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Reddit mentions of Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America

Sentiment score: 11
Reddit mentions: 31

We found 31 Reddit mentions of Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America. Here are the top ones.

Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America
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Release dateOctober 2011
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Found 31 comments on Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America:

u/HecticJones · 410 pointsr/whowouldwin

Love this OP. It's a very unique "battle" in that it's not physical but mental. Really cool question.

My answer is Leslie Knope.

Leslie is "weak" in that she has no demonstrable martial arts training or powers. However, Leslie has a will of iron. She creates an entire book in one evening, pushing herself to write, edit, and print her town's culture and history in 256 pages.

When she gets insanely sick with [the flu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flu_Season_(Parks_and_Recreation), Leslie is quarantined to the hospital even though she needs to give a speech to get quite a bit of funding for a parks project. Leslie pushes through the sickness and steals a bunch of medication from her friends, which makes her seriously hallucinate. Despite the sickness and the drugs, Leslie gives a beautiful, kickass speech that earns her funding from everyone in the room.

Lastly, and I think this is an incredible example, Leslie can annoy Ron Swanson into talking. Ron. Freaking. Swanson. That would take a persistence that we mere mortals can barely comprehend. Venom is an intoxicating, addictive force, but against a will like Leslie's, it doesn't stand a chance.

u/jabask · 24 pointsr/PandR

Pretty sure it is? My friend has it.
Edit: Yup

u/become_as_gods · 19 pointsr/worldbuilding

I don't know if anyone's thought of this one yet, but one of my favorite examples of worldbuilding has to be Pawnee, Indiana from Parks and Recreation.

It is equal parts silly and realistic. I mean, I still sometimes check to make sure it isn't a real town.

Pawnee has a surprisingly rich history. It has its own festivals and celebrations. The government, which is the focus of the show, has some incredible detail and actually encouraged me to look more into government systems for my worldbuilding. The city deals with problems, too: it's fourth in obesity (but first in friendship!) and has one hell of a vermin problem. And let's not forget the pollution rolling out of the Sweetums factory. Oh, and speaking of Sweetums: they have exports! Junk food and rubber nipples, mainly.

There are some solid locations, such as JJ's Diner and Ramsett Park. They have a long history with their rival town, Eagleton. Speaking of Eagleton... there are people! I mean, of course there are people, but there are people with a specific Wamapoke County feel to them. The Eagletonions encompass everything terrible about Eagleton, for example. There is the Wamapoke tribe, which has an uneasy alliance with Pawnee, and the people of Pawnee are definitely... well, from Pawnee.

Heck, the city even has its own website with city information and a brief history; there is also a book stuffed with information on the city.

The folks behind Pawnee worked hard to get this little town to feel both absurd but real. It's a character all on its own, and encompasses everything I strive for in my worldbuilding, be it fantasy or a little closer to home.

u/Scruffys_Wash_Bucket · 16 pointsr/funkopop

It's a copy of the book she wrote, Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America from the episode "Born & Raised."

u/jdp_34 · 11 pointsr/PandR

For anyone interested you can buy it on Amazon for a few bucks cheaper.
Link

u/jedwards77 · 7 pointsr/PandR

Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America. It's the book that Leslie wrote on the show. It's a funny, quick read. 10/10 https://www.amazon.com/Pawnee-Greatest-America-Leslie-Knope/dp/1401310648?ie=UTF8&keywords=pawnee&qid=1453091650&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

u/nothis · 7 pointsr/PandR

Amazon lets you see a few pages. No idea where that link goes, I hate Amazon's URLs.

It's the actual book as described in the episode. Full fiction, as I see it. It probably started with them needing a prop and going all the way.

u/Halstrop · 6 pointsr/PandR

Remember Leslie wrote a book about Pawnee? Well the cast and crew made a real copy of it! It's about 250 pages long and it's hilarious! It's only $12.99 on Amazon. Quite a steal.

https://www.amazon.com/Pawnee-Greatest-America-Leslie-Knope/dp/1401310648

u/jordanundead · 5 pointsr/gaymers

Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America by Leslie Knope http://www.amazon.com/dp/1401310648/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_4VyXtb1MKGWZP

u/oliviatwining · 3 pointsr/PandR

Here is the amazon link for anyone!

u/CBeeGeeBees · 3 pointsr/television

Incorrect. There totally is a book version!

u/themidnightlurks · 3 pointsr/PandR

Found it on Amazon

u/spacemonkey86 · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I can put my foot behind my back. If I were to win I would like [this.] (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1401310648/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=346KJWJVGOX8O&coliid=IX2FRXL4KLHUJ) I always get a sense of accomplishment every time I finish reading something

u/qqpugla · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Found 'em (even the bonus character)! Will send after I get it loaded to imgur. . . By the way you look absolutely incredible today. . . really not just schmoozing here :-)!

Here is what I would like if chosen, but I would LOVE anything from my list.

u/jstew262 · 2 pointsr/PandR

You gotta go with [this](Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401310648/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0vn5xbE2YB2EC)

u/acciocorinne · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Oh man, I have so many used books on my wishlists. Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America, Flowers for Algernon, A Clockwork Orange, and The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making are some of my most-wanted from my Under $6 wishlist :D I also have an entire books wishlist! Any of the books except for the children's books are great used! (I don't like used children's books just because they take a beating quickly)

u/Bijou226 · 1 pointr/funny

Actually, yes! There is a Pawnee book written by Leslie Knope on Amazon!

u/LiamBrady · 1 pointr/PandR

For those wanting to buy it:

Amazon

>"The ever-expanding town of Pawnee has become its own character in our show, and we're thrilled that we got to accelerate that expansion in one giant, goofy 240-page comedy book," said Mike Schur, co-creator and executive producer of the series. "It's a complete portrait of Everytown, USA, which every reader -- whether a fan of the show or a newbie -- can enjoy."

From NBC Press Release



u/imustacheyouaQ · 0 pointsr/PandR

Here is the link on Amazon: Pawnee I usually always download books, but THIS one is one you want to hold in your hands. From the forward, to the acknowledgements, this book is priceless and will make you literally chuckle out loud.