The "Parks And Recreation" Thread

[jerichoholicninja]

That couples show looks terrible and does not look like it will fit in with the rest of the lineup so they force us to watch it by sticking it between two good shows. Not looking forward to that.

[BrewCrewForever]

Very, very excited for January 20th. For my money, Parks and Rec is the best comedy on network TV (Curb Your Enthusiasm is my #1 overall, but that is cable). With the high praise Sepinwall has for these first 6 episodes it has me very pumped.

 

I was watching some more of the season 2 DVD's and forgot about the dinner party episodes when Ron asked if he could and then brought his own tray of deviled eggs. Leslie promised him fridge space for them. Hahaha. Ron is my favorite on the show but all of the characters bring good comedy to the show. Interested to see more of Scott and Lowe.

[Flood Pants]

Tammy returns! Yes! And maybe if we're really lucky, we'll see the return of Duke Silver and D.J. Roomba.

[Godspeed]

The world demands more Jean-Ralphio!

[Gobias Industries]

The world demands more Jean-Ralphio!

 

Never gets old.

[bjkrautk]

http://www.tvsquad.com/2011/01/17/ron-swanson-parks-and-recreation/

 

In honor of P-Rec's return this week, part one of an interview with Nick Offerman.

[Flood Pants]

I stumbled across this great article. Parks and Rec showrunner Michal Schur was also one of the writers behind "Fire Joe Morgan" and this is an interview with him in response to Joe Morgan's firing.

 

http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2010/12/20/michael-schur-of-parks-and-recreation-on-why-joe-morgan-was-so-frustrating/

[Godspeed]

I've been re-watching season 2 in anticipation of the season 3 premier. Just got done with 'Telethon' and cannot stop laughing at this scene:

 

Perd Hapley: And the story of this next dance is that it’s called The Worm.

 

...

 

Ron Swanson: What the [expletive] are you doing, Perd Hapley?

 

 

 

The P&R universe is just so dense, but merely the name Perd Hapley on its own makes me laugh. Can't wait for Thursday.

[BrewCrewForever]

So pumped for Thursday. Finally! The best comedy on network TV returns. I missed you Ron Swanson.

[Flood Pants]

No character, real or imaginary, can use a bleeped f-bomb as powerfully as Ron (bleep)ing Swanson.

[BrewCrewForever]

Loved the season 3 premiere. Ron coaching the basketball team was awesome. Especially his Bobby Knight like wardrobe and throwing of the chair. Good start to the season. Also if anyone is on twitter, they have an official account now for Ron. It is @RonEffinSwanson

[Godspeed]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2010/12/09/arts/pyramid/pyramid-jumbo.jpg

[pitchleague]

yep, total comedy gold for the entire Ron Swanson parts of the episode. Beginning-to-end.

 

"We're ordering pizza?"

 

The Pyramid

 

The chair throwing

 

Everything about this episode was just pure money.

[bjkrautk]

After seeing Scott Pilgrim more than a few times since last seeing P-Rec, it took me a second to remember that April doesn't wear glasses.

 

- "If you're trying to tell me something, I do not know what it is because you will not call me back"

- Absolutely loved the Bob Knight look for Ron as basketball coach; the pyramid just comes too close to Dwight Schrute hyper-seriousness for my liking. (Aside from 'Romantic Love,' there's not enough Duke Silver there to balance things out.)

- Leslie tossing Jerry's painting into the lake is just pitch-perfect.

- Loved that Tom's explanation for wearing women's shoes included the fact that no one could tell the difference....immediately after Ron called him on wearing women's shoes.

[Baldkin]

Loved the premiere.... but what made me laugh the hardest last night was one simple line in Community:

 

Jeff: Nice sweater.

 

Andre (played by Malcom Jamaal Warner): Thanks. My dad gave it to me.

[pitchleague]

after thinking about it, I do remember one thing about Parks & Rec last night that I didn't like. The fact that they are now airing episodes in January/February that should have aired in the fall when a "Pawnee Harvest Festival" would have made a whole heck of a lot more sense.

[logan82]

Baldkin wrote:

Jeff: Nice sweater.

 

Andre (played by Malcom Jamaal Warner): Thanks. My dad gave it to me.

Of man I missed that line. I need to listen better.

[BrewCrewForever]

Fish (Sport Only)

 

Love the pyramid.

[Hofbraunhaus]

Loved the premiere.... but what made me laugh the hardest last night was one simple line in Community:

 

Jeff: Nice sweater.

 

Andre (played by Malcom Jamaal Warner): Thanks. My dad gave it to me.

 

Haha, I missed this as well. I remember the line but it didn't hit me what they were referring to. Great Parks and Rec as well.

[Gobias Industries]

Jean Ralphio definitely hooked Tommy Timberlake up with that gig at Lady Footlocker. I also liked how Tom was seemingly chosen as referee just because he still had his foot locker uniform on.

 

A lot of jokes flew over my head on Community tonite, even after the second viewing. I did like Duncan and Fat Neil's exchange....

 

"Thank you, Fat Neil."

 

"Neil's fine."

 

"Not from an actuarial standpoint."

[Godspeed]

I read that Jean Ralphio will be back in the fold a few times this season. Love this show.

 

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[Team Canada]

Another outstanding episode.

 

Andy's lookup of Leslie's symptoms killed me.

[hawing]

I'm surprised that no one here has mentioned the "meat tornado." I told the S.O. as we watched that Brewerfan P&R fans would be all over that.

[BrewCrewForever]

"You had me at meat tornado."

[pitchleague]

I loved Ron's grill in the office. A full size Weber grill. Just crack the window and he's a-grilling! Awesome!