1 00:00:02,003 --> 00:00:04,121 Merry Congratu-Christmas! 2 00:00:04,403 --> 00:00:05,521 - What? - Half "Merry Christmas," 3 00:00:05,573 --> 00:00:07,039 half "Congratulations," 4 00:00:07,041 --> 00:00:08,440 because I just received some news. 5 00:00:08,442 --> 00:00:11,877 You, Ron Swanson, have been nominated for an award 6 00:00:11,879 --> 00:00:13,996 from the Indiana Fine Woodworking Association. 7 00:00:13,998 --> 00:00:16,082 How did you hear about that? 8 00:00:16,084 --> 00:00:17,383 I've had a "Ron Swanson" Google alert 9 00:00:17,385 --> 00:00:19,618 for seven years and it finally paid off. 10 00:00:19,620 --> 00:00:22,755 Recently, I made a chair. 11 00:00:22,757 --> 00:00:26,642 When I was finished, I thought it was a good chair. 12 00:00:26,644 --> 00:00:30,096 I submitted it to the Indiana Fine Woodworking Association, 13 00:00:30,098 --> 00:00:33,966 who felt it merited consideration for an award. 14 00:00:33,968 --> 00:00:36,302 [Chuckles] It's been a real whirlwind. 15 00:00:36,304 --> 00:00:37,453 I have to confess, 16 00:00:37,455 --> 00:00:39,355 I'm very honored by this nomination. 17 00:00:39,357 --> 00:00:40,523 Right? 18 00:00:40,525 --> 00:00:41,690 This might be the first time 19 00:00:41,692 --> 00:00:43,359 I've ever wanted to attend an event. 20 00:00:43,361 --> 00:00:45,211 Oh, my God, I love events! 21 00:00:45,263 --> 00:00:46,428 I can't wait to go tonight. 22 00:00:46,430 --> 00:00:47,730 Why are you going? 23 00:00:47,732 --> 00:00:49,565 As your self-appointed emotional guardian, 24 00:00:49,567 --> 00:00:52,068 it is my duty to love and support you. 25 00:00:52,070 --> 00:00:53,069 Plus, you know, this is a big deal. 26 00:00:53,071 --> 00:00:54,287 You shouldn't be there alone. 27 00:00:54,289 --> 00:00:55,988 That's correct. I'm bringing Diane. 28 00:00:55,990 --> 00:00:57,156 Things are going very well with us. 29 00:00:57,158 --> 00:00:59,242 Even better. I am very excited to meet Diane. 30 00:00:59,244 --> 00:01:01,110 You're not taking "no" for an answer, are you? 31 00:01:01,112 --> 00:01:02,128 Oh, I forgot to sing you 32 00:01:02,130 --> 00:01:03,779 my merry Congratu-Christmas carol. 33 00:01:03,781 --> 00:01:06,666 ♪ Jingle bells, jingle yay, jingle good for you ♪ 34 00:01:06,668 --> 00:01:07,800 - Get out. - Yup. 35 00:01:07,802 --> 00:01:10,803 [Triumphant music] 36 00:01:10,805 --> 00:01:16,405 Sync & corrections by Alice www.addic7ed.com 37 00:01:28,138 --> 00:01:30,489 How about the new sushi place in Eagleton? 38 00:01:30,491 --> 00:01:31,640 I'm allergic to sushi. 39 00:01:31,642 --> 00:01:34,327 Every time I eat more than 80 sushis, I barf. 40 00:01:34,329 --> 00:01:36,445 Hey, Ann, you been to any swanky restaurants lately? 41 00:01:36,447 --> 00:01:37,864 - What's the occasion? - It's December. 