1 00:00:02,711 --> 00:00:05,339 Welcome to animal control. Let me show you around. 2 00:00:05,422 --> 00:00:07,883 Those are some chairs. That's a cat or possum. 3 00:00:08,467 --> 00:00:12,221 Oh, this is a napkin where I wrote down a cool name for a dog. 4 00:00:12,304 --> 00:00:14,139 Bark Obama. 5 00:00:14,223 --> 00:00:15,224 Brett: Right? 6 00:00:15,307 --> 00:00:16,850 Is that... What's happening here? 7 00:00:16,934 --> 00:00:19,311 Brett: Oh, yo. Yeah. We found this bird outside. 8 00:00:19,394 --> 00:00:20,954 We tried to turn it into a work whistle, 9 00:00:21,063 --> 00:00:22,856 like in the beginning of the flintstones. 10 00:00:23,982 --> 00:00:25,234 Tougher than it looked, though. 11 00:00:25,317 --> 00:00:28,028 We have a massive pest problem in this town, 12 00:00:28,111 --> 00:00:29,797 and it's because the animal control department 13 00:00:29,821 --> 00:00:33,033 has been disaster, at catching animals. 14 00:00:33,116 --> 00:00:36,578 They're great at ingesting and selling marijuana. 15 00:00:36,662 --> 00:00:39,915 This place is a miserable suck hole run by two pot-head losers. 16 00:00:40,249 --> 00:00:42,209 It's completely and utterly mismanaged. 17 00:00:42,292 --> 00:00:43,335 Thanks! 18 00:00:43,418 --> 00:00:44,878 It does seem to be very poorly run, 19 00:00:44,962 --> 00:00:46,630 but we've only been here for two minutes. 20 00:00:46,755 --> 00:00:48,382 There may be a method to their madness. 21 00:00:48,465 --> 00:00:50,592 There's more than one way to skin a cat. Brett: Four. 22 00:00:50,676 --> 00:00:51,861 There's four ways to skin a cat. (Trap snaps) 23 00:00:51,885 --> 00:00:53,011 Ow, ow! Regular blade... 24 00:00:53,095 --> 00:00:54,388 Ow, what is this? 25 00:00:54,513 --> 00:00:55,639 Coyote trap, dude. 26 00:00:55,806 --> 00:00:56,974 Ah, this hurts! 27 00:00:57,057 --> 00:00:58,475 Yeah, we got a huge vermin problem. 28 00:00:58,559 --> 00:01:00,245 I mean, we've been meaning to call somebody about it, 29 00:01:00,269 --> 00:01:01,895 butnobody get on the phone. 30 00:01:01,979 --> 00:01:03,981 You're the people you would be calling. 31 00:01:04,314 --> 00:01:05,774 (Laughs) That is so trippy. 32 00:01:06,608 --> 00:01:09,528 Ow! You're fired! You're fired! The whole department is fired. 33 00:01:09,611 --> 00:01:11,905 Ow! This hurts! This was one of my running feet! 34 00:01:12,406 --> 00:01:13,740 Yo, let's go to Jamaica. 35 00:01:13,907 --> 00:01:15,027 No, we should go to Jamaica. 36 00:01:15,075 --> 00:01:16,994 Oh, is that what you said? Yeah, dawg. 37 00:01:17,077 --> 00:01:18,161 (Both laughing) 38 00:01:38,932 --> 00:01:40,309 (Knock on door) 39 00:01:40,976 --> 00:01:43,312 Ron, you've been sweating in here all day. 40 00:01:43,395 --> 00:01:44,515 Are you drinking any fluids? 41 00:01:44,563 --> 00:01:46,898 Yes, plenty. 42 00:01:46,982 --> 00:01:49,693 No, you need to drink water. 43 00:01:49,776 --> 00:01:50,986 Usually, I take it neat, 44 00:01:51,069 --> 00:01:53,905 but I will make an exception in the name of health. 45 00:01:53,989 --> 00:01:57,200 Last night, I watched a movie with Diane and the girls 46 00:01:57,284 --> 00:02:00,662 in which an orange fish is separated from his father. 47 00:02:00,746 --> 00:02:02,331 The children were sniffling, 48 00:02:02,414 --> 00:02:05,667 which I believed to be due to the sad nature of the film. 49 00:02:06,501 --> 00:02:08,462 I was wrong. 50 00:02:09,379 --> 00:02:10,922 You need to take off those layers, 51 00:02:11,048 --> 00:02:12,883 rehydrate, and go to the doctor. 52 00:02:13,008 --> 00:02:16,511 Thank you for your concern, I will be fine. 53 00:02:16,595 --> 00:02:19,222 Please turn the thermostat up to 90 and leave me alone. 54 00:02:19,306 --> 00:02:20,724 Ron, this isn't safe. 55 00:02:20,807 --> 00:02:22,351 I am a grown man. 56 00:02:22,434 --> 00:02:24,936 I have had a cold before, I need no help, 57 00:02:25,604 --> 00:02:28,148 so if you don't mind... 58 00:02:30,275 --> 00:02:32,235 That seems about right. 59 00:02:32,861 --> 00:02:33,904 Tom: Okay, pop quiz. 60 00:02:33,987 --> 00:02:36,448 Name the scent. 61 00:02:36,531 --> 00:02:38,408 Uh, spasm. No, butter face! 62 00:02:38,492 --> 00:02:40,077 Very good! Yes! 63 00:02:40,160 --> 00:02:41,662 I'm trying to get more big companies 64 00:02:41,745 --> 00:02:43,455 to donate to the sweetums foundation, 65 00:02:43,538 --> 00:02:45,874 and Tom got us a meeting with Dennis feinstein, 66 00:02:45,957 --> 00:02:49,795 Pawnee's premiere manufacturer of perfumes and Cologne. 67 00:02:50,379 --> 00:02:51,421 (Sniffs) 68 00:02:51,505 --> 00:02:52,506 (Huffs) 69 00:02:52,589 --> 00:02:53,715 Oh! 70 00:02:53,799 --> 00:02:56,510 Or possibly, insecticide. (Exhales) 71 00:02:56,968 --> 00:02:59,471 Dennis feinstein belongs to a new generation of wealth. 