Mark: Honestly, Leslie, it’s going to be a long uphill battle. You are going to be super-annoyed with all the people who want you to fail. There is a sea of red tape, endless road blocks. So, yeah, I don’t know. I don’t know. Leslie: Screw it. I’m gonna try to do it anyway.* In all states of logic, I should not have gotten this project. There were far more qualified people, … [Read more...] about Leslie Knope is My Life Coach
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Leslie and Ben (And Us!)
This moment was one of the most emotional for me in last nights Parks and Recreation episode, "Leslie and Ben." April (Aubrey Plaza) and Tom (Aziz Ansari) have presented Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) with a "Leslie and Ben (and Us!)" scrapbook, complete with City Hall nametags a la Leslie's birthday present for April … [Read more...] about Leslie and Ben (And Us!)
The One Thing Friday Night Lights Got Wrong
I loved Friday Night Lights, but I didn't watch it until the whole show was over and off the air because I thought I wouldn't particularly enjoy it. I grew up in East Texas. My high school was Friday Night Lights and I wasn't crazy about the experience in total, so I thought I didn't need to watch a TV show about it. I was wrong, FNL was amazing and, obviously, much more … [Read more...] about The One Thing Friday Night Lights Got Wrong
SNL: We're Really Going To Miss You
The rumors of Saturday Night Live facing the departure of their biggest stars have been flying for a few months now, so fans of the show tuned in with already-heavy hearts, bracing themselves for the last of powerhouse Kristen Wiig, Digital Shorts mastermind Andy Samberg, and always dependable Jason Sudeikis. While it's not entirely clear that the latter will definitely be out … [Read more...] about SNL: We're Really Going To Miss You
Parks and Rec: Win, Lose or Draw
With the future of Parks and Recreation still hanging in the balance (NBC has yet to announce if it’s been renewed for a fifth season – and it's kind of killing us), it’s apt that "Win, Lose or Draw" works well not just as a season finale, but also as a potential series finale. In honor of our great love for P&R, PopGurls returns to our recapping ways (last seen in the … [Read more...] about Parks and Rec: Win, Lose or Draw