I always liked how she is obviously Latina(given Aubrey Plaza) but she is pretty much the opposite of the stereotype given she's mopey, miserable, cynical, and not "fun" to be around. Thoughts?

I'm rewatching the show currently and I really like Ben & Jen's relationship. It's a simple, straightforward relationship based on respect. I like that.

Jen obviously recognizes/appreciates how good Ben is at managing a political campaign and, later on, at how great a candidate he makes. He's clearly her first choice (for Congress but also for Governor).

Honestly, in Washington, I believe Ben is her friend. Or, at least what Jen considers as a friend (she must have at least one friend somewhere). I don't know. I totally can see them go for a drink after work once in a while and, even, maybe, playing poker together in some obscur Washington's circle.

(I can't explain it but I'm sure Jen Barkley is great at poker)

I mean, we know Ben and Chris are close but, in the Parks & Recreation department, while he has some moments with most of the crew, they share nothing in common. I feel that Jen and him understand each other on some deeper level.

Also, even though he can talk politics with Leslie, he is less idealistic than her and way more pratical. So, on that, I feel he can connect with Jen more (which must also be why she's always thinking of him first for a campaign and not Leslie).

I guess it's my "headcanon" about the show. Maybe it's an unpopular opinion but I really like their duo and their scenes together. Easily one of my favorite "underrated" friendship/dynamic (if not my favorite).

I’m about to start a rewatch of P&R and thought I’d do it alongside the podcast. I looked it up and see they did the S5 finale in August and nothing sense then. I have never listened so maybe they mention but has it been canceled or prolonged break for Jim’s book?

There’s a running gag on the show about Jerry secretly being an amazing virtuoso artist and no one caring. Few examples:

• Plays piano at Leslie’s telethon
• Makes amazing “murinal” for mural competition
• Paints portrait of Diaphena/Leslie

I know there are many more. What am I missing?

GO THROW UP.

I have two. The first one is when Leslie roast of the Pawnee sun gets stolen by Kim turlando and she’s scrambling for jokes so she puts Ann on the spot to make a joke and then when Ann isn’t helping Leslie says “it’s okay Ann you’re too pretty to be funny. The rest of you ugly nerds give me something stat” and when she says that Chris looks to the camera like is she including me in this “ugly”. The other one is Chris and Ann telling Leslie she’s pregnant when she gets back from London and Leslie says she took something to make her drowsy but then decided to take something to keep her awake and says that Ann looks like a crab, saying “just kidding I know it’s Ann” but then gives her an up and down look like she has to really make sure it is really Ann and not a giant crab

https://www.cfpublic.org/health/2025-01-22/more-florida-communities-pulling-back-fluoride-heres-why

Was going thru my CDs and had the same music Ben had in the show. Just missing Benji’s Cool Time Summer Jamz Mix.

Who else would definitely try some snake [juice] venom?

Leslie: 🌳🖋️🧇

Ann: 🧑🏻‍⚕️☺️💉

Ron:🥩👨🏻‍🦱😡

Andy:🎸😝🍬

April: 🩸🧛🏼‍♀️😐

Chris: 😃🏃🏻‍♂️🍇

Ben:🧮🤓🧑🏻‍💻

Donna: 💅🏼💎💋

Tom:🤑💸📺

Jerry: 😊🧳🍔

Did they never finish it?

Im watching the engagement party ep and we only meet Ben’s parents once, but i wish we had gotten to see Ben be a big brother to a baby. I think it would have been a fun silly non work related plot

I know its a workplace shoe but i love our glimpses into their personal lives