42 00:01:37,866 --> 00:01:39,148 It's the time we celebrate 43 00:01:39,150 --> 00:01:41,500 our most sacred and special event: 44 00:01:41,502 --> 00:01:43,786 ♪ Jerry Dinner ♪ Jerry Dinner 45 00:01:43,788 --> 00:01:47,323 - ♪ Jerry Dinner - ♪ Jerry Dinner 46 00:01:47,325 --> 00:01:48,841 what the hell is Jerry Dinner? 47 00:01:48,843 --> 00:01:51,210 Every time we laugh at something stupid Jerry does, 48 00:01:51,212 --> 00:01:53,262 we put a dollar in this box. 49 00:01:53,264 --> 00:01:55,381 At the end of the year, we take all the cash 50 00:01:55,383 --> 00:01:57,600 and treat ourselves to a fancy dinner. 51 00:01:57,602 --> 00:01:59,218 This year, we have... 52 00:01:59,220 --> 00:02:02,171 $516. 53 00:02:02,173 --> 00:02:04,974 [Cup spilling] Aw, jeez! 54 00:02:04,976 --> 00:02:07,276 And that's 517. 55 00:02:07,278 --> 00:02:10,062 [Gasps] Oh! 56 00:02:10,064 --> 00:02:11,731 518. 57 00:02:11,733 --> 00:02:15,851 You guys, that's so mean. 58 00:02:15,853 --> 00:02:18,154 It's not mean if he doesn't know about it. 59 00:02:18,156 --> 00:02:20,239 It's like talking about people behind their backs. 60 00:02:20,241 --> 00:02:22,325 - Everybody wins. - No. 61 00:02:22,327 --> 00:02:24,744 You should at least invite Jerry to the dinner. 62 00:02:24,746 --> 00:02:25,912 Ha! 63 00:02:25,914 --> 00:02:27,830 That's hilarious. You should do stand-up. 64 00:02:28,332 --> 00:02:30,499 If you're kidding, you suck, but if you're serious, 65 00:02:30,501 --> 00:02:32,218 I actually have been thinking about it. 66 00:02:32,920 --> 00:02:36,505 Hey, April, Matlock called. He wants his cardigan back. 67 00:02:36,507 --> 00:02:38,707 Boom! I'm out. 68 00:02:39,709 --> 00:02:40,726 Who's Matlock? 69 00:02:40,728 --> 00:02:41,928 [Knocking at the door] Hey, bud. 70 00:02:41,930 --> 00:02:43,379 - Hey! - How are you? 71 00:02:43,381 --> 00:02:46,048 Great. I just finished making an entry in my dream journal. 72 00:02:46,950 --> 00:02:51,320 This time, the giant spider got caught in my web. 73 00:02:51,322 --> 00:02:52,738 [Laughs] 74 00:02:53,240 --> 00:02:54,440 Progress. 75 00:02:54,442 --> 00:02:56,993 So I feel like we haven't gotten a ton of time together 76 00:02:56,995 --> 00:02:58,577 since I got back from D.C. 77 00:02:58,579 --> 00:03:00,729 Well, we both are in serious relationships. 78 00:03:00,731 --> 00:03:03,565 You have Leslie and I have my therapist, 79 00:03:03,567 --> 00:03:05,952 Dr. Richard Nygard, who I see 15 times a week. 80 00:03:05,954 --> 00:03:09,205 Well, Leslie has plans tonight, so I'm solo. 81 00:03:09,207 --> 00:03:11,257 - You wanna hang out? - I'd love to. 82 00:03:11,259 --> 00:03:13,759 It--it'll be just like old times in Indianapolis. 83 00:03:13,991 --> 00:03:16,045 - We're back. - All right. 84 00:03:16,047 --> 00:03:18,247 [Groans] 85 00:03:18,249 --> 00:03:20,716 Lots of hugs. 86 00:03:21,118 --> 00:03:23,853 Welcome to the Indiana Fine Woodworking Awards, 87 00:03:23,855 --> 00:03:26,272 or as I like to call it, heaven. 88 00:03:26,274 --> 00:03:27,756 - Ron. - Ah! 89 00:03:27,758 --> 00:03:29,809 Leslie, may I present Diane Lewis? 