Parks and Recreation

Snow · 20th October 2011, 19:20

Why does this not have it's own thread? I very recently started watching this. Thought the first few episodes were alright. Then I really got into it and now I'm into the 2nd season and haven't laughed so hard in quite some time. It's brilliant. The sister city episode, the episode where they are competing at finding dirt on each other. It doesn't has a poor character.

Anyways, thought it should deserve it's own thread so other people can agree with me and therefor hopefully others will see this and love it as well.

Aporkalypse · 20th October 2011, 19:43

Love it.

Ron Swanson is one of the best comedy characters in about 20 years.

Eriku · 28th October 2011, 22:04

Only just started watching it... am nearing the end of season two... first season was alright but nothing special, but now I love it ;D

I second Aporcalypse... there's just something about Ron's demeanour

kps88 · 29th October 2011, 08:07

Its genius. Season 2 and 3 especially.

R.Nilsson7 · 10th November 2011, 15:24

Ron Swanson is my new hero.

R.Nilsson7 · 10th November 2011, 15:27

This absolutely slayed me.

NJ1979 · 10th November 2011, 15:29

Thought it was a bit shit at first, but the longer it's gone on the better it's become. Agree with the Ron love, he's a brilliant character.

Mockney · 10th November 2011, 16:59

Is there a new series on yet, or soon yank'tards?

Brophs · 10th November 2011, 17:01

Series 4 - which is excellent, btw - is still airing in America at the moment so I presume Series 5 won't start until the end of next summer?

Mockney · 10th November 2011, 17:18

I was unaware of 4. Thankyou Broe-fs. You're now 3rd in line for my vote as "most helpful mod" behind elvis & solius.

The_Red_Hope · 10th November 2011, 19:13

Going to start watching this after finishing with 'Arrested Development' which itself was long overdue.

GingerPrince11 · 10th November 2011, 19:27

This and Community are probably the best shows on NBC right now, The Office has become dreadful for the past 2-3 seasons.

Mockney · 10th November 2011, 19:31

Is there a new Community an all? (these things often have a season don't they?)...I didn't think it was that amazing, but it is one of the better comedies.

Brophs · 10th November 2011, 19:31

There is. It's not great, tbh.

R.Nilsson7 · 6th December 2011, 20:19

This might be the best comedy show on at the moment, shame not many people have seen it and experienced the greatness of Ron Swanson.

Jean-Ralphio is a great character which they've done well not to overuse.

Brophs · 6th December 2011, 21:46

I agree. I think it's the best comedy on tv at the moment. Also it doesn't rely on bad language or shock tactics to get laughs, which is becoming harder and harder to do.

crappycraperson · 7th December 2011, 06:02

Yeap, best comedy on TV for me as well.

kps88 · 7th December 2011, 06:31

I like how they introduced two new (and great) characters in Chris and Ben.

Spoiler

Stops things from getting stale.

Anyone else think April's been a bit too normal these last few episodes? I was watching the earlier seasons and I miss weird April.

Cina · 7th December 2011, 08:15

Use some spoilers kps. Haven't you learned by now?

Mockney · 7th December 2011, 15:32

I love Rashida Jones....

Just putting that out there.

Cina · 7th December 2011, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mockney

I love Rashida Jones....

Just putting that out there.

forevrared · 7th December 2011, 15:39

I only watched the first couple of episodes but wasn't impressed. I'm not a fan of Aziz (post-Human Giant, anyway) or Amy Poehler which could play a role.

Mick1991 · 7th December 2011, 15:46

I thought the same, the first couple of episodes are pretty bad but it picks up after that and becomes a really good show (Tom's a legend).

I haven't seen anything of season four yet though, waiting till I have time over Christmas.

kps88 · 7th December 2011, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by cina

Use some spoilers kps. Haven't you learned by now?

Sorry.

Brophs · 7th December 2011, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mockney

I love Rashida Jones....

Just putting that out there.

I already called shotgun on her.

Burrow · 7th December 2011, 18:22

I feel like they are 'overdoing' the characters a little bit. Atleast Ron and Tom seems to be very extreme. Was a big fan of this, but it's seems to have stalled a little bit lately

R.Nilsson7 · 7th December 2011, 20:45

I think most of the characters have improved as the show's went on, especially Tom. I hope they got some new stories lined up for Ann Perkins, she's kinda become a bit pointless lately.

Aubrey Plaza <3

datura · 8th December 2011, 00:13

You have great taste Mr Nilsson

Mockney · 8th December 2011, 00:16

I rest my case. And Mark Ronson's. And Toby Maguire's.

R.Nilsson7 · 16th December 2011, 11:07

Feels a bit empty without a new episode out this week.

