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Tom takes some pictures of Ann and Mark with a little boy at the park. While Mark and the boy are doing fine, Tom gets increasingly frustrated with Ann, who doesn't look naturally happy in any of the photos. He scolds her and tells her to try harder, and Ann storms off.

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Tom takes some pictures of Ann and Mark with a little boy at the park. While Mark and the boy are doing fine, Tom gets increasingly frustrated with Ann, who doesn't look can't seem to smile naturally happy in any of the photos. He scolds her and tells her to try harder, do better, and Ann storms off.



Leslie confronts Ron about his behavior. He takes her out to dinner at JJ's Diner to make up for the picnic. She worries that the two of them will end up hating each other. He says that won't happen and that she can be park director when he becomes city manager.

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Leslie confronts Ron about his behavior. He takes her out to dinner at JJ's Diner to make up for the disastrous picnic. She worries that the two of them will end up hating each other. He says that won't happen and that she can be park director when he becomes city manager.
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Tom takes some pictures of Ann and Mark with a little boy at the park. While Mark and the boy are doing fine, Tom gets increasingly frustrated with Ann, who has a difficult time looking convincingly happy in any of the photos. He confronts her, telling her to do a better job at this, and Ann storms off.

During the picnic, Leslie tries to get the directors to talk about the parks, but all they do is argue. She finally has enough with the directors' squabbling and has Andy just take their picture, ending the picnic.

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Tom takes some pictures of Ann and Mark with a little boy at the park. While Mark and the boy are doing fine, Tom gets increasingly frustrated with Ann, who has a difficult time looking convincingly doesn't look naturally happy in any of the photos. He confronts her, telling scolds her and tells her to do a better job at this, try harder, and Ann storms off.

During the picnic, Leslie tries to get the directors to talk about the parks, but all they do is argue. She finally has enough with of the directors' squabbling and has Andy just take their picture, ending the picnic.
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* SideTrackedByTheAnalogy: Andy worries about his age gap with April, and explains that he would have been eight by the time she was born, causing him to get off track and panic about the possibility of killing April as an infant.
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Leslie is working on the Parks Department summer catalog and plans to have Ron and his three predecessors get together for a picnic in the park. The rest of the department has to work on the cover of the catalog, Tom charged with the duty of finding a good picture.

Mark and Ann exchange six-month anniversary gifts. Tom convinces Mark and Ann to go to a park with him so he can take a picture of them to use for the catalog cover.

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Leslie is working on the Parks Department summer catalog and plans to have Ron and his three predecessors get together for a picnic in the park. The rest of the department has to work on the cover of the catalog, with Tom charged with the duty of finding a good cover picture.

Mark and Ann exchange six-month anniversary gifts. Tom convinces Mark and Ann to go come to a park with him so he can take a picture of them to use for the catalog cover.



Tom takes some pictures of Ann and Mark with a little boy at the park. While Mark and the boy are doing fine, Tom is repeatedly frustrated with Ann, who has a difficult time smiling and looking convincingly happy. He confronts her, but she leaves.

During the picnic, Leslie tries to get the directors to talk about the parks, but all they do is argue. She gets frustrated with the directors and has Andy just take their picture, ending the picnic.

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Tom takes some pictures of Ann and Mark with a little boy at the park. While Mark and the boy are doing fine, Tom is repeatedly gets increasingly frustrated with Ann, who has a difficult time smiling and looking convincingly happy. happy in any of the photos. He confronts her, but she leaves.telling her to do a better job at this, and Ann storms off.

During the picnic, Leslie tries to get the directors to talk about the parks, but all they do is argue. She gets frustrated finally has enough with the directors directors' squabbling and has Andy just take their picture, ending the picnic.



The new catalogs arrive. The photo on the cover is of Andy and April appearing happy together at the picnic. Leslie and Ron meanwhile tape the picture of the other directors to a dartboard and entertain themselves.

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The new catalogs arrive. The photo on the cover is a selfie of Andy and April appearing April, happy together at the picnic. Leslie and Ron meanwhile tape the picture of the other directors to a dartboard and entertain themselves.



