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    19 Reasons Leslie Knope Should Be Your Hero

    She runs Pawnee with a plate full of waffles.

    1. She knows that there is nothing wrong with feeling emotional now and then.

    2. She knows how to dress to impress.

    3. She knows where her priorities lie.

    4. She can throw shade.

    5. She can also get angry when she needs to.

    6. She keeps a healthy diet.

    7. Leslie puts her girlfriends before anyone else.

    8. She knows how to make headlines.

    9. She comes up with great plans.

    10. She knows that sometimes it is good to compliment yourself.

    11. She questions the law with great reason.

    12. Leslie is also great at complimenting her friends.

    13. She is very good at being melodramatic.

    14. She is straightforward.

    15. She really gets into the holiday spirit.

    16. She appreciates how delicious waffles are.

    17. She really connects with animals.

    18. She doesn't take anything for granted.

    19. Most importantly, Leslie Knope inspires us to follow our dreams.