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Leslie Knope"Parks and Recreation"
Michael Scott"The Office"
The "Parks and Rec." crew meets Li'l Sebastian.
Legendary "Office" rivals, Jim and Dwight.
Sitcom Showdown: "Parks and Recreation" Vs. "The Office"
Sitcom Showdown: "Parks and Recreation" Vs. "The Office"
by Hannah Grynberg, Editor
by Hannah Grynberg, Editor
Hit shows “Parks and Recreation” and “The Office” have been acknowledged by many as the greatest shows to ever exist. Whenever you are having a bad day, these two feel-good shows will help you recover. If you throw “Friends” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” in the mix as well, you can spend an entire day binge-watching these shows. However, there has been a long-going debate on whether “Parks and Recreation” or “The Office” is better. I decided to take this case into my own hands and resolve it at BRHS by asking students and staff around the school, as well as my peers on my Instagram story, which is the better show. Put into other words: Ron Swanson or Dwight Schrute?
Me: Personally, I am team “The Office.” From the many impressions of Michael Scott, to all the hilarious situations going on at the workplace, I believe that “The Office” has the best comedy and cast of any show. It is one of the only shows that I find extremely relatable and will make me laugh out loud. “Parks and Recreation” can sometimes be extremely boring and I found it hard to get through.
Mr. Carillo (Student Choir Teacher): “‘Parks and Rec.’ I feel like it’s more of a feel-good show. ‘The Office’ is sometimes too heavy.”
Sanemi Nair (Student): “‘Parks and Rec.’ Find me a character more iconic than Ron Swanson.”
Shivangi Mehra (Student): “‘The Office’ because there are a lot more factors and it brings a new twist on the workplace.”
Neha Bhalla (Student): “‘The Office.’ It is better than ‘Parks and Rec.’ The relationships in 'The Office’ are better.”
Ameya Vaidya (Student): “‘Parks and Rec.’ It is where I spend my time not doing the Common App.”
Rob Tole (Student): “‘Parks and Rec.’ because of Chris Pratt.”
Dr. Ezell (Principal): “‘Parks and Rec.’ because it was a microcosm of American history. It is the best show ever.”
Profe Garcia (Spanish Teacher): “‘The Office’ is my go-to if I ever need sound in the background.”
Janet Yi (Student): “‘Parks and Rec.’ The comedy is more relatable and just more enjoyable.”
Nabhay Prashad (Student): “‘Parks and Rec.’ because the characters are actually multi-dimensional. Plus, each character has a story.”
Bhuvanesh Prabakar (Student): “‘The Office’ simply because I find the characters more subtly expressive. I feel as if ‘Parks and Rec.’ is too direct.”
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THE WINNER: Li'l Sebastian! ("Parks and Recreation")
published March 2020Q&A With BRHS Senior About the BR-Kimbolton Exchange
Q&A With BRHS Senior About the BR-Kimbolton Exchange
by Fiona You, Writer
by Fiona You, Writer
Every year, the students of BRHS go and stay in England with the host families of Kimbolton School students. For some students it was their first time to Europe and England. This exchange is incredibly popular, and many students make lifelong friends with their host families. What follows is an interview with BR student Andrew Useche describing his experience.
What was the trip to London like?
Exciting. So much energy from all of us. Most of us didn’t know each other at all before the exchange, but in the first few hours of being together at the airport, we became friends very quickly. One memorable moment was in the TSA line. We had cupcakes, and they weren’t getting through, so we knew what our duty was. About 6 of us ate 24 cupcakes right then and there. We didn’t want to eat more cupcakes, but you gotta do what you gotta do to pass security.
How was your host family?
My host family was so nice, even nicer than my parents! My partner’s mom would always come to my bedroom to ask if I wanted anything several times a day. Her dinners were so good, which is saying a lot for English food.
Was there anything that was a cultural shock?
A few things are very different over there. For one, they’re nowhere near as loud as us. Everywhere we went, you could tell we were Americans because we were shouting at each other and occasionally turning heads. Generally, the people we met are quieter, in terms of both volume and how often they speak, and more timid. Also, the area we were in, in Cambridgeshire, is very rural. Everyday when we traveled, we’d drive for hours and see the same thing: fields, sheep, and cows. Seeing herds of sheep was so shocking to us that we cheered and shouted, “SHEEP,” whenever we saw them. The downside of being located rurally is that it was hard to get places to hang out and do things. You can’t really walk to your friends house, parents giving rides is slightly less common there than here, and our partners weren’t of driving age yet.
How was the food in Britain?
In a word: flavorless. Don’t get me wrong, the food was good, and having lunch was a highlight of most days. But their chips (fries) aren’t as seasoned or salted as ours, and they don’t know what spicy is. At our favorite chicken restaurant chain, “Nando’s”, the hottest sauce for wings is as spicy as eating nacho cheese Doritos. Still, trying new food was awesome, and I’ve been missing scones and fish and chips since then.
What was your favorite moment?
With all 32 of us: the America vs. England sports game. It goes without saying that we did it like we did in 1776: we showed them who’s boss and beat them in soccer and basketball. There was so much energy in the gym that night. BR was cheering like it was Super Bowl LIV, there was so much teamwork, and a surprising show of athleticism — or lack thereof — from both sides. The most stark difference between our teams, besides skill, was that while we were standing, shouting, “WE ARE BR,” for our team on the court, the Brits were supporting their players by just kinda sitting on the side bench— a pretty good example of the difference in our national personalities. My favorite moment personally though was when I went with my partner to the Palace of Westminster to see the Houses of Parliament.
published March 2020Editor's Note: This interview was conducted prior to leaving school for distance learning. We can't wait to welcome the Kimbolton exchange students to BRHS in the future.
Useche (right) with his Kimbolton exchange partner, Chris Neal
Next month, students from the Kimbolton School will be walking around BR hallways to explore the United States and live with BRHS students. Hopefully they will have a great experience- and there will be no revolutions in sight!
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