Have some Ron:

Cina · 16th December 2011, 11:16

Half way through season 2, it's really great. Ron Swanson is just absolute comedy gold.

Duke Silver

Makki · 16th December 2011, 11:46

I'm going to "acquire" the first seasons of this based on this thread.

Cina · 16th December 2011, 12:49

Be patient. The first season isn't great, but it's only six episodes.

About 3 or 4 episodes into the second season though, you'll be hooked.

Makki · 26th December 2011, 01:21

This show is amazing

Watching the last episode of season 2 right now. Ron Swanson is an absolute genius. Some of the faces he makes are priceless, like the jovial smile when some dude says

Spoiler

in S02E24

I love Tom too, and Rashida Jones is smokin' hot.

Thanks for getting me into this show, caftards. I've been recommending it to lots of people over the last week or so.

Makki · 28th December 2011, 21:05

R.Nilsson7 · 28th December 2011, 21:44

I noticed earlier that Aziz Ansari is in the Jay-Z & Kanye West - Otis video.

GiggsysGirl · 24th January 2012, 21:44

The last two campaign episodes had me in stitches.

That is all.

Cina · 24th January 2012, 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by GiggsysGirl

The last two campaign episodes had me in stitches.

That is all.

Andy's line about car insurance actually had me in tears. He used to be my least favourite character in the first season and early parts of the second season but he's hilarious now.

This bit

R.Nilsson7 · 25th January 2012, 17:31

I liked Ron's line about having personally put out several local fires at no cost to the taxpayers, that and him trying to shut the door when Chris walked in.

204Red · 26th January 2012, 01:09

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20th October 2011, 19:20	#1 (permalink)
Snow First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I like turtles Posts: 12,305	Parks and Recreation Why does this not have it's own thread? I very recently started watching this. Thought the first few episodes were alright. Then I really got into it and now I'm into the 2nd season and haven't laughed so hard in quite some time. It's brilliant. The sister city episode, the episode where they are competing at finding dirt on each other. It doesn't has a poor character. Anyways, thought it should deserve it's own thread so other people can agree with me and therefor hopefully others will see this and love it as well.

7th December 2011, 06:31	#18 (permalink)
kps88 First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coventry (SM) Posts: 8,706	I like how they introduced two new (and great) characters in Chris and Ben. Spoiler Also how they got rid of Mark after the first season. Stops things from getting stale. Anyone else think April's been a bit too normal these last few episodes? I was watching the earlier seasons and I miss weird April.

26th December 2011, 01:21	#34 (permalink)
Makki Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: freguson y u rest the ginger prawn hes most importntat playr n he cn done us much betr! Sell all them stinkiers like carick/cuberley/ and old man giggs shud go to retardment castle! Posts: 10,835	This show is amazing Watching the last episode of season 2 right now. Ron Swanson is an absolute genius. Some of the faces he makes are priceless, like the jovial smile when some dude says Spoiler "If the government shuts down, who's gonna stop Al-Qaeda?" in S02E24 I love Tom too, and Rashida Jones is smokin' hot. Thanks for getting me into this show, caftards. I've been recommending it to lots of people over the last week or so.

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20th October 2011, 19:43	#2 (permalink)
Aporkalypse First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cyprus Posts: 5,068	Love it. Ron Swanson is one of the best comedy characters in about 20 years.

28th October 2011, 22:04	#3 (permalink)
Eriku First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ørsta, Norway Posts: 8,182	Only just started watching it... am nearing the end of season two... first season was alright but nothing special, but now I love it ;D I second Aporcalypse... there's just something about Ron's demeanour

29th October 2011, 08:07	#4 (permalink)
kps88 First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coventry (SM) Posts: 8,706	Its genius. Season 2 and 3 especially.

10th November 2011, 15:24	#5 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The light behind your eyes Posts: 17,430	Ron Swanson is my new hero.

10th November 2011, 15:27	#6 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The light behind your eyes Posts: 17,430	This absolutely slayed me.

10th November 2011, 15:29	#7 (permalink)
NJ1979 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Stupid Birmingham via super North Wales. Posts: 1,716	Thought it was a bit shit at first, but the longer it's gone on the better it's become. Agree with the Ron love, he's a brilliant character.

10th November 2011, 16:59	#8 (permalink)
Mockney Only poster to be named Poster of the Year twice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangerang.net Posts: 24,967	Is there a new series on yet, or soon yank'tards?

10th November 2011, 17:01	#9 (permalink)
Brophs Brewlio's fugly sister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Why don't we just kill Badger? Posts: 27,694	Series 4 - which is excellent, btw - is still airing in America at the moment so I presume Series 5 won't start until the end of next summer?

