It is hard to believe now that there was a time before Ben and Chris.

It is hard to believe now that there was a time before Ben and Chris.

@avclub-782066c88e9c574d6085f3ddfc7032e4:disqus I believe the proper term is "Springfieldian"

@avclub-782066c88e9c574d6085f3ddfc7032e4:disqus I believe the proper term is "Springfieldian"

I must say, I can't think of a comedy that was able to have its characters grow and make progress in their lives and integrate it into the plot as well as Parks and Rec has done.  I suppose the fact that while the P&R office is an important set, it doesn't seem as quite as central to the show as the main sets in other…

I must say, I can't think of a comedy that was able to have its characters grow and make progress in their lives and integrate it into the plot as well as Parks and Rec has done.  I suppose the fact that while the P&R office is an important set, it doesn't seem as quite as central to the show as the main sets in other…

I must say, I can't think of a comedy that was able to have its characters grow and make progress in their lives and integrate it into the plot as well as Parks and Rec has done.  I suppose the fact that while the P&R office is an important set, it doesn't seem as quite as central to the show as the main sets in other…

That's my main problem with it; it is a cartoonish brand of humor completely out of wack with the 2 seasons immediately preceding it.

That's my main problem with it; it is a cartoonish brand of humor completely out of wack with the 2 seasons immediately preceding it.

It's probably my favorite part of their relationship.

It's probably my favorite part of their relationship.

Mac's my favorite.  The fact that he clearly lives in his own little reality heartwarmingly tragic, while still being so damn funny!

Mac's my favorite.  The fact that he clearly lives in his own little reality heartwarmingly tragic, while still being so damn funny!

Mac's my favorite.  The fact that he clearly lives in his own little reality heartwarmingly tragic, while still being so damn funny!

I'm pretty sure there was a Seinfeld episode, but I'm too lazy to check.

I'm pretty sure there was a Seinfeld episode, but I'm too lazy to check.

I am totally stealing the "Bag of Hank" costume idea.

I am totally stealing the "Bag of Hank" costume idea.

Who knew?  I am very happy that such things exist.

Who knew?  I am very happy that such things exist.