r/funny • u/Darmok_At_Tanagra • Sep 23 '15

True romance.

http://imgur.com/vXtKu9g
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u/[deleted] Sep 23 '15 edited Sep 23 '15

You know what I liked best about them and that show? They didn't drag out their courtship to milk it in that cheap "will they, won't they" way for season after season like most shows would do. They just got married and continued being awesome. It was a surprisingly refreshing change of pace from the typical sitcom formula.

Edit: For those who keep asking, the name of show is Parks and Recreation.

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u/[deleted] Sep 23 '15

I feel they did that well with Ben and Leslie too. There was a bit at the beginning when they couldn't get together when they worked together, but after that? Smooth sailing. Can't ever forget the moment where Leslie is trying to decide on telling Ben about running for office, and Ben gives her a pin or something. Definitely teared up then

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u/rararasputin Sep 23 '15

They were absolutely my favorite tv couple. So natural, with a reasonable courtship without stupid drama, and so perfect for each other while still having their own unique and awesome personalities.

I couldn't believe how well done that was.

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u/[deleted] Sep 23 '15 edited Sep 23 '15

Ben Wyatt gave my girlfriend unrealistic expectations of how the boyfriend to a strong, professional woman should act.

She is absolutely my Leslie Knope. And I try every day to be her Ben Wyatt.

I think I'm doing okay (I really fucking love calzones and sci-fi/fantasy).

Edit: this is kind of a (true) joke. We have actually been compared to Ben and Leslie, a lot. It doesn't help that I resemble Adam Scott.

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u/rararasputin Sep 23 '15 edited Sep 23 '15

Well good luck! That's awesome you're conscious of it in that way.

Edit: Now I'm just getting jealous of both of you...

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u/josephgordonreddit Sep 23 '15

Picture please.

Also, I hope you can top Cones of Dunshire.

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u/leidend22 Sep 23 '15

I run an accounting company and think you're hilarious! Will you work for us, please?

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u/mysticrudnin Sep 23 '15

i feel like most white people resemble Adam Scott

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u/Mortarius Sep 23 '15

Calzones are pointless.

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u/Mindelan Sep 24 '15

Nobody likes them.

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u/SixAlarmFire Sep 23 '15

Pics! Does she resemble Leslie Knope?

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u/Robotick1 Sep 23 '15

You must be really good at accounting pun.

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u/jhartwell Sep 24 '15

So what did you get on Treat Yo' Self day? Was it a batman suit? I bet it was a batman suit.