18 Life And Love Lessons From 'Parks And Recreation'

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The countdown to the last season of Parks and Recreation, a show we totally love, has begun, and it is "literally" the saddest we have ever felt, ever. Last season we said goodbye to Ann Perkins and Chris Traeger, which was hard, but now we have to say good bye to Leslie, April, Tom, Andy and yes, we are even going to miss Jerry/Larry/Garry/Terry.

However, it's important to remember everything we've learned from them and from breakfast foods. Over the past six years we have learned so much about what it’s like to live in the 4th most obese city in America, we've learned how to take care of business and we've even learned the most important lessons in swagger. But after this last season we will have to remember all these lessons forever, and make sure that every February 13 is dedicated to Leslie Knope and Galentine's day.

In honor of the last six seasons we have put together a list of all the important things that the Pawnee parks department has taught us over the years. So as we prepare our emotions for the premiere of season 7 on January 13, here are 17 important life and love lessons to remember from the greatest show on earth in literally the greatest town on earth, Parks and Recreation.

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1. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Ron Swanson and Leslie Knope have proved that you can't live without waffles and bacon.

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2. Remember to "treat yo self."

Sometimes you just need that expensive present you've been waiting for. Tom and Donna would agree.

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3. Don't try to grab the burrito .

Especially in a river, because you will end up with a dislocating shoulder like Jerry.

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4. Love sometimes doesn't make sense.

Stop trying to understand Gale and Jerry, you'll never understand.

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5. Everything is a scandal.

Especially when you're running for city council. Pawnee is watching you. #jerkgate #thereisnomole

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6. Dating a coworker is bad

But sometimes it's worth getting in trouble.

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7. Salads are terrible.

But everyone should already know that.

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8. It's important to have an Ann Perkins.

Ann Perkins is a beautiful, talented nurse and every girl needs an Ann Perkins.

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9. Be inspired by yourself.

It's okay and encouraged to be inspired by yourself. Leslie Knope inspires herself everyday.

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10. How to make quick cash.

Jean-Ralphio has taught us one very important lesson … how to get run over by a Lexuuuussss.

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11. Dress to impress.

If Tom Haverford taught us anything, it's that you always need to look your best, which is why he has a red carpet on the bottom of his shoes, and why you should too.

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12. Nothing is impossible.

Leslie Knope has taught us to never give up, and persistence can wear any person down.

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13. Don't change into the person you're dating.

Don't be like Ann and become a cowboy, it's weird and unbecoming, mainly because cowboys suck.

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14. Find your weird partner.

April and Andy found each other. You can find your weird counterpart too.

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15. Role-playing keeps things hot.

Speaking of April and Andy, Burt Macklen and Janet Snakehole would agree that role-playing keeps relationships interesting. Plus it keeps you from being a boring adult. Marshmallow shooters also help that.

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