72 00:02:59,554 --> 00:03:02,516 Rappers, tech geniuses, x games medalists, 73 00:03:02,974 --> 00:03:04,851 and, of course, scent artists. 74 00:03:04,935 --> 00:03:07,688 The man owns a rolexus. 75 00:03:07,771 --> 00:03:09,064 It's a Lexus filled with Rolexes. 76 00:03:09,147 --> 00:03:10,273 What's the point of that? 77 00:03:10,357 --> 00:03:12,651 To have it, which he does. 78 00:03:12,734 --> 00:03:14,820 Okay, I'll lay out the benefits of donating. 79 00:03:14,903 --> 00:03:17,239 Tom will flatter and schmooze as only Tom can. 80 00:03:17,322 --> 00:03:19,467 Andy, you know, this is just a learning experience for you, 81 00:03:19,491 --> 00:03:21,076 so you just watch and listen. 82 00:03:21,284 --> 00:03:23,012 Tom: I had to pull a lot of strings to get this meeting, 83 00:03:23,036 --> 00:03:25,247 so please, no one embarrass me. 84 00:03:25,330 --> 00:03:28,083 Ben, puton something decent, like a tux. 85 00:03:28,166 --> 00:03:30,711 Andy, you're hopeless, just take a shower. 86 00:03:30,794 --> 00:03:32,879 I already took what I call a "dwyer shower." 87 00:03:32,963 --> 00:03:35,298 I rubbed my armpits with air fresheners. 88 00:03:35,382 --> 00:03:36,717 (Sniffs) 89 00:03:36,800 --> 00:03:38,260 New car. 90 00:03:39,803 --> 00:03:41,638 Animal control has long been a repository 91 00:03:41,722 --> 00:03:44,808 for some of this government's most incompetent employees. 92 00:03:44,891 --> 00:03:46,518 Jerry gergich got his start there. 93 00:03:46,601 --> 00:03:48,061 Well... all right, well. 94 00:03:48,145 --> 00:03:51,231 Yeah, so our new director needs to be competent, effective, 95 00:03:51,314 --> 00:03:52,792 and not completely stoned all the time. 96 00:03:52,816 --> 00:03:54,001 Jamm: I'm way ahead of you there, girly. 97 00:03:54,025 --> 00:03:55,610 I got the perfect guy. 98 00:03:55,694 --> 00:03:59,281 Friend of mine, bit of an alcoholic, a little grabby, 99 00:03:59,364 --> 00:04:01,074 either a war hero or a war criminal, 100 00:04:01,158 --> 00:04:03,869 depending on who you ask, but a good dude. 101 00:04:03,952 --> 00:04:05,704 How do you know him? I do his teeth. 102 00:04:05,787 --> 00:04:09,916 A few coffee stains up front, but his canines are insane. 103 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:12,210 Gosh, Jeremy, he sounds perfect. 104 00:04:12,294 --> 00:04:14,337 Are his gums great, too? Jamm: Oh, yeah. 105 00:04:14,421 --> 00:04:16,757 They are excellent, beet red. 106 00:04:16,840 --> 00:04:17,841 I was being sarcastic. 107 00:04:17,924 --> 00:04:20,510 I think we should open this to the floor for more discussion. 108 00:04:20,635 --> 00:04:24,723 Uh, maybe you would like to explain this to her, please? 109 00:04:24,806 --> 00:04:26,767 Traditionally, Leslie, the councilmen just 110 00:04:26,850 --> 00:04:28,894 kind of take turns on departmental appointments. 111 00:04:28,977 --> 00:04:32,606 Yeah, this one is mine, then dexhart, then you. 112 00:04:32,689 --> 00:04:33,940 This whole place runs on dibs. 113 00:04:34,107 --> 00:04:35,187 Leslie: Are you kidding me? 114 00:04:35,233 --> 00:04:36,943 You guys are all fine with this? 115 00:04:37,110 --> 00:04:39,070 Well, Milton's asleep, but the rest of you? 116 00:04:39,154 --> 00:04:40,739 This is how departments get mismanaged. 117 00:04:40,822 --> 00:04:42,365 No. We are going to be thorough. 118 00:04:42,449 --> 00:04:45,869 I'm going to find a candidate, and I encourage you all to do the same, 119 00:04:45,952 --> 00:04:47,913 and then we will interview all of them. 120 00:04:47,996 --> 00:04:48,997 Bodng! 121 00:04:49,080 --> 00:04:51,249 "Boring" is my middle name, so... 122 00:04:51,625 --> 00:04:53,418 My thoroughly vetted candidate 123 00:04:53,502 --> 00:04:55,062 is going to blow your candidate out of the water. 124 00:04:55,086 --> 00:04:59,090 Oh. I guess I'm leaving. Good to see you. Great meeting! 125 00:04:59,299 --> 00:05:01,051 Ron: I'd like to object again 126 00:05:01,134 --> 00:05:03,386 to being brought here against my will. 127 00:05:03,470 --> 00:05:05,323 Okay, I'm just gonna double-check your form here. 128 00:05:05,347 --> 00:05:07,891 Ron! You redacted all the information. 129 00:05:07,974 --> 00:05:09,059 I answered some of them. 130 00:05:09,142 --> 00:05:11,102 For date of birth, you wrote "springtime". 131 00:05:11,186 --> 00:05:12,854 Which is true. 132 00:05:12,938 --> 00:05:14,540 Everything you write down is confidential. 133 00:05:14,564 --> 00:05:16,024 We need you to give real answers. 134 00:05:16,107 --> 00:05:17,400 Fine. 135 00:05:17,484 --> 00:05:19,569 How many drinks of alcohol do you consume a week? 136 00:05:19,653 --> 00:05:21,696 One. That's it, one drink? 