Ron Vs Ron | Parks and Recreation - YouTube When trying to gain back April, he discovers that she knows who Duke Silver is. On the small table behind his desk, he has pictures of both a crashed WW1 airplane and an aerial view of a WW2 Spitfire, suggesting he has a fascination with military aviation, this being furthered when in "The Trial of Leslie Knope" he talks about wanting to buy a model of a B-25 Mitchell. Parks and Recreation (TV Series 2009-2015) - IMDb Dismiss. Ron particularly despises talking to members of the public,[22][23][24] which is why he deliberately designed his office to be uninviting to visitors, in part by mounting a double-barreled, sawed-off shotgun on a swivel atop his desk aimed at the guest chair, so it will be pointed at anyone who wants to speak to him; a claymore mine (which he eventually learns is a toy in the season 7 episode "Leslie and Ron"), the front of which is pointed toward guests; and a Czech hedgehog. Following the merger of Pawnee and Eagleton, Ron Swanson retains his role as head of the Parks department, leaving Ron Dunn out of a job. Dean Holland . He even trashed his computer at one point after learning about online cookies and Google Earth and switched to a burner phone so he would not be tracked. [85][86] In "Road Trip", Ron reluctantly agrees to be interviewed by a young girl for her school assignment, during which he explains his libertarian beliefs about small government, and illustrates the concept of taxes by eating 40percent of her lunch. ", Andy is talking to Ron about a pregnancy test he found when Diane comes in and says she needs to talk to him, leaving the question if she is pregnant in a cliffhanger. Even though Ron can eat a lot, it is shown that he sometimes starves himself during the day if it meant going to a restaurant he likes to have more room for the food. Offerman's real-life training in stage combat and Kabuki dance were the partial inspiration for self-defense classes Ron offered his parks department colleagues in "Park Safety. "[10] Ron's second ex-wife Tammy, who first appeared in the episode "Ron and Tammy", was played by comedian and actress Megan Mullally, Offerman's real-life wife. However, he is convinced to green-light the project when city planner Mark Brendanawicz cashes in an unspecified favor. First, part of it rubbed off from friction during his second marriage to Tammy Two. Sometimes I feel like a lot of people (the Reddit hivemind in particular) really miss out on the deeper joke with respect to Ron Swanson's character. Ron Swanson's most memorable moments from 'Parks and Rec' Please visit our FAQ page for more information. Due to his high consumption of meat and oils, Ron and other Swansons have a very high tolerance for alcohol; therefore, as revealed on Pawnee Today, Ron has never had a hangover, not even after drinking an entire jug of Swanson Liquor in one swig, which is shown to be very strong. When Leslie stands up to Tammy in Ron's defense, he is moved by what he describes as the first time any woman has put his needs before her own, and it gives him the strength to finally break up with Tammy. Ron Swanson of Noblesville, Ind., has never seen "Parks and Recreation." Yes, many people have told him about a man with his name in the show, but he hasn't felt the need to disrupt his routine. Ron also owns a cabin at 9301 Cedar Crest Drive, where he hid from. Before the start of Parks and Recreation, Ron has two ex-wives, both of whom are named Tammy, which is also the name of Ron's mother. (197) $9.00. A fish will not suffice. Collect and display all parks & rec pop! Offerman had some input into the character's creation, and some aspects of Ron's personality were inspired by the actor, like his affinity for woodworking and 16-year-old Lagavulin Single Malt scotch. 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However, when with Tammy 1, Ron is forced wear a striped lighter blue polo and white khakis with a shaved mustache, showing that Tammy One can neuter Ron into a wimp. "[40] Sal Basile of UGO Networks wrote, "How anyone can make Ron Swanson of Parks and Recreation likable is beyond us, but Offerman does it effortlessly. "[103] However, by the second season, Fowler said the character had improved and became "an absolute stand-out in the series. Ben tries to convince Ron to write a proper, legally binding will.Parks and Recreation is streaming now on Peacock: https://pck.tv/2YzqTQ3From Season 6, Epis. He is Roman Catholic and a strict Libertarian. In the sixth-season premiere "London", Diane reveals that she is pregnant. Before we knew it we couldn't wait to see Swanson's reactions to the slightest of problems. This was also because he likes to see Tom faint. Ron goes into shock when he does not regularly consume