Ron and Donna being the unexpected twins at work | Parks and Recreation

[@DokkaChapman]

Love how when they go to the lakehouse Ron is already outside in his kayak. Surely this means he is the only one from the office who knew about the Lakehouse as he A) doesn't need to hear the rules and B) either stored a kayak there or rowed there from his own private shack, meaning he knew the way.

[@alfonsorivera8408]

It's a canoe 🛶 not a kayak.

[@DokkaChapman]

@@alfonsorivera8408 my point remains en-tact.

[@mstreicher918]

Great observation, I never caught that!

[@lizzyrank5405]

I love to think that he and Donna are on the same page when it comes to privacy and respect of one's property that he wouldn't even need to know the rules. If anything, I love to imagine that all he saw were the Canoes, and he'd stay there for the whole week, never needing to step foot in the house😂

[@Im_helpless]

seems like the kind of things they'd both talk about, they both value privacy and both own lakeside properties

[@matthewpuleo9307]

the shriek of "yoU SHOT MY MERCEDES?!?!?!" followed by a shot of Retta running head-on towards Leslie and putting her on the ground is possibly the funniest 5 seconds in television history

[@nosferat-ew]

agreed 😂

[@mikehuntburns9753]

Incorrect, the funniest 5 seconds in television history is when the Freeman family performed an exorcism/beating to attorney Robert Dubois in Boondocks, which happened shortly after Father Reverend Uncle Ruckus (no relation) tried to exorcise by having the black spirit do the impossible:Read.

[@GoodOlRoll]

I could make an argument that the funniest 5 seconds is during the trailer park shootout in Season 5 of Trailer Park Boys, where Bubbles is firing a machine gun at Cyrus out the door of Ricky's car while Donny yells "WHAT IN THE F*CK!"

[@DiBaozi]

That scene was my first introduction to P&R

[@JackPicko91]

Amen.

[@memmuw]

"I am not a sore loser, It's just that I prefer to win and when I don't I get furious" top 5 favourite quotes

[@Dctctx]

“EMPLOYEE!”

[@theempresss]

😂

[@Ash-kb9hn]

EMPLOYEE 😂😂😂

[@douglasgw1992]

Ron reading Ebony and finding it interesting was hilarious

[@Kindred04]

More white people should read Ebony (when it was still in print). It's just news/culture/entertainment stories that are centered around Black people. Black people have always read magazines that only featured white people. That's the reason publications like Ebony and Essence were created in the first place.

[@taylormitchell3936]

@@Kindred04 whoosh

[@jessp8238]

@@taylormitchell3936no, educate yourself! 😂

[@Kindred04]

@@jessp8238 Thank you. It's crazy how people make ignorant comments trying to embarrass someone else, only to end up making a fool of themselves.

[@thewanderer4781]

​@@Kindred04ooh so that's black folk magazine Thank you for the information Im not from US so i don't know what is that

[@jenicdarling9425]

Because of Ron’s personality his lil giggle never gets old

[@krzlcve]

Ikr

[@Woodland_Adventures]

I love how the remote controlled doors aren't just a one off joke, they keep using it.

[@SorchaSublime]

Honestly this is why Michael Schur is the best at sitcoms. Actual continuity adds so much to a show no matter the genre.

[@thesnowmexican763]

I mean, if they work, why take them out? :P

[@prestonchambers9490]

Why do you think Ron got so emotional when Leslie got them for his birthday? Swanson would only accept a gift if it was actually useful 😅

[@ethantubb2242]

“Ah Ron cool baby” is my favorite line in the entire show😂

[@SquilliamFancyson69]

“Thank you Andrew”

[@Here2shtpst]

"WHATS HAPPENING NOW, IS THE NURSE UPSET? I don't care." Lmaooo

[@rainmanslim4611]

That's such a mood.

[@gregorymoore2877]

Yep. Lester asking if Jenny is upset is hilarious.

[@ChessieChess]

@@gregorymoore2877who are you referring to

[@Dctctx]

@@ChessieChessLester

[@koyori5151]

@@gregorymoore2877 I see what you did there. 👍

[@BOng-ev9ds]

"The Meagles are a Cold People." Literally, one of my favorite line deliverys ever😂

[@amalik4273]

Ngl I heard Migos

[@mikehughes4969]

The dichotomy of Ron Swanson is amazing. On one hand, he is one of the manliest men in existence, and on the other hand he has the giggle of a six year old girl.

