‘Parks and Recreation’: A Friend Gift Guide

What’s better than Galentine’s Day? Leslie Knope would probably say Christmas, as she sits down in JJ’s Diner and eats another plate of waffles. We all know that Christmas is about spending time with family and drinking all the eggnog—or coquito—that we want. But, Christmas can also be stressful when it comes to buying gifts for the people we love, just like a town hall meeting in Pawnee filled with people who care loudly about what should be put into the time’s capsule, as Leslie Knope would say. 

Admit it, you have friends that closely resemble the characters in Parks and Recreation. They may say please and thank you whenever finishing a conversation, say “whizz palace” instead of the word bathroom, or they may put velvet in their shoes so that they feel like they’re walking on red carpet. 

This gift guide will help you find amazing presents for your friends and family. Just don’t be like Jerry, or Garry, this holiday season and forget to buy everyone presents. 

1. Leslie Knope

She loves jammin’ out on her planner. Or forever hating on salads because she doesn’t hate herself. Just like Leslie Knope, go above and beyond when getting them a present. You may want to buy them the stationery of their dreams or Michelle Obama’s book, Becoming, since they completely freak out when talking about her. Whether the gift is small or gigantic, your “Leslie Knope” friend will appreciate it no matter what. 

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3. Ron Swanson

This friend is tough to shop for. In fact, this friend probably never tells you anything and only has Facebook to keep in touch with their family members. They like to keep their information private and get weird when you start talking about personal issues. But, this friend never fails to bring you up when you feel at your lowest. They tell it like it is. 

Instead of getting confused on what to get them, gift your “Ron Swanson” friend with the ultimate scavenger hunt or buy them a gift certificate at their favorite breakfast place. Please and thank you. 

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5. April Ludgate

Christmas probably isn’t their favorite holiday, and they probably dream that people would keep Halloween an everyday thing. This friend keeps to themselves and hates talking to people about things. Everything is annoying to them, except for your friendship. They are a badass person on the outside but a softie on the inside, and you only know this because you caught them listening to “Time After Time.”

Gift this friend with the classic slasher movies or tickets to a haunted tour in your city. They will definitely go along for the ride because it’s better than doing boring adult things. Or just get them a marshmallow shooter. Your choice. 

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This gift guide will be able to help you find amazing presents for your friends and family. Just don’t be a Jerry, or Gary, and forget to buy everyone presents. 

7. Tom Haverford

This friend has dreams. Big dreams. They are constantly telling you business ideas they have, or their favorite R&B album from the 90s. This friend prides themselves on being cool, when in reality they do want you to succeed in your dreams and help you in any way possible. The failures in life only make them want to do bigger, and better things. Although they may cry about with you over some zerts, which is what they call desserts. 

This holiday season, gift this friend with all their favorite face masks from Ulta or a subscription to the trendiest magazine that they love and always quote from. Either way, they are going to be ballin’. 

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9. Chris Traeger 

This friend is literally the greatest person alive. They have amazing healthy eating habits, and you constantly marvel at how they rarely get sick. Despite their tendency to live by the rules, they are wildly optimistic and look at what’s ahead in life, instead of in the past. This friend believes in you better than yourself and you wonder where you could’ve gotten such a great friend. To return the favor, gift your friend athletic wear from their favorite leisure brand or a couple of dance classes because let’s be honest, they are the worst dancers.