* ComicallyMissingThePoint: When Leslie tries to lead the former Parks Departmentdirectors in a cheer:

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* ComicallyMissingThePoint: When Leslie tries to lead the former Parks Departmentdirectors Department directors in a cheer:



* {{Foreshadowing}}: Ann's inability to look happy in her pictures with Mark are building up to her eventually breaking things off with him.
* JerkAss: Clarence and David. Clarence is an old sexist, and David litters everywhere and cared nothing for the Parks and Rec job.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Ann's inability to look happy in her pictures with Mark are is building up to her eventually breaking things off with him.
* JerkAss: Clarence and David. Clarence is an old sexist, and David litters everywhere and cared nothing for the Parks and Rec department director job.



* ShoutOut: Tom's pitch for the cover photo is a big shout out to ''Series/MadMen'', with Tom in the role of Don Draper. Tom fails; the advertising techniques needed to sell things are rather different from what's needed for a parks department.

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* ShoutOut: Tom's pitch for the cover photo is a big shout out one to ''Series/MadMen'', with Tom in the role of Don Draper. Tom fails; the advertising techniques needed to sell things are rather different from what's needed for a parks department.
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Leslie is working on the Parks Department summer catalog and plans to have Ron and his three predecessors get together for a picnic in the park. The rest of the department has to work on the cover of the catalog with Tom charged with finding a good picture.

Mark and Ann exchange six-month anniversary gifts. Tom convinces Mark and Ann to go a park with him so he can take a picture of them to use for the catalog cover.

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Leslie is working on the Parks Department summer catalog and plans to have Ron and his three predecessors get together for a picnic in the park. The rest of the department has to work on the cover of the catalog with catalog, Tom charged with the duty of finding a good picture.

Mark and Ann exchange six-month anniversary gifts. Tom convinces Mark and Ann to go to a park with him so he can take a picture of them to use for the catalog cover.



During the picnic, Leslie tries to get the directors to talk about the parks, but all they do is argue. She gets frustrated with the directors and has Andy take their picture, ending the picnic.

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During the picnic, Leslie tries to get the directors to talk about the parks, but all they do is argue. She gets frustrated with the directors and has Andy just take their picture, ending the picnic.



The new catalogs arrive. The photo on the cover is of Andy and April appearing happy together at the picnic. Leslie and Ron tape the picture of the other directors to a dartboard and entertain themselves.

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The new catalogs arrive. The photo on the cover is of Andy and April appearing happy together at the picnic. Leslie and Ron meanwhile tape the picture of the other directors to a dartboard and entertain themselves.



* RhetoricalQuestionBlunder: As Tom gazes at his photo:

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* RhetoricalQuestionBlunder: As Tom gazes at his photo:a picture of himself posing pensively with a small espresso cup:

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Leslie is working on the Parks department summer catalog and plans to have Ron and his three predecessors get together for a picnic in the park. The rest of the department has to work on the cover of the catalog with Tom charged with finding a good picture.

Mark and Ann exchange six-month anniversary gifts. Tom convinces Mark and Ann to go a park with him so he can take a picture of them for the catalog cover.

Leslie enlists Andy and April's help with her picnic. When the former directors arrive, they are a disappointment. Clarence Carrington is a grouchy old sexist, David Moser doesn't care about parks at all, Michael Tansley smoked pot constantly during his time as director and keeps whining about making pot legal, and Ron (who forced Michael out of the position years ago) cares only about the food. While Andy and April set up the picnic, Andy suggests they go out for a drink after the picnic.

Tom takes some pictures of Ann and Mark with a little boy at the park. While Mark and the boy are doing fine, Tom is repeatedly frustrated with Ann, who has a difficult time appearing happy. He confronts her, but she leaves.

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->'''Leslie:''' It's the biggest catalog of the year. Think of the September issue of ''Vogue'', but it's more important to Pawnee. Mainly because we don't get ''Vogue'' here.

Leslie is working on the Parks department Department summer catalog and plans to have Ron and his three predecessors get together for a picnic in the park. The rest of the department has to work on the cover of the catalog with Tom charged with finding a good picture.

Mark and Ann exchange six-month anniversary gifts. Tom convinces Mark and Ann to go a park with him so he can take a picture of them to use for the catalog cover.