90 00:03:29,811 --> 00:03:31,260 - Oh. - Diane, this is Leslie Knope. 91 00:03:31,262 --> 00:03:33,813 Diane, wow. Ron has told me so much about you, 92 00:03:33,815 --> 00:03:35,948 in that he has told me your name is Diane, and you exist. 93 00:03:35,950 --> 00:03:36,949 [Laughs] Oh, yeah. 94 00:03:36,951 --> 00:03:38,117 He's not a big sharer. 95 00:03:38,119 --> 00:03:39,618 I don't even know what his middle name is. 96 00:03:39,620 --> 00:03:40,987 Oh, it's Ulysses. 97 00:03:40,989 --> 00:03:42,621 I can see why he didn't tell me that. 98 00:03:42,623 --> 00:03:44,657 - [Laughs] - Mary, mother of God. 99 00:03:44,659 --> 00:03:46,909 [Giggles] 100 00:03:46,911 --> 00:03:48,461 That's Christian Becksvoort! 101 00:03:48,463 --> 00:03:50,413 He's the modern master of the Shaker style. 102 00:03:50,415 --> 00:03:53,165 I never dreamed that I would see him in the flesh. [Laughs] 103 00:03:53,167 --> 00:03:54,967 Go over and say hello. 104 00:03:54,969 --> 00:03:57,286 No, I'm sure he gets swamped with attention all the time. 105 00:03:57,788 --> 00:04:00,089 Ooh, if you ladies will excuse me, 106 00:04:00,091 --> 00:04:02,758 there is a jack plane that needs my attention. 107 00:04:02,760 --> 00:04:04,393 Go on then. 108 00:04:04,395 --> 00:04:06,479 So tell me everything about yourself: 109 00:04:06,481 --> 00:04:08,431 Your kids, your hobbies. 110 00:04:08,433 --> 00:04:09,482 What are your five biggest hopes, 111 00:04:09,484 --> 00:04:11,517 dreams, fears, and regrets? 112 00:04:12,802 --> 00:04:14,270 In honor of Jerry Dinner, 113 00:04:14,272 --> 00:04:17,806 let's each say our favorite Jerry moment from the past year. 114 00:04:17,808 --> 00:04:19,442 - Yes. - Mine was... 115 00:04:19,444 --> 00:04:21,077 The time he slipped on a cinnabon 116 00:04:21,079 --> 00:04:22,478 and landed in a bunch of garbage. 117 00:04:22,480 --> 00:04:23,863 [Laughter] 118 00:04:23,865 --> 00:04:27,033 My favorite Jerry moment was when he ate a bowl of glue. 119 00:04:27,035 --> 00:04:28,701 [Laughter] 120 00:04:28,703 --> 00:04:30,369 My favorite Jerry moment is when 121 00:04:30,371 --> 00:04:33,622 you switched out his potato soup with glue and he didn't know. 122 00:04:33,624 --> 00:04:35,007 [Laughter] You're so cute 123 00:04:35,009 --> 00:04:36,042 when you're bullying, babe. 124 00:04:36,644 --> 00:04:38,010 You know what? Ann was right. 125 00:04:38,012 --> 00:04:40,713 This is mean. We are going to pick up Jerry. 126 00:04:40,715 --> 00:04:42,298 - What? Both: No! 127 00:04:42,300 --> 00:04:44,300 It's Christmastime. Don't you want to be good people? 128 00:04:44,302 --> 00:04:45,551 - Not really. - Never. 129 00:04:45,553 --> 00:04:46,552 Hey, if we're going that way, 130 00:04:46,554 --> 00:04:47,636 can we stop at our place real quick? 131 00:04:47,638 --> 00:04:49,138 'Cause I forgot to put on deodorant. 132 00:04:49,540 --> 00:04:51,941 And a jacket and one of my socks. 