User talk:EilidhNo.2

This is the user talk page for EilidhNo.2 (talk) 15:04, 9 February 2016 (UTC)

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I love Parks and Recreation. I have seen the first few seasons so many times I could probably perform them all right now in a one woman show. As soon as I click on an unseen episode it feels like I have to go right back to the beginning again to make this experience last as long as humanly possible. Following on with the 'mockumentary' filming style made famous by successes such as The Office, Parks and Recreation is far more than just a standard comedy sitcom. It is proof that television centred on a leading female character can be just as successful, accessible and funny as its male dominated counterparts. The programme shined a light on female performers such as Rashida Jones and Aubrey Plaza, with the most notable of course being Amy Poehler, whose portrayal of Leslie Knope highlights how brilliant comic actresses can be when they are actually given high quality material to work with. Women are given as much opportunity to shine as their male colleagues, which is still relatively uncommon throughout both film and TV. The character of Leslie Knope is not only hilarious and both expertly written and performed, but also on par with characters such as Michael Scott and David Brent. She is unapologetic about her determination to succeed and never hesitates to express her feminist beliefs (many of her best lines, including my own favourite quotes, can be found here: http://www.buzzfeed.com/andyneuenschwander/times-leslie-knope-was-feminist-as-hell#.skl1znPqY). Throughout history audiences have been somewhat conditioned to think that women cannot be as funny as men. Parks and Recreation promotes feminism and gender equality without coming across as preachy, while also refusing to sideline or ignore their male characters and actors. Each actor has as much comedic ability as the next and it is an example of how equal and even the comedy playing field should be. EilidhNo.2 (talk) 11:17, 10 February 2016 (UTC)

As someone who loves The Office, I thought I'd love Parks and Recreation. I've tried so many times to get into the show, but I think maybe the start is just too slow for me to get into? I hear so many good things about it, and genuinely think I'd love it if I got into it, but unfortunately I'm still very new to it and have yet to fall in love with it like I did with The Office. Absolutely love what you've said about the female roles in the show, and I completely agree with you. Leslie Knope is driven, but also an incredibly funny character, and her friendship with Ann is supportive and a genuine portrayal of a strong female relationship. From what I've seen of the show, the female characters are extremely important to the show and I applaud the writers for giving us such a positive outlook on feminism and gender equality.

I'm so determined to sit down and watch the show because of the hype it's created. If it's anything like The Office, then I'm sure I will end up loving it! Gnivs (talk) 13:09, 10 February 2016 (UTC)