Leslie enlists Andy and April's help with her picnic. When She anticipates a joyous occasion and plans to write a letter about it for the catalog. However, none of the former directors arrive, they are a disappointment. department heads get along with each other. Clarence Carrington is a grouchy old sexist, David Moser doesn't care about parks at all, Michael Tansley smoked pot constantly during his time as director and keeps whining never misses an opportunity to talk about making pot legal, and Ron (who forced Michael out of the position years ago) cares only about the food. While Andy and April set up the picnic, Andy suggests they go out for a drink after the picnic.

picnic, which she accepts.

Tom takes some pictures of Ann and Mark with a little boy at the park. While Mark and the boy are doing fine, Tom is repeatedly frustrated with Ann, who has a difficult time appearing smiling and looking convincingly happy. He confronts her, but she leaves.



Leslie and April aren't satisfied with the picture of the directors. When Tom shows them the finished photos he took of Ann and Mark, Ann agrees that she looks miserable and asks that the pictures not be used. Mark becomes concerned that Ann's inability to look happy in their pictures is a reflection of their relationship. She insists everything is fine, but he's unconvinced.

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Later that day, Leslie and April aren't satisfied with look over the picture of the directors.directors and agree it's not good to use. When Tom shows them the finished photos he took of Ann and Mark, Ann agrees that she looks miserable and asks that the pictures not be used. Mark becomes concerned that Ann's inability to look happy in their pictures is a reflection of their relationship. She insists everything is fine, but he's unconvinced.



Leslie confronts Ron about his behavior. He takes her out to JJ's Diner; she worries that the two of them will end up hating each other. He says that won't happen and that she can be park director when he becomes city manager.

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Leslie confronts Ron about his behavior. He takes her out to dinner at JJ's Diner; she Diner to make up for the picnic. She worries that the two of them will end up hating each other. He says that won't happen and that she can be park director when he becomes city manager.



The new catalogs arrive. The photo on the cover is of Andy and April appearing happy together at the picnic.

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The new catalogs arrive. The photo on the cover is of Andy and April appearing happy together at the picnic.
picnic. Leslie and Ron tape the picture of the other directors to a dartboard and entertain themselves.



-->'''April:''' Why is my cup so tiny?

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-->'''April:''' Why "Why is my cup so tiny?tiny?"
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Andy and April go to a bar, but April can't get in because she is underage. April tells Andy they can go try another bar, but Andy decides to go home instead, seemingly uncomfortable about their age difference. April is visibly disappointed, but does not convey it to Andy.

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Andy and April go to a bar, but April can't get in because she is underage. April tells Andy they can go try another bar, but Andy decides to go home instead, seemingly uncomfortable about their age difference. April is visibly disappointed, disappointed but does not convey it to Andy.



* ComicallyMissingThePoint: When Leslie tries to lead the parks directors in a cheer:

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* ComicallyMissingThePoint: When Leslie tries to lead the parks directors former Parks Departmentdirectors in a cheer:



* DartboardOfHate: Ron and Leslie make one out of the picture of the old parks department directors. Ron nails one in the groin, and Leslie gets giddy at a neck shot.

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* DartboardOfHate: Ron and Leslie make one out of the picture of the old parks department directors. Ron nails one in the groin, and Leslie gets giddy at with a neck shot.

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Leslie and April aren't satisfied with the picture of the directors. When Tom shows them the finished photos he took of Ann and Mark, Ann agrees that she looks miserable and asks that the pictures not be used. Mark appears concerned that Ann's inability to look happy in their pictures is a reflection of their relationship. She insists everything is fine, but he's unconvinced.

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Leslie and April aren't satisfied with the picture of the directors. When Tom shows them the finished photos he took of Ann and Mark, Ann agrees that she looks miserable and asks that the pictures not be used. Mark appears becomes concerned that Ann's inability to look happy in their pictures is a reflection of their relationship. She insists everything is fine, but he's unconvinced.






* {{Callback}}:

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* {{Callback}}: CallBack:



-->'''Leslie:''' When I say "Parks", you say "Department"...Parks!

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-->'''Leslie:''' When I say "Parks", you say "Department"..."Department". Parks!



* ContinuityNod:
** JJ's Diner reappears after first being featured in [[Recap/ParksAndRecreationS01E03 "The Reporter"]].

