One Cold Open That Perfectly Sums Up Each Character | Parks and Recreation

These are some iconic cold opens.
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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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[@EATSLEEPDRIVE2002]

I think the most defining quote of Ron is when Chris says "why don't you come down to the store and talk to the salesman!" and Ron responds "Better idea: I go nowhere, and talk to no one".

[@EricaGarfinkel]

Yes!!!!

[@ajay1589]

Also, "You had me at meat tornado".

[@kevin933]

Ben explaining his board game is brilliantly written and delivered

[@IveGotAMatch]

“tHe ArBiTeR”

[@nuncapasaran9374]

tbh it seems like a fun game and I've played crunchier.

[@oolala53]

So much work for just a couple of minutes! Done admirably.

[@jamessloven2204]

“First you roll three dice to see how many dice you roll.” Brilliant.

[@thegreatandterrible4508]

​@@nuncapasaran9374 Someone made it irl, so it would fit all the rules listed

[@tds7078]

No Chris or Donna is crazy… Chris was LITERALLY one of the most entertaining characters.

[@joshuaridgway3230]

I think it’s because they are specifically looking for cold opens. And there might have not been one for them. I agree though. Great characters.

[@stephaniemajors7697]

I’m like, this list is incomplete. 😢

[@syntaxusdogmata3333]

The fact that Swanson remains so stoic in the first clip is a testament to his deep and abiding love of Diane. 💞

[@josepha.4072]

Forreal. Holy terror children

[@Hulkzilla0]

I'll never not crack up at Jean Ralphio singing "The Woooooorst" until he makes Ben fall to the floor!

[@quirkquesting]

love all jean ralphio scene, when he sang bounce bounce bounce bounce-bounce to Donna, I lol'd!

[@notwerkinginthishouse8634]

​@@quirkquestingme too, he is so iconic and the donna scene is one of my favorite

[@amonrodriguez3518]

He’s the most annoying character in the show

[@amonrodriguez3518]

@@notwerkinginthishouse8634iconic? Lol he’s the worst

[@NakAlienEd]

@@amonrodriguez3518 I think he's well-written (as is his sister). We all know we're supposed to hate him, and he's extremely unlikeable (in a funny way). For a counter-example, look at Gina from Brooklyn 99. She's a terrible character, but the way she's written, the writers are trying to tell us that we're supposed to like her.

[@songindarkness]

I would 100% play Cones of Dunshire with Ben, it would be epic. I am very impressed he managed to put a game together so quickly. I assume he has the minis lying around already painted too. So cute. 😆

[@amonrodriguez3518]

My sisters fiancé is a lot like Ben lol. This reminds me of him explaining how to play Settlers of Catan to us.White people stuff hardcore

[@EATSLEEPDRIVE2002]

Ron's best quote "I live the way I live. I eat the things I eat, and I'll die the way I'll die"

[@arthurbretas2003]

It's the quote I live by.

[@mneugent7658]

I like "You've accidentally given me the food that my food eats" when presented with a salad.

[@arthurbretas2003]

@@mneugent7658 I've used that quote many times

[@ryanappleton3653]

Donna Meagle: AM I JOKE TO YOU?! AFTER EVERYTHING MY MERCEDES AND I HAVE DONE FOR YOU?!?!?

[@Metzli]

Should have included the treat yourself scene!

[@teenprogrammingnetwork]

"See you tomorrow, Jerry" lmao Andy was not listening at all

[@oolala53]

Yes, but even when you know someone’s leaving, there’s a feeling of habit there. I went to my 51st high school reunion that was combined with the class after us for their 50th. It was astonishing how familiar the group looked because I went to a small school. There were still people I didn’t get to talk to, and I found myself thinking, oh, I’ll see them tomorrow or on Monday. Even though I hadn’t been in high school with them for 50 years! and at our age, we’ll probably never see each other again. That was some of them live in the same town and do actually socialize.

[@kevinfelton689]

Ahhhh for me? Don't sass me. Iconic line.

[@ranjanleishangthem2184]

Throwing out the computer never gets old.