137 00:05:21,780 --> 00:05:23,156 One shelf. 138 00:05:24,366 --> 00:05:26,284 Do you exercise? Yes. 139 00:05:26,368 --> 00:05:28,161 Lovemaking and woodworking. 140 00:05:28,245 --> 00:05:30,997 Do you have any history of mental illness in your family? 141 00:05:31,081 --> 00:05:32,958 I have an uncle who does yoga. 142 00:05:33,041 --> 00:05:34,084 Allergies? 143 00:05:34,167 --> 00:05:36,503 Cowardice and weak-willed men. 144 00:05:36,586 --> 00:05:37,629 And hazelnuts. 145 00:05:37,712 --> 00:05:38,839 Sexual history. 146 00:05:38,922 --> 00:05:40,882 Epic and private. 147 00:05:40,966 --> 00:05:43,593 Okay. I'm gonna go get your doctor. 148 00:05:43,760 --> 00:05:46,137 He's a rude, brash jerk. You'll love him. 149 00:05:48,056 --> 00:05:49,336 I'm gonna cut right to the chase. 150 00:05:49,391 --> 00:05:51,977 I don't like charity. I don't get it. 151 00:05:52,060 --> 00:05:55,814 Feels to me like, I'm giving money away and getting nothing in return. 152 00:05:55,897 --> 00:05:56,940 Well, that's not true. 153 00:05:57,023 --> 00:05:58,942 You can really help your personal brand 154 00:05:59,025 --> 00:06:02,195 if you show that you're a mogul that gives as much as he gets. 155 00:06:02,279 --> 00:06:05,448 If I give as much as I get, I'm giving $20 million. 156 00:06:05,532 --> 00:06:07,450 Aye, aye, aye. (Laughs) 157 00:06:07,826 --> 00:06:10,453 That's how much I'm worth, $20 million. 158 00:06:10,537 --> 00:06:12,163 Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. 159 00:06:12,247 --> 00:06:13,456 (Laughs) 160 00:06:13,540 --> 00:06:18,003 He's disgusting, but I want to take his money and give it to needy people, 161 00:06:18,086 --> 00:06:22,299 so I'm just gonna keep on smiling. Yay! (Laughs) 162 00:06:23,758 --> 00:06:27,095 People who give to charity, they get amazing press. 163 00:06:27,596 --> 00:06:30,932 Like Bill Gates. Have you ever heard of Bill Gates? 164 00:06:31,057 --> 00:06:35,061 He lives in Seattle, guy with glasses. Bill Gates? 165 00:06:35,395 --> 00:06:36,897 I know who Bill Gates is. 166 00:06:36,980 --> 00:06:38,315 Bill Gates is, like, a super nerd. 167 00:06:38,440 --> 00:06:41,067 Is this some sort of nerd thing? Are you calling me a nerd? 168 00:06:41,151 --> 00:06:43,069 He meant Mark Cuban. 169 00:06:43,153 --> 00:06:44,487 Cuban? 170 00:06:44,571 --> 00:06:47,198 Now, that's the kind of guy I can hang out with. Mark Cuban. 171 00:06:47,282 --> 00:06:48,867 Yeah. I'm interested now. 172 00:06:48,950 --> 00:06:50,201 Keep talking. 173 00:06:50,285 --> 00:06:51,786 April: Stay still. 174 00:06:51,870 --> 00:06:54,956 "Don't think about how much this itches." That's very good advice. 175 00:06:55,540 --> 00:06:56,893 I have to say, this is the greatest 176 00:06:56,917 --> 00:06:58,418 search committee ever assembled 177 00:06:58,501 --> 00:07:00,378 to find a new animal control department head. 178 00:07:00,462 --> 00:07:01,981 Chris traeger can do more with one foot 179 00:07:02,005 --> 00:07:03,316 than most people can do with three. 180 00:07:03,340 --> 00:07:05,342 I'm not going to lie to you. I needed that. 181 00:07:05,425 --> 00:07:06,468 I know. 182 00:07:06,551 --> 00:07:08,261 April ludgate is beautiful. Stop. 183 00:07:08,345 --> 00:07:09,596 You are talented. 184 00:07:09,679 --> 00:07:11,799 But most importantly, you're passionate about animals. 185 00:07:11,848 --> 00:07:14,184 That's true. It's because I'm halfwolf. 186 00:07:14,267 --> 00:07:16,519 Okay, Donna, you took a look at all the resumes, 187 00:07:16,603 --> 00:07:17,747 so send in the best candidate. 188 00:07:17,771 --> 00:07:20,732 Wassup? I'm Harris. I'm 33 years young. 189 00:07:20,815 --> 00:07:24,027 I have my cousin Jason's truck for two more weeks. 190 00:07:24,110 --> 00:07:28,198 I have one testicle. Whac-a-mole accident. And I'm down to clown. 191 00:07:28,281 --> 00:07:31,576 Harris, we know who you are. I iiterallyjust fired you. 192 00:07:32,619 --> 00:07:36,456 (Laughs) Is this that job? That's crazy. Never mind. 193 00:07:36,539 --> 00:07:38,684 Why would you think Harris would be the best candidate? 194 00:07:38,708 --> 00:07:40,710 'Cause he's one of only two applicants 195 00:07:40,877 --> 00:07:42,921 with actual experience at animal control. 196 00:07:43,171 --> 00:07:44,464 Uh-oh. Does that mean... 197 00:07:44,547 --> 00:07:46,800 What up? Yo, my name is Brett. 198 00:07:46,883 --> 00:07:50,303 I like burgers. And also, I'm very high right now. 199 00:07:50,387 --> 00:07:51,888 Dude, this is hilarious! 200 00:07:52,055 --> 00:07:53,306 Oh, yo! 201 00:07:53,390 --> 00:07:54,933 (Laughing) 202 00:07:55,016 --> 00:07:56,059 We live together! 