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* ContinuityNod:
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ContinuityNod: JJ's Diner reappears after first being featured in [[Recap/ParksAndRecreationS01E03 "The Reporter"]].

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Leslie is working on the Parks department summer catalog. Leslie plans to have all surviving department heads get together for a picnic in the park.

The rest of the department works on the cover of the catalog. Leslie charges Tom with finding a good picture.

Mark and Ann exchange six-month anniversary gifts. Tom gets Mark and Ann to go the park with him so he can take a picture of them for the catalog cover.

Leslie enlists Andy and April's help with her picnic. When the former directors arrive, they are a disappointment. Clarence Carrington is old and sexist, David Moser doesn't care about parks at all, Michael Tansley smoked pot during his time as director and keeps whining about making pot legal, and Ron cares only about the food.

Tom takes some pictures of Ann and Mark with a little boy at the park, then he tries to take some creative pictures. Mark and Bobby are doing fine, but Tom keeps complaining about Ann's attitude. Tom confronts Ann but she leaves.

While Andy and April set up the picnic, Andy suggests they go out for a drink after the picnic.

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Leslie is working on the Parks department summer catalog. Leslie catalog and plans to have all surviving department heads Ron and his three predecessors get together for a picnic in the park.

park. The rest of the department works has to work on the cover of the catalog. Leslie charges catalog with Tom charged with finding a good picture.

Mark and Ann exchange six-month anniversary gifts. Tom gets convinces Mark and Ann to go the a park with him so he can take a picture of them for the catalog cover.

Leslie enlists Andy and April's help with her picnic. When the former directors arrive, they are a disappointment. Clarence Carrington is a grouchy old and sexist, David Moser doesn't care about parks at all, Michael Tansley smoked pot constantly during his time as director and keeps whining about making pot legal, and Ron (who forced Michael out of the position years ago) cares only about the food.food. While Andy and April set up the picnic, Andy suggests they go out for a drink after the picnic.

Tom takes some pictures of Ann and Mark with a little boy at the park, then he tries to take some creative pictures. park. While Mark and Bobby the boy are doing fine, but Tom keeps complaining about Ann's attitude. Tom is repeatedly frustrated with Ann, who has a difficult time appearing happy. He confronts Ann her, but she leaves.

While Andy and April set up the picnic, Andy suggests they go out for a drink after the picnic.
leaves.



Leslie and April aren't satisfied with the picture of the directors. Tom shows Mark and Ann the park photos, and none of them are satisfactory. Mark wonders why Ann seemed so unhappy.

Andy and April go to a bar, but April can't get in because she is under age. Andy decides that he has to go home; April is disappointed.

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Leslie and April aren't satisfied with the picture of the directors. When Tom shows them the finished photos he took of Ann and Mark, Ann agrees that she looks miserable and asks that the pictures not be used. Mark and Ann the park photos, and none appears concerned that Ann's inability to look happy in their pictures is a reflection of them are satisfactory. Mark wonders why Ann seemed so unhappy.

their relationship. She insists everything is fine, but he's unconvinced.

Andy and April go to a bar, but April can't get in because she is under age. underage. April tells Andy they can go try another bar, but Andy decides that he has to go home; home instead, seemingly uncomfortable about their age difference. April is disappointed.
visibly disappointed, but does not convey it to Andy.



The new catalogs arrive. The photo on the cover is of Andy and April at the picnic.


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The new catalogs arrive. The photo on the cover is of Andy and April appearing happy together at the picnic.

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Leslie organizes a reunion with the last four Pawnee park directors, but is disappointed when it turns out they despise each other. Meanwhile, Tom tries to take a photo of Ann and Mark for the city's summer catalog, while the budding relationship of Andy and April continues to develop.

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Leslie organizes is working on the Parks department summer catalog. Leslie plans to have all surviving department heads get together for a reunion picnic in the park.

The rest of the department works on the cover of the catalog. Leslie charges Tom
with finding a good picture.

Mark and Ann exchange six-month anniversary gifts. Tom gets Mark and Ann to go
the last four Pawnee park directors, but is disappointed when it turns out they despise each other. Meanwhile, Tom tries to with him so he can take a photo picture of them for the catalog cover.