[@iinc6290]

I feel like a lot of people miss the fact that Ron isn't supposed to be some idealized beacon of masculinity and liberitarianism, but a satirization of how absurd those are when taken to their extremes. His real character is always the opposite of these traits and when he cares about people and is childish and emotional

[@tommerker8063]

@@iinc6290 i disagree. i think ron swanson is pretty much a case study of "don't judge a book by it's cover" and it's something we don't see a lot in media with this type of character. on the surface he is a mans man, in every other show, movie or book he would be overly aggressive, sexist and stupid. but he is neither of those things.

[@iinc6290]

@@tommerker8063 you agree by disagreeing, because this is exactly what I am saying. The show highlights how these overtly stereotypical traits are his faults and failures as a person

[@kingthe13]

​@@iinc6290yet hes also right a t times like with the burgers and has shown despite all hes dflaws he would do anything for those he actually cares about

[@ZeitenSchlechte-v5s]

He's basically a Pacific Islander in disguise

[@DeatGaming]

As a kid I thought Donna's meltdown was funny, as a driver I understand her pain.

[@elihugonzalez2945]

14:03 - 14:12

[@Ramonerdna]

same

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

Especially a Benz 😂

[@tamalita82]

​@@elihugonzalez2945perfect timing

[@gabriellaalldis1276]

Don't confuse Drama with happiness -Ron Swanson

[@themaggattack]

Ron feels that on a deep level, bc he had to learn that lesson the hard way, himself! Dealing with the Tammys and his mother his whole damn life. Finally he got a decent human being as a girlfriend and it took him a minute to adjust to happiness. He was finally letting go of the dramatic toxic witches and embracing happiness with a good woman. So he knew EXACTLY the right advice to give Donna. And she recieved it from Ron better than she would have from anyone else, because Ron never deals useless platitides. He meant it with 💯 pure earnesty.

[@brandocalrissian3294]

Unfortunately every woman I have been with makes this mistake.

[@amydearing9866]

I learned that lesson in my childhood

[@WJen8]

One of the best duos. Cool without even trying, strong values, and fully capable of saving their friends when needed.

[@SunflowerHeliotrope]

Ron and Donna are the best unexpected friendship (sorry, “Close proximity work associates”), but Donna introducing him to Typhoon was a master stroke

[@christinelin9763]

The comparison to when Ann asked if Donna had any suggestion to the water fountain issue and Donna’s banger response of “Do I look like I drink water?” should have been compared to the time Ron got the flu. Ann asked “Are you drinking any fluids?” to which Ron, while pouring a glass of whiskey says “Plenty.” 😂

[@maryannclementiii-uw5pk]

He also downed a bottle of whiskey with his painkillers after he got shot in the head, which he referred to as "drinking plenty of fluids." It's crazy they managed to make the same joke twice, yet they were both uniquely memorable scenes.

[@Emily-iv4hk]

“Why are you covered in blood?” “Don’t worry it ain’t human” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@draconariusking8328]

Donna is such a queen 😂

[@syntaxusdogmata3333]

Her relationship with Ron is fascinating to watch, too. 👍

[@joaquinblas1611]

​@@syntaxusdogmata3333. She's been with Ron in the Parks and Rec dept since the beginning.

[@EATSLEEPDRIVE2002]

11:50 I love how Ron and Tammy 2 look at each other in fear when they realize Tammy 1 is there

[@valdeniasimmons2935]

Mannnn you knew trouble was coming when T2 got outta Dodge when T1 was near!!!! 😂😂😂

[@gregorymoore2877]

@@valdeniasimmons2935 T2 did not want to face Judgement Day. Oh wait... 😉

[@EATSLEEPDRIVE2002]

@@gregorymoore2877 Well done sir.

[@dusksunsetio6042]

I was wondering why Ron looked weird until I realized he had no eyebrows

[@edwardp7725]

Ron giggling while the barber talks about eurotrash makes me so happy for some reason

[@LitereallyNobody7]

I love how Ron has the silliest laugh out of everyone.

[@RockSmithStudio]

“Is this all the eggs we have?” “Yes. What are you making?" "Eggs.” 🤣

[@timbuktu8069]

"My initials are private." -Ronald Ulysses Swanson

[@supersizesenpai]

"Im not a sore loser. I just prefer to win and when i dont, i get furious."😂😂😂

[@gamingdelight7810]

Ron cracks me up because he's the exact type of American you expect, preaches freedom and loves his steak but doesn't realize how much the government is actually involved in his life. The scene where April shows him how invasive google maps is and he proceeds to throw out his computer as if it makes a difference. XD

[@fulld-scription]

3:36 the slight grin and nod Ron does as of to say, "I understand the assignment" kills me

[@Timotej_Senk]

And the fact she damaged her Mercedes is sweet of her

[@auto_math]

"Cool baby" is the most Andy thing to say.