203 00:07:56,142 --> 00:07:57,352 Yo, we live in the same place! 204 00:07:57,435 --> 00:07:58,895 Harris: This is my boy! 205 00:07:58,979 --> 00:08:01,481 Hey, wyld stallyns! 206 00:08:01,564 --> 00:08:03,650 You guys know why there are all those cops out there? 207 00:08:03,984 --> 00:08:05,276 Where are the cops at? 208 00:08:05,360 --> 00:08:07,404 I gotta go. 209 00:08:11,491 --> 00:08:13,493 A lot of charities waste their money on overhead, 210 00:08:13,576 --> 00:08:15,161 but we at the sweetums foundation, 211 00:08:15,245 --> 00:08:16,746 okay. Spend our money wisely. 212 00:08:16,830 --> 00:08:18,748 You know what? Shut up. All right. 213 00:08:18,832 --> 00:08:20,417 You guys seem like pretty cool dudes, 214 00:08:20,500 --> 00:08:21,793 and I'm feeling pretty generous, 215 00:08:21,876 --> 00:08:25,588 so why don't we take this conversation to the Pawnee smokehouse? 216 00:08:25,672 --> 00:08:28,216 Dumb-dumb Eddie, get the checkbook. We're going out. 217 00:08:28,299 --> 00:08:30,844 Whoa, whoa, whoa! Guys, we're going out. Let's scent up! 218 00:08:31,386 --> 00:08:33,138 I call dibs on ooze. 219 00:08:33,221 --> 00:08:34,347 I got money shot. 220 00:08:34,431 --> 00:08:35,432 Yeah. 221 00:08:35,515 --> 00:08:36,558 I got blood spurt. 222 00:08:36,641 --> 00:08:37,767 Ooh! No, don't use that one. 223 00:08:38,476 --> 00:08:39,519 Eh, go ahead. 224 00:08:39,602 --> 00:08:41,771 So why do you want this job? 225 00:08:41,855 --> 00:08:45,650 Well, I love cats, and dogs sure are great. 226 00:08:45,734 --> 00:08:47,360 Well, you have all the qualifications. 227 00:08:47,444 --> 00:08:48,987 You went to a four-year college. 228 00:08:49,070 --> 00:08:51,614 Actually, when I went there, it was just a two-year college. 229 00:08:52,032 --> 00:08:55,160 Wow, so you're not even technically qualified to work at your current job. 230 00:08:56,119 --> 00:08:57,120 Aw, jeez. 231 00:08:57,245 --> 00:08:59,306 You're fired. Get out. Chris: No, no, you're not fired, 232 00:08:59,330 --> 00:09:01,392 but we're definitely going to have to lower your salary. 233 00:09:01,416 --> 00:09:03,501 Oh, well, fair's fair. (Laughs) 234 00:09:03,585 --> 00:09:07,964 I am very, very, very, very frightened of animals. 235 00:09:08,423 --> 00:09:10,300 This may not be the job for you. 236 00:09:10,467 --> 00:09:13,511 I know, but my therapist, Dr. Richard nygard, told me to confront my fears. 237 00:09:13,595 --> 00:09:14,971 You see Dr. Richard nygard? 238 00:09:15,055 --> 00:09:17,599 I'm a nygardian, too! 239 00:09:17,682 --> 00:09:19,142 Would you sign my cast? Yes, 240 00:09:19,225 --> 00:09:20,769 but just please don't give me this job. 241 00:09:20,852 --> 00:09:24,606 The spaying and neutering tools, do you think those fit humans? 242 00:09:24,731 --> 00:09:27,484 Mmm-mmm. And is there a lock on the spaying room door? 243 00:09:27,567 --> 00:09:28,693 Mmm-mmm. Mmm-mmm. 244 00:09:28,777 --> 00:09:30,278 Thank you so much for coming in. 245 00:09:30,361 --> 00:09:31,988 Thanks for having me. Leslie: Okay. 246 00:09:32,072 --> 00:09:35,408 Hello, Orin. Thank you so much for applying, now leave. 247 00:09:35,492 --> 00:09:36,868 April: Hey, give him a chance. 248 00:09:36,951 --> 00:09:38,995 What makes you qualified for animal control? 249 00:09:39,079 --> 00:09:41,498 (In monotonous tone) I studied zoology in college, 250 00:09:41,581 --> 00:09:44,626 and I can control animals with my mind. 251 00:09:45,126 --> 00:09:46,252 Get out. 252 00:09:46,336 --> 00:09:48,755 I made you say that. 253 00:09:50,131 --> 00:09:51,216 I liked him. 254 00:09:51,758 --> 00:09:54,761 Well, that was a truly depressing slate of candidates. 255 00:09:55,220 --> 00:09:56,580 I think you've got several options. 256 00:09:56,638 --> 00:09:58,598 They're all terrible, but you have them. 257 00:09:59,474 --> 00:10:01,518 Before you begin, a few ground rules. 258 00:10:01,601 --> 00:10:04,521 I need you to explain everything you do before you do it, 259 00:10:04,604 --> 00:10:07,232 so I can determine whether I will allow you... oh. 260 00:10:09,359 --> 00:10:10,485 (Groans) 261 00:10:10,568 --> 00:10:13,488 Balsa wood? You could at least use mahogany. 262 00:10:14,572 --> 00:10:16,616 (Laughing) 263 00:10:18,952 --> 00:10:20,578 There's something occluding your ear. 264 00:10:20,703 --> 00:10:22,580 It's sawdust. Just blow. 265 00:10:23,206 --> 00:10:24,374 (Ann gasps) 266 00:10:24,457 --> 00:10:28,503 You've got strep throat. I'm writing you a prescription for penicillin. 267 00:10:28,586 --> 00:10:30,106 We'll have the rest of your test results 268 00:10:30,130 --> 00:10:31,548 in about 20 minutes. Cholesterol... 