meat in a certain period of time shown when visiting Chris' house where his home was void of red meat, as seen in the episode: Indianapolis. [11][12] Ron believes the park system should be privatized and run entirely by corporations for profit, as exemplified by the business model of the Chuck E. Cheese's chain of family entertainment centers. Although Ron exerts little effort compared to Chris, his burgers easily win the contest. Ron has won the Dorothy Everton Smythe Female Empowerment Award, the Indiana Fine Woodworking Association Award for Best Chair, and the City of Pawnee Employee of the Month Award (which he quickly destroyed). You find somebody you like, and you roll the dice, its all anyone can do." The writing in Parks and Recreation is so brilliant because not only is it hilariously witty, but it perfectly encapsulates the characters Ron Swanson is no exception. 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Ron's former will was very short, consisting of some symbols and text stating that his full wealth will be given to the man or beast that kills him. Ron is strongly impressed that Leslie defended Tom this way, and refers to her as "a stand-up guy", which leaves Leslie overjoyed. [21][27], The third season opens with Ron seen begrudgingly returning to his city hall job after the Pawnee government has been shut down for three months. When he was eleven he was offered a job at the Tannery where he could work with leather, a dream he always had. Ron's birthday has long been a secret kept between him and the people at Baskin-Robbins, although Leslie Knope managed to figure it out. During The Unity Concert in the season finale, Ron reveals himself as Duke Silver to the public when he takes the stage with Mouse Rat. Ronald Ulysses Swanson is a fictional character portrayed by Nick Offerman from the situation comedy television series Parks and Recreation on NBC, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur. However, her surprise party for Ron is instead a quiet, private one more appropriate for Ron's personality: an evening alone with a steak, scotch, and copies of his favorite movies. [74] Ron starts to become a father figure of sorts to April and Andy (Chris Pratt) during the third season, despite his insistence that "I'm not interested in caring about people. The cult members hold a vigil in a city park and buy the flutes, believing that their money will be useless after the apocalypse. [51][52] Despite this, Leslie knows about his birthday and regularly gives Ron personal birthday gifts. She becomes so stressed that Ron, in the episode "Camping", locks her in a room and refuses to let her out until she gets some sleep. Ron states that has seen three movies in his life: Ron's sulfur and cloven hooves metaphor he uses to describe Tammy two makes reference to demons. "[114], In 2010, Nick Offerman received a Television Critics Association Award nomination for Individual Achievement in Comedy for his performance as Ron Swanson,[115][116] although the award was ultimately given to Jane Lynch for her performance in the musical comedy-drama Glee. Ron Swanson was one of the most beloved characters from Parks and Recreation, made all the better by "Tammy". Parks and Recreation (season 4) Parks and Recreation. In order to do so, he famously . [16][17][18] Ron puts almost no effort into his job, and lets his deputy director Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) do the vast majority of the work.[19][20][21]. Faced at a personal crossroad, he asks Leslie, one of his close friends whom he calls one of his "work-place proximity associates" to help him find a job where he would feel useful. [3][40][41] Ron is an outdoor enthusiast who loves hunting, fishing, camping, and woodworking. In the episode, the Pawnee Library Department tries to take the pit from Leslie. After much prying, Leslie learns the real story from Ron's side: After she took Jerry and April to work with her, and Tom and Donna left to run their businesses, Ron didn't recognize anyone he worked with anymore. The flash-forward reveals that Ron purchased 51% interest in the Lagavulin distillery. "[10] Schur said the staff liked writing for Ron because "he's a great mix of a superhero, and also a deeply flawed, and very human and vulnerable person."[3][48]. 