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14 Times Parks And Rec Accurately Portrayed Your Life

There's a little bit of Pawnee in us all.

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We all know that Parks and Recreation is one of the greatest shows ever to air on TV. As we watched every episode, we all found a piece of us in each character (even Jerry). From the moment we met the pit, to the time we saw it flourish into a beautiful park, we all had developed a little bit of Pawnee, Indiana in our hearts.

1. When someone asks you why you're so sensitive and you start crying, because you have a big heart and cry at everything.

2. But when you're past the point of being over-sensitive and are just irritated and people try to talk to you:

3. But sometimes you just have to cry, even if it's over the fact that you saw a cute puppy and might not ever see it again

4. And while you're crying you decide to eat a bunch of food because, well, I'll let Ron take this one:

(or any food, for that matter...)

5. When someone lectures you on how their new diet is great and how you should definitely try it:

6. When you want to go to a party but you have to get up at 6AM the next morning for work:

7. But at the same time you haven't had some fun in a while... so, you decide to go because you definitely deserve it.

8. When a cute guy you've been crushing on makes the first move:

9. But when he doesn't text or call you the next day, you decide life sucks

10. But then you remember the Meagle motto:

11. And so you put on your hottest outfit and strut your stuff. Because you're a strong independent woman who don't need no man

12. When someone asks you what you're going to do with your life:

13. But hey, no worries. Leslie figured it out, and you always have this option:

14. And at the end of it all, the only thing that's going to matter is the fact that you...


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