tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post3641963307153936643..comments2024-03-19T05:50:19.572-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Parks and Recreation, "The Possum": Do you respect wood?Alan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-68230405917130790752010-03-14T14:40:03.522-04:002010-03-14T14:40:03.522-04:00"the oily rags over the burning fire was my f..."the oily rags over the burning fire was my favorite"<br />Wasn't there also a propane tank?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-79774905750527861772010-03-13T23:44:59.295-05:002010-03-13T23:44:59.295-05:00Paul is definitely leaving.Paul is <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/03/parks-and-recreation-mike-schur-talks-about-why-paul-schneider-is-exiting-the-show-plus-more-details.html" rel="nofollow">definitely leaving</a>.Josh M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04054764121030646400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-26096534154986219492010-03-13T18:16:41.433-05:002010-03-13T18:16:41.433-05:00There's a report online saying that Paul Schne...There's a report online saying that Paul Schneider is leaving the show for good. If it's true, then I think it's not going have much of an impact on P&R because the rest of the ensemble is so strong. I also wonder that (again if it's true) this might mean Adam Scott and/or Rob Lowe will have fairly long runs on the show. And whatever else happens, Schneider is a good actor who is deservedly establishing a strong overall career, and good future luck to him.DolphinFannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-82679532326873013062010-03-13T17:34:33.923-05:002010-03-13T17:34:33.923-05:00I've never watched this show before, it's ...I've never watched this show before, it's always been the whole in my Thursday night TiVo and NBC schedule. I happened to catch it live this week, and was pleasantly surprised. I'm sure we will see the possum again!<br /><br />But, really, I'm most amused by the Jabba the Hut opening video that you posted, Alan. It's now stuck in my head, and I laughed at that the end of the credits reads: "Created by George Lucas & Jabba the Hut".Snacktimenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73998323836666035682010-03-13T15:09:58.249-05:002010-03-13T15:09:58.249-05:00My only nit to pick:
That Leslie the hunter would ...My only nit to pick:<br />That Leslie the hunter would be afraid of a possum.amyp3https://www.blogger.com/profile/15749860471251983915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-78274376363388056962010-03-13T12:27:29.062-05:002010-03-13T12:27:29.062-05:00Given that P&R has been renewed for a 3rd seas...Given that P&R has been renewed for a 3rd season, and will hopefully continue on beyond that, I think it's far too early to complain about Leslie being complacent about her position at the Parks Dept. before the show's even finished its first full season. I'm sure that going forward, Leslie could run for City Council or Mayor of Pawnee-- which could both work to involve Ann more directly with Leslie's campaign and to change the dynamics of Leslie's relationship with Ron. Plus, a campaign/election arc could have tremendous opportunities for satire of the actual midterm Congressional elections coming this fall. But to worry about stagnation in the midst of the show's first season -- especially when it's been the most consistent and funniest comedy on all of television -- seems awfully premature. <br /><br />Word verification: oveger. When one is so overeager they can't even get the whole word out. Example in use: see Liz Lemon trying to say Oprah on the airplane. Borpoh!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206260167586222129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-9422571573180643322010-03-12T22:49:08.264-05:002010-03-12T22:49:08.264-05:00I noticed in the beginning of the episode that Tom...I noticed in the beginning of the episode that Tom referred to Ann as Ann Logan. I thought her name was Ann Perkins. That's what's on NBC's website: http://www.nbc.com/parks-and-recreation/about/bios/rashida-jones/)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-81136517661895655682010-03-12T22:39:33.129-05:002010-03-12T22:39:33.129-05:00Aubrey Plaza is the female Michael Cera.
That'...<i>Aubrey Plaza is the female Michael Cera.</i><br /><br />That's a bit of a creepy notion, given the circumstances. It's also selling her a bit short, in my opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-83134296117057291182010-03-12T18:28:38.729-05:002010-03-12T18:28:38.729-05:00Aubrey Plaza is the female Michael Cera. I am grea...Aubrey Plaza is the female Michael Cera. I am greatly entertained by the awkwardness of their characters. <br /><br />Also, the return of Alison Becker reminds me of the "Mayne Street" webisode with Aubrey Plaza. Hilarious.<br /><br />http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4660869&categoryid=4609424Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12504470672783790080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-4944949394736088832010-03-12T15:25:53.171-05:002010-03-12T15:25:53.171-05:00I've been trained by mediocre sitcoms to expec...I've been trained by mediocre sitcoms to expect that the episode would become a long madcap attempt to catch the possum. It's great that they dispensed with that in a minute in a really funny way and took the episode in another direction.Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-26864723475512550122010-03-12T15:07:09.205-05:002010-03-12T15:07:09.205-05:00haha... i love this show...
