Top 10 Parks and Recreation Moments That Make Us Say, “Aw…”
Top 10 Parks and Recreation Moments That Make Us Say, "Aw..."
Among the most delightful things about Parks and Recreation—unquestionably one of the best shows on TV right now—is how much sweetness is mixed in with the laughs. There are cringe-worthy moments, to be sure, but they’re woven in among complex friendships, sweet romances and connections between kindred spirits that warm our hearts as we’re clutching our sides.
Don’t miss the stories behind the Parks and Recreation stories on THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Parks and Recreation, airing Monday, August 5 at 10pm, only on Sundance Channel.
Photo Credit: Still from THE WRITERS' ROOM: PARKS AND RECREATION10. "I was born ready. I'm Ron F---ing Swanson."
One surprisingly touching friendship is between blasé underling April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza) and wood-whittling Libertarian Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman), and her boss/father figure. So when Ron has a hernia and cannot move -- and will not ask anyone for help -- he naturally turns to April, who enjoys his condition a bit too much.
Don’t miss the stories behind the Parks and Recreation stories on THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Parks and Recreation, airing Monday, August 5 at 10pm, only on Sundance Channel.
Photo Credit: Still from THE WRITERS' ROOM: PARKS AND RECREATION9. Treat Yo Self day.
Indulging in clothes, fragrances, massages, mimosas, fine leather goods... what could be better? In fact, "It's the best day of the year!" The deep-rooted connection between two of Parks and Recreation's most hilarious characters, Donna Meagle (Retta) and Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari), is revealed in this irresistible introduction to Treat Yo Self day.
Don’t miss the stories behind the Parks and Recreation stories on THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Parks and Recreation, airing Monday, August 5 at 10pm, only on Sundance Channel.
Photo Credit: Still from THE WRITERS' ROOM: PARKS AND RECREATION8. Ann and April sing "Time After Time".
April is just not an easy girl to befriend, but Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones) is determined to try. She finally turns to a Cyndi Lauper classic, and April can't help but sing along (though they're both quickly upstaged by Donna). Of course, this kind of intimacy is totally unacceptable to April, who quickly utters, "This never happened," escaping before Ann can hug her.
Don’t miss the stories behind the Parks and Recreation stories on THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Parks and Recreation, airing Monday, August 5 at 10pm, only on Sundance Channel.
Photo Credit: Still from THE WRITERS' ROOM: PARKS AND RECREATION7. "I am a Goddess, a glorious female warrior!"
Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) just had to show up Ron's boys-only Pawnee Rangers with her own Pawnee Goddesses, who graciously accept the guys into their "hear my womanly roar" club -- with a puppy party!
Don’t miss the stories behind the Parks and Recreation stories on THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Parks and Recreation, airing Monday, August 5 at 10pm, only on Sundance Channel.
Photo Credit: Still from THE WRITERS' ROOM: PARKS AND RECREATION6. Leslie meets her hero.
Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott) certainly knows his ladylove; he surprises Leslie with a face-to-face meeting with none other than Vice President Joe Biden, clearly a highlight of her life. It is also one of the most painfully, adorably awkward moments of television we've ever seen.
Don’t miss the stories behind the Parks and Recreation stories on THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Parks and Recreation, airing Monday, August 5 at 10pm, only on Sundance Channel.
Photo Credit: Still from THE WRITERS' ROOM: PARKS AND RECREATION5. Chris <3 Champion.
He may be the ĂĽberman, a perfect human speciman dedicated to clean living and positive thinking, but Chris Traeger (Rob Lowe) has nothing but love for three-legged dog Champion. "He's a mutt," he explains, "half amazing, half terrific."
Don’t miss the stories behind the Parks and Recreation stories on THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Parks and Recreation, airing Monday, August 5 at 10pm, only on Sundance Channel.
Photo Credit: Still from THE WRITERS' ROOM: PARKS AND RECREATION4. The gang gets trashed on SnakeJuice.
Leslie, Ben, Tom, Andy, April and Ron display their distinct versions of blitzed after sampling SnakeJuice, a concoction that's "basically rat poison." Seriously though, Ron, in that little hat, doing that dance? ... it just does not get better.
Don’t miss the stories behind the Parks and Recreation stories on THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Parks and Recreation, airing Monday, August 5 at 10pm, only on Sundance Channel.
Photo Credit: Still from THE WRITERS' ROOM: PARKS AND RECREATION3. April and Andy
"I guess I kind of hate most things," April tells Andy. "But, I never really seem to hate you, so I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Is that cool?" The most unconventional of wedding vows for a decidedly unconventional couple.
Don’t miss the stories behind the Parks and Recreation stories on THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Parks and Recreation, airing Monday, August 5 at 10pm, only on Sundance Channel.
Photo Credit: Still from THE WRITERS' ROOM: PARKS AND RECREATION2. Ben's surprise proposal.
It's not just that he shows up out of the blue to propose marriage, or the conviction of his delivery, or the classic one-knee move -- it's how, when Leslie turns on the crazy and keeps it on, he goes right along with her.
Don’t miss the stories behind the Parks and Recreation stories on THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Parks and Recreation, airing Monday, August 5 at 10pm, only on Sundance Channel.Photo Credit: Still from THE WRITERS' ROOM: PARKS AND RECREATION1. "We could just say screw it and do this thing for real..."
It's impossible not to root for Leslie and Ben to be together. Even though we know it will cause drama for the Parks department. Even though we know it may cause a Moonlighting effect (a.k.a. storyline falls apart when unresolved sexual tension gets, well, resolved). These two brainy cuties are just made for each other. And this kiss in the smallest park proves it.
Don’t miss the stories behind the Parks and Recreation stories on THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Parks and Recreation, airing Monday, August 5 at 10pm, only on Sundance Channel.
Photo Credit: Still from THE WRITERS' ROOM: PARKS AND RECREATION