10th November 2011, 17:18	#10 (permalink)
Mockney Only poster to be named Poster of the Year twice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangerang.net Posts: 24,967	I was unaware of 4. Thankyou Broe-fs. You're now 3rd in line for my vote as "most helpful mod" behind elvis & solius.

10th November 2011, 19:13	#11 (permalink)
The_Red_Hope Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,439	Going to start watching this after finishing with 'Arrested Development' which itself was long overdue.

10th November 2011, 19:27	#12 (permalink)
GingerPrince11 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Leicester City! Posts: 4,065	This and Community are probably the best shows on NBC right now, The Office has become dreadful for the past 2-3 seasons.

10th November 2011, 19:31	#13 (permalink)
Mockney Only poster to be named Poster of the Year twice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangerang.net Posts: 24,967	Is there a new Community an all? (these things often have a season don't they?)...I didn't think it was that amazing, but it is one of the better comedies.

10th November 2011, 19:31	#14 (permalink)
Brophs Brewlio's fugly sister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Why don't we just kill Badger? Posts: 27,694	There is. It's not great, tbh.

6th December 2011, 20:19	#15 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The light behind your eyes Posts: 17,430	This might be the best comedy show on at the moment, shame not many people have seen it and experienced the greatness of Ron Swanson. Jean-Ralphio is a great character which they've done well not to overuse.

6th December 2011, 21:46	#16 (permalink)
Brophs Brewlio's fugly sister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Why don't we just kill Badger? Posts: 27,694	I agree. I think it's the best comedy on tv at the moment. Also it doesn't rely on bad language or shock tactics to get laughs, which is becoming harder and harder to do.

7th December 2011, 06:02	#17 (permalink)
crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 19,571	Yeap, best comedy on TV for me as well.

7th December 2011, 08:15	#19 (permalink)
Cina I hate everything Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 13,937	Use some spoilers kps. Haven't you learned by now?

7th December 2011, 15:32	#20 (permalink)
Mockney Only poster to be named Poster of the Year twice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangerang.net Posts: 24,967	I love Rashida Jones.... Just putting that out there.

7th December 2011, 15:39	#22 (permalink)
forevrared Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,973	I only watched the first couple of episodes but wasn't impressed. I'm not a fan of Aziz (post-Human Giant, anyway) or Amy Poehler which could play a role.

7th December 2011, 15:46	#23 (permalink)
Mick1991 First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 6,071	I thought the same, the first couple of episodes are pretty bad but it picks up after that and becomes a really good show (Tom's a legend). I haven't seen anything of season four yet though, waiting till I have time over Christmas.

7th December 2011, 18:22	#26 (permalink)
Burrow First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: The Mighty Swansea! Posts: 9,148	I feel like they are 'overdoing' the characters a little bit. Atleast Ron and Tom seems to be very extreme. Was a big fan of this, but it's seems to have stalled a little bit lately

7th December 2011, 20:45	#27 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The light behind your eyes Posts: 17,430	I think most of the characters have improved as the show's went on, especially Tom. I hope they got some new stories lined up for Ann Perkins, she's kinda become a bit pointless lately. Aubrey Plaza <3

8th December 2011, 00:13	#28 (permalink)
datura First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so it goes Posts: 9,135	You have great taste Mr Nilsson

8th December 2011, 00:16	#29 (permalink)
Mockney Only poster to be named Poster of the Year twice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangerang.net Posts: 24,967	I rest my case. And Mark Ronson's. And Toby Maguire's.

16th December 2011, 11:07	#30 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The light behind your eyes Posts: 17,430	Feels a bit empty without a new episode out this week. Have some Ron:

16th December 2011, 11:16	#31 (permalink)
Cina I hate everything Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 13,937	Half way through season 2, it's really great. Ron Swanson is just absolute comedy gold. Duke Silver

16th December 2011, 11:46	#32 (permalink)
Makki Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: freguson y u rest the ginger prawn hes most importntat playr n he cn done us much betr! Sell all them stinkiers like carick/cuberley/ and old man giggs shud go to retardment castle! Posts: 10,835	I'm going to "acquire" the first seasons of this based on this thread.

16th December 2011, 12:49	#33 (permalink)
Cina I hate everything Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 13,937	Be patient. The first season isn't great, but it's only six episodes. About 3 or 4 episodes into the second season though, you'll be hooked.

28th December 2011, 21:05	#35 (permalink)
Makki Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: freguson y u rest the ginger prawn hes most importntat playr n he cn done us much betr! Sell all them stinkiers like carick/cuberley/ and old man giggs shud go to retardment castle! Posts: 10,835

28th December 2011, 21:44	#36 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The light behind your eyes Posts: 17,430	I noticed earlier that Aziz Ansari is in the Jay-Z & Kanye West - Otis video.