ron swanson basically being andy's dad for ten minutes straight | Parks and Recreation

[@darthshimp07]

“Andy wait up!” The most childish out of Ron (middle name redacted) Swanson and I love it

[@Gpulse21]

His middle name is u(redacted)

[@davideberhardt6150]

If you publish his middle name, Ron is going to be very angry. Unrelated side note: Did you know that the Greek name "Ulysses" means "very angry" or "wrathful"?

[@PaisleyGreene63]

I actually had to rewatch that part because it sounded so “un-Ron-like.”

[@maus0392]

I think he broke character a little bit there

[@owenmeier]

@@Gpulse21 ok the joke isn’t funny anymore. His middle name is [redacted] Edit: what.

[@TheGreatFunguy]

5:31 “I am starving. I haven’t had lunch since yesterday.” Such a good line that I feel not enough people appreciate.

[@TheTroystreet]

That is my favorite line from that episode

[@christophercollins3632]

Ahhhhh, I didn’t even perceive the humor at first. Good catch.

[@garrickmorales7786]

Explain

[@christophercollins3632]

@@garrickmorales7786 Yesterday was the last time he could’ve had lunch.

[@AdityaMishra-pf7mi]

@@christophercollins3632 what is so different about this sentence then,i mean this is waht it literally means,what am i missing

[@Ublivion01]

“I was going to get it for a thirty year old who works for me so I should get some for you guys too” Ron being wholesome yet still Swanson.

[@Dr.MantisTobogganMD]

“Thank you....son.” There Ron goes, *getting all sappy.*

[@KalebC4]

I find that line especially wholesome because Ron calls all the younger guys son but the way he lingered made it feel like it had a special meaning.

[@JustCalMeBozeman]

They're only 9 years apart, Chris was 30 during the first season and Nick was 39, but they fit the father/son dynamic so well.

[@jamesmalouf4034]

I had my first son when I was nine

[@betweenXtheXstars]

Having a son at 9 seems like it would fit Ron's narrative

[@vicwaters87]

Nick Offerman's always had a very old soul personality to him whereas Pratt seems very youthful in personality and appearance.

[@k-kraft2055]

"Only" 9 years apart lmao

[@fademusic1980]

Ron was foreman of the steel mill by age nine. He is probably all our daddies.

[@globbyakaweirdjellyguy954]

Helping Andy to do something instead of nothing proves how much Ron cares about him.😊💕

[@jasonkeller7623]

But maybe he helps Andy do something because it means someone else gets to do nothing. After all, he'd work all night if it meant nothing got done.

[@cammywammy420]

@@jasonkeller7623 Andy doing work means not only does nothing get done, but he actively does damage to the system

[@ronnymonsanto2726]

“I found all three differences” -those are two completely different pictures

[@prachetasnayse9709]

It’s like that Office meme. They both the same pictures xD

[@AyAReI00]

Is hilarious, i have seen that clip SO Many times and i always laugh out loud

[@siresorb1419]

Impressive

[@rsrt6910]

Which, to me, makes the accomplishment all the more impressive.

[@francescakyanda9182]

just them eating together and throwing the football...so pure

[@samfryett5064]

The 5 second rule tooth joke is absolutely superb... every time

[@combustiblelemons8591]

Technically correct procedure too, just slap it back in before you head to the dentist.

[@oliviaalmonds2255]

I don't get it.. Could you kindly explain?

[@samfryett5064]

@@oliviaalmonds2255 its normally said after you drop some food on the floor, if you pick it up in under 5 seconds its fine, i dont know were it comes from or started. Andy does it with a tooth thats fell out thinking it would be fine to put back in because its been 5 seconds 😂

[@oliviaalmonds2255]

@@samfryett5064 LMAO 🤣 thank you so much for explaining that

[@ocben2184]

Horrific 😂 when he tries to put it back 😖😖🤢🤢 the pain

[@syddn3y]

I feel like Andy prepared Ron for fatherhood. 🥰

[@heatherfeather7199]

Had the show ever explained or showcased Andy’s parents? Because if the show didn’t… can you just imagine? Better yet… Ron being introduced to his parents and what that event would look like?

[@corbindioxide6253]

@@heatherfeather7199 Wait… were his parents not at his wedding?? …..yea, I’m late to the party. Lol

[@RaeBehrs]

@@corbindioxide6253 if they were they weren't introduced!

