I bet deep down, April loves DMB. When she's home alone and knows no one will be around to judge her, especially Ben, she ditches her sarcastic facade, and BLASTS (and air drums to) "Ants Marching." Only Champion knows for sure. Anyway, after the jump, THINGS about Jim and Parks GIFs.
- The Office: Jim Halpert is an asshole. In the back of my mind, I've always known this, but for years, I could look past it because his "will they, won't they" and subsequent engagement to Pam made him an endearing enough character. But in the past few seasons, he's just been a straight-up dick, and last night was a perfect example of this. Yeah, Dwight's not the greatest guy in the world, but completely unprovoked, Jim decides to f*ck with him in an, I'll admit, clever prank, but a cruel one nonetheless. And not the kind of cruel that the original BBC series excelled at; there were no repercussions, awkward looks, extended dance sequences, or grand punchline for the radio stunt Jim & Co. pulled. Just a near suicidal Dwight calling the company CEO, followed by a literal round of applause, as if to celebrate their cruelty. Should The Office try to make Pete the new Jim — which is something it seems like they're doing; I'm on board with it, too, because Andy, a.k.a. the new Roy, does NOT deserve Erin — keep him far away from the old Jim. I found "The Boat" to be enjoyable while it aired (the unacknowledged sight gag of Kevin stripped down with Dwight had me rolling), but later, when I thought about what I was laughing at, I realized most of these people, from Oscar's relationship with Angela's boyfriend to Andy deserting Erin to the aforementioned Dwight drama, are monsters. Except for Stanley and Creed. They don't care.
- Parks and Recreation: "Ben's Family" was as good as this waitress's hair smelled nice.
Picard > Kirk. Also, GIFs.
How To Unlock:
Log into UPROXX (or create an account), then comment or share your participation in today’s Thursday night comedy recap on Facebook and Twitter to unlock the Ben's Dad/Mike Ehrmantraut 'Twizzler Man' badge.
![[avatar]](http://p.uproxxcdn.com/photo/679/thumb)
![[image]](http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/thumbnails/130/110/2013/05/patton-oswalts-star-wars-filibuster-animated1-150x150.jpg)
![[image]](http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/thumbnails/130/110/2013/05/Screen-shot-2013-05-17-at-3.08.24-PM-150x150.png)
![[image]](http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/thumbnails/130/110/2013/05/both-the-great-gatsby-movies-combined-nbcs-she-ra-other-mashups-150x150.jpg)
![[image]](http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/thumbnails/130/110/2013/05/the-office-series-finale-recap-150x150.jpg)
No GIF of Chris crying into Donna’s bosom and her encouraging “Take all the time you need”? That bit had me dying with laughter.
“That shrimp was DELICIOUS!
THAT ONE’S NOT AS GOOD!”
Traeger is always in danger of being a one-note character status but that just about floored me.
I
couldwill spend the rest of my day watching that Swanson/Ehrmantraut showdown gif. You’ve done good things today, Joshbut where’s the subsequent gif showing Swanson eating the last shrimp?
When The Office lost its heart, it lost its soul.
There was a talking pie on the Office?
I don’t understand why they’re making the Nard Dog SUCH a dick this year. I get that he had anger issues, but he was way more goofy/sweet for a while.
I love Ed Helms, so I find this very upsetting.
I agree, its also like the weird metamorphasis that Taco is evolving through on “The League” Innocent Taco is no more Evil Taco is taking over.
#Kafkaesque
The strangest part is that this is the third or fourth personality for Andy.
4th by my count. Helms deserves better.
The less singing by Andy the better. But yea he has enough personalities to fill up a marching band.
the difference is even Evil Taco is still entertaining
The staredown between Mike (he will always be Mike from Breaking Bad) and Swanson over the last bacon-wrapped shrimp brought me irrational joy.
Nothing irrational about it, manly maybe? Watching the staredown caused my growing moustache for Movember to double in length.
They should have based the entire episode around this one interaction. Maybe it’s foreshadowing something that may go down at the wedding?
I felt the Earth shake in that moment. Or it might have been my loins, I dont know.
I’ve missed Mike so hard.
Slide 8 forever.
Every moment is a gift. And that’s how you should celebrate.
TAKE ME THERE!
Kevin was hilarious in the Office episode. say what you will about his character, but that guy has been making “Kevin” work for how many seasons now?
The quick shot of him having stripped down in the back room with Dwight killed me.
I couldn’t stop laughing at the “I HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM” segment. I’m laughing just thinking about it.
For a one-dimensional character Kevin can sure be endearing.
That last one was superb.
Jean- Ralphio singing that he was “technically homeless” at the end was simply superb.
