The Ten Most Popular Parks and Recreation GIFs
During its run from 2009-2015 Parks and Recreation captured audiences with their down to earth political comedy and relatable characters. The amount of GIFs created by the show will help the show live on forever as the timeless emotions are plentiful.
Amy Poehler led the cast as she played Leslie Knope, the fiery Parks and Recreation director whose energy and love for her little town earned her the respect of her community in Pawnee, Indiana. Joined by a stellar cast including Nick Offerman (Ron Swanson), Rob Lowe (Chris Traeger), Aubrey Plaza (April Ludgate), Chris Pratt (Andy Dwyer), Aziz Ansari (Tom Haverford) and various celebrity guest spots Parks and Recreation was one of the first television shows to build an audience through Netflix and other video streaming services.
The show was not only entertaining and heartfelt, it also produced some of the finest GIF moments in modern history. Below are the five most popular Parks and Recreation GIFs on Gifrific based on views, shares, and upload date. Let us know what you think about the list below!
The Top 10 Parks and Recreation GIFs of All-Time
10. Ron Swanson Hands Over His Permit
One of Swanson’s finest libertarian moments as he hands over his “permit” to a park ranger. The ranger reads it and shows the camera that it simply says “I can do what I want. Ron.”
9. April Shows How Smart Her and Andy Are
One of the biggest surprises in the show was the development of Andy and April’s relationship. Their often immature relationship blossomed into a fan favorite over the seasons. During one of the episodes April responds to a question by saying “because we smart” as Andy throws a ball off the wall and into his face in the background, showing off just how perfect a couple they truly were.
8. Leslie Tries to Cheer Ron Up With a Jingle
Nobody has the holiday spirit quite like Ms. Knope. Mr. Swanson on the other hand isn’t one to celebrate (unless it’s at The Snakehole Lounge). During a holiday party Leslie tried to bring out the Christmas spirit in Ron by dancing in full on Christmas regalia in his office. Ron responds the only way Ron knows by telling her to get out, which Knope quickly does.
7. Leslie Gives the Best GIF For Your Post Marathon Facebook Post
Leslie Knope was not one to hold back and during an episode she delivered one of the most relatable GIFs of all time. Leslie puts on a smile and says “everything hurts and I’m dying”, giving us all a perfect reaction after you’ve been through a challenge.
6. Andy’s Face Says it All
The lovable Andy Dwyer delivered us one of the greatest excited shock GIFs from Parks and Recreation as with the eyes of a child, Dwyer opens his mouth in awe and looks at the camera. A must have in almost any Reddit thread.
5. Ben Wyatt Screams “Booyah!”
The normally reserved one of Parks and Recreation, Ben Wyatt let out a memorable moment during an episode in which the gang lets loose a bit. Wyatt promptly screamed “booyah!” in front of Chris, giving us all the perfect GIF to celebrate with.
4. Ann Perkins Struggles to Find Her Straw
The unfortunate moment of when you can’t quite connect your mouth to the straw is one we can all empathize with. During another night at The Snakehole Lounge, Perkins had a little too much to drink and couldn’t quite reel in her straw.
3. Ron Swanson Throws Out His Computer
Never one to trust people or the government, Swanson got fed up with his computer and decided to take it out to the trash. A feeling most of us have had during our adventures through technology. Don’t worry, Swanson switched to a typewriter.
2. Tom Haverford Looks Up and Smiles
Tom‘s face after successfully getting a woman’s number at a bar will live on forever in GIF history. Who said nothing good happens at The Snakehole Lounge?
1. Ron Swanson Shows Off His Dance Moves
During a night out at Pawnee’s favorite bar, Ron let’s his freak out as he dances the night away with a silly little hat on. Truly one of Swanson’s finest moments as it showed a new side of the lovable Directory of the Pawnee City Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Parks and Recreation GIFs continue to work as online reactions because each Pawnee character brings something different to the conversation. Ron provides deadpan confidence, Leslie delivers unstoppable enthusiasm, April brings sarcasm, Andy supplies excitement and confusion, and Tom adds plenty of confidence and celebration, giving the series a GIF for almost every mood.
