"Don't confuse drama with happiness." That will correct so many issues.

@chuucake

Жыл бұрын

fr.

@syntaxusdogmata3333

Жыл бұрын

Especially these days. There's a difference between being strong and being difficult.

@capnskiddies

Жыл бұрын

The world would be sunshine & rainbows if even half of all adults adhered to this.

@jaspdx63

11 ай бұрын

we also mistakenly assume that the strong emotions that come from drama indicate that we are engaged in something deeply meaningful. most of time, we're just being petty, spiteful, defensive, narcissistic, neurotic, etc.

@filettmignen

11 ай бұрын

@@syntaxusdogmata3333hahaha but not if you try harder!! 🤪 (this is extreme sarcasm btw)

Knotty, not naughty

@bluwzrdphone

Жыл бұрын

Beat me to that.

@syntaxusdogmata3333

Жыл бұрын

That red pine was naked... so "naughty!" 😏

@zachrichard7039

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@iamnotandyarnold

Жыл бұрын

I came here to say the same thing.

@sosked78

Жыл бұрын

I guess we all have a little Swanson in ourselves 😀

I used to work with a guy that begged me to watch parks and rec bc I reminded him of Ron. He left the company before I watched the show. I only wish I could thank him for the wonderful compliment

@daveolson6001

8 ай бұрын

So you still never talk sometimes?

@i.am.batman396

7 ай бұрын

@@daveolson6001nice one 👌😂

@timdarnell7819

Ай бұрын

I started watching for the same reason lol. The co-worker was correct.

@biggmackaz

8 күн бұрын

Both daughters told me the same. They are correct right down to the glorious mustache since 1977. My favorite adage is "Most people are idiots".

@Caleb983

4 күн бұрын

Same. Thought it was because I was just libertarian, but no. I also love breakfast food, dark haired women, regard fish as a vegetable and dislike small dogs. That friend also introduced me to Community. Havent talked to him in years. Always mispronounced his name as well. Couldn't get too chummy with coworkers

I love how some of these are legitimately good advice while the others only work if you’re a Swanson.

@thicccheese4007

Жыл бұрын

Specifically 5, 9 (I guess), 19, 20, 21, 27, 28 and 29

@mikemurphy5898

11 ай бұрын

​​​​​​@@thicccheese4007ll, I'm glad we got that straightened out 😅 Also: 6, 15, 22, 23, 24

@benjamincarter6095

10 ай бұрын

They all work

@LowHangingFruitForest

8 ай бұрын

@@benjamincarter6095yup. I literally live by all these.

@Thought_Processing_

7 ай бұрын

@@benjamincarter6095 not all of them or at least only to some extent.

His character is so completely exaggerated but relatable. Great writing and great acting

@hulkhatepunybanner

11 ай бұрын

*He's the Barney Stinson of local government.*

@bradleymarshall5489

11 ай бұрын

eh he's honestly not all that different from my dad, only my dad will eat fish and probably even more anti-government (with my help)

@mscs2911

10 ай бұрын

based on some of the other "I know a guy like Ron!" comments (including this one), it seems inevitable that you'll bump into one eventually. When you do, will you come back and tell us? :D

@DannyBoy443

10 ай бұрын

Idk man lol. Spend some time around mid west men his age and you'll be saying the writing is only a little off.

@hulkhatepunybanner

10 ай бұрын

@@DannyBoy443 *Just to clarify, Ron Swanson is imitating older guys.* Ron himself is around 50 and an outlier of that demographic.

“If you don’t believe in love, what’s the point of living?” Damn, but Ron has some great thoughts.

@simunator

Жыл бұрын

for me, self enlightenment and massive profits that keep the peasants down and in order

@strangelee4400

2 ай бұрын

Love is a device invented by bank managers to make you go overdrawn.

@dontlookhere

23 күн бұрын

@@strangelee4400 Love is also a chemical, ergo, the economy is just domestic biological warfare

“Look at me, just a kid.” Is still literally a full grown man with a moustache 🤣

@jamesbuckley8917

Жыл бұрын

like literally

@him050

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesbuckley8917 literally!

@rsrt6910

Жыл бұрын

What are you talking about? That's clearly Ron when he was nine years old after working a twelve hour shift at the sheetmetal factory.

@mathewmckenna297

7 ай бұрын

After delivering himself, he cut the cord with a knife he forged in the womb. 5 minutes later he grew his mustach and the rest is history.

@baxatakbaxatak2014

3 ай бұрын

*Charles Mulligan’s fighting stance*

#13: I think Ron ends up buying, using, then gifting Andy and April a proper toolbox and tool set for home repair and maintenance, which, IMO, is a really solid wedding present.

@MegaKnight2012

9 ай бұрын

My mom's dad gave her one for her wedding. She gifted some family friends one for their wedding.