My TiVo cut a bit at the end. What does Jean-Ralphio say when he starts ticking off stuff about the night before? I got nothing past “clubs” …
When Ben’s Dad told Leslie “We’re a Twizzlers family”, all I could see was – “No more half-measures, Walter”.
Twizzler Family < Manson Family.
And yet calzones are like a half-measure of a pizza.
That showdown was fantastic. I need more Jean-Ralphio in my life though
Ron Swanson vs. Mike was definitely something I needed in my life. Thank you, Parks And Rec.
definitely agreed.
When do we see a Breaking Bad/Parks & Rec mash up?
[parksandmeth.tumblr.com]
This is the internet. Of course it already existed.
Thank you for that, my life is now complete.
*slow clap*
Ron vs Mike is too epic for words. This was the best Parks and Rec episode this season. This was also the worst Office episode of the season. I just hate everyone on the show now except for Erin and Creed. Those two should get a spin off show where they just drive around America together solving mysteries.
yes, yes, YES.
Good GOD I would pay to see that.
First of all, April listens to Two Step, not ants marching. Second of all more Jean Ralphio would suck, he needs to be used sparingly.
I really liked when Ron quickly stabbed Jean Ralphio, and the whole Ron vs Mike part was wonderful. I hope they have another moment at the wedding. I loved this episode. There were so many little things that just had me laughing obnoxiously. ah. tiny Joe Biden on a quilt.
Sometimes these dream guest spots (Bryan Cranston on 30 Rock or Will Ferrell on the Office) have their good moments but aren’t quite what you expected or wanted. This was not the case. Can’t wait for Ehrmantraut to come back.
Exactly: I was so disappointed in that 30 Rock episode. I really wanted them to do more with Catherine and Bryan.
I feel like both Jon Ralphio and Rob Lowe’s character are one-trick ponies that have lost their charm. although initially it was funny, now whenever I hear Rob Lowe say “literally” I cringe.
but he is “literally” going through a mental breakdown something that has been hinted at since he came to town.
chris and donna: i’d ship it.
I wonder how that stare down was resolved.
Did Ron allow Mike to take the shrimp given that he (Ron) had a plateful and Mike had none?
Did they both go for it and each got half?
Did someone walk by and took it as they stood there before either could react to a “put that down, son. This is between men” ?
this are the things I think about at work.
Pretty brilliant that they didn’t resolve it. Any other way wouldn’t have been satisfying.
i imagined a manly boxing match with two guys holding their fists like Notre Dame’s Leprechaun circling each other…
When the scene cut to outside the house, I was half expecting one of them to come through the window, get back up, grab a fencepost, and rush back inside.
Even Mike Ehrmantraut would be wise to not take the last piece of Ron Swanson’s third favorite food wrapped in his first favorite food.
When he was filling up his plate in the beginning I literally said “He’s eating his third favorite food wrapped around his first favorite!” lol
Jerry’s warning was more threatening than anyone (other than Ron’s) because Jerry is the type of guy who has been pushed so hard that when he snaps he would take his sweet time hurting Ben. That was all in Jerry’s eyes.
“We’re a Twizzlers Family” solidified my already large amount of man-love I have for Mike!
I wish Mike Ehrmantraut could have grown a full mustache in time for his appearance vs Mr. Swanson
Who got the last bacon-wrapped shrimp?
The scene with Mike staring down Ron was perfect.
I couldn’t help it.
Monsters? Isn’t that a bit much? I mean they’re not killing people and eating them.
or making kids laugh to power their other worldly mega cities…
After that last gif I feel like I should be wearing a dress.
My TiVo cut a bit at the end. What does Jean-Ralphio say when he starts ticking off stuff about the night before? I got nothing past “clubs” …
Dave Matthews Band
Dave Matthews Band
Mike VS Ron Swanson over a piece of shrimp is win
“I’m technically hooomeleeesssss!”
God bless Jean-Ralphio Saperstien.
who got the last shrimp?!? this is something that is important to me…
Things we learned:
1.- Anne is a beautiful musk ox
2.- Leslie is 3 for 3 with unity quilts
3.- All Leslie’s friends would kill for her, literally
4.- Leslie is most definitely the younger version of her smart, loving, and horny mother
5.- Anne Perkins is the queen of toilet humor
I love this freakin show
Maybe I’m just a huge nerd, but Ben debating how much better Picard is than Kirk is something I would do at a party and made me extremely happy. I think he’s my tv soulmate. Except I hate math.
I loved the reappearance of Jean-Ralphio. That was handled masterfully.
picard is so much better than kirk. a mere > doesn’t even half cover it.