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06-23-2022, 08:09 PM
https://www.looper.com/905859/the-unexpected-friendship-that-fans-of-parks-and-recreation-absolutely-love/
Fans can't help but love Ben and April's unlikely friendship
During the fifth season of "Parks and Recreation," Ben Wyatt takes on a job in D.C. and brings April Ludgate along to work as his intern. Despite the fact that the two were roommates at one point, the pair had never exactly been close. This is explicitly clear early on in the season, as April's sarcasm often undermines Ben's authority as her boss, leading to a few arguments between them. Yet, as the season goes on, the two form a mutual respect for one another and actually become quite close, much to the endearment of the show's fans.
"I love how close Ben and April got in DC," wrote u/Flipmaster_102520 (https://www.reddit.com/r/PandR/comments/vd5ypw/i_love_how_close_ben_and_april_got_in_dc/) on Reddit, adding a short clip wherein the pair are laughing together in their D.C. office. "This was a really smart arc for them," agreed u/MRmandato (https://www.reddit.com/r/PandR/comments/vd5ypw/comment/icioww1/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3). "Ben and April literally have nothing in common not even opposites per se. Giving them a chance to Bond was really important."
Indeed, while most of the unlikely pairings in the series are almost complete opposites of over another, Ben and April simply have nothing in common at all. They don't even really contrast each other, instead just seeming like two completely different people who you'd never expect to become close — which is perhaps why seeing them grow into good friends is so heartwarming.
While it is just one of many unlikely pairings within "Parks and Recreation," the unique friendship between Ben and April clearly has a special place in the hearts of many longtime fans.
Fans can't help but love Ben and April's unlikely friendship
During the fifth season of "Parks and Recreation," Ben Wyatt takes on a job in D.C. and brings April Ludgate along to work as his intern. Despite the fact that the two were roommates at one point, the pair had never exactly been close. This is explicitly clear early on in the season, as April's sarcasm often undermines Ben's authority as her boss, leading to a few arguments between them. Yet, as the season goes on, the two form a mutual respect for one another and actually become quite close, much to the endearment of the show's fans.
"I love how close Ben and April got in DC," wrote u/Flipmaster_102520 (https://www.reddit.com/r/PandR/comments/vd5ypw/i_love_how_close_ben_and_april_got_in_dc/) on Reddit, adding a short clip wherein the pair are laughing together in their D.C. office. "This was a really smart arc for them," agreed u/MRmandato (https://www.reddit.com/r/PandR/comments/vd5ypw/comment/icioww1/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3). "Ben and April literally have nothing in common not even opposites per se. Giving them a chance to Bond was really important."
Indeed, while most of the unlikely pairings in the series are almost complete opposites of over another, Ben and April simply have nothing in common at all. They don't even really contrast each other, instead just seeming like two completely different people who you'd never expect to become close — which is perhaps why seeing them grow into good friends is so heartwarming.
While it is just one of many unlikely pairings within "Parks and Recreation," the unique friendship between Ben and April clearly has a special place in the hearts of many longtime fans.