Leslie enlists Andy and April's help with her picnic. When the former directors arrive, they are a disappointment. Clarence Carrington is old and sexist, David Moser doesn't care about parks at all, Michael Tansley smoked pot during his time as director and keeps whining about making pot legal, and Ron cares only about the food.

Tom takes some pictures
of Ann and Mark with a little boy at the park, then he tries to take some creative pictures. Mark and Bobby are doing fine, but Tom keeps complaining about Ann's attitude. Tom confronts Ann but she leaves.

While Andy and April set up the picnic, Andy suggests they go out
for a drink after the city's summer catalog, while picnic.

During
the budding relationship picnic, Leslie tries to get the directors to talk about the parks, but all they do is argue. She gets frustrated with the directors and has Andy take their picture, ending the picnic.

Leslie and April aren't satisfied with the picture of the directors. Tom shows Mark and Ann the park photos, and none of them are satisfactory. Mark wonders why Ann seemed so unhappy.

Andy and April go to a bar, but April can't get in because she is under age. Andy decides that he has to go home; April is disappointed.

Leslie confronts Ron about his behavior. He takes her out to JJ's Diner; she worries that the two of them will end up hating each other. He says that won't happen and that she can be park director when he becomes city manager.

The new catalogs arrive. The photo on the cover is
of Andy and April continues to develop.
at the picnic.



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* BrickJoke: Michael admits to planting marijuana plants in community gardens across town. A marijuana plant was found in a community garden in [[Recap/ParksAndRecreationS02E02 "The Stakeout"]].
* {{Callback}}:
** Tom looks for Justin's appreciation of his joke but realizes Leslie and Justin broke up [[Recap/ParksAndRecreationS02E16 six weeks ago]].
** Michael says he plants marijuana in community gardens. Leslie and Tom found marijuana in a community garden in [[Recap/ParksAndRecreationS02E02 "The Stakeout"]].
* ComicallyMissingThePoint: When Leslie tries to lead the parks directors in a cheer:
-->'''Leslie:''' When I say "Parks", you say "Department"...Parks!
-->'''Andy:''' Apartment!


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* RhetoricalQuestionBlunder: As Tom gazes at his photo:
-->'''Tom:''' What is he thinking?
-->'''April:''' Why is my cup so tiny?
* RunningGag: The photo of Tom striking a pensive pose and holding a coffee cup.
* SarcasmBlind: At the picnic:
-->'''Andy:''' Maybe I should write a song about a picnic.
-->'''April:''' Ooh, where'd you come up with that idea?
-->'''Andy:''' The picnic we're having.


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* ShoutOut: Tom's pitch for the cover photo is a big shout out to ''Series/MadMen'', with Tom in the role of Don Draper. Tom fails; the advertising techniques needed to sell things are rather different from what's needed for a parks department.
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** JJ's Diner reappears after first being featured in [[Recap/ParksAndRecreationS01E03 "The Reporter"]]

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** JJ's Diner reappears after first being featured in [[Recap/ParksAndRecreationS01E03 "The Reporter"]]Reporter"]].


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* ManChild: Ron behaves like a cranky and whiny child when he's hungry.
* PortmanteauCoupleName: Tom makes up two for Mark and Ann ("Anndanawicz" and "Merkins").
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* BigOldEyebrows: Clarence sports a pair of these.

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* BigOldEyebrows: BigOlEyebrows: Clarence sports a pair of these.
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Leslie organizes a reunion with the last four Pawnee park directors, but is disappointed when it turns out they despise each other. Meanwhile, Tom tries to take a photo of Ann and Mark for the city's summer catalog, while the budding relationship of Andy and April continues to develop.

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* BigOldEyebrows: Clarence sports a pair of these.
* ContinuityNod:
** JJ's Diner reappears after first being featured in [[Recap/ParksAndRecreationS01E03 "The Reporter"]]
* DartboardOfHate: Ron and Leslie make one out of the picture of the old parks department directors. Ron nails one in the groin, and Leslie gets giddy at a neck shot.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: Ann's inability to look happy in her pictures with Mark are building up to her eventually breaking things off with him.
* JerkAss: Clarence and David. Clarence is an old sexist, and David litters everywhere and cared nothing for the Parks and Rec job.
* ShipTease: A lot of this for Andy and April.
* TheStoner: Michael Tansley ''will not shut up'' about his love of marijuana.

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