@Jayn-Sync

6 ай бұрын

I thought he gave it to ann

@jaspdx63

6 ай бұрын

@@Jayn-Sync really? well, any excuse to re-watch the show!

@culturedsquid8442

5 ай бұрын

@@jaspdx63 Yeap, Ann asks to help Ron , because she wants to learn how to do this stuff since she's a home owner, Ron ends up giving her the toolbox because she earned it .

@baxatakbaxatak2014

3 ай бұрын

Not to mention, that’s EXPENSIVE. Good tools ain’t cheap.

I know it’s supposed to be satire character, but this is legitimately a good role model.

@IneaFaedyn

4 ай бұрын

Just make sure your buildings are up to code :v (or at least safe)

"A horrible man gave me some great advice" is a hilarious line, and is often true.

“Don’t confuse drama with happiness.” Thanks again Ron

I love how Leslie is the only one still sitting there after Ron pulls his tooth out

@user-lm1gl5dg5y

10 ай бұрын

You mean like, what? Leave a workplace? A meeting? And not work? Nonsense!

@nopenope4402

9 ай бұрын

Fun fact: Him actually pulling his tooth out wasn't scripted, so those are all real reactions of shock and dismay.

@ericbrett3095

4 ай бұрын

I noticed April ran out quickly, usually she loves blood and gore.

I have closely followed all of Ron Swanson's guidelines. After years of grinding, I have finally grown a moustache. Thank you, Ron!

@harrygorman

11 ай бұрын

Gotta be done. Scissorhalf 😂

@Topo842

10 ай бұрын

Remember the proper way to shave it is friction ;)

When a parody character makes sense you know world can use more of his type of people

@syntaxusdogmata3333

Жыл бұрын

What's funny is they obviously considered Ron to be absurdly over-the-top. Sometimes he is, granted, but most of the time he's totally based.

@darkbum1510

Жыл бұрын

@@syntaxusdogmata3333 Ron Swanson is unironically my role model

@syntaxusdogmata3333

Жыл бұрын

@@darkbum1510 Good for you! Thank you for sharing, Jenny. 👍

@darkbum1510

Жыл бұрын

​@@syntaxusdogmata3333 You're welcome, Lester.

@birbirikos1

Жыл бұрын

I second that

Ron looks so proud when April throws the vegan “bacon” in the garbage.

@roadkillanonymous4807

8 ай бұрын

I think he regards her as something akin to his daughter at that point 🤣

I love the way he stomps through lowes and simply and flatly states "I know more than you"

Ron was written as a mockery of libertarianism. He became it's ultimate mascot.

Ron Swanson has to be in the top 5 best character development stories in history. He influenced his loved ones to become better, and they did the same to him; yet he still remained the same person at the core. You love to see it.

Whoever keeps this channel alive, hats off to you Ma'm / Sir

Everything ron says is thought through before he says it. He isnt telling you things he was taught hes telling you things hes figured out.

"Any dog below 50 pounds is a cat and cats are pointless". Man, it's amazing how relatable Ron really is.

@Delboy001647363

9 ай бұрын

Ron clearly isn't from a farming background and never had to deal with rats! Little terriers are absolute death machines and amazing at getting rid of rats. One of the few things Ron gets wrong. lol

@MegaKnight2012

9 ай бұрын

​@@Delboy001647363Makes one wonder, what killed the rats and mice on his farm? Are they the people who use minks and dogs, was it wolverines, owls, trained rat-snakes, Miner's Cats, or do they keep cougars for pest control? Ron has been around cougars his whole life

@Annie-wy5mc

7 ай бұрын

Farm cats who gets rid of pest: excuse me?!

@Jayn-Sync

6 ай бұрын

​@@Delboy001647363but Ron's family did have a farm

@chiensyang

5 ай бұрын

I love my dog which is under 50 lbs. I also agree with Ron because my dog sometimes acts like a cat.

19. Don't confuse drama with happiness. Truer words have never been spoken.

You forgot one: when Ron writes reviews and that guy comes up to him and confronts him, April ask why he left his name and where he worked and he said “because I believe it, if you believe on something you should sing it” or something around the line. So lesson #32: stand up for what you believe on

@DemstarAus

10 ай бұрын

Stand up for what you believe in, on, or around.

*You know you're doing the right thing when April imitates you.*

I love that you guys thought it was "naughty red pine" Knotty Red Pine :D

Ron is the exemplary Stoic of our generation

Everyone references the drama/happiness quote. A better one that more people should adhere to is #20: Don’t go chasing applause. That way lies madness.

This character is so popular because it has heavy doses of reality mixed in with the parody.

