Parks & Rec, Season 3

Jan 21st 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: John Lennon

Started last night!

"Oh no, he's eating the baby! Stop him, honey!"
"We can't. It's against the law to teach creationism."

Jan 21st 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: John Lennon

What the hell is with that "Previously on Parks & Rec..." opening? Ew.

Either way, this show at least for now is totally superior to The Office. I dunno if it's because The Office has gone stale or what, but there's something pretty special about Parks.

"Oh no, he's eating the baby! Stop him, honey!"
"We can't. It's against the law to teach creationism."

Jan 21st 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: +DrewMG

agreed. going to watch it tonight.

whats up you cool baby

Jan 21st 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: ass

To me, last night's episode wasn't all that great. I'm sure the hiatus had something to do with it, but they just didn't seem to be hitting on all cylinders. Hopefully it's just one of those "okay, lets get this thing started again and pick up the momentum as we go" episodes.

Disguises, surprises, and pies of all sizes.

Jan 21st 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: John Lennon

I agree Ross. It's kind of an awkward way to come back, and I think it was just a bit manic. But one little misstep isn't enough to totally derail. I still enjoyed the episode.

"Oh no, he's eating the baby! Stop him, honey!"
"We can't. It's against the law to teach creationism."

Jan 21st 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: ass

I really don't understand how they could reopen the Parks department but not have a budget.

Disguises, surprises, and pies of all sizes.

Jan 21st 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: +88 Kickin Keys

loans from china

Why doesn't Metroid ever take off his armor?

Jan 21st 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: John Lennon

Rewatching it I'm noticing a lot of reiteration in this episode, and I that's a big problem. It's like they're expecting an entirely new audience.

"Oh no, he's eating the baby! Stop him, honey!"
"We can't. It's against the law to teach creationism."

Jan 21st 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: ass

That's a good thought, JL. Probably why NBC gave it The Office as a lead-in.

Disguises, surprises, and pies of all sizes.

Jan 21st 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: +88 Kickin Keys

they probably are. it seems like parks and rec didn't really hit its stride until the second season, and even then i think the buzz grew slowly. a lot of people are probably just now hearing that's it's a good show.

Why doesn't Metroid ever take off his armor?

Jan 21st 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: John Lennon

I'll wait until next week's episode before I start insisting it was never a good show in the first place and making fun of people that like it while still watching it every week

"Oh no, he's eating the baby! Stop him, honey!"
"We can't. It's against the law to teach creationism."

Jan 21st 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: John Lennon

a writer for the av club saw the first six episodes of the season and gave it an a.

"NBC majorly buried the lead on this one. Having seen the next six episodes of Parks & Rec on a screener, including tonight's, I can already predict the show will appear on many Best Of TV 2011 lists. Ranked really high. It's not just that Parks & Rec is just as funny, if not funnier, than last season; it's that the show has a newfound sense of purpose and has stumbled upon a genius rubric for exploring Pawnee."

"Oh no, he's eating the baby! Stop him, honey!"
"We can't. It's against the law to teach creationism."

Jan 21st 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: John Lennon

I really don't understand how they could reopen the Parks department but not have a budget.

they have a budget but i was only enough to service existing programs.

"Oh no, he's eating the baby! Stop him, honey!"
"We can't. It's against the law to teach creationism."

Jan 21st 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: ass

Oh yeah, I remember that now. Not sure I can condone Leslie pushing for a budget increase right after re-opening. That's kind of irresponsible, regardless of her enthusiasm and vigor.

Disguises, surprises, and pies of all sizes.

Jan 22nd 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: emanstevenson

I just watched the 5 episodes on hulu. I must say, hilarious. I want to watch all of this show.

Eric: "What is this called?" (points to butt)
Korean Student in the back of class: "Nature Hole!"

Jan 23rd 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: +88 Kickin Keys

tom's new girlfriend is cute as eff

Why doesn't Metroid ever take off his armor?

Jan 23rd 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: emanstevenson

I decided to do the 1 week free trial of hulu plus mostly so I could watch this show.

Also, JL, that one government guy who's Rob Lowe's partner sort of reminds me of you.

Eric: "What is this called?" (points to butt)
Korean Student in the back of class: "Nature Hole!"

Jan 23rd 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: +88 Kickin Keys

Adam Scott, he's awesome in Party Down. You should watch that eman.

Why doesn't Metroid ever take off his armor?

Jan 24th 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: Yossarian

im still waiting on a season 2 dvd out here. good show though.

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Jan 24th 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: +88 Kickin Keys

i just found out (via Nepenthe on Facebook, thanks Kate) that Rashida Jones is Quincy Jones' daughter, WHAT

Why doesn't Metroid ever take off his armor?

Jan 24th 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: ass

You really didn't know that?

Disguises, surprises, and pies of all sizes.

Jan 24th 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: +88 Kickin Keys

yes.

Why doesn't Metroid ever take off his armor?

Jan 24th 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: ass

I've heard it mentioned on just about every late-night appearance she's made. Apparently she's sang on some records and stuff, too.

Disguises, surprises, and pies of all sizes.

Jan 24th 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: +88 Kickin Keys

/no, i really didn't know that. (hard to know the right word to answer those types of questions.)

Why doesn't Metroid ever take off his armor?

Jan 24th 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: +88 Kickin Keys

oh i haven't watched much late night in the last several years.

Why doesn't Metroid ever take off his armor?

Jan 25th 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: kelbellene

Yeah, it was mentioned pretty much anytime any media mentioned here up until P&R got big and she was a name enough herself.

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Jan 25th 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: emanstevenson

LAY OFF GRANT.

I didn't know it either.

Eric: "What is this called?" (points to butt)
Korean Student in the back of class: "Nature Hole!"

Jan 28th 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: John Lennon

this was great. if last week felt a little strange, it totally slipped back into it's rhythm with this episode. lots of genuine lol moments.

"Oh no, he's eating the baby! Stop him, honey!"
"We can't. It's against the law to teach creationism."

Jan 28th 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: John Lennon

people you really should be watching this show.

i know some of you are

eric
drew

um
can't remember the rest

ross i think

thanks to you

but the rest

watch this show

"Oh no, he's eating the baby! Stop him, honey!"
"We can't. It's against the law to teach creationism."

Jan 28th 2011 (2 years ago)

Posted by: ass

This episode definitely got them back on track. I'm so happy to have all of these characters back in my life! Even Jerry.

Disguises, surprises, and pies of all sizes.