[@ConsistentlyInconsistent21]

Leslie's "oh my god she's amazing" for Tammy 2 always makes me lose it. Simple but its the delivery

[@dewberrystar]

For me it's the "good... good day..." 😂

[@josepha.4072]

As she slaps beef jerky all over her face😂😂😂

[@globbyakaweirdjellyguy954]

I don’t blame Leslie for being concerned that Ben made the Cones of Dunshire in such a short time.😳😥 At least Ben’s game came in handy later on.😉

[@calebsoria1777]

1:29 he is a big nerd who cared deeply for Leslie and does very well at his job

[@crs290]

Not gonna lie, the fact that Ben cooked up The Cones of Dunshire in one week is pretty amazing.

[@calebsoria1777]

0:02 Andy Dwyer is so fun loving, caring, and has no shame in what he does.

[@bl3343]

I wish I had the ambition and energy to create The Cones of Dunshire.

[@ReadDeadRedemption_]

Ive just found this show a few months ago and I'm so upset i didn't find it sooner. Its actually my absolute favourite and i have seen pretty much every sitcom there is. It's even better than "the office" (which is still amazing) I'm watching it for the second time already and it's just brilliant!!

[@messily1456]

100% better than the office!

[@cathyl7944]

Nothing is better than the office

[@messily1456]

@@cathyl7944 The Office is great, but I like P&R better. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@demris15]

Ron’s reaction to invasion of privacy is my internal fight every time

[@registereduser]

Damn does Lucy Lawless have a sultry voice.

[@andrewmahabir589]

wait wait WAIT NO CHRIS OR DONNA?

[@vincentxu8217]

I guess they are not featured in cold opens that much

[@robertshipman2227]

April describing the Halloween party as disturbingly sexy

[@calebsoria1777]

11:14 lets see Ron Swanson who hates the government and likes silence. But he is willing to put up with it this for his friends and family.

[@calebsoria1777]

5:41 lets see April ludgate Loves dark, shady, and creepy stuff. Hates anything fun. Loves Andy and her closest friends. Hates Ann( Andy’s ex)

[@metro121482]

No Chris? No Donna?

[@calebsoria1777]

4:11 Tammy 2 (Cerberus) who loves Ron which is code for “ I want to make Ron’s life miserable”

[@itsalexpierce]

"Tom Have Ford" *Drives away*

[@jopalm3649]

Tom have a Ford.

[@SiaSings]

yea i noticed that to

[@davidblaske6911]

The cones of dunshire users manual must be enormous.

[@calebsoria1777]

8:41 the greatest gift giver And cares about the government. Also loves her friends and family.

[@arthurbretas2003]

I don't understand how the second thing could be a positive.

[@calebsoria1777]

@@arthurbretas2003 I don’t either of anything our government is in shambles

[@calebsoria1777]

2:56 Tom haverford an idealist who has no filter. He has no brakes who escalates situations badly.

[@lazaromurad322]

...ok se you tomorrow, Jerry! hahahahaha

[@balkthor]

No Donna? :(

[@b0zzyk511]

And no Chris?

[@TheWorstType]

that moma lisa squeak kills me 😆😆😆😆😆

[@mattharrelson7462]

Yeah cause throwing your computer in the dumpster will DEFINITELY get rid of Google Earth. 😂

[@EricaGarfinkel]

They really nailed everything about the show. The cast, the writer's and cinematography ect....jus fuckin nailed that shyzzle.

[@Countdownsmiles]

I feel like bundling Jean Ralphio and Mona Lisa together was a miscarriage of justice

[@calebsoria1901]

another one could be the broken coffee pot situation

[@ariannaclayton1671]

That scene perfectly sums up every character 😂

[@pepperlewis1]

Ron and xena,a perfect match

[@gregoryuk]

The way Tammy2 says 'With WHOM ?' Her fancy way of 'you shittin me?'

[@JDotWill]

April’s looks to the camera >>> Jim’s looks to the camera

[@KhashoOnYT]

I love that Cones of Dunshire ended up being really popular😂

[@mneugent7658]

One of the best shows ever.

[@calebsoria1777]

9:40 Dammit Gerry girgich why are we even in this video.