I seriously never get tired of Ron

#10. Something I learned is that hunger is all that's really needed for motivation. Whether it be for food, money, entertainment, or just praise. Find something that you're hungry for, and let that be you're reason for working hard at your job.

This was a great video! One quick thing, though: in item #6 ("Do not cover naughty red pine") - it's **knotty** pine, not "naughty" pine (unless Parks & Rec was trying to tell us that Ron is a VERY different guy than the one he was being portrayed as, and that he was talking about some weird desire to, like, spank the "naughty" pine to his infant son).

Also, when someone gets too chummy, call them by the wrong name. Trust me, Lester said so.

@rabbijoe316

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, John. Great advice.

famous last words. there is no wrong way to consume alcohol

I thought “Fishing is not that hard” couldn’t be topped then right after “there is nothing that can’t be solved with breakfast food”, love it.

As hard of a shell he has he literally is the biggest teddy bear at times I love it

fine, i'll rewatch the show.

The epitome of Gen X men. Vote Ron for exalted world leader

When Ron is smiling the same as the photo cracks me up.

Lmfao Leslie's impersonation is spot on 😂

The comedic nuances of Ron Swanson will never be outdone.

Leslie’s Tammy impression is so good

@jayw1677

9 ай бұрын

I know right?!

Ron Swanson is such a good role model dude is an inspiration to all Libertarians and Meat Lovers! (When I refer to meat I refer Chicken,Hamburger,and sausage.)

@OneofInfinity.

Жыл бұрын

And not tempered with by a certain pc guy.

@Michael-cf9cj

Жыл бұрын

And venison, but not fish.

@seththomas9105

Жыл бұрын

@@Michael-cf9cj Damnit! Ron and I disagree on the subject of fish meat. I like all the fish meat too. 95% of this is on the money.

@Michael-cf9cj

Жыл бұрын

@@seththomas9105 I like fish as well. I like his idea of turf & turf, but I'd rather have surf & turf.

@seththomas9105

11 ай бұрын

@@Michael-cf9cj I must try turf & turf too. But Ron LOVES shrimp and when bacon is wraped around it he says that's his Nirvanna.

Always loved how despite his absolute refusal to eat veggies, Ron has never wasted them. They either go back into the container untouched or on someone else's plate, he never wastes food.

@dhirajshrotri5776

9 ай бұрын

What about the vegan bacon

@AppleManiagaming

9 ай бұрын

@@dhirajshrotri5776 thats not food, its garbage

@JS-rv3et

8 ай бұрын

​@@dhirajshrotri5776that's not food though

"Normally, if given a choice between between doing something and nothing, I'd choose to do nothing. But I will do something if it helps someone else do nothing. Id work all night, if it meant nothing got done."

@JS-rv3et

8 ай бұрын

Is actually s rank tier bro moment

@Matt-pd2cq

Ай бұрын

yup. he said that.

"Knotty" as in the knots in the pieces of wood. Knots are usually formed when the tree splits off from a part, such as a branch. Knotty pine is wood with lots of those kinds of spots.

“I will do something if it helps someone else do nothing. I’d work all night if it meant nothing got done” Amen Father Swanson, amen

"Are the scissors broken in your house, son?" Gets me every time 😂

I love how some of these are actually great advice. "Don't confuse drama with happiness". So true and I've had the misfortune of associating with people that think like this "Stay out of people's business" words to live by "Luck is a concept for the weak" Don't count on it, ever "No home is complete without a proper toolbox" totally true and I honestly can't imagine how frustrating it would be to not have tools lying around in case something breaks

“People who buy things are suckers” Ron Swanson

To be clear, it's "knotty" red pine, because you can see the knots in the boards. It's not naughty, he was not getting kinky with it.

I wish Ron Swanson was my teacher, guardian, or guidance counselor 😭

"Are the scissors in your house broken, son"

I don’t know what it was about this show…but when I started watching it many years ago and had a bunch of seasons available to me, it gave me such a feeling of comfort and security and so much laughter. The cast felt like a family that I wanted to be a part of.

I love Ron, but can we just take a moment to appreciate how spot on Amy Poehler’s impression of Megan Mullally is 😂

this compilation took effort, hats off to whoever was responisble!

Knope's impression of Tammy 2 is frikkin awesome

Knotty, not naughty.

This show was truly brilliant.

The reactions to the tooth being pulled has gotta be in the top 10 funniest tv moments.

"People who buy things are suckers." The Ultimate Capitalist

@jazziew2148

10 ай бұрын

Ikr?😅

Ron Swanson The man, the Man, the MAN

"a steak, lagavulin whisky and 2 hours of love making, bed by half 8" I have never related to a TV character to much, that sounds perfect

I'm literally Ron Swanson. Let me repeat that...literally. 👌

"You've accidently given me the food that my food eats" comedy gold

Nick Offerman and Aubrey Plaza are one of the greatest comedic pairings ever. The perfect blend of two similar but distinct varieties of crazy.