i think the premise o...haha... i love this show...<br /><br />i think the premise of the mayor wanting to kill a possum is so ridiculous! hahaha...GabbyDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-11372541535360722842010-03-12T14:43:49.817-05:002010-03-12T14:43:49.817-05:00I thought the "coming up" line would be ...I thought the "coming up" line would be "as soon as I leave little flecks of pee on a stuffed possum".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-45384064067074272582010-03-12T14:19:05.506-05:002010-03-12T14:19:05.506-05:00I loved how April's crushed soda bottle mosaic...I loved how April's crushed soda bottle mosaic portrait from "Galentine's Day" was resting on the window behind her desk. It's great to see the interaction amongst different depts. in the Pawnee civic government. The rival librarians are definitely the best, but Brett & Harris would be more than welcome to make more appearances: "Stop hanging yourself, stop hanging yourself."<br /><br />Favourite line of the night:<br /><br />"Does he want to have sex with a dead possum?"<br /><br />If anyone is interested, more of my thoughts on this episode--including my change of heart on a possible Andy-April relationship as well as my favourite exchange of the night--are available at my blog. Click my username for the link.tribalismhttp://wordbribery.com/parks-recreation-possum/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-18255040902979584342010-03-12T14:11:24.992-05:002010-03-12T14:11:24.992-05:00I would have to disagree with the point about Lesl...I would have to disagree with the point about Leslie's dreams. I actually think that her continuous dream of becoming president makes her seem real. We all have dreams that we really know will never happen. I'm never going to be a time traveling scientist with a pet dog named Einstein but if dreaming that gets me through my day then let me be a dreamer. The point is, i think the character knows her true calling is the job she has and "getting things done" as the mayors assistant so nicely put it and the presidential dream is just that a dream...SCHEIDELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621004791773315676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-43287504595659634382010-03-12T13:35:09.490-05:002010-03-12T13:35:09.490-05:00Possums hiss and bite. I sure would never just gra...Possums hiss and bite. I sure would never just grab one, and I think Chris Pratt might have been genuinely freaked that the possum was climbing all over him. Obviously a well-trained actor possum. Kudos to it.<br /><br />The pictured moment definitely got a laugh from me. "Do you know those guys?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-2356601343110662652010-03-12T13:17:24.556-05:002010-03-12T13:17:24.556-05:00Parks wins the night yet again!Parks wins the night yet again!LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04868479477550590056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-27853380368560114642010-03-12T13:13:59.353-05:002010-03-12T13:13:59.353-05:00I thought the same thing about the possum. That, ...I thought the same thing about the possum. That, and how did they get them to be so active? My dog used to catch them and they'd immediately Play Possum. Plus, they don't seem that agile, so when Leslie saw the second possum walking around, why not just grab that one too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-12892839434270757132010-03-12T12:37:09.939-05:002010-03-12T12:37:09.939-05:00Ron's delivery of the line "Let me build ...Ron's delivery of the line "Let me build you a canoe" just left me rolling once again.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05918170590740049433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-2224424817650090732010-03-12T12:04:14.857-05:002010-03-12T12:04:14.857-05:00I have watched the Jabba spoof roughly 83 times. ...I have watched the Jabba spoof roughly 83 times. Damn you, random YouTube users/geniuses!Hatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184680741873873714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-38850038723846138542010-03-12T11:56:17.241-05:002010-03-12T11:56:17.241-05:00I have missed Ann the past two episodes, but
I...I have missed Ann the past two episodes, but <br />I'm glad that has provided a chance to integrate Mark more. (Does this mean there some secret shared quota for Mark and Ann?) I have a feeling that the writers are already beginning to set the groundwork for whatever new dynamic Adam Scott will provide.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-87870571250416673492010-03-12T11:26:40.309-05:002010-03-12T11:26:40.309-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06336003200003462670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-74267986360479327262010-03-12T11:22:49.143-05:002010-03-12T11:22:49.143-05:00the only issue i did have with this show is opossu...the only issue i did have with this show is opossums are nocturnal. Now maybe you big city folk didn't know that but down here in Ky it's well known. (Not that you never see one during the day but you're certainly not going to see them running around golf courses during the day. Especially with people around - they are very shy.)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06336003200003462670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-14242743862496594082010-03-12T11:14:21.102-05:002010-03-12T11:14:21.102-05:00I know you love Ron Swanson, but I have to say tha...I know you love Ron Swanson, but I have to say that April is quickly becoming my favorite character on the show and maybe one of my favorite characters on TV.<br /><br />I'm a little worried about the Ann character. She wasn't in last week's episode at all and she was barely in this week's. I realize she's hard to work in sometimes since she doesn't work for the Parks Dept. but it seems like they've given up lately. And with the addition of Rob Lowe and Adam Scott I imagine she'll be getting that much less screen time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-68557801380922407232010-03-12T10:58:47.975-05:002010-03-12T10:58:47.975-05:00"One issue I have, though, with Leslie's ..."One issue I have, though, with Leslie's dreams..."<br /><br />Maybe she's just in denial that this is where she actually belongs.Goggles Paisanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13103337027658415266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-78314137143687542602010-03-12T10:55:07.495-05:002010-03-12T10:55:07.495-05:00No offense to Rashida Jones, but when Ann showed u...<i>No offense to Rashida Jones, but when Ann showed up at the end, my reaction was, "You were gone?"</i><br /><br />I had the same thought. Given that Anne was absent an entire episode a little while back and didn't miss a beat, I wonder what they are going to do going forward with the character. She does serve a role as Leslie's best friend, but recent episodes have pushed Ron further into becoming someone Leslie can talk to. She's not funny on her own (practice date aside) and the show has plenty of straight people (Jerry, April, Mark and whomever Adam Scoctt is soon to be playing). So where does that leave Anne?Jamesnoreply@blogger.com