[@edgarallenpo8330]

"Yeeeah it went down exactly the way my girl said it did, you mean bald man" 😂Tom, bruh

[@DivineKnight_115]

I just notice that Ron’s exes go from control freak to free spirit and his current wife is the happy middle.

[@emanuelrojas2]

Chaos incarnate is more fitting

[@plinsf]

"Work proximity associate" 😂

[@stellarkin1232]

jerry screaming "monster in the window" is amazing 😂

[@midnight.ramen.]

I love that both of their experiences with Jean-Ralphio were included in this

[@numtot2172]

I like how Tammy 1 is so terrifying that even Tammy 2 is scared sh*tless of her presence

[@aidenmiller3832]

Tammy 2 was crazy, but Tammy 1 was downright evil incarnate, she groomed Ron SINCE BIRTH

[@brandocalrissian3294]

​@@aidenmiller3832definition of a groomer for sure. Those damn candy stripers. It was always great when she showed up though.

[@GOsborn-o6x]

3:10 he’s yelling for them to move but has more than enough room to just go around lol

[@Oniphius1]

There will never be anything more Joyful to see on TV than Ron Swanson's giggle.

[@Ramonerdna]

idk 'YOU SHOT ME MERCEDES' is a pretty strong contender

[@Oniphius1]

@@Ramonerdna I dont recognize that. What is it from?

[@Ramonerdna]

@@Oniphius1 this same compilation, right before Donna tackled Leslie

[@xTGE]

"What's happening now is the nurse upset? I don't care" lmfaooooo

[@kahltoarmskahltoarms6147]

Ron and Donna both stand on business, real recognizes real

[@CustomizedUsername]

“Ebony was due to a clerical error but it ended up being an interesting year of reading” 😂

[@TheNutshaq]

I love Ron’s immediate connection with Typhoon. “Eurotrash” is great

[@Cronama]

14:49 Donna's Mercedes is named Ron Swanson. Amazing.

[@ghostdong40]

They compliment each other so well lol

[@globbyakaweirdjellyguy954]

I love the Ron and Donna duo!😊❤ Never mess with either of them.😉💖 I thought it was sweet of Ron to voice his opinion about Joe to Donna, especially since he’s Donna’s work proximity associate.😉😊💖

[@TheCherrykye]

Once they developed Donna’s personality the clothes just followed suit and her outfits and makeup became more glamorous. For real she is a big woman but they did dress her shape in a way that suited Donna’s character and she looked beautiful, the designers did really well when they had more personality to work with.

[@unhommequicourt]

what a weird statement

[@Kindred04]

@@unhommequicourt I agree. The whole point of that comment seems to be "they made a big woman look nice." As if it's unheard of for a larger person to be attractive. I think the best thing the show did regarding Donna was never mentioning her size at all. Her size had absolutely nothing to do with her character, and I loved that.

[@LaFlor718]

@@Kindred04ok i agree with op because a lot of times when you watch shows, when they actually cast larger women, they do not get any fashionable looks or they look gaudy and outlandish. With Donna they really took care to dress her based on the characters personality. They gave her flattering hairstyles as the seasons went on, made sure the garments were flattering without being over the top, added statement jewelry and kept the makeup tasteful. Sadly, most shows do not do this. The characters are usually one note background characters with no style or look like Mimi from the Drew Carrey show. In this case Donna was the most fashionable and never looked unkempt or sloppy or boring. It’s not to say that larger women can’t be stylish, it’s to say most shows don’t care enough to show that.

[@GoddesssofMind]

Absolutely, she’s beautiful

[@bradenharris8718]

No, you're misinterpreting their comment that way in order to appear offended so you can virtue signal and be perceived as a better person than them. But since you want to act obtuse, what they're actually saying is that in many shows and productions, costume designers often don't provide larger actors and actresses with fashionable and flattering clothes, hair, and makeup. This is an issue that larger actresses and performers have discussed for decades as an issue. They were simply appreciating that "Parks and Recreation" showed respect to both the actress and the character by doing the opposite. Nice try, but don't you get tired of playing the victim? Is the urge to shame others and force sympathy because of your supposed struggles really that irresistible? Let me guess, you’re also a white woman. People like you are finally being held accountable for years of getting away with nonsense, and no one is buying it anymore. So, you've resorted to two tactics: creating new ways to claim victimhood and aligning yourself with actual victims to shield yourself from criticism. This behavior reveals your manipulative, racist, and bigoted tendencies, and people are seeing through it. :)

[@otarthemad1782]

Whenever these 2 interacted, it was the highlight of that episode.