Ron is who all men should aim to be.

@McKillaboy

Жыл бұрын

No lol, he's an idiot.

@legitplayin6977

11 ай бұрын

No, we need variety

@narutouzu9197

11 ай бұрын

@@legitplayin6977 nobody is the same but we should aim to be strong and reliable.

@legitplayin6977

11 ай бұрын

@@narutouzu9197 I mean, it’s easy to throw out vague qualities but that’s not only what Ron is. It’s actually very reductive

@narutouzu9197

11 ай бұрын

@@legitplayin6977 true. He’s loyal, a bit crazy, meat lover, alcohol drinker, hates salads, government hater, and craftsman. He got 100s of qualities but reliable and strong are the 2 that stick the most with me.

I actually LOVE this character ❤

No bull, these are actually really good words of wisdom.

"Makes England Ok" High prais indeed from the man, the myth, the legend.

"naughty" red pine has me cackling 😅

8:10 says the guy who actively makes amazing woodworking pieces.

I 1000% agree with Ron on breakfast food.

how i love him so. thank you Parks team

*Don't start chasing applause and acclaim. That way lies madness* _ Ron Swanson.

The Ron/April Moments were the best ❤

You’ve accidentally given me the food that my food eats! Salad is traditionally the 1st course at a wedding. Is a gerbil marrying a rabbit? 😂

It's always fun to see Tom faint. 🤣 Gets me every time.

Dang, misunderstanding Ron right from the start! “Take a picture of every steak you eat” WRONG! He took a picture of every steak he ate from his favorite place. He would never take a picture of EVERY steak he ate.

@foxbutterfly-eden8715

Жыл бұрын

Also, it’s “knotty” red pine, not “naughty” lol

The best part of this is the fact that this is the official P & R channel/account and they came up w/ that thumbnail. Awesome.

4:16 "Do something, if it helps someone else do nothing." It may seem unwise but under certain circumstances, if everyone will have this attitude, then work at offices or at home will probably get done faster.

Dwight Schrute could educate Ron about the usefulness of cats on a farm.

thank you ron, i will take this to heart 🙏

We love Ron.

Ron Swanson is my spirit animal.

@seththomas9105

Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@warriorwaitress7690

11 ай бұрын

Mine too, although it's incumbent upon me to acknowledge that Ron Swanson would absolutely loathe being called anyone's "spirit animal" because spirit animals are for hippies and dementia patients.

@seththomas9105

11 ай бұрын

@@warriorwaitress7690 Yes.

Leslie's Tammy impression is so goddamn good.

NAUGHTY red pine? omg

I want to grow up to be Ron Swanson.

"naughty red pine" gives a whole different perspective to "knotty red pine"

This is still better advice than some people ever get.

5:47 I love my Gerber slide-out multi-tool. When I need it, I like to accompany it's slide-out action with the phrase "Go Go Gadget (the tool used)" in this case "Go Go Gadget Needle Nose Plyers".

This is what I needed in my life.

I chuckled to myself yesterday, in a Home Depot here in Phoenix, while trying to explain a 1 1/4" - 18 jamb nut I needed to seat a plumbing fixture. After approximately 213 questions as to how I know that's what I need, ( Quite simply, I put a pair of calipers on the O.D., and checked the thread count with a thread pitch gauge...) The line just about slipped out... I controlled myself though, and just told him I was going to go home and fire up the lathe. Which I did.

Knotty* referring to Knotty Pine or Pine wood that has a decorative distribution of knots and is used especially for interior finish. Knots are visible imperfections in wood. They are typically circular and darker than the surrounding wood area. 2:26

@seththomas9105

11 ай бұрын

Yes.

This is the best video on the entire internet.

Why he never got his own spinoff show is beyond me

@MD-uu5nt

10 ай бұрын

Most spin offs are awful so it's probably no harm that it didn't happen...

@eamonreidy9534

8 ай бұрын

You want to watch him fish for 7 hours before going home to his house that's not on a main road to sit quietly and carve a wooden duck? Might be asmr material but wouldn't be a popular show

@eamonreidy9534

8 ай бұрын

In 18 finals since 2005, Messi won 4 from 4 and Ronaldo won 5 from 6. They appeared in 9 finals altogether. Ridiculous

@Dctctx

8 ай бұрын

@@eamonreidy9534yes, absolutely

Great video. Found it pretty funny. Possibly even true and definitely wisdom that only my uncle would send me... 😊🙃

"The food that my fod eats" 😅😅

43. "When making a clips compilation, I like to leave the punchline caption until after the punchline has been revealed.by a cast-member, or other professional. "

Ron is my spirit animal

That luck sentence is top tier