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[34][35][36] Although Leslie had considered a job offer in the neighboring town of Eagleton, she stays based on advice from Ron that, no matter how many job offers she gets, Pawnee will always be her hometown. Mark Ben Ron Swanson: So we need to find proof of every tax deduction I've taken in the last five years. His phone's ringtone is the sound of a shotgun going off. The season ends with a horrified Ron learning that his first ex-wife, also named Tammy, has come to see him. "[123] Multiple other actors, including Michelle Forbes and Ty Burrell (the latter of whom received a nomination in, and eventually won, the category Offerman was competing in) stated that they believed Offerman should have been nominated, and Burrell added that Offerman deserved the nomination more than he. In "I'm Leslie Knope", Ron grabs an emergency survival bag and flees to live in the wilderness after learning that his first ex-wife Tammy 1 (Patricia Clarkson) has arrived in town. He is shown to have at least three other brothers, Don, Lon, and Vaughn, all of whom worked with him at Very Good Construction and whom he likes to keep private. [13][14] He advocates for program cuts wherever possible,[15] and purposely tries to hire people who are bad at their jobs so they will slow down the government. He also congratulated April at one point on coming up with a riddle that even he could not solve. Offerman received several award nominations for the role, and won the TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy, tying with Ty Burrell of Modern Family. Leslie and Ron bitterly hurl insults at one another, prompting Ben and the rest of their teams to lock them in the Pawnee Parks Department overnight, refusing to let them out until they reconcile. He'll d. Ron Swanson, from Parks and Recreation, is the kind of man we all wish we had as our crotchety uncle. Tammy 1, who is an IRS agent, later meets up with Ron in his office and serves him audit papers. In the voiceover during which Ron drops Andy off for his first day of class, he recalls his own first day of college when his father dropped him off at the steel mill. When Leslie grows concerned they are rushing into their marriage, Ron insists it is not her place to say what works for them, and offers the advice: "Leslie I got married twice, both times I was a lot older than those two and both marriages ended in divorceand a burning effigy. 'Parks and Recreation': Return of the Sex-Crazed Librarian Ex-Wife [26][27][28] He claims not to be interested in the personal lives of those around him[29][30] - often referring to his colleagues as workplace proximity acquaintances - and that his best friend was a co-worker he knew for three years without ever learning his name. Ron Parks and Rec Ron presents himself with a steely demeanor in the office, however he secretly plays the saxophone as Duke Silver. [31][32][33] Despite sharing a nearly opposite view on the role of government, Ron gets along well with Knope, and the two share a strong mutual respect. Proceed with caution! Ron tells Leslie that the reason he wanted to leave the Parks department was that none of his old colleagues worked with him anymore. Tammy 2 also tries to assume control of Ron through using manipulation of her body. A7 birthday card. Ron Swanson There is No Wrong Way to Consume Alcohol quote Parks and Recreation Printable Art 8.5 x 11. [56], During the second season, HitFix writer Alan Sepinwall called Ron "easily the show's best creation so far",[101] and during the third season he wrote, "Ron being both awesome and hilarious is something Nick Offerman and these writers can do in their sleep by now. "[100] Jonah Weiner of Slate.com said Ron "has regularly stolen his scenes" and that Offerman has "a gift for understated physical comedy",[55] and Steve Heisler of The A.V. Parks and Recreation | S5:E9 | Ron and Diane - Crave Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation, is indeed a fierce libertarian (despite the fact that he is a government employee). Ron Swanson Gifts - Etsy Ron has cried twice, once when he was hit by a bus and once at Li'l Sebastian's memorial. For example, when he was in London, he mocked Big Ben, sarcastically stating that the USA definitely doesn't have any clocks of their own, and refused to use British currency, stating that American Dollars are the most beautiful paper in the world. However, when Ron's 4-year-old son John receives a GryzzlBox, he destroys the robot that delivered it and tells Leslie that he wants to help take down Gryzzl. During this trip, Ron is shot in the back of the head by misfired birdshot, and becomes hallucinatory and furious after taking multiple painkillers with alcohol. Tom When Ron wins the Woman of the Year award for Leslie's camp Athena Project he mistakenly called it "Camp Xena" and then goes on to marry Diane Lewis (Lucy Lawless, who portrayed Xena Warrior Princess) in the 6th season. Considering how funny the show is and the scope of its cast, that says a lot. In "Women in Garbage", while babysitting Diane's daughters, he admits to Ann he loves Diane. [40][74] This tension culminates in "Ron & Tammy: Part Two", when Tom brings Tammy to a party as his date simply to aggravate Ron. ", Andy is talking to Ron about a pregnancy test he found when Diane comes in and says she needs to talk to him, leaving the question if she is pregnant in a cliffhanger. Ron becomes a friend of hers and, in "Halloween Surprise", he takes her two daughters out trick-or-treating and they begin dating. He is the former husband of two women by the name of Tammy Swanson and is the current husband of Diane Swanson. [48][49] An image of a fake flavor of Ron Swanson-themed Ben & Jerry's ice cream, called "All of the Bacon & Eggs You Have", was designed and circulated on the Internet. 