Heroine of the Year

As my first 2011 Favorite I proclaim Leslie Knope the Heroine of the Year.

First off, if you are not watching Parks and Recreation, what the heck are you waiting for?!

Second off, if you are watching Parks and Recreation you will know that this was my first 2011 pick it was the easiest decision I ever had to make.

Now, let's talk about Leslie Knope played by the adorable and extraordinary Amy Poehler.  She works in city council for the Pawney Parks Department.  She cares more about that little department more than most real politicians care about their job.

If you've seen this propaganda then you know that us diehard fans would absolutely vote Knope in 2012.  The reason for it is because Leslie Knope is the hardest working human being alive.  She cares for average joe citizens and she doesn't say that she is going to do something without trying her absolute hardest.  I strive for the day that real politicians will care this much for us! I'd vote Knope for those reasons alone, but there's something else that has come up.

Leslie fell hard for Ben Wyatt, whom she describes "an adorable man with a cute face."  But Ben was technically her boss.  Inter department relationships are forbidden, so that was the end of that right? NO! Ben fell hard for Leslie too!  Eventually they couldn't hide their feelings from each other so they became a couple (they hid it from everyone).  At the end of season 3 Leslie was approached to run for political office, and if you know Leslie Knope, you know that's her dream.  When asked if there were any scandals in her life, Leslie lied.  Telling them about Ben could destroy her campaign.  What could she do?

At the beginning of this season we were faced with Leslie's decision.  She broke up with Ben to pursue her dream even though it broke her heart and all of ours.  I admire a woman that is willing to choose herself!  It wasn't an easy decision and it hurt her to have to do it, but in the end Ben knew that a happy Leslie was the way to go.  But was she happy? We've watched a jealous Leslie, and the tension between she and Ben this whole season.  I personally have been rooting for them, even though I am rooting for Leslie to continue with her campaign.  Eventually Leslie couldn't take it, so she said "screw it."  I look forward to watching them be an open couple (watch last night's episode if you haven't already!) and I look forward to watching Leslie continue to do great things.

In case you're wondering, Ben (played by cutie Adam Scott, is Squirrel Approved).  When Leslie broke up with him it tore him apart, but he wasn't prepared to let Leslie give up her dream.  That's a man ladies; it's nice when they fight for you, but when they let you go on and become little Leslie Knopes they are keepers.

To prove that it really was a hard decision for Leslie, enjoy this fan made video that I found on youtube:

Tootles!

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Parks and Recreation Greg Pikitis

Leslie has got some serious beef with this teenager named Greg Pikitis.  Someone vandalizes the park every Halloween and Leslie is sure that it's him.  The only problem?  She has no proof.  That doesn't stop her from following him for the night.  She warns him at school, while he eats a peach.  She tails him all night with the help of her then cop boyfriend, and she even has Andy keep gaurd at the park.  Somehow there's still vandalism, but not the park.  This time Leslie's department gets the mess.  With no proof, and a certain fact that she followed him all night, Leslie still believes the culprit to be Greg Pikitis.  It's a story for the ages.

Meanwhile, sweet, naive Ann is throwing a Halloween Party.  There's only one person she doesn't want going and it's Tom.  But Jerry manages to tell Tom about the party before he is warned not to.  At Ann's party things really go down the drain.  Everyone is bored out of their minds.  All of Ann's coworkers go as doctors and nurses (their real uniforms).  Tom goes as T Pain.  Someone's gotta bring this party up, who's it gonna be? 

Watch the episode to know how things play out, I promise you that there will be lots of laughter!

Cutie Patootie of the Week

Adam Scott!  Dearest Adam, did you know you're one of the cutest things on two legs?  Seriously!  I have never seen anyone age so well as you my friend.  Are you enjoying the fact that this is written specifically to you?  We hope so.  We must commend you on your ability to play jerks and your overall personality.  You're a gifted actor also, from your small film cameos to your incredible television work in Party Down and Parks and Recreation.  You have the cutest chin, especially in this next clip, which made us squirrels die this week.

Please, don't feel uncomfortable if we just want to pinch your cheeks in this scene (or at least I, Nichole, do).

Also, you are the best part of the movie Step Brothers!  The best!  And I'm sorry I could not find a good clip of you doing "Ice Ice Baby."

 You're style is also impeccable.

By the way, you're our second Adam in a row! (Just noticed that).

The rest of you can currently catch Adam Scott on the hit show, Parks and Recreation, airing Thursday nights on NBC.

Cutie Patootie of the Week

And this weeks Cutie Patootie of the Week goes to... (drum roll)... CHRIS PRATT!

