dark and tailored lady suit. She's always business casual, unless she's wearing a t-shirt custom made for a fundraiser she's created in her free time. Leslie Knope definitely looks the part on and off the job, but we all know that she's never "off" the job.
2. Waffles would officially become a separate food group.
You know you've wanted this to happen. Knope is the woman to make it happen. Waffles, not war.
3. She will consult Ann before all decisions.
Who needs a team of advisors when ANN PERKINS is her best friend? Anne stopped her from making so many stupid decisions, including getting that tattoo. Knope will never have a final answer until it's discussed with her "cunning, pliable, chestnut-haired sunfish."
4. She's a better Hillary Clinton than Hillary Clinton.
Okay, so maybe Leslie didn't imitate Hillary, but Amy Poehler did on Saturday Night Live and made hilarious history. It was one of the greatest skits of all time in my personal opinion strictly because of how much she looked like Clinton. Who knows, maybe it's Amy running for the 2016 presidency instead of Clinton. It's not like we would know the difference.
5. Every citizen would receive a hand-stitched thank you pillow.
Don't act like it's not possible for her to do that. Leslie Knope's gifts defy the laws of science and sanity. She just wants to prove how much the people mean to her, but if you actually vote for her you get two.
6. Sleep is not important.
Leslie just does not need sleep. So much more progress would be made. Just give her a "Nutriyums" bar and she's awake for three days.
7. She puts the world's needs before her own.
Leslie has the type of qualities that cannot be ignored. She's a stubborn, determined, and optimistic woman that will go to the edge of the world for the people she loves, and the people she has never met. How many times did Knope sacrifice her own time and decisions for the good of the citizens of Pawnee? Her heart is as full as Ron Swanson's beard, and America would thrive under her comforting guidance.
So, don't forget! VOTE KNOPE IN '16!
