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05-24-2022, 09:05 PM
https://www.looper.com/873790/the-hilarious-way-that-parks-and-recreation-fans-relate-to-ron/
Some fans relate to Ron's lack of technological proficiency
Even though Ron Swanson presents himself as an alert individual with a strong grasp on how the world works, he has one major blind spot: modern technology. Throughout "Parks and Recreation," he's shown struggling to use everything from computers to cell phones, often getting frustrated with such devices and destroying them in short order (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLRwG86sE4s). Reddit user Anthonym82 (https://www.reddit.com/r/PandR/comments/7xqfhn/as_i_get_older_i_feel_like_ron_with_technology/) finds this aspect of his personality hilariously relatable, especially when he figures out tech that most people use without a second thought and displays a child-like giddiness toward it.
As the thread went on, numerous Redditors chimed in to agree with the original post, making it clear that Ron Swanson's relationship with technology is near-universally relatable. As it turns out, actor Nick Offerman is well aware of the resonance fans feel with his "Parks and Rec" alter ego, revealing as much to GQ (https://www.gq.com/story/nick-offerman-interview-2019) in November of 2019. "I think Ron represents an economy of choice in an age when we are besotted with information and with the choices available to us," he said, referring to Ron Swanson as a throwback to a simpler time that many might find comfort in.
Don't let his cold exterior fool you, numerous "Parks and Recreation" fans have connected with Ron Swanson over the years for one reason or another. His response to technology is but one prominent facet of this deep-rooted bond.
Some fans relate to Ron's lack of technological proficiency
Even though Ron Swanson presents himself as an alert individual with a strong grasp on how the world works, he has one major blind spot: modern technology. Throughout "Parks and Recreation," he's shown struggling to use everything from computers to cell phones, often getting frustrated with such devices and destroying them in short order (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLRwG86sE4s). Reddit user Anthonym82 (https://www.reddit.com/r/PandR/comments/7xqfhn/as_i_get_older_i_feel_like_ron_with_technology/) finds this aspect of his personality hilariously relatable, especially when he figures out tech that most people use without a second thought and displays a child-like giddiness toward it.
As the thread went on, numerous Redditors chimed in to agree with the original post, making it clear that Ron Swanson's relationship with technology is near-universally relatable. As it turns out, actor Nick Offerman is well aware of the resonance fans feel with his "Parks and Rec" alter ego, revealing as much to GQ (https://www.gq.com/story/nick-offerman-interview-2019) in November of 2019. "I think Ron represents an economy of choice in an age when we are besotted with information and with the choices available to us," he said, referring to Ron Swanson as a throwback to a simpler time that many might find comfort in.
Don't let his cold exterior fool you, numerous "Parks and Recreation" fans have connected with Ron Swanson over the years for one reason or another. His response to technology is but one prominent facet of this deep-rooted bond.