He is not the typical, Jake Gylenhaal or Ryan Reynolds attractive but there is just something about Chris Pratt that drives some of us little squirrels feel like crazy fangirls.

For those of you not familiar with his work, he currently appears in one of our favorite shows, Parks and Recreation, as the loveable character Andy Dwyer. His character is not the brightest crayon in the box but he sure makes us feel jealous of April, his wife on the show.

In real life he is married to Anna Farris, which also breaks our jealousy meter.

He has a goofy smile, and has great facial hair! And I love when he does this expression on Parks and Rec...

He was recently on Conan, and he said that he used "Hip Hop Abs" to lose weight for his role in "Money Ball". He did some cute little dance moves that made his adorable meter go up.

Point is Mr. Chris Pratt is extremely charismatic and adorable, did I mention ADORABLE. I seriously do not know another word to describe him. I just want to give him a high five and big hug. Oh I would also like to go camping with him.

You can watch him on Parks and Recreation every Thursday, and also in "Moneyball", with one of our other favorite Jonah Hill.

P.S. How can you say no to that smile???

NBC Comedy Night

Yesterday was a huge day for the TV on DVD community. The majority of NBC's comedies were released. As a fan, you know I made the trip. Did I not mention I'm a fan? Let me get this straight then, I am a huge fan!! NBC gets me, and I get it; that's what I call love.
As it is September and Fall TV is right around the corner, I'd like to take you on a journey. Be warned, I will only be telling you about those shows returning, so if you don't see 30 Rock it's okay it will be back for mid season.
Let's begin shall we?

1) The Office:

Say what you will, maybe it's lost its touch over the years but I'm still in for another ride even if it means Steve Carell won't be at the wheel. Season 7 had some great moments. We got an entire episode of the epic Threat Level Midnight, written by Michael "freakin'" Scott, Andy performing in Sweeney Todd, and Michael proposing to Holly, even taking big steps to follow her in troubled times. I got my wish come true of who should take over Michael's post when he left. Seniority ruled for an entire episode and Creed Bratton didn't know what was going, and I'm pretty sure he used office headquarters for one of his cults. But best of all, we fans got the sweetest send off, Michael threw away his "World's Best Boss" coffee cup that he bought at Spencer's for a trophy that he actually earned. I love the cast so much that I am fully prepared for the 8th season, good or bad.

2)Parks and Recreation:

I give Parks and Recreation a lot of respect! While most shows fall into the sophomore slump, it rose to the occasion just like the Office. Even more impressing is that its third season is its best by far! I don't know what it is, maybe that Rob Lowe was never this funny, maybe that Adam Scott is a breath of adorable, snotty fresh air as he falls for Leslie! Maybe it's Ron Swanson, maybe it's Snake Juice. I don't know, all I got to say is that Parks has a lot going on, and they make it work. The cast is great as they all have amazing chemistry together and season 4 is going to be quite exciting as it returns for its second full length season, I say second because seasons 1 and 3 were mid seasons.

3)Community:

I've said it before and I will say it again. This is my favorite show on television. Why? Several reasons, including that I am a pop culture, movie junkie and this show is a blessing for that crowd! The cast is superb, each and every one of them have the talent and comedic skill to be allowed to grace the screen with the legendary Chevy Chase, and I'm even talking about it's amazing side characters. My favorite three are the wonderful trio of Abed (Danny Pudi), Troy (Donald Glover), and Annie (Alison Brie). Abed is the coolest guy from another planet because he's seen more movies than I've ever dreamed of, and yeah he's crazy cool enough to imagine a claymation Christmas episode. Troy is the jock that you'd never thought you'd meet, he's weird enough to be BFF with Abed and is Levar Burton's biggest fan! He's also a gifted cryer, YouTube: "Donald Glover crying" and tell me that it isn't hysterical. And what's there to say about Annie besides the fact that she actually lives the life of a poor college Jewish student, she's also a brown noser and a master attacker of chloroform. The best part about this show besides its wonderful cast? It's not afraid to be over the top! It knows how to do a good theme episode, including a spectacular Zombie meets Abba Halloween, claymation Christmas, Apollo 13 , Dungeons and Dragons, Pulp Fiction meets My Dinner with Andre, action, western, and Star Wars. Until I see anything greater I will proudly state that Modern Warfare is the greatest 22 minutes of anything that I've ever seen on television, it's just that great. It even had a two part sequel, and while I might still love the first one more, I think it was just as good. And don't even get me started on Dan Harmon, the Emmy's won't give him the respect he deserves but it's fine because he's got one of the most devoted fan bases on television. This is a very long paragraph about my devotion to this show, so maybe that's convinced you enough.

I don't know where you'll be on Thursday nights this fall but mine are, at the moment, NBC sacred.