lessons learned: parks and recreation 5x01
Parks and Recreation
Episode 5x01, “Ms. Knope Goes to Washington”
18 Lessons Learned:
- The Capitol looks like a boob.
- When you film on location, sitcoms look freaking weird.
- Even if you’re as cute as Leslie, it’s still gross to call someone your lover.
- The Leslie Knope Employment Enjoyment Summerslam Grill Jam Funsplosion features a Gazpacho-off.
- Everything in Washington D.C. is a clue.
- Rob Lowe can even look good in horrible striped shirts.
- There is no such thing as a pig-slaughtering permit.
- Retta is the most beautiful woman in the world.
- Ron still doesn’t know Anne’s name.
- There are way more Pawnees than I thought.
- Raisins really are nature’s candy.
- Do not speak during a Swanson barbeque.
- BARBARA BOXER AND OLYMPIA SNOW ARE HERE.
- JOHN MCCAIN IS ALSO HERE.
- Glitter does not belong in laundry detergent, daily moisturizers, or butter.
- Kickass Leslie is better than Hot Rebecca.
- Amalgam may not mean what you think it means.
- The Oval Office was named for Oval Redenbacher.
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