Parks and Recreation
Ron Swanson is often deliberate the breakout type ofParks And Recreation . Many aspect of the case are based on worker Nick Offerman ’s real sprightliness . Just like Ron , Offerman loves woodworking and Scotch . He is also skilled at play the saxophone . Part of the persona is also inspired by an unnamed actual - living Libertarian political leader .
Thanks to Ron ’s popularity , the frequent snub of Nick Offerman by the Emmys always drew much controversy during the show ’s running play . According toTV Line , Modern Family ’s Ty Burrell even stated that Offerman deserved an Emmy more than him . And whileParks and Rec . focus on Leslie Knope ’s run in political science ( among other things ) , there are tons of things about Ron Swanson that went unnoticed by fans .
Updated on July 21st , 2022 by Lynn Gibbs : With Nick Offerman return to NBC comedy with the Peacock seriesThe Resort , now is a great time to look back in even gravid particular at what will perhaps be remembered as the delineate fiber from Offerman ’s successful career thus far .
His Strange Sleeping Disorder
An interesting fact about Leslie Knope was that she only catch some Z’s 3.5 hours every night . Meanwhile , Ron gets too much sleep that he even manages to fight multitude while at it . In the season 2 installment titled ' Telethon , ' he squeal to Leslie that he suffers from a sleeping disorder known as Sleep Fighting . Does it stress him ? Not at all .
When Leslie feels pity for him and declares that it must be pitiful to have such a condition , Ron disagrees . He argues that it ’s only deplorable if he lose the battle , which he seldom does .
Ron Isn’t Just A Meat Eater
Parks and Rec lover know that Ron ’s favourite thing to do is to eat essence — specially a steak . out of doors of a steak from Charles Mulligans , Ron also enjoys going to JJ ’s Diner and govern all of the eggs ( literally ) that they had in the kitchen , along with bacon . Fans have even seen Ron ordering a party phonograph record of deli heart for luncheon .
However , one affair that fans may have miss is that there are non - meat items that Ron also enjoys . In one episode , Leslie proves to Ron that she knows him better than he thinks . She evidence him that she knows his closed book : he enjoys plums and globe artichoke . Stunned at his secret being revealed , Ron said “ Keep your part down , woman ! ” It was yet another monitor that Ron andLeslie were one of the best duoson the show ( and a reminder that Ron eats more than just meat ) .
He Was Hit By A Car
Ron is a man ’s man . He loves the camaraderie of the Pawnee Rangers , hunt , sports , and carry care of his cars … However , his love for being in the open air and roughhousing almost cost him his biography .
It was said that when he was a child , he ran into the street and was hit by a school bus . “ I ’ve shout double in my life . Once when I was 7 and hit by a shoal bus . And then again when I heard that Li’l Sebastian had go through . ” His dry delivery and lack of emotion are what makehim one ofParks and Rec’sbest character .
Ron Is A College Graduate!
Ron may have been the Director of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department but he did n’t always dream of working for the government . When Ron was nine years old , he got his first task working the factory floor at a sheet alloy factory . As a born leader , he was also ask to work full time at the local tannery , work with leather . But since Ron was only in middle school at the time , he could n’t do all three things .
When it come meter for Ron to go to college , his father call up he ’d find out more at work . Every Clarence Shepard Day Jr. when his pa think he was going to work , he in reality hitch to college . Ron can be a close - minded hombre but it was inspiring how seriously he engage his Education Department .
All Of His Siblings
Ron may seem like an only child because of his selfish tendencies and desire to be left alone , but he ’s actually one of five . Ron has four brothers that are seldom talked about .
rum enough , his chum all have names that rhyme with his : Bob , Don , Lon , and Vaughn . When Ron leave the Mungo Park department for a new beginning , he started his own business with his buddy , Very Good Construction . Unlike Jean - Ralphio ’s ideas , Ron ’s was good , and not to mention successful . He later will the family business and left it in the hand of his chum , which no one was pull up about .
His Fascination With Military Aviation
Ron seem to be a big devotee of military aviation . On the table behind his desk , a image of a crashed WW1 fighter special K can be seen . There is also another picture showing a WW2 Spitfire .
In the season 4 instalment ' The Trial of Leslie Knope , ' Ron expresses his desire to buy a Natalie Wood role model of a B-25 Mitchell aircraft . April cogitate he is buying it for her but he promptly chastise her , telling her that he is doing it for himself . He is even raging that April interrupted him as he was make the online purchase . As much as Ron loved April he thought she was getting worse and high-risk at that consequence because she let in his style .
He Has Watched ‘Three’ Movies In His Lifetime
Ron claims he has only learn three movies in his entire life . These movies arePatton , Bridge on the River Kwai , andHerbie : Fully Loaded , which is a favorite for Diane ’s kids . However , his figure seems gamy when taking into account the transactions of some specific episode .
