April Becomes Leslie Knope | Parks and Recreation

April (Aubrey Plaza) channels her inner Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) when she's tasked with speaking to the public about a new Parks and Recreation project.
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From Emmy Award-winning executive producers Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, "Parks and Recreation" is a hilarious ensemble comedy that follows Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, and her tireless efforts to make her quintessentially American town just a little bit more fun.
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[@slospop1125]

Andy "accidentally" bringing the wrong bag shows how smart he really is (when he wants to be)

[@gino-tx2we]

It’s easy to be smart and have people think you’re scatterbrained / make mistakes a lot.

[@FaithPvP]

Are we talking about the guy with fruit roll ups wrapped around his thumbs?

[@Purpleturtlehurtler]

@@FaithPvP you've never had a double-thumb rollup? It's like when you cover your finger in candle wax but delicious.

[@garyquack19]

i think he was taping a tumour on his prefrontal cortex and just rolled with it, because he's so optomistic

[@susannachtygal7696]

Andy just knows how to be kind and help April

[@MegaCodgod99]

The guy who’s always trying to start a crowd chant lmfao

[@CubeBizz]

And is often successful too

[@i.victorian1266]

LEGALIZE WEED!!

[@pumpedupbricks]

HER DAUGHTER IS AN IDIOT! HER DAUGHTER IS AN IDIOT!

[@CaptainLumpyDog]

PumpedUpBricks BUT NOT WITH MAYONNAISE. BUT NOT WITH MAYONNAISE.

[@MegaCodgod99]

CaptainLumpyDog EXCEPT FOR TURNIP EXCEPT FOR TURNIP

[@basedbattledroid3507]

April looks like she's in physical pain from forcing herself to smile

[@austnptr]

Cause she is

[@rafterscott]

I LITERALLY feel that pain while watching this.

[@rainalane1638]

I feel it everyday

[@wayofthinkin]

April is gorgeous no matter what !

[@YTistooannoying]

Like when Wednesday Addams smiles.

[@michaelkeehan8094]

"Hillary Clinton is great!" -Eleanor Roosevelt to Betty Ford

[@gabrielmitchell8073]

Its cool that not even April will believe that statement😂

[@CaptainLumpyDog]

Luke Griffith Awww, aren't you just adorable.

[@CaptainLumpyDog]

SehlraC Bless your heart!

[@johnnymcblaze]

At stealing children.

[@CaptainLumpyDog]

Table-Country pinxing THRYM Firearms 27 Neither offended nor leftist, but nice try!

[@seanmurphy7574]

“You scare me, and I kinda dig that!” Harris articulating how we all feel about Aubrey Plaza

[@greenbean9183]

“This suit makes me want to scold a catholic child.” -April Ludgate

[@quartzuniverse3763]

Lmao

[@Ozymandias83]

I heard it as “scald a catholic child”

[@elperrodelautumo7511]

You need to scold children regardless. They learn to behave better.

[@damiengero7201]

@@elperrodelautumo7511 it’s them! The priest’s wife who scolds all the children for worshiping satan on Halloween by dressing up!!!

[@virginiasmiles8865]

Andy's face when Harris started hitting on April 😂

[@TheSpiderjaws]

Everyone's talking about April but no one mentions how great Andy is in this bit. He's so supportive and it's great. EDIT: To be clear, April is also fantastic here.

[@ocean6828]

That’s because Andy is so great it shows, but April’s talent is more hidden

[@Chipiliro613]

To be fair...April would look hot naked.

[@Hrizzzz]

The small touches like having the fruit roll ups wrapped around his thumbs, im dying.

[@hragmankoushian9492]

Wherever u put Andy he will steal the spotlight

[@hali22996]

Plus he's got thumbs made of fruit roll ups

[@redcaddiedaddie]

I think what I enjoyed most about P&R is 'April's' character arc- she starts as a hostile, uninvolved, reluctantly- employed wallflower, & by series' end, she's competent, focused, doing work she likes- in short, she has fulfilled all Leslie's hopes, faith, & expectations- this shy little girl has become a real WOMAN!!

[@apurugganan]

@Abby Colling ...or an *Andy*

[@swimmyswim417]

@@apurugganan or a Ron.

[@tommerker8063]

she wasn't a wall flower though

[@redcaddiedaddie]

@@tommerker8063 I used the term 'wallflower' to mean someone who doesn't want to get involved or put forth an effort, who doesn't want to be picked out for some special reason, who isn't interested in interacting with others, who has (apparently) no confidence in herself, & so keeps others at arm's length... I think these things apply to April when we first meet her.

[@tommerker8063]

@@redcaddiedaddie not realy, april hates everyone, thats not the same as having no confidence.

