Parks and Recreation Quotes
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Source: Parks and Recreation
Speaker: Ron Swanson
If it doesn't have meat, it's a snack.
Context
This line is spoken by Ron Swanson, played by Nick Offerman, in the TV show Parks and Recreation (2009-2015).
The chances are slim that you haven't watched at least one episode of Parks and Rec. But in case you've been living under a rock, we'll tell you that it's about the wacky antics of the employees of a small town Parks and Recreation department.
This quote comes from Ron Swanson, the department's conservative "man's man" of a director. It's a running joke in the show that Ron is obsessed with all things meaty.
Ron's attitude creates some hilarious situations, so don't miss this collection of Ron's greatest lines.
Where you've heard it
Oh, there are a bunch of places you might've seen this one, even if you haven't ever watched Parks and Rec. Maybe you saw this meme, or maybe you saw it on Twitter. Hopefully, you also saw it used in this delightful portrait on Etsy.
Pretentious Factor
If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.
Nothing about Ron is pretentious. Nothing.