Saturday, October 29, 2011

Leslie's Video Biography

We only got a few glimpses of Leslie's video biography on last Thursday's office but Hulu was kind enough to post the whole thing (just under a minute) as a web exclusive. Check it out below:

Corruption in Pawnee?

Photo: NBC
I stumbled across this interesting article from Alyssa Rosenberg's media blog on Thinkprogress.org. Greg Packnett a legislative aide from Wisconsin was troubled by some of Leslie Knope's recent actions:
While she’s well-motivated, she’s still pretty corrupt. She regularly uses city resources to campaign, even going so far as to have the Parks & Rec Dept. give her an assistant in her official capacity so she can spend more time campaigning. (Source)
Oh no, not Leslie! It's funny to me that someone like Leslie who is so enthusiastic about her future as an elected official would essentially use valuable park funds to get herself elected. While political corruption is a troubling issue in real life (on a much bigger scale too), I think that the writers of Parks and Rec may just not be familiar with all the ethics of local government elections. After all, we may love P&R but at the end of the day it's not the most realistic show out there. I mean, Leslie really be such a waffle-lover and not be obese like the rest of Pawnee? Either way, check out Alyssa's blog for her response to Leslie's alleged indiscretions.


Thursday, October 27, 2011

'Meet 'n' Greet' S4E5 Quotes: The Nipple King, Halloween Costumes and More

April: That's gross. I love it.

Andy: We are throwing a Halloween party at our house. It's gonna be the greatest thing ever...
April: Someone will die...
Andy: ...of fun...
April: and of murder.

Tom: This is your primary target, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Martin Kernston.
Leslie: Oh yes, from Kernston Rubber Nipples. The Nipple King.

Ron: There's an exposed wire above the bathtub as well.
Andy: Oh yeah! Shock wire! I call it that because if you shower and you touch the wire, you die!

Tanya: I've never seen you buy a salad at Sue's salads.
Leslie: That's because I don't hate myself, Tanya.

Leslie: When in doubt, in Pawnee, slam salad.

Leslie: Look I don't like tot throw around the word butt-head too often. If you call everyone a butt-head it kind of loses its impact. But I can say, without hesitation, that Tom is being a real dick.

Leslie [to Tom]: Why don't you go over to one of your rugs and sit on your own face.

Ron: In my experience, wedding presents are nothing more than kindling on the divorce bonfire.

Costumes:
April: Sumo wrestler - after weight loss
Donna: Police officer
Chris: Sherlock Holmes
Andy: UFC legend, Chuck Lidell
Jerry: Mr. Potato Head
Ron: Pirate
Ann: Eggplant
Ben: 'Lame'