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    18 Reasons Leslie Knope Is The Epitome Of A Great Role Model

    Leslie Knope, you are a beautiful, talented, brilliant, powerful musk ox.

    1. Leslie Knope always knows the appropriate time to be fierce.

    2. She can call out the U.S. Senate and you can't do anything about it.

    3. Leslie Knope always knows her worth as a woman, even at her worst.

    4. She is also a fan of brains over beauty, but knows that neither define a woman.

    5. Leslie Knope will always admit to her beliefs, even if sometimes they turn some heads.

    6. She is never afraid to "shake off" the misogynistic haters.

    7. Leslie Knope is not ashamed of her female role models.

    8. And she always believes in herself, even when Leslie Knope doubts Leslie Knope.

    9. Leslie Knope knows that some people might disagree with her lifestyle of feminine badass-ery.

    10. Even though she's superwoman, Leslie Knope has some pretty bad days.

    11. But she always knows how to pump herself up.

    12. Her opinions are innovative and intelligent, just like a powerful woman's should be.

    13. She is clever and knows how to take charge over anyone.

    14. Leslie Knope always knows what her priorities are...well kind of.

    15. Leslie Knope always conveys herself in the most perfect way, even though she knows it doesn't matter what other people think.

    16. But at the end of the day, Leslie Knope is just downright inspiring, and the perfect example of what International Women's Day is all about.

    17. Thank you, Mrs. Knope, for being the beacon of optimism for us ladies.

    18. We raise our waffles to you.