[@jambler8239]

“You know what I take that back I’m still in. What’s up I’m Harris” 😂😂

[@Kylefassbinderful]

RIP

[@metal1503]

2:03 the lady who ran around Ron's circular table in that classic moment 😂

[@mirillis6083]

*Sir do you realize there is waste in your water*

[@metal1503]

@@mirillis6083 There's a sign that said DO NOT DRINK THE WATER so I made some tea with it & now I have an infection!" Gold 😂😂😂

[@rayevans9276]

Metal 1 I found a sandwich in one of your parks and i want to know why it didn’t have mayonnaise on it

[@lawrencepola]

It's the extra with wavy red hair in the audience and her expressions that always make me laugh. Small details, but I'm glad it made the cut.

[@joanna4655]

Time stamp?

[@joanna4655]

Lawrence O, okay jk. I just rewatched and found her. That eye roll to the top less park idea was great! 😆

[@giantspiderproductions3356]

2:12

[@giantspiderproductions3356]

2:10

[@wingzero7X]

"She's married to me" Andy is a dork and a half but that is the 2nd time he was about to throw hands for a woman

[@0Onyx13]

Also isn't that dude asking the one from animal control who also asked what was her status AT HER WEDDING TO ANDY?? Damn he's dumb 😂

[@jeric_synergy8581]

@Pen Island , idiots say "throw hands" to appear tough.

[@jimmyt1371]

@@jeric_synergy8581 idk man, judging the use of colloquial language on a youtube comment section seems pretty counterproductive

[@e_cabrera_0455]

@@jimmyt1371 I agree. He clearly is a simpleton who cannot do anything better with his time than to judge others slang or laxxed vocabulary

[@e_cabrera_0455]

@@jeric_synergy8581 ^^^^^

[@shmookins]

She smiled. That is more rare than a solar eclipse.

[@fuzzycuddlebearthatsmells2746]

Watching April trying to be like Leslie is like watching Micheal trying to be like Ryan. It just doesn’t work.

[@janetsnakehole-macklin6426]

Yeah she should be trying to be herself

[@DailyClickbait]

More like Michael being like Toby

[@fuzzycuddlebearthatsmells2746]

@Daily Clickbait true, but don’t think that would ever happen though😂

[@Meowmeowfilmsonly]

that time when Ryan tried to be Michael and asked out the receptionist

[@matthewriley7826]

Or Dwight trying to be like Jim.

[@bbbrly9159]

I actually love the purple suit she wears at the very beginning. It looks really good on her.

[@gemeu1129]

Harris is the greatest reoccurring character in this show. That acting always gets me lmao

[@kauspet]

He passed on too soon 😭

[@elliest55]

I think writers like to insert themselves in their shows as creepy weirdos - same with Mose in The Office

[@deathpyre42]

Also the character is based on Aziz Ansari's cousin, at least according to his standup bits.

[@E.JayViera]

0:32 The terror in April’s eyes is hilarious.

[@elisesmoll9568]

I love everything Andy does for April. He’s the sweetest husband ever!

[@iamwasd3530]

“She’s married to me” *points at himself with fruit roll up-wrapped thumbs*

[@lrbm2006]

I love April and Andy - the fact that he "forgot" her bag and then his face change when that creepy guy started to hit on April, so good

[@themildcolonialboy]

"This suit makes me want to scold a catholic child." has to be my favourite April line.

[@Havanorange]

When Andy said, "I think you can do this just being yourself." ...👍 🇺🇸

[@Duopierce]

"She's married to me" best punchline I could have asked for

[@MrKailash007]

2:35 After watching every episode numerous times I have started noticing Jim O'Heir's subtle expressions. Also, I completely agree with the theory that Andy Dwyer is secretly a genius. It is evident in this video.

[@phoebeioelara6009]

2:24 My heart skipped. Who gets frustrated that adorably

[@zoejrhyne]

Her face was so cute

[@chickrepelant]

so freakin cute

[@wannyyydilliamsss]

I’ve only been watching Parks and Rec for a few weeks but I’ve had several Aubrey Plaza dreams already 🥺 help

[@Mysterious420x]

Simps

[@trimlipbly]

"Nobody wants your stoner eyes watching them.." take note and stop creepin

[@stevenkies802]

I love how each public meeting through-out the series is in a different place

[@kebert2thumbsup]

Andy's fruit roll up thumbs at the end made me cackle SOOOOOO HARD!

[@sillykanji]

"You scare me and I kinda dig that." Same.

[@Jingles6466]

Is anyone gonna mention the Sweetums brand condom? At 0:44

[@bettername2come]

A candy flavored condom. Man, I hope you remember context when you get this notification.

[@dennis437]

@@bettername2come LMFAO

[@bretterry8356]

If you can't beat 'em, Sweetums.