[@hudbabible]

that banana eating has me in stitches 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@phantomgamer9443]

How they both very independent liking to keep their private life seperate and they love being cold and not caring about work they are amazing

[@NathanBallah]

Her swag on 11 is what I love about her character when at that restaurant lmao

[@reblewi30]

Donna wrecking her pride and joy (her Benz) for Leslie, is the ultimate form of love and loyalty.

[@jonaspen]

I do like that he respectful enough to not smoke inside when he was told not to, even with his disregard for most rules he accepts the rules of the establishment he's dining at that night

[@YouLousyKids]

Perfect man conversation: "Oh, Ron. Cool baby!" "Thank you, Andrew." Andy probably earned serious points with Ron for using the exact amount of enthusiasm required.

[@chefbanjo8139]

The first time I watched this and Tammy 2 bolted in fear at the mention of Tammy 1, I knew she must’ve been a force of nature. The T-Rex in Jurassic Park wasn’t built up that well.

[@raddastronaut]

The Meagles are a cold people. 😂 Monster In the window! 😂😂😂

[@durk5331]

The fact that Tammy 2 Runs at the Sight of Tammy 1 is AMAZING

[@chaderry6609]

“I’m not a sore loser. I prefer to win and when I don’t I get furious” 😂

[@waltissussybakka]

Live your life how you want. But don't confuse drama with happiness. Rare and best quote from Ron.

[@sanchitasharma240]

I love how Ron has that idgaf energy but stll respects the rules of an establishment and is respectfull to people very different from him "Please and Thank you"

[@ddsmitty1]

Retta seems like she’d be a blast to hang out with.

[@StrangeTheEditor]

They are the embodiment of positive masculinity and femeninity.

[@papl20]

Ron+Donna combo is the best thing in the world

[@kassidy5867]

i will ALWAYS love Ron and Typhoon ❤

[@CapriHorns]

Guys, I'm not kidding but watching these are my medicine, the only thing that would make me forget about the excruciating pain im goin through.

[@kennetho2499]

A question you never want to hear someone ask you: "Did you shoot me?" 😂

[@jacktowers7533]

"This is a Cuban and this is Yellowtail I feel amazing" - its the simple pleasures

[@McLeod2022]

Tammy Two's desperate run at 11:49 is e v e r y t h i n g.

[@loganpnotpaul]

“Don’t worry, it’s not gay” 😂😂😂😂

[@Kindred04]

I absolutely adore Donna, but I always thought it was strange that she initially thought Joe was boring. I thought she didn't like drama. I personally love a simple life, and I guess I am a bit boring. Having a partner whose idea of happiness is staying home, watching TV, eating pasta, and having sex sounds like heaven to me.

[@JoseSerrato0420]

I don't think she likes drama in the sense of conflict, but more like an exciting story to tell. She liked dating Joe but it gave her stability and predictability which she found extremely boring, which makes sense since she's a thrill seeker and loves spontaneous adventures. She also has a very tumultuous family, so she's very accustomed to a life not knowing how outlandish a loved one would act at any given moment. So Ron describing it as drama is pretty much him saying "you don't hate the stability, you hate that you think it's either-or so you choose bad partners because then it feels like you're in control" Cuz Ron does like the life the Tammy's forced upon him, he just doesn't like the fact that he has no control nor say in it. That's why the relationship that ended up working for him was one where she stated plainly how she felt, what she wanted, and gave him the choice to take on those responsibilities.

[@faith1780]

And not just any pasta…HOMEMADE pasta!! 😍😍 that is like my dream life lol

[@JoseSerrato0420]

@Kindred04 just to add, there's nothing wrong with a 'boring' life. There's a lot of people that would love the predictability of that kind of life. Extravagance is something that I find boring and "fluffy" for stuff that could've been personal and heart-opening. People that travel to find experiences seem sad because they have the money to travel across the world to see stuff that happens in their own city.

[@lexi219]

I feel like it’s less about drama and more about her not feeling like the settling down type. Throughout the show, she is shown as a huge extrovert who prefers going out, meeting new people, doing shots, and smoking cigars with random dudes at the club before hooking up with both of them and moving on. All of her slogans about how she lives her life are things like “treat yo self!” and “use him, abuse him, and lose him.” She’s a club rat - they tend to view staying in with the same person every night as boring.