[@princessboogs13]

I feel like April did as well, he was always so proud of her ❤️

[@xaiver2.095]

@@heatherfeather7199 Well we know his dad is dead “Dad? Your alive? What the hell?!”

[@gigglyme2001]

“I’m surrounded by a lot of women in this department, and that includes the men” 🤣

[@infinityinfinityinfi]

I feel that one.

[@rsrt6910]

That one hits to close to home.

[@tonydevore9486]

The reaction when Andy fell literally is so cute cause he clearly cares so much quietly

[@bradley7532]

This is my favorite relationship in the whole show. It’s hilarious and so wholesome

[@cammywammy420]

Just dudes being bros

[@LORD_NULL]

Andy “SUPER STRAW!” Ron *proud father smile*

[@bathestyles6525]

It’s more like: “Yes, this is the exact ineffective employee I need”

[@Cal6009]

I love that even though Andy was annoying him, Ron still genuinely cared if he was injured after he fell off the monkey bars.

[@Evenmoresteven]

"Well my grandmother was missing that tooth and she was the most beautiful woman on her oil rig..." My goodness the writers of this show were top notch. Such a hilarious show.

[@vote4carp]

"Of all my coworkers, he is one of a small number whom I do not root against..." Jesus, I might be Ron.

[@nilocdg9752]

“Andy wait up.” Might be my favorite televised bro moment ever. Friendship is that simple.

[@somarriba333]

He's the dad Star Lord deserved.

[@somarriba333]

@@MustacheMerlin So he's ok with being a princess with Andy and two little girls but not be Mary Poppins for Star Lord?

[@Flowermations]

He's the dad Emmet never had lol (that is if anyone headcanons Metalbeard adopting Emmet as his son)

[@rsrt6910]

I think he's the Dad that Star Lord NEEDED.

[@ordo_draigo_assault_ham]

@@rsrt6910Star Lord is perfectly fine as is.

[@FalconOfStorms]

This is canon now.

[@My_Naginta]

Andy and Ron are basically the two personalities in my head fighting for control. There are some interesting dynamics going on up there

[@austensmith6857]

Probably need to take some medicine

[@toomanyoldsports]

Honestly, same.

[@corbindioxide6253]

@@austensmith6857 Okay, Ben. Party ruiner.

[@RavenLunacy44]

@@corbindioxide6253 underrated comment 😂😂

[@bennett420316]

Haldol will fix you right up

[@MikeMJPMUNCH]

My second favourite non-biological father-son relationship the first being Jake and Holt from Brooklyn Nine Nine.

[@bsmith8943]

Frank and Charlie

[@shrishikesh2292]

@@bsmith8943 they like brothers and we don't have enough conclusive evidence to prove that frank is the real father.

[@chorizodonar8876]

Micheal Scott and Dwight if a dad hated his son.

[@Notreallyhereanymore]

Word

[@masterdansie5455]

I 100% actually agree with you tbh

[@lukek8357]

"Those are two completely different pictures" my favourite line from Ron

[@arrowheadzzz]

5:27 the "mneh" from Ron after Andy removed the drawer is possibly one of the best understated comedy gold ever, conveying so much about the whole dynamic between the characters, their approach to the work environment and overall personality. Yep, I am looking too much into it, but still... had to watch it many times over, because of its simple fundamental brilliance.

[@Togglesandthrottles]

I always took it as his lack of care for a metal desk that was purchased and not built out of wood.

[@Pagliacci_Rex]

As someone who didn't have a real dad growing up, their relationship really hit me deep. A lot of issues in society are because a lot of Andys without Rons.

[@Steven-sd2zi]

This has effected the women too unfortunately

[@registereduser]

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[@FeatherineTardForLife]

I had 6 sisters and I thought my life sucked

[@avirestudios9988]

Before I watched the show, I had seen some scenes, and literally thought that Ron was andy's dad

[@Soliloquist24]

Nothing brings me more joy than Ron’s giddy laugh when he and Andy run away from the car after the alarm goes off while playing football.

[@stjimmy1642]

2:32 "those are completely different pictures" I nearly fell of my chair laughing

[@bandjolyn]

It's absolutely adorable how great Andy is with Diane's girls. Ron is completely baffled, "what just happened?"

[@InfinityMind1]

I wish Ron taught me how to properly use power tools and how to make a decent wooden table.

[@mikealan208]

Nick Offerman has a woodworking book called Good Clean Fun. Closest thing to Ron teaching you!