1 A harp. [4] His direct superior is the City Manager, initially Paul, then Chris, and finally Ben. Ron discovers his coworker Tom Haverford's green card marriage with Wendy, but agrees to keep it secret, especially after Tom discovers Ron secretly moonlights as a nightclub jazz musician with the name, "Duke Silver."[4]. When Leslie goes on trial for sleeping with Ben, which is against Chris' rules, Ron is called to testify on Leslie's behalf. Who's to say what works? Ron's platonic relationship with Leslie has been compared to that of Mary Richards and Lou Grant in The Mary Tyler Moore Show. [112][113] The Ben & Jerry's corporation responded positively to the image, and said in a statement, "Ron's beliefs are in accordance with those of Ben & Jerry's where two scoops of government can help the less fortunate and truly be a servant to the community and its citizens. In the sixth season premiere "London", Diane reveals that she is pregnant. Several reviewers expressed particular surprise that he did not receive a nomination for the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in 2011, which many considered the biggest snub of the season. Easier said than done. It took five months for me from the time Mike Schur and Greg Daniels said they wanted me to play this part. He grew up on a farm in a small town and is shown to have enjoyed woodworking from an early age, building his first chair at age 5. Parks & Recreation Poster - Minimalist Art - Retro Movie Poster - Vintage inspired - Midcentury - Wall Art - Gifts for him. NBC In Parks and Recreation, Ron Swanson spotted the ideal person to be his assistant. It was written by lead actress Amy Poehler and series co-creator Michael Schur, the latter of whom also directed the episode.The series finale first aired on NBC in the United States on February 24, 2015 . When Andy decides to take a college course, Ron takes a vested interest, as he values a good education, and supports Andy as the husband of his mentee April. Roscoe Santangelo 3 episodes, 2015 Dan Castellaneta . Ron and Tammy | Parks and Recreation Wiki | Fandom When Leslie's campaign managers decide to announce her candidacy for city council sooner than expected, she panics and also flees to the wilderness to hide out with Ron. He cried for the first time when he was seven when he was hit by a school bus. A special reunion episode aired on April 30, 2020. In the season finale, "Freddy Spaghetti", Ron is assigned to a committee tasked with identifying budget cuts, a job which he enjoys thoroughly. We can assume that the favor Mark uses, was in return to keep Ron's alter ego a secret. The character, played by Nick Offerman, was a man of few words who often kept to himself and didn't have many fears, except for any woman named Tammy. His strong tolerance to alcohol allows him to finish the jug with only a slight buzz, which seems to break him out of Tammy's hypnosis. [6][70][107][108] Based on a line from "The Stakeout", when Ron says, "I was born ready. As long as the show is on, I will preach about the writers. "[3][4] Ron is also partially inspired by political appointees of President George W. Bush who were perceived to be opposed to the branch of government they were overseeing. Whoops, something went wrong on our end. Parks and Recreation funny birthday card. He primarily drinks scotch whisky (with a preference for Lagavulin) claiming that "Clear alcohols are for rich women on diets. I get to burn another effigy. [55] Nevertheless, Ron shares an extremely passionate sexual connection with his second ex-wife; he compared having sex with her to "doing peyote and sneezing, slowly, for six hours",[56][57] and added, "That woman really knows her way around a penis. Funko Pop Television: Parks & Recreation - Ron Swanson Figure Tammy leaves stating that she intends to be by Ron's side the day he dies. Ron is very patriotic and mocks every other country that is not America. 