269 00:10:31,631 --> 00:10:33,967 Not interested. Good day. 270 00:10:38,346 --> 00:10:40,306 Wish all patients were like that. 271 00:10:40,390 --> 00:10:42,600 It's really annoying when they ask questions. 272 00:10:43,977 --> 00:10:46,187 You know, they claim that smoking is bad for you, 273 00:10:46,271 --> 00:10:49,315 but is there any medical evidence to back that up? 274 00:10:49,399 --> 00:10:50,525 Great point. 275 00:10:50,608 --> 00:10:53,528 So, the sweetums foundation has really accomplished a lot recently. 276 00:10:53,611 --> 00:10:55,572 Our health care outreach program 277 00:10:55,655 --> 00:10:59,242 has reduced pink eye in the rural community by 30%... 278 00:11:00,034 --> 00:11:01,327 To 70%. 279 00:11:01,411 --> 00:11:03,705 Snooze. You guys ever been fox hunting? 280 00:11:04,414 --> 00:11:06,666 I have my own foxes flown in from Russia. 281 00:11:06,749 --> 00:11:09,544 We drug them pretty heavily so they can't get very far. 282 00:11:10,170 --> 00:11:12,463 In fact, mostly, they just flop around on the ground. 283 00:11:12,547 --> 00:11:14,299 Makes it easier to just walk up and... 284 00:11:14,382 --> 00:11:16,259 Bow! (Laughs) 285 00:11:16,384 --> 00:11:18,219 Stupid foxes. 286 00:11:18,303 --> 00:11:19,470 It's deeply erotic. 287 00:11:19,554 --> 00:11:20,597 That sounds amazing. 288 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:22,515 We should go hunting sometime. 289 00:11:22,599 --> 00:11:26,519 I'd love to. I could bust out my Ralph Lauren fall 2010 collection. 290 00:11:26,603 --> 00:11:29,230 Copped it in 2012. Clearance rack! 291 00:11:29,314 --> 00:11:33,526 Wear whatever you want, as long as it's not too bright or reflective. 292 00:11:33,610 --> 00:11:37,197 You know, I want you blending in to the surroundings. 293 00:11:37,280 --> 00:11:38,531 How fast can you run? 294 00:11:39,657 --> 00:11:41,618 I think that guy wants to hunt me. 295 00:11:41,701 --> 00:11:43,077 So, Dennis, not to interrupt... 296 00:11:43,161 --> 00:11:45,371 Then don't. Boom! (Laughs) 297 00:11:45,455 --> 00:11:46,873 Shut him right down! 298 00:11:46,956 --> 00:11:49,709 I have heard so much talking from you. 299 00:11:49,792 --> 00:11:52,629 I don't want to hear your fat mouth say anything else. 300 00:11:52,712 --> 00:11:54,756 Boo. (Laughs) Ben: Oh. 301 00:11:56,591 --> 00:11:57,592 You're a dick. 302 00:11:58,718 --> 00:11:59,969 Excuse me? 303 00:12:00,053 --> 00:12:01,971 Andy... how dare you talk to me like that? 304 00:12:02,055 --> 00:12:03,389 Where are your manners? 305 00:12:03,473 --> 00:12:05,058 You come to me asking for money, 306 00:12:05,183 --> 00:12:07,227 and you treat me like this? I don't think so. 307 00:12:07,310 --> 00:12:09,687 Wrap it up! We're done! 308 00:12:09,771 --> 00:12:13,149 Hey! Show these garbage people out! 309 00:12:14,108 --> 00:12:16,277 Take the garbage out, Eddie. 310 00:12:17,487 --> 00:12:18,780 Donna? 311 00:12:19,364 --> 00:12:20,907 Gentlemen. 312 00:12:22,951 --> 00:12:26,120 Mr. Palletta, what is your occupation currently? 313 00:12:26,204 --> 00:12:30,041 I run a children's break dancing studio called dj. Jazzy vern's. 314 00:12:30,124 --> 00:12:31,684 Do you have any experience with animals? 315 00:12:31,751 --> 00:12:33,586 A bat landed on my face once. 316 00:12:33,670 --> 00:12:38,132 Hey, you know what, he's not a rack of ribs, so stop grilling him. 317 00:12:38,258 --> 00:12:39,342 Nailed it. 318 00:12:39,425 --> 00:12:40,825 Ribs are better smoked than grilled, 319 00:12:40,885 --> 00:12:43,012 so UN-nailed it, with the back part of the hammer. 320 00:12:43,096 --> 00:12:45,139 How many more questions are there gonna be? 321 00:12:45,223 --> 00:12:47,243 Jamm said if I got my teeth whitened, I'd just get the gig. 322 00:12:47,267 --> 00:12:48,518 (Mumbling) 323 00:12:48,601 --> 00:12:50,412 Hold up, that's enough. Thank you, you're done. 324 00:12:50,436 --> 00:12:51,854 You did a heck of a job, vernie. 325 00:12:51,938 --> 00:12:53,439 Thanks, jimbo. 326 00:12:53,523 --> 00:12:54,524 Not bad, right? 327 00:12:54,607 --> 00:12:56,192 I mean, if he can catch raccoons 328 00:12:56,276 --> 00:12:58,611 as well as he can teach six-year-olds to pop and lock, 329 00:12:58,695 --> 00:13:00,154 he's a home run. 330 00:13:00,280 --> 00:13:02,365 That is an insane statement. 331 00:13:02,448 --> 00:13:03,728 Well, I don't see anyone better. 332 00:13:06,160 --> 00:13:08,997 April, I got a present for you. 333 00:13:09,080 --> 00:13:10,081 I don't like lotion. 334 00:13:10,164 --> 00:13:12,959 I like my hands to be cracked and calloused like a railway worker. 335 00:13:13,042 --> 00:13:16,462 I know. I filled the bottles with fake blood, vinegar, and mud. 336 00:13:16,546 --> 00:13:18,423 Really? Thanks. 