[@calebsoria1777]

7:01 they both are the WORSTTTTTTTT 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@amonrodriguez3518]

Worst part of the show

[@CVega3]

Tammy 2 was the best and I love that they’re married in real life

[@Bkool2007]

Where is Donna?

[@Googledybunker]

I love that the scene that defines Tammy 2 starts with Ron.

[@robotzombie9]

I like it when Ron sells his business for the price of a firm handshake.

[@coryntheus]

I’ve seen this show a million times and just now noticed the cigarettes picture and no smoking sign in the background of Tom’s bit.

[@EshwenAudanal]

Is that an antitank device in Ron’s office????

[@calebsoria1901]

or the removal of the tooth

[@slAnimals88]

Omg will and Grace!

[@calebsoria1777]

8:04 in translation her life is a mess

[@GiannaAragona]

I'm like the guy who created the game lol, I'm super creative & I always have a new idea!

[@katiekorell9776]

I don't know why this show didn't create a spinoff....The Sapresteins. I would watch Jean Ralphio and Mona Lisa all day!

[@metro121482]

🎶"Don't be suspicious, don't be suspicious" 🎶

[@dijosto]

They're awful

[@katiekorell9776]

@@dijosto no, but they are...🎵🎶 The wooooorst.

[@youreokay7888]

The show must take place in Tajikistan 🎶

[@Rigspelt4ever]

Aka me quoting cold opens for 12 minutes

[@gbxgbxgbx]

is that xena?

[@Kryxx07]

Yup.

[@amonrodriguez3518]

Yes.

[@calebsoria1777]

8:32 she’s lying That requires the person in the bottom to pull the cord Otherwise splat

[@abbythecat01]

Awww where are Chris and Donna??? Also Jeremy Jamm and Jean-Ralphio’s dad could use a mention. So could Mark, but I understand why he’s not there since he only lasted two seasons.

[@airfixx_8952]

Diane is so gorgeous........... I must grow a 'stache like Ron.

[@polopopoo]

The show really should have been about Ron and April

[@phillipjoseph]

Ok, see you tomorrow Jerry!

[@calebsoria1901]

Charles Muligan SteakHouse wouldve been the perfect cold open for ron. he loves food, hates the goverment, and hates his ex.

[@amonrodriguez3518]

I don’t think that had a cold open.

[@calebsoria1901]

@@amonrodriguez3518 "Indianapolis" (Season 3, Episode 6)

[@calebsoria1901]

"Indianapolis" (Season 3, Episode 6)

[@kevinwr7093]

I would have spent most my time in this show's universe punching Jean Ralphio.

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

What about Chris?

[@Irt816]

Poor Tom getting his name misspelled 😢

[@Marsha-at-Home-Endeavor]

I understand Ben and The Cones of Dunshire ❤

[@bradleyreid7444]

Andy: I typed your symptoms into this search bar and it says you might have Internet Connectivity Problems"...

[@amonrodriguez3518]

Ok….

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

The Worerest

[@kinodogoowotho]

I cant tell if the first clip is meant for Ron or Andy 😂

[@KirkandRA]

Hey Boo Boo Bear ❤

[@delpullen730]

Ann orders catfish and grits. Ben asks about Catfish Ann or Oatmeal Ann... GRITS ARE NOT OATMEAL, BEN!!!!! How DARE you?!?

[@crs290]

She also ordered oatmeal and berries. The "safe" Ann.

[@dschubba69]

Jerky?

[@Addy_The_Baddy]

I've always hated the way Leslie reacted to Ben's game

[@0DdOne]

Pretty big let down tbh.

[@CVega3]

Tom and Ann together was so gross and she’s way too out of his league.

[@sunkiis]

I THINK ANNE IS CUTER THAN LESLIE

[@amonrodriguez3518]

You sound like a townsperson in Pawnee

[@sunkiis]

@@amonrodriguez3518 NOPE

[@TheFredos14]

They should make another season, but without Diane, her kids, and Craig. They feel off a cliff of something.

[@shaehughes9395]

Man parks and rec are awful.

[@luismachado3076]

*is

[@amonrodriguez3518]

Amazing show