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Ep. 13: One Last Ride (Pt. 2): Smile Forever

February 25, 2015Quotes by Season, Season 7Chummy, Parks DepartmentStaff
Everyone has gathered for one final picture and again, true to form, Ron Swanson wants it to be over with as quickly as possible. Ron Swanson: “Get on with it. I can't hold this smile forever, I Read more [...]
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Gallery: Ron Swanson Goes Canoeing

February 25, 2015Image GalleryBuddy, Pawnee National ParkStaff
Another montage set to Willie Nelson’s “Buddy.” This time Ron Swanson’s paddling a canoe around his new workplace, Pawnee National Park. Ron Swanson: “Okay. Time to go to work…” Read more [...]
Ron Swanson is all for that

Ep. 12: One Last Ride (Pt. 1): All for That

February 25, 2015Quotes by Season, Season 7April Ludgate, Efficiency / EffectivenessStaff
April Ludgate would also like Leslie to hurry up, and has an idea Ron Swanson likes very much. April Ludgate: “Can't we just quickly shake hands, pretend we like each other and get out of here.” Ron Read more [...]
Ron Swanson is the best man at Craig and Typhoon's wedding

Ep. 12: One Last Ride (Pt. 1): Best Man

February 25, 2015Quotes by Season, Season 7Craig, Marriage, TyphoonStaff
Ron Swanson serves as Typhoon's Best Man at his wedding to Craig. Ron Swanson: “Good Luck, you two.” Read more [...]
it's a bold capitalistic gambit son, nothing ventured nothing gained

Ep. 12: One Last Ride (Pt. 1): Capitalistic Gambit

February 25, 2015Quotes by Season, Season 7Capitalism, Tom HaverfordStaff
Tom Haverford looks to his Senior Advisory Board, which Ron Swanson is a member of, to see if he should expand and franchise. Ron Swanson: “Well, it's a bold capitalistic gambit son, nothing ventured Read more [...]
Death is natural

Ep. 11: Two Funerals: Death is Natural

February 19, 2015Quotes by Season, Season 7Andy Dwyer, Salvatore the Barber, Social DarwinismStaff
Ron Swanson shares his views on death while he, Andy Dwyer, and and Donna Meagle ponder Mayor Gunderson's death. Ron Swanson: “Death is natural, Andrew. We're born, we survive as long as we're useful Read more [...]
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Ep. 11: Two Funerals: Salvatore

February 19, 2015Quotes by Season, Season 7Salvatore the BarberStaff
Ron Swanson dramatically reacts to the sad news of his barber Salvatore‘s passing. Carl, Deli Owner: “It's terrible isn't it? First Salvatore and now Mayor Gunderson.” Ron Swanson: “WHAT? Read more [...]
Ron Swanson reveals what he liked so much about Salvatore

Ep. 11: Two Funerals: Same Thing

February 19, 2015Quotes by Season, Season 7Donna Meagle, Salvatore the BarberStaff
Donna Meagle and Andy Dwyer go to Salvatore's funeral with Ron Swanson for support, where he reveals what he liked so much about Salvatore. Donna Meagle: “We're so sorry Ron, you guys were close?” Ron Read more [...]
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Ep. 11: Two Funerals: Tipping

February 19, 2015Quotes by Season, Season 7Salvatore the Barber, TippingStaff
Ron Swanson approaches Salvatore's open casket and sadly shares his final thoughts, mostly about tipping. Ron Swanson: “The three most important people in a man's life are his barber, his butcher, Read more [...]
Look how raggedy my hair is, what am I supposed to be some kind of rock star

Ep. 11: Two Funerals: Raggedy Hair

February 19, 2015Quotes by Season, Season 7Salvatore the BarberStaff
Ron Swanson sadly expresses his deepest emotions as he leaves the funeral. Ron Swanson: “I had an appointment with Salvatore scheduled for Tuesday. Look how raggedy my hair is, what am I supposed Read more [...]

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