337 00:13:18,506 --> 00:13:21,259 On an unrelated note, do you remember all those candidates 338 00:13:21,342 --> 00:13:23,636 we were interviewing for the animal control job 339 00:13:23,720 --> 00:13:26,639 and how they were all total losers who didn't care about animals? 340 00:13:26,723 --> 00:13:28,391 Except for Jerry, who was great, 341 00:13:28,474 --> 00:13:30,035 but who we had to pass on for other reasons. 342 00:13:30,059 --> 00:13:31,686 I was just happy to be considered. 343 00:13:32,145 --> 00:13:35,106 Anyhoo, I nominated you for the position, 344 00:13:35,189 --> 00:13:37,084 and your confirmation hearing is in three minutes. 345 00:13:37,108 --> 00:13:39,152 Surprise. No, I don't want the job. 346 00:13:39,235 --> 00:13:40,587 You can have your mud and blood back. 347 00:13:40,611 --> 00:13:43,781 April, please, you will be so good at it. You are so good with animals. 348 00:13:43,865 --> 00:13:45,551 Even if I wanted the job, I don't want to do 349 00:13:45,575 --> 00:13:47,410 the stupid confirmation heanng, okay? 350 00:13:47,493 --> 00:13:49,888 Stupid councilmen asking me stupid questions about my stupid life. 351 00:13:49,912 --> 00:13:51,539 It seems stupid. No, it's easy. 352 00:13:51,622 --> 00:13:53,207 They'll just ask you a few questions. 353 00:13:53,291 --> 00:13:54,571 Let's practice. What's your name? 354 00:13:54,625 --> 00:13:56,294 Batman. See? I failed. 355 00:13:56,377 --> 00:13:59,339 I will be there to help you, okay? I will be your pocahontas. 356 00:13:59,422 --> 00:14:01,758 Climb into my papoose. Please do this. 357 00:14:01,841 --> 00:14:03,468 Please, please. Do it. Do it. Do it. 358 00:14:03,551 --> 00:14:04,737 Do it. You're gonna do it. Okay. 359 00:14:04,761 --> 00:14:06,054 Yes! Yay! 360 00:14:06,220 --> 00:14:07,513 But only if you divorce Ben. 361 00:14:07,597 --> 00:14:08,657 Hey, don't even joke about that. 362 00:14:08,681 --> 00:14:10,558 What? I really think he's wrong for you. 363 00:14:14,062 --> 00:14:16,731 We now resume the confirmation proceedings 364 00:14:16,814 --> 00:14:18,816 for director of the animal control department. 365 00:14:18,900 --> 00:14:22,362 Okay. Let's tear this chick a new one, shall we? 366 00:14:22,445 --> 00:14:24,989 Ms. Ludgate, we have found many e-mails 367 00:14:25,073 --> 00:14:28,993 showing how you sexually harassed Leslie knope's assistant. 368 00:14:29,077 --> 00:14:31,621 Andy? That's my husband. 369 00:14:31,704 --> 00:14:34,874 They were still extremely graphic, and appreciated by all of us. 370 00:14:34,957 --> 00:14:37,960 I had never heard of several of those terms, and I'm a freak. 371 00:14:38,044 --> 00:14:40,338 Those are personal. No one's allowed to read those. 372 00:14:40,421 --> 00:14:44,550 You once posted a video of yourself drinking alcohol in city hall 373 00:14:44,634 --> 00:14:45,968 while you were still a minor. 374 00:14:46,052 --> 00:14:47,220 How do you justify that? 375 00:14:47,303 --> 00:14:50,973 Easily. Alcohol is delicious and fun... 376 00:14:51,057 --> 00:14:54,143 Damentally a substance that should not be abused. 377 00:14:54,227 --> 00:14:55,645 I agree, April. Very good point. 378 00:14:55,728 --> 00:14:58,648 Wow. Ms. Ludgate, are you a ventriloquist? 379 00:14:58,731 --> 00:15:00,400 I mean, that is amazing how you make 380 00:15:00,483 --> 00:15:02,985 your words come out of Ms. Knope's mouth. 381 00:15:03,069 --> 00:15:04,546 Would you like to put her on your knee? 382 00:15:04,570 --> 00:15:05,988 I mean, that'd be really fun. 383 00:15:06,239 --> 00:15:08,282 Just three years ago, you drove... she's not ready. 384 00:15:08,366 --> 00:15:10,326 Now, you've rushed her into this, 385 00:15:10,410 --> 00:15:12,286 and now jamm's sharpening the knives. 386 00:15:12,370 --> 00:15:15,164 Leslie, no one needs to be jammed today. 387 00:15:15,289 --> 00:15:18,251 Okay, all we need is some kind of distraction. 388 00:15:18,376 --> 00:15:20,253 Grab that gave! And break your other foot. 389 00:15:21,254 --> 00:15:22,614 Ihketheidea of double the signings, 390 00:15:22,672 --> 00:15:24,274 but I think the negatives outweigh the positives. 391 00:15:24,298 --> 00:15:26,092 Don't panic. Maybe she can pull this off. 392 00:15:26,175 --> 00:15:28,511 I guess my first move as director would be to fill 393 00:15:28,594 --> 00:15:31,097 your office, house, and car with snakes, 394 00:15:31,180 --> 00:15:33,099 and then train a crow to fly up your butt. 395 00:15:33,182 --> 00:15:36,144 Okay! Let's take a brief recess. 396 00:15:36,769 --> 00:15:38,938 Well, well, well. Look who's back. 397 00:15:39,063 --> 00:15:41,774 Thank you so much for seeing us again, sir. 398 00:15:41,858 --> 00:15:45,236 We just came to apologize. 