15 Life Lessons To Take From Ron Swanson From 'Parks And Recreation' Ron Swanson's most memorable moments from 'Parks and Rec' - MSN In late 2014, he quit the Parks department and started Very Good Building and Development Co. Ron enjoys being alone. He hates birthdays and went to great lengths to keep anyone from finding out his, even having it redacted from all government documents (although he later states that Baskin-Robbins knows when it is). In the final season, Leslie found out Ron had brothers, and Ron's brothers discovered he used to work at the Parks. [45][46][47] He loves breakfast foods and red meats;[47] among the types of food he enjoys are bacon-wrapped shrimp,[3] fried turkey legs inside a grilled hamburger,[48][49] and bacon-wrapped turkey legs, which are known in Pawnee as "The Swanson. In the end, Ron finally comes to his senses and stands up for himself and tells both Tammys to leave. (101) $16.50. He's starred in Fargo, voiced characters on Bob's Burgers, and was featured in . [119][120][121][122] Amy Poehler in particular was outraged by Offerman's snub, and said it was "a hot load of bullshit that [Offerman] didn't get nominated. Ron claimed that, at age 12, he went to prom and was working at a quarry. Having led the youth organization, The Pawnee Rangers, Ron encounters an obstacle when his troops begin to defect to Leslie's Pawnee Goddesses, which emphasizes fun over Ron's self-reliance. Parks and Recreation | S7:E4 | Leslie and Ron - Crave Ron promises he will keep Tom's arrangement a secret. Ron has at least one unseen brother, who is an officer in the Air Force. Parks and Recreation | S4:E2 | Ron and Tammys - Crave Parks and Recreation | S4:E2 | Ron and Tammys. [2] He is also an avid hunter and fisherman and secretly moonlights as a jazz saxophonist named "Duke Silver". Nick Offerman is such an amazing actor, he plays this very specific and weird character and manages to give him some humanity. He hates and fears his ex-wives, both named Tammy, one of whom is played by Offerman's real-life wife, Megan Mullally. He is also revealed to consume one shelf of alcohol a week and usually likes his drinks neat (without ice). [8] Ron almost loses her when she fails to know that, March 31 is in fact a date. Parks and Rec: Every Tammy In Ron Swanson's Life - Screen Rant "[7] Several reviewers have praised the platonic relationship between Ron and Leslie, which has been compared to that of Mary Richards and Lou Grant in The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Ron Swanson, Libertarian : r/funny - Reddit Ron speaks in a deadpan tone of voice and seldom expresses any kind of emotion, although he is often shown to be very giddy when it comes to riddles and meat. $32.35 (20% off) Ron Swanson Birthday Card Printable. While Tammy 1 has an ice cold personality and reduces Ron into submissiveness and quietude, Tammy 2 causes Ron to make highly irrational decisions that end up jeopardizing his position at the Parks office. While at the department, he closed many unnecessary recreational spaces, including the Portola Skate Park, the Grice Dog Run, the Morris-Easton Observatory, the Mohanga Native American Heritage Center, and most public drinking fountains. [118], Despite critical success, Offerman never received an Emmy Award nomination for this role. He thinks it is a good idea to demonstrate that he is capable of withstanding pain to his coworkers, pretending to pull out his own tooth with pliers in front of the office, even though the dentist already pulled the tooth out the previous day. 10 Bits Of Meat Wisdom From 'Parks And Recreation's Ron Swanson - UPROXX FAQ page for more information. Tom returns to tell Ron that Tammy mentioned that she was only trying to make Ron miserable, and Tammy begins beating up Tom. Updated May 20, 2022 The head of the Parks & Rec department, Ron Swanson has plenty of wisdom to share when it comes to life, work, food, and friendship. In the fifth-season finale "Are You Better Off? Chris agrees to abandon his plan if Ron's regular hamburgers are deemed better than his lean meat turkey burgers. "[3] Offerman said his own sense of humor fuels much of the character, along with those of Schur, Greg Daniels, and the writing staff; he added: "I never dreamed that I could prosper with my perverse sense of humor on a network show. They immediately get married on the fourth floor before he joins Leslie on a trip to London, which he despises, and the Lagavulin distillery in Scotland, which he heartily enjoys. Parks and Recreation - Main Characters / Characters - TV Tropes He also enjoys artichokes, plums, and intense riddles or scavenger hunts. At which point Leslie Knope replies "Wait, weren't you married 3 times?" In "The Wall", it is revealed that Diane has had her baby as Ron takes him to work and mends a radiator on the third floor. Ron's ex-wife uses sex to manipulate Ron and get Leslie's vacant lot to build a library, while Leslie gets Andy a job in the building as a shoe-shine man.