Parks and Recreationhas given us so much.
The renaissance of Rob Lowe, for instance.
And that one Marvel guy from Hillsong Church.
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But its also given us good things.
A renewed love for local politics!
Its no wonder its still popular.
That said, its hard to believe thatParksdebuted 15 years ago on April 9, 2009.
Of course, it didnt impress critics when it first debuted.
Why, you ask?
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As Perd Hapley might say, lets begin this article by starting it.
In fact, it was this passion that gaveParksits edge among similar comedies.
Also, old people love having sex.
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Homegrown romance
Theres nothing so pure as hearing Leslie Knope talk about Ben Wyatts butt.
Who could forget their kiss in the tiny park?
Or Bens surprise proposal that Leslie kept interrupting?
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Or their office wedding?
Or that time they grew old together and had triplets?
These two are the reason you call your best friend a beautiful tropical fish.
Brilliant, competent female candidate?
Bumbling wealthy opponent who failed upwards?
Colorful local businesses
Pawnees citizens drove local policy, but Pawnees small businesses kept the economy running.
Well, some of them were small.
It gave us Treat yo self
Tom Haverford loaned myriad words to the English language.
Actually, theres a whole website devoted to thecharacters nicknames for food.