399 00:15:45,486 --> 00:15:48,197 Mr. Dennis feinstein, let me just say, 400 00:15:48,281 --> 00:15:50,992 from the bottom of my heart, my bad. 401 00:15:51,075 --> 00:15:54,495 I just started working here, and I really want to do a good job, 402 00:15:55,538 --> 00:15:56,998 and I blew it. 403 00:15:59,709 --> 00:16:00,751 Thank you for saying that. 404 00:16:01,294 --> 00:16:02,396 Thought about it last night, 405 00:16:02,420 --> 00:16:04,255 and I decided that if you came in here 406 00:16:04,338 --> 00:16:07,091 and apologized to me like a man, 407 00:16:07,175 --> 00:16:09,385 that I would forgive you, and that's what you've done, 408 00:16:09,469 --> 00:16:11,012 so you're forgiven. 409 00:16:11,095 --> 00:16:12,221 To that end, 410 00:16:13,222 --> 00:16:16,893 here is a check for $25,000 for your charity. 411 00:16:17,393 --> 00:16:18,561 (Sighs) Go out there 412 00:16:18,644 --> 00:16:20,229 and help some kids with their pink eye, 413 00:16:20,313 --> 00:16:21,665 or whatever it is you guys are doing. 414 00:16:21,689 --> 00:16:24,108 Mr. Feinstein, thank you. This is extremely generous. 415 00:16:24,192 --> 00:16:25,902 It's nothing, really. I'm happy to help. 416 00:16:25,985 --> 00:16:29,113 This check is made out to "go (bleep) Yourself." 417 00:16:29,197 --> 00:16:30,490 In yourface! 418 00:16:30,573 --> 00:16:33,743 Dennis feinstein helps no man! 419 00:16:33,826 --> 00:16:35,912 Get the hell out of my office! 420 00:16:35,995 --> 00:16:37,848 What's your problem? Why did you make me apologize to him? 421 00:16:37,872 --> 00:16:39,916 Guys, guys, hold on a sec, okay? 422 00:16:39,999 --> 00:16:42,627 Mr. Feinstein, with all due respect, 423 00:16:44,003 --> 00:16:45,546 you are a major dick. 424 00:16:45,630 --> 00:16:46,631 Dennis: What? Tom: Run! 425 00:16:46,714 --> 00:16:47,924 Eddie, get my crossbow. 426 00:16:48,090 --> 00:16:49,151 Andy: Crossbow? What the... 427 00:16:49,175 --> 00:16:50,760 You will pay for this! 428 00:16:52,470 --> 00:16:53,679 Hey, you look better. 429 00:16:53,763 --> 00:16:57,058 I guess actual medicine can be effective. Who would've thunk? 430 00:16:57,141 --> 00:16:58,226 Please leave me alone. 431 00:16:58,309 --> 00:17:01,187 Not until we go over your test results and your blood work. 432 00:17:01,479 --> 00:17:03,189 Your blood pressure looks fine. 433 00:17:03,272 --> 00:17:06,192 I'm not sure how this is possible, but your cholesterol is 120, 434 00:17:06,275 --> 00:17:07,503 which is the lowest I've ever seen. 435 00:17:07,527 --> 00:17:09,111 What's cholesterol? 436 00:17:09,195 --> 00:17:11,572 And the only problem I see is that your potassium's low, 437 00:17:11,656 --> 00:17:13,491 so just eat a banana once in a while. 438 00:17:14,075 --> 00:17:16,702 No, thank you. I live the way I live, 439 00:17:16,786 --> 00:17:20,873 I eat the things I eat, and I'll die the way I'll die. 440 00:17:20,957 --> 00:17:23,626 That's oddly beautiful, but also stupid. 441 00:17:23,709 --> 00:17:26,254 You're not alone in the world anymore, Ron. 442 00:17:26,337 --> 00:17:28,089 You're dating a woman who has two kids. 443 00:17:28,172 --> 00:17:30,049 So, every three days, 444 00:17:30,132 --> 00:17:32,260 think about Ivy and Zoe and Diane, 445 00:17:32,343 --> 00:17:34,095 and eat a damn banana. 446 00:17:35,471 --> 00:17:37,473 (Groans) 447 00:17:38,891 --> 00:17:40,309 I am so sorry, April. 448 00:17:40,393 --> 00:17:43,020 You are doing terribly up there, and it's all my fault. 449 00:17:43,104 --> 00:17:44,689 It's not you, it's me. 450 00:17:44,772 --> 00:17:45,982 Are you breaking up with me? 451 00:17:46,107 --> 00:17:47,167 I'm breaking up with the idea 452 00:17:47,191 --> 00:17:49,110 of you being director of animal control. 453 00:17:49,193 --> 00:17:53,239 I say we just withdraw your application and let vern become director. 454 00:17:53,322 --> 00:17:55,366 He does have good teeth. No! 455 00:17:56,450 --> 00:17:58,286 All right, I have an idea. 456 00:17:58,369 --> 00:17:59,829 Trust me. 457 00:17:59,954 --> 00:18:03,749 Ms. Ludgate, it is the opinion of this committee 458 00:18:03,833 --> 00:18:05,543 that you are terrible. 459 00:18:05,626 --> 00:18:08,504 Can you give me even one reason 460 00:18:08,588 --> 00:18:10,214 why you're the right man for this job? 461 00:18:10,298 --> 00:18:13,217 No. But neither is your guy. 462 00:18:13,301 --> 00:18:14,844 Neither of us should get the job. 463 00:18:14,927 --> 00:18:16,053 Oh, no? Why is that? 464 00:18:16,721 --> 00:18:18,931 There shouldn't be a separate animal control department. 465 00:18:19,056 --> 00:18:21,309 Its budget is tiny, and it's ineffective, 466 00:18:21,517 --> 00:18:23,936 and frankly, no one could change that. 467 00:18:24,020 --> 00:18:26,856 So I think it should be absorbed into the parks department. 