[@JNMKlover]

@@mikealan208 Nick's knowledge and dare I say a little like his second love, Megan of course is first. It's a passion. I haven't found my passion yet. I read Nick's books and woodworking isn't it.

[@FireFox2382]

I loved that Ron literally dropped Andy off at college lol

[@joeygawl4346]

"Ron, I found all three differences" "Those are two completely different pictures" I havent laughed this hard in YEARS lol

[@IIISentorIII]

I still have tears in my eyes from this HAHA

[@mistym.8480]

For as many times as I have watched Parks and Rec, I never heard Andy saying to the dental reception as he's being taken back, "so should I strip down to my underwear or all the way naked?" LOL 😆

[@JNMKlover]

Lol

[@DB-dq1gf]

A few years ago I got the flu pretty bad and had a fever that made me basically delirious and I went to the hospital and I kept apparently asking them if this was the part where I take my underwear off. They were good sports about it at least. This was also *before* I saw Parks and Rec and realized I'm probably about 60% Andy Dwyer.

[@seancostello4158]

@@DB-dq1gf when i had covid back in january i was super delirious too, and i had some awkward moments people had to tell me about later lol. I didnt have to go to the hospital though, fortunately

[@DanielJayUSA]

"this came out" as he's pulling the drawer out 😂

[@staytuned2L337]

Correct parent response, too. "Too hungry/tired to be mad about your shenanigans."

[@Keithjustkeithwastaken]

@@staytuned2L337 note the blue hair and lack of discipline and never take this advice everyone.

[@isojkl]

"He may not be your father, but he is your daddy."

[@ShawnC.W-King]

The Meat Tornado episode was hilariously heartwarming

[@Yo_AB_Breaks]

That cheek shmooshy after Ron says stop gets me every time. I'd take a struggle cuddle from Andy any day.

[@ismailjankara6330]

Congratulations, you just outperformed Leslie on gift giving.

[@Nasimba96]

Ron is the dad we all need

[@erikhoryza9068]

The "Ron Swanson Scholarship" line just sold him a bottle of his delicious beverage.

[@BiggusJakeus]

0:19 that smile

[@happyfappy6257]

This is so heartwarming that it can cure cancer.

[@suki6249]

7:40 “what the hell just happened” 😂😂😂

[@DIAMOND-77]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cb9996]

It makes my day when Andy hugs people lol

[@aelechko]

Especially covered in water balloons

[@FeliXtreme]

I love how Ron instantly got worried after Andy flopped to the ground.

[@Spookydeathasian]

I love that April’s portrait made of her favorite crushed diet soda bottles is in the background of her work space.

[@Outset43]

Andy is so much like a kid with all his questions and the “I’m okay” and when Ron asks what’s new and Andy says A whole lot😃, that made me laugh so hard

[@rsrt6910]

I mean. any adult would KNOW that you can't use just ANY mud to fool the Predators heat vision.

[@mizuari99]

7:37 absolutely in love with this moment😂🫶🏻

[@violetdusk1968]

I wish Ron Swanson was my dad. I'm sure if he was my boys would have been born with a whole beard and they would have refused breast milk for steak.

[@racynot]

Refused breast milk for *Lagavulin

[@oddlidzzabmud2916]

His laugh at 3:28 is contagious

[@kylesussi4750]

One of the main reasons what made me really fall in love with the show, Ron Offerman is a major win.

[@daxhummel1710]

I wish Ron was my dad

[@Mathewfriescountdown]

Andy is Ron's best wingman/son/manchild

[@commanderwyro4204]

"i can remember things!" "I guess" love that part

[@munch631]

3:25 Is that Ron saying "Andy wait up", or is that Andy? It doesn't sound like Ron but...?

[@marissa7050]

it is ron! how cute right?

[@claytonorchard300]

Ron tried to have that laugh redacted. Too personal

[@jameswatts2003]

That is Ron laughing.... and I want it as my ring tone.

[@robertdarnell5141]

It’s Ron lmaoooo

[@kris778]

The first few times I saw that I couldn’t figure out how was giggling lmao

[@husaynalquaid1195]

Ron and Andy enjoying themselves while they eat lunch & discuss football is one of my favorite scenes.