[@argee5870]

So... This is what Ben is using while they're at it?? 😲

[@valnerothgaming8918]

@@argee5870 I doubt it. There was probably some sort of study that came out linking Sweetums condoms to an increased risk of Type-2 Diabetes. Despite this news however, I'm sure that the condoms are miraculously one of the top 5 Sweetums products on the market today.

[@raylampert1243]

I love how Andy is hot for literally everything April does, says, or thinks.

[@thescreenslaver8520]

“Fleetwood Mac Sex Pants new band name I call it” -Andy Dwyer

[@BananaManPL]

"Maybe just... Fleetwood Mac..."

[@CubeBizz]

I also watched the video

[@fuzzycuddlebearthatsmells2746]

1:31 that part got me XD 😂😂😂

[@aroncondorchoa989]

0:59 Just like in Guardians of The Galaxy Vol 2.

[@swinginjoe8477]

Freaking Chris Pratt nailed that part as Andy.

[@Forenzikproductions]

You should see the booger under this chair *ANDY!* 😬

[@nirmalsuki]

Chances are that's completely unscripted. Pratt is known for stuff like that.

[@XX-wk8mp]

That head turn from Andy after Harris says "I kinda dig that" is amazing XD

[@renatocorvaro6924]

April should know that she doesn't need to be anyone else because she's already the best there is.

[@meghanasundar9672]

You scare me and I kinda dig that - everyone to Aubrey

[@seren4066]

as elenor roosevelt once said to betty ford... hillary clinton is great!!

[@andrewsutherland133]

I just realized if leslie acted more like April, she would get more done

[@harry_ord]

more? she got so much done as it is.

[@andrewsutherland133]

@@harry_ord compare their town halls

[@harry_ord]

​@@andrewsutherland133 same townhall unless yoou're talking abut what Leslie does in the future of the show.

[@andrewsutherland133]

@@harry_ord Leslie's town halls are full of people shouting nonsense why April can shut it out and focus on what's important

[@harry_ord]

@@andrewsutherland133 I don't think she would. They're different people. Leslie got plenty done with the way she did things and it paid off as the Parks and Rec shows us as each season progresses. The clip you're commenting on even shows that trying to act like someone else isn't going to get the same results or let them get stuff done. Still sounds odd to say Leslie would get more done if she acted like April considering the show suggests/says she becomes president of the USA. To get more done when she ends there would be president of the world or galaxy?

[@benreed4728]

Oh you know what, maybe just Fleetwood Mac

[@BananaManPL]

4:08 is basically how all PnR fans feel about Aubrey.

[@CaptainLumpyDog]

Yup. That pretty much sums it up.

[@solidkingcobra]

haven't seen a single full episode but just binging on youtube clips of this show... well it means that I should really start watching this show.

[@awesomeinuyashagirl]

0:54 sounds exactly like Jake in B99! :)

[@sheilavazquez8859]

Speaking wise April didn't get it, but her facial expressions were the same as Leslie's whenever something stupid happened.

[@lynisalive]

Andy may not be the smartest but he has great intuition on certain things like this as well as getting Diane to the Parks department

[@jimmypadriganjr]

Y’all should make a compilation for Ben at Barney’s accounting firm haha idk why I just randomly thought of it but those scenes with Barney were hilarious and underrated!! Lmao

[@freedompancakes301]

“I hate talking to people.” Can April be any more relatable?

[@mangaflipnoteanimations6159]

0:43 That pause tho 😂😂😂

[@georgiouspavlicious188]

andy talking about fleetwood mac and some years later he uses their song as a power up XD

[@MrLasveguinhas]

Wow, Aubrey Plaza is a great actress, in the scene she confronted Andy she really reminds me of Julia Louis-Dreyfuss in Veep, she should be on a good comedy show like that and show off her skills, she's very talented.

[@ScionStorm1]

She definitely showed her acting chops on Legion. Especially the first season when she played the villain.

[@Phathagatha]

i watched this show, but stayed for her and ron. Aubrey is hilarious as an actress and in real life.

[@chloeblower1429]

There is only one Leslie Knope

[@Kavlor1]

And one April Ludgate.

[@lilithdemonia74]

Love Leslie but there's no way April is fitting into her pants the same way.

[@neofoxboi]

3:06 I love how Chris Pratt acts like Andy would act trying to fake ignorance, it's a good wrangling of a multi-layered headspace

[@mr.chapel4179]

"...or, just Fleetwood Mac" Andy, the genius. Nobody beat him.

[@nicoxstyle]

That roast near the end, awesome.

[@perryh.5306]

April is so beautiful!! 💞💞 I love how she doesn't smile much!

[@EverettB74]

I watch this show over and over on Netflix! Miss it.

[@yofadhli]

Andy’s actually secretly smart.

