Retraction: Parks and Recreation Is VERY Funny, Just As It Is

Oct 20, 2011 | Uncategorized

Important Edit: As a writer, I’m disgusted with myself right now. Thank you, Drew Biehle, for pointing out that I forgot to thank the effing writers (and creators)! THANK YOU Greg Daniels, Michael Schur, Norm Hiscock, Alan Yang, Dan Goor, Katie Dippold, Harris Wittels, Aisha Muharrar, Rachel Axler, Mike Scully, Greg Levine, and the wonderful star who has also written for the show, Amy Poehler herself!

I’M GUSHING LOVE FOR YOU RIGHT NOW. xo

Original Post:

You guys…know this about me. When I’m wrong about something, I’ll admit it. You don’t live in one city four different times without acquiring that skill.

Two years ago, I was very VERY wrong about Parks and Recreation.

Parks and Recreation is a freaking laughfest. I love this show. It’s awesome sauce.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iabr_fL-bPU?rel=0]

All of the actors and characters are hilarious, and I treat myself to it every week. Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, and Nick Offerman, a special shout out to you three for playing the characters that most often make me nearly choke on my apps and zerts from laughing so hard.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1qEQG2QWS4?rel=0]

Now I have to thank the person responsible for this transformation.

Any guesses who that might be?

Yep. Mr. Rob Lowe.
I swear this man has barely aged since I had this poster hanging on my wall in 1985. 
 
I was so sad when Rob’s character died on Brothers and Sisters (and even more sad when the entire show died last season). Then I found out he was going to be part of the Parks and Rec cast. All the cool fans call it Parks and Rec.  
And then, I was like, okay, fine. Rob Lowe is joining the cast. You got me, Parks and Rec, you freaking win. I’ll give you another shot. I am so glad that I did. Because, you guys, Rob Lowe isn’t just a pretty face. He is literally hilarious.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xjka07o1-0?rel=0]

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMhSxXEbmv8?rel=0&hd=1]

Thanks, Rob! I’m so glad that you made me start watching this wonderful show.

P.S. I really wanted Jules’s/Demi Moore’s Billy Idol mural on my own wall. For realz.

P.P.S. Anyone curious about what Billy Idol looks like today? I was. 


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