[@banananutella9697]

NO he’s andy’s LACROSSE COACH

[@setwoulemski]

"You had me at meat tornado"

[@user-qf7nm9tr8w]

rons smile at 0:18 is everything

[@Gpulse21]

Bro when he grabs his tooth and says five second i will always laugh, god i love chris pratt man

[@monke4512]

I only realized after watching this how much Andy and Ron remind me of me and my dad

[@rsrt6910]

Wait, so which one of you is Ron and which one of you is Andy then?

[@jeeplord4067]

The 2 best characters in the show

[@bobosmodernlife]

'Those are two completely different pictures...' One of my favourite moments. 😂

[@dcast781227]

At 7:05 is literally me with my nieces! My little sister gets mad when I chased them around and get the riled up but I don’t mind being in charge of them when their wilding lol

[@anthonyguevara2951]

I love how Ron likes Andy so much like a dad slash brother figure.

[@martychisnall]

The genuine concern on Rons face when Andy gets hurt

[@josh_bonn]

6:25 The goofus and gallant reference 😂😂😂

[@lredhulk340]

April isn't allowing him to mature...I love it 🤣

[@SwolfyTDP]

The april mosaic behind Andy's desk

[@jesuslikedpie]

Is it weird that I binge these clips and have never actually watched an episode?

[@nightlysobbing]

"5 second rule!" always gets me.

[@SingleTrack66]

‘My grandma was the most beautiful woman on her oil rig’ Brilliant

[@BlackDiamond2718]

Andy being a cool son to him is so heartwarming because he has someone to pass down his knowledge and he has a dad who can teach and raise him.

[@tommellor9151]

Father son duo? Andy got Ron off when he polished his shoes!!!

[@drdreddmanofmystery9482]

Ron, Andy, and April were really the only reasons I watched that show.

[@wetwrkinc.5122]

Older brother little brother for me. Most of the dialogue fits a sibling dynamic more than a father/son relationship in my opinion. Even the ages line up.

[@T-rock_chr0n1c]

Best two co stars ever. So funny there both great

[@adolforuizsalazar51]

You had me at Meat Tornado…. So Ron😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bsfatboy]

9:00 Andy was ready to strip for the dental exam.

[@shanethrelfall416]

I wish Ron was my father/father figure

[@TheBasher-_-]

This show was so much better than The Office! 😂 Like I literally can not stop laughing.

[@tompitter930]

Yeah parks and rec is about the wholesomeness, the office is about the cringe and uncomfortableness.

[@zielivstheworld]

Be fr

[@vullord666]

7:55 This whole sequence was just so wholesome 😊. I don't have anything else to say.

[@timboslice8559]

I missed this show so much. Probably my favorite sitcom after the office!!!

[@tomturek9682]

I've never watched this show and feel like a terrible human for not.I can't stop watching all these clips

[@IcyInferno11]

If you told me Andy and April were Ron’s weird adopted children, I would believe you

[@hamedshams1951]

Theres also that part where andy tells ron ALL his secrets lol

[@gamergamer5115]

That outro was loud and scared tf out of me lmao

[@slendernuisance]

“5 second rule” always gets me lmao

[@bgt2848]

It’s good to see his surrogate son is close to both his surrogate father and surrogate father father-in-law

[@mwm48]

You can tell the stunt double that fell from the monkey bars was padded up good.

[@britt1953]

THIS is the Chris Pratt we all wanted.

[@ninoska.noe.]

Ron was the uncle that Andy and April needed. They prepared him for fatherhood and he kept them alive and called them out on their bullshit when needed.

[@PatTheRiot]

Ron sees Andy like a dog, not a son. His entire approach to Andy is one of a father who did not want a dog but ends up caring for him because nobody else will. You can always see that "its not his fault" look before he cares for Andy.

[@1whowasNEVERhere]

Why is Chris the only 1 who consistently looks at the camera in all his scenes lol

[@Gibbypastrami]

1:24 “5 second rule!” I SPIT bruh

[@DS-wl5pk]

5:52 Idk why this was so funny, something about the amount of noise made as he takes off

[@guythat779]

1:10 is precious

[@wonderbucket1242]

Chris is awesome. Carried the show

[@scruffd0g193]

Ron and Andy’s relationship was so wholesome

[@timf8028]

Ron Swanson one of tv top 10 favorites in my opinion

[@danielleJ360]

Ah, yes, it's always so beautiful to see the 30 yo adopted son getting along with his father figures 6 and 7 yo adopted daughters so well...just a cute lil blended family