Parks and Rec Quotes About Life, Friendship, and Voting

These Parks and Rec quotes will inspire you to binge-watch the entire series.

Parks and Recreation is one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.

This hilarious show is famous for its funny quotes, heartwarming characters, and perfectly executed jokes.

Who is your favorite Parks and Rec character?

Fans of Parks and Rec know that this show is loaded with moments of pure comedy genius.

Tune in to follow the journey of Leslie Knope as she climbs the political ladder in Pawnee, Indiana.

This show will make you laugh, cry, and feel inspired.

As you read this collection of Parks and Rec quotes, think back to some of your favorite scenes.

Parks and Recreation features a fantastic cast, great writing, and nonstop laughs.

This list is just a small sample of some of the best jokes and one-liners.

Whether you’ve seen the show or not, these hilarious Parks and Rec quotes are guaranteed to make you laugh.

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Parks and Rec quotes that will make you laugh

1. “I don’t want to be overdramatic, but today felt like a hundred years in hell and the absolute worst day of my life.” – Leslie Knope

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2. “I once worked with a guy for three years and never learned his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes. – Ron Swanson

3. “Everything hurts and I’m dying.” – Leslie Knope

4. “There’s only one thing I hate more than lying: skim milk. Which is water that is lying about being milk.” – Ron Swanson

5. “If I keep my body moving, and my mind occupied at all times, I will avoid falling into a bottomless pit of despair.” – Chris Traeger

6. “I care. I care a lot. It’s kinda my thing.” – Leslie Knope

7. “I want to be a giant head and mouth, and just eat rows and rows of junk food pellets.” – Ann Perkins

8. “Ugh. I hate talking to people about things.” – April Ludgate

9. “I have never taken the high road. But I tell other people to ‘cause then there’s more room for me on the low road.” – Tom Haverford

10. “I’m allergic to sushi. Every time I eat more than 80 sushis I barf.” – Andy Dwyer

Hilarious Parks and Recreation quotes

11. “It’s like I always say. When life gives you lemons, you sell some of your grandma’s jewelry, and go clubbing.” – Jean Ralphio

12. “When Andy and I used to go to the movies, he would always try to guess the ending of the movie. And he would always guess that the main character had been dead the whole time. Even when we saw Ratatouille.” – Ann Perkins

13. “I stand behind my decision to avoid salad and other disgusting things.” – Leslie Knope

14. “My body is finely tuned, like a microchip, and the flu is like a grain of sand. It could literally shut down the entire system.” – Chris Traeger

15. “I totally hear you, but, erm, I also don’t like what you’re saying. So if you say no, I will start a fire in the bathroom.” – Mona Lisa

16. “These dogs are so cute I want to throw up and kill myself.” – Craig Middlebrooks

17. “Treat yo self.” – Donna Meagle

18. “I’m gonna buy some sweat pants and a Nicholas Sparks novel. Might as well lean into it.” – Tom Haverford

19. “One person’s annoying is another’s inspiring and heroic.” – Leslie Knope

20. “Boss man, I wanna go home early. Ooh, hold on actually, hang on. Yeah, no, I wanna quit and never come here again.” – Mona Lisa

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Parks and Rec quotes that will make your day

21. “I once forgot to brush my teeth for 5 weeks. I didn’t actually sell my car, I just forgot where I parked it. I don’t know who Al Gore is and at this point I’m too afraid to ask. When they say 2 percent milk I don’t know what the other 98 percent is. When I was a baby, my head was so big scientists did experiments on me. I once threw beer at a swan and then it attacked my niece, Rebecca.” – Andy Dwyer

22. “You know my code. Hoes before bros. Uteruses before duderuses. Ovaries before brovaries.” – Leslie Knope

23. “I think you’ve got several options. They’re all terrible…but you have them.” – Chris Traeger

24. “There’s nothing we can’t do if we work hard, never sleep, and shirk from all other responsibilities in our lives.” – Leslie Knope

25. “I’m a simple man. I like pretty, dark-haired women, and breakfast food.” – Ron Swanson

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Which of these Parks and Rec quotes makes you laugh the most?

Parks and Recreation is a hilarious show full of funny quotes and memorable lines.

This collection of the funniest quotes will make you laugh even if you’ve never seen the show.

Parks and Rec is an awesome show to watch with friends or by yourself.

Whether you’re a fan of Leslie, Ron, Andy, or April, you’ll love these hilarious quotes.

If you watched Parks and Rec when it first aired, you may not remember all of these amazing quotes.

Take the time to read these lines and refresh your memory.

This list of Parks and Rec quotes and lines will make you fall in love with your favorite characters all over again.

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Samantha Williams

Writer, Entrepreneur and Inspirational quote curator

August 12, 2022 5:00 AM EST