[@angelicajacobs584]

Ron's giggle ..I wanna die of happiness hahaa

[@aaronjohnson-k7r]

I liked their respect for each other and opened the breach to show it was not loaded. Plus she messed with him and laughed

[@natileemcgruderkyle]

Please, talk more about how you hate Europe and bicycles. 😂

[@funtimefoxy6699]

Ron Swanson has the funniest laugh in history.

[@Moonraker23]

Ah yes, the boss and the badass banding together.

[@bigyikes8698]

Holt and Rosa vibes

[@nosferat-ew]

Thank you to whoever runs this channel, top tier content

[@marysmith7765]

Yep

[@thewebbsisodes1032]

Donna is the extroverted twin and Ron is the introverted

[@shushymcsecret993]

Y'all have given me so many laughs, this and Arrested Development pretty much kept my life going at a period in time 😅

[@lovelove-55s]

"Please talk about how you hate Europe and bicycles" LMAO FR 9:56

[@yolandaponkers1581]

What’s happening now? Is the nurse upset? I don’t care” 😂😂😂

[@abrarjahinnafi1634]

"Live your life the way you want. But don't confuse drama with happiness."

[@Lamsus854]

Ron and Donna are platonic soulmates

[@ranger13]

The fact that Ginuwine really is Retta’s cousin is wild to me lol

[@TonyTylerDraws]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat

[@shreeC516]

WAIT WHAT

[@the_original_jake]

WHAT

[@justjoannak]

Wait, really?!

[@Imjustarichgirl]

Ron’s laugh always makes me giggle

[@mrsleep0000]

'I'm just gonna stay angry...I find that relaxes me.' 💀

[@faith1780]

“Work proximity associate” 😂 will be using this lol

[@charliehinde1701]

0:09 * four seasons ago * "What kind of a moron doesn't get a license! That's reckless endangerment my Son. That's a $25'000 fine minumum, and probably jail time!"

[@teresawimmer4615]

I wondered about that, too. But maybe there is a significant difference between a regular hunting license and one that is specific for hunting at night? I'm not sure how hunting regulations work...

[@coolestdude11111]

Hunting at night is illegal for most big game. Only exceptions are for certain species like coyote or hogs. You just need a hunting license as far as I’m aware and proper tags for the species

[@uncreative5766]

I don't think Jerry, Ron, and Mark ever got hunting licenses when it was just the three of them. They were out "surveying the trail," but they were out hunting turkeys. It only became a problem after Ron was shot and he realized that since Tom didn't have a hunting license that the Rangers wouldn't let them come back.

[@j.6724]

15:50 funniest moment in television history

[@petergut6445]

Ron being enthusiastically curious about the hunting game only to get upset is relatable as hell to me lol Plus Donna being hilarious as always.

[@undeadgamer6564]

6:56 one of the funniest moments to me, he just ends up realizing it doesn't matter to him

[@SailorMercury6449]

Just noticing the guy working at the roller rink becomes a city councilman in the last season when Gerry is mayor

[@miguelmoura9345]

And Donna continues to be the my favorite character. Case in point: YOU SHOT MY MERCEDES?

[@number0017]

"Don't confuse drama for happiness" Is so very true 🌟

[@TheWhiteRabbit727]

16 solid minutes of the 2 best characters from the best comedy tv show ever?? Yes! Please!

[@OwynLarock]

One of the most underrated duo’s in the show

[@SpectralSlugger]

never actually seen the clip of Tammy 2 being scared and running away from tammy 1, thats kind of frightening

[@RamadaArtist]

Ron Swanson just having an entire tank trap, (Czech hedgehog, seemingly,) in his office slightly out of frame at all times makes my soul.

[@ER1CwC]

Come to think of it, both are far more self-possessed yet far less self-absorbed than Leslie, and quite a bit wiser too. Gentlemen!

[@kathleencurtis3820]

I love these two so much. Their dynamic is just so natural and comfortable 💕

[@foomp]

The input of initial at the end is so damn accurate in many ways for those of us that grew up with the arcades. Ron's intro to that was pretty much what any of us did when we got a high score.

[@rainmanslim4611]

Donna and Ron are the coworkers that have been working together so long they can basically read eachothers minds

[@Slop_Dogg]

“I’m not a sore loser. It’s just that I prefer to win and when I don’t, I get furious!”

[@laurelsilberman5705]

“Yeah, it’s sushi and cigar club now.”

[@jr_cinnamons]

The fact that even Tammy 2 ran out of the room because of Tammy 1

[@Colineo]

The haircut scene is a favourite. His lil giggle!

[@Wizgoht]

1:26 I thought his family would be subscribed to the farmers Almanac