468 00:18:27,356 --> 00:18:28,649 That is a genius idea. 469 00:18:28,733 --> 00:18:31,611 Somebody wake up Milton. History is being made. 470 00:18:31,736 --> 00:18:32,903 Iwo jima! 471 00:18:32,987 --> 00:18:34,780 Animal control would be way more effective 472 00:18:34,864 --> 00:18:36,091 if it ran through the parks department, 473 00:18:36,115 --> 00:18:38,909 and if you want, I can write up an official report 474 00:18:38,993 --> 00:18:40,911 inlanguage simple enough for even 475 00:18:41,078 --> 00:18:42,997 you dummies to understand. Dummies. 476 00:18:43,205 --> 00:18:45,517 Councilman, you have to admit that that idea makes a lot of sense. 477 00:18:45,541 --> 00:18:48,002 Hang on a second. You seem to be forgetting 478 00:18:48,085 --> 00:18:50,171 that I already told vern he got the job, 479 00:18:50,254 --> 00:18:51,922 and he already bought a new speedboat. 480 00:18:52,006 --> 00:18:53,716 Leslie: Well, I hope he kept a receipt. 481 00:18:53,799 --> 00:18:56,844 That was a brilliant idea from a dark, tortured genius, 482 00:18:56,927 --> 00:19:00,181 and I move that animal control be absorbed into parks and rec. 483 00:19:00,890 --> 00:19:02,433 I second that. 484 00:19:03,934 --> 00:19:04,935 Leslie: Yay! 485 00:19:05,019 --> 00:19:08,022 Look at that, April. You won over jamm. 486 00:19:08,189 --> 00:19:09,440 Jamm: Uh, no, she didn't. 487 00:19:09,523 --> 00:19:11,567 I'm just sick of being on the losing side. 488 00:19:11,651 --> 00:19:14,028 I'm going to tell everyone this was my idea. 489 00:19:14,945 --> 00:19:16,989 Retro-jammed. 490 00:19:20,493 --> 00:19:21,786 What do we do now? 491 00:19:21,869 --> 00:19:24,622 Can I apologize again? I'm getting really good at apologizing. 492 00:19:24,705 --> 00:19:27,625 Screw that. You should apologize for apologizing to that guy. 493 00:19:27,750 --> 00:19:29,478 God, we really could've used the money, though. 494 00:19:29,502 --> 00:19:31,253 Just wish we'd made a bigger impression. 495 00:19:31,712 --> 00:19:33,547 You did. I was really impressed 496 00:19:33,631 --> 00:19:36,217 by all the stuff the foundation's done for all them poor homies. 497 00:19:36,300 --> 00:19:37,968 So, you know what? 498 00:19:38,052 --> 00:19:40,137 Rent-a-swag is gonna donate five cents 499 00:19:40,221 --> 00:19:42,181 from every dollar we make this month. 500 00:19:42,264 --> 00:19:43,864 It's not feinstein money, but it'll help. 501 00:19:44,266 --> 00:19:45,768 That's very generous, Tom. 502 00:19:45,851 --> 00:19:47,186 Feinstein's the worst. 503 00:19:47,269 --> 00:19:50,147 I hope he gets into an accident driving that rolex mobile. 504 00:19:50,231 --> 00:19:53,442 For the last time, it's a rolexus, and you can't drive it. 505 00:19:54,443 --> 00:19:56,278 Leslie: April, I have a gift for you. 506 00:19:56,529 --> 00:19:57,613 Ta-da. 507 00:19:57,697 --> 00:19:59,115 At Leslie's suggestion, 508 00:19:59,198 --> 00:20:00,449 I have made you deputy director 509 00:20:00,533 --> 00:20:02,993 of animal control within the parks department. 510 00:20:03,077 --> 00:20:05,162 You'll be amazing at it, and the best part, 511 00:20:05,246 --> 00:20:06,622 there is no confirmation hearing. 512 00:20:06,706 --> 00:20:08,582 How did you make this plaque so quickly? 513 00:20:08,666 --> 00:20:10,026 I had it made your first week here. 514 00:20:10,584 --> 00:20:13,087 I knew you'd be going places, so I wanted to be prepared. 515 00:20:14,588 --> 00:20:15,881 Can I hire an intern? Not yet. 516 00:20:15,965 --> 00:20:17,466 Can I hire a Mexican elf? No. 517 00:20:17,550 --> 00:20:19,260 Can I buy a child bride? No. 518 00:20:19,343 --> 00:20:21,303 Then how is this even a promotion? 519 00:20:21,387 --> 00:20:23,657 Leslie: Government shouldn't operate based on personal favors. 520 00:20:23,681 --> 00:20:25,933 It should operate based on good ideas. 521 00:20:26,016 --> 00:20:29,019 April had the best idea, and today the best idea won. 522 00:20:29,103 --> 00:20:30,980 Leslie, I really have to go to the bathroom. 523 00:20:31,063 --> 00:20:32,773 Oh, yeah, right, sorry. 524 00:20:32,857 --> 00:20:34,191 You don't have to come in with me. 525 00:20:34,275 --> 00:20:35,568 Oh, iwasn't going to. 526 00:20:36,902 --> 00:20:38,130 Chris: Could you pick up the pace a little bit? 527 00:20:38,154 --> 00:20:39,947 Leslie: Yes, miss Daisy. 528 00:20:40,322 --> 00:20:41,407 Night, Ron. 529 00:20:41,490 --> 00:20:42,491 Jerry: Night, Ron. 530 00:20:55,171 --> 00:20:56,464 (Groans) 531 00:20:56,547 --> 00:20:58,549 Ladies, ladies. 532 00:21:08,601 --> 00:21:09,852 (Gags) 533 00:21:17,651 --> 00:21:18,736 (Huffs)