For example , in the time of year 5 episode ' Animal Control ' Ron reference that he watched a movie with Diane and her kid in which an orange fish was separated from its dad ( which was one of themore heedful thing Ron did ) . The movie with that premiss isFinding Nemo . In season 3 ’s ' Eagleton , ' Leslie makes him watchThe Dirty Dozen . Also , in season 3 ’s ' Andy and April ’s Fancy Party ' Tom inform everyone that Julia Roberts have an impromptu wedding and Ron ask " Is that the toothy fille fromMystic Pizza ? " This intend he has check that movie as well .
He Has Only Been Without His Moustache A Few Times
It ’s hard to see Ron without his moustache . One can well assume that he ’s never been without it . However , that ’s not the case . During his time in the series , he has appeared without his full moustache thrice .
The first time he ’s witness without his full mustache is when part of it gets torn off due to rubbing . This happens when he marriesthe bad of the worst , Tammy II , for the second time . The second time it happens , he shaves it all off after Tammy requirement that he does so . The third metre is due to inauspicious circumstances . His mustache gets burned when he light Lil Sebastian ’s memorial flame , which was an honor for Ron to do .
The Vehicles He Has Owned
Ron enjoys driving but he has only two types of vehicles in the entire series . The car he use the most is a 1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra , which is burgundy in color . He remark that he has been in possession of the car for a decade and is n’t plan on discarding it any meter soon .
He also owned a 1978 Ford F - serial motortruck , which was red in people of color . He damages the fomite after he rams it into a pony that he built for his Logos while trying to bear witness the crib was well - built . His allegiance to prove the quality of his products made him one of thebest businessmen inParks and Rec .
He Has A Type
Ron is n’t just draw in to any woman . He has a type , which is a " Strong , salt - of - the - Earth , ego - possessed adult female at the top of her flying field . Your Steffi Graf ’s , your Sheryl Swoopes . "
He give away this information to Leslie when the two visit a slip night club in the season 2 installment ' Tom ’s divorcement . ' In the sequence , Leslie try on to encourage the strippers to change their lives but they ignore her . Ron also states that strippers do n’t get him frantic . The only matter he wish about cartoon strip clubs is the food . Watching Ron bask the counter at a strip club wasone ofParks and Rec’sbest food second .
The Xena Warrior Princes Reference
Ron enjoys associating himself with female - themed activeness . At one point , he bring home the bacon the Woman of the Year award thanks to the Camp Athena project set up by Leslie .
He goes on to touch on to Camp Athena as " Camp Xena . " Interestingly , he later get married middle school vice principal Diane Lewis , portrayed by Lucy Lawless . The actress is mostly known for her character as Xena Warrior Princess . She is also the first charwoman he is romantically take with who is n’t anticipate Tammy .
He Has Only Gotten Drunk Once
Ron has a high tolerance for inebriant , which is a trait that runs in the family . His mother is a heavy drinker too while his Father-God used to pour alcohol on his cornflakes . Ron has also squeal that his hebdomadary consumption of alcohol is a full ledge .
The character has never get drunk in the sitcom except on one occasion : Tom ’s new deglutition , Snake Juice . When Tom launch it in time of year 3 , Ron is reluctant to stress it but drinks anyway . After consuming a high amount , he have intoxicated for the first clock time and begins dance to a pop ace . However , he avoids a holdover while everyone else who drink Snake Juice ends up with one . TheParks & Rec.life lessonfrom this episode is to constantly push aside Snake Juice .
The List Of Things He Hates
There is a list of thing that Ron hate . First on the list is birthday . He has done everything potential to ensure no one knows his birthday so as to deflect a surprise company . He later observe that Baskin - Robbins is the only person who bonk . However , Leslie figures it out too . He also hates skim Milk River , which he labels " water make believe to be Milk River , " one of Ron ’s funniest quotes .
Ron hates lie too . He even chose to lose a court case instead of lie instead to win . He also hat most place that are n’t America . He detests Canada and France more . The last matter on his list is pop music .
Does Ron Have Tattoos Or Not?
Actor Nick Offerman has tattoos on his arms . However , Ron does n’t . The tattoo are either edited out or covered up by using war paint .
However , in season 2 ’s ' Practice Date , ' Ron can be go through with tattoos on the biceps of both branch , right under his short - sleeved shirt . The tattoo never come out again . Either Ron had a slow transformation or it can thus be assumed that the production team forgot to insure them up or edit them out . It would be skillful for Ron to have tattoo too .
NEXT : Ron ’s Slow Transformation Over The year ( In Pictures )