[@davidk7439]

he's the most emotionally intelligent person out of the entire cast he's like a golden retriever if they became a person

[@knightscypher8604]

Does anyone else wrap fruit by the foot around their thumbs too?

[@CaptainLumpyDog]

How else are you supposed to eat it?

[@RToddJones]

I kind of wanted those to be Sweetums condoms on Andy's thumbs.

[@BlackDiamond2718]

CaptainLumpyDog you suck on it like a kid with his thumb

[@kweeniepiez]

man that's the only way I ate them was wrap around my thumb and suck it off lmaoo it dyes your fingers for a few hours

[@GATguy98]

They really should do a compilation of the best moments from Public Forums

[@rufarojunior]

The reunion made me so happy

[@natewatson6962]

aaaaaaaand i'm rewatching the show

[@corymcd720]

Andy us the most supportive husband ever I love him

[@ilb473]

One of my favourite bits

[@shaniradalawella2083]

man I miss this show :'(

[@joanna4655]

Same! Can you imagine Leslie's reaction to trump and our government today? She'd be pissed. But delighted that Biden's running! 😆

[@shaniradalawella2083]

@@joanna4655 now that you say it.. NBC we need one last season with current events thanks

[@hainsay]

"I think my brain is kinda here" Love Andy :D

[@RichardX1]

"Why don't you just tell me how much it's gonna cost me... and don't use numbers." "Okay, it's going to cost you 'Wow!' dollars."

[@kyleway8513]

The way she delivers "park pals" is so laced with pain

[@alimbaloch657]

Andy and april ❤❤❤

[@geradtomic5283]

1:43 the smile of a proud soulmate

[@jonschuberth5703]

I feel like most people in America are ACTUALLY LIKE THIS

[@duckmeat4674]

Come here first before making such statements. Whats your country?

[@tripunk]

you would be correct

[@lars1296]

America is a big place, Skippy

[@CactusKingForever]

You’re right

[@introvertednarcissist3494]

Thats cool they are teaching good core believes in this series.

[@NicholasHume]

Awwww Harris

[@somecallmeTim-wi6pr]

"should I wear a blonde wig?" "Oh my God yes! That would be so hot!"

[@hotpileofgarbage]

"If you thi--if you, do you think it would help? I mean, if you think it would help, yeah."

[@bobsnow6242]

Andy has a Leslie fetish confirmed

[@davcar23]

"She still wears this!" 😆😆, had to repeat that part like 10 times or more, like 7.

[@nathaniellewis3835]

Last time I was this early, April was still an intern.

[@Feanor026]

Andy thinking he is inventing the band's name Fleetwood Mac is even more funny when you remember Guardians of the Galaxy 2 when Starlord is fighting his father with the soundtrack "The Chain" playing ^^ It also served as the commercial song for the movie during the Super Bowl 51.

[@antheaholmes9431]

That extra’s expression when that guy started hitting on the lady lmaooo

[@platinumturtle1116]

0:44 Lmfao candy flavored

[@CinosTheHedgehog2000]

Now I see why Leslie has such a tough time being optimistic in front of people sometimes. Everyone in Pawnee is an insane idiot

[@zezozezon8291]

3:28, Andy actually did that on purpose?!

[@enneff]

There is method to his madness

[@princeoffools1058]

i love how proudly andy shut down harris

[@bruhlollmao560]

april is hot, don't fight me.

[@alexanderolszewski9093]

No one will fight you on that

[@NIDELLANEUM]

Well, she has every single time, cause she _is_ super hot

[@SuperSparrow45]

No fight. Just sign the damn petition and pass it down.

[@timbuktu8069]

She would *even* be hot if she was naked.

[@skyflakes1015]

Aubrey’s eyes at 4:13 stare into your soul

[@CarlDillynson]

She looks fab in that purple suit in the beginning!

[@syko8075]

You just got jammed!

[@ericbudiono7451]

2:05 i just realized that was the tea lady that complained about the water that ron ignored by spinning his chair around

[@hockeyblitz3036]

I love how April grew but never changed deep down inside😎🤣

[@joekuhlmann1729]

the glare at 4:13 omgggggg

[@taylorahokas6894]

Lol i luv April

[@ratatata6611]

The cute face she did 2:24 Help! I've fallen in love

[@trickybarsteward]

The fruit rollup thumbs make this so much better 😂🤣

[@luzrodriguez1214]

Great video 😂😂

[@JavenarchX]

I just don't know how frumpy Andy became hot AF Star-Lord

[@becca4425]

fleetwood mac is my fav andy band name

[@RonJohn63]

1:10 lol

[@TheJFrost1117]

Love seeing Harris Wittels pop up so much in this one.

[@elperrodelautumo7511]

You either gone as April or you live long enough to become Leslie.