133 00:04:51,943 --> 00:04:54,326 Plus, I gotta poop, but I could stop anywhere for that. 134 00:04:54,328 --> 00:04:57,563 I know you didn't, but if you had gone to Hogwarts Academy, 135 00:04:57,565 --> 00:04:58,981 which House do you think you would have been? 136 00:04:58,983 --> 00:05:00,950 [Scoffs] Look, obviously, 137 00:05:00,952 --> 00:05:02,068 I want to say Gryffindor... [Chuckles] 138 00:05:02,070 --> 00:05:03,685 But I've got to go with Hufflepuff. 139 00:05:03,687 --> 00:05:05,121 I respect your honesty. 140 00:05:05,123 --> 00:05:07,873 Gryffindor. Seeker on the Quidditch team. 141 00:05:07,875 --> 00:05:10,409 Diane, that's my chair, right there. 142 00:05:10,411 --> 00:05:13,245 It's beautiful, Ron. Yours is the winner. 143 00:05:13,247 --> 00:05:15,164 I'm not sure I stand a chance. 144 00:05:15,166 --> 00:05:18,200 Hey, you most certainly do. 145 00:05:19,219 --> 00:05:20,836 They'd be crazy not to vote for you. 146 00:05:20,838 --> 00:05:22,088 Which one is Ron's? 147 00:05:22,090 --> 00:05:24,223 - I don't know. - [Laughs] 148 00:05:24,225 --> 00:05:26,392 Smart, funny, independent, and sexy? 149 00:05:26,394 --> 00:05:29,895 Diane Lewis? More like Diane Sawyer. 150 00:05:30,697 --> 00:05:32,898 Whoa! What is going on at the Gergiches? 151 00:05:32,900 --> 00:05:34,233 Whoa. 152 00:05:34,235 --> 00:05:36,402 Oh, my God! Jerry's having a Christmas party! 153 00:05:36,404 --> 00:05:37,853 I can't believe he didn't invite us. 154 00:05:37,855 --> 00:05:39,071 [Thud] How dare he! 155 00:05:39,073 --> 00:05:40,189 What'd we ever do to him? 156 00:05:40,191 --> 00:05:41,524 It's probably just family. 157 00:05:41,526 --> 00:05:43,559 [Gasps] And Ben and Chris. 158 00:05:43,561 --> 00:05:46,946 And Ann. I didn't even know she knew Jerry. 159 00:05:47,648 --> 00:05:50,399 Wow. The Gergiches really go all out. 160 00:05:50,401 --> 00:05:52,535 This is incredible. 161 00:05:52,537 --> 00:05:54,336 Mmm! This is literally 162 00:05:54,338 --> 00:05:56,755 the best non-fat eggnog I've ever had. 163 00:05:56,757 --> 00:05:59,508 Remain calm, but I think you just drank 164 00:05:59,510 --> 00:06:02,744 some of the regular, full-fat eggnog. 165 00:06:02,746 --> 00:06:05,047 Chris, one cup won't kill you. 166 00:06:05,049 --> 00:06:08,767 No, but it will add exactly 440 calories. 167 00:06:09,069 --> 00:06:12,354 But you know what? I'm fine. 168 00:06:12,856 --> 00:06:15,558 You only live once. 169 00:06:15,560 --> 00:06:18,060 Mmm! I don't know if you know this, 170 00:06:18,062 --> 00:06:19,261 but things with fat in them 171 00:06:19,263 --> 00:06:21,397 taste way better than things with no fat. 172 00:06:21,399 --> 00:06:23,449 Yeah, Chris-- everybody knows that. 173 00:06:23,951 --> 00:06:26,485 Ron, guess why my thumbs are up. 174 00:06:26,787 --> 00:06:27,936 No. 175 00:06:27,938 --> 00:06:30,439 Because I'm giving you my 100% approval about Diane. 176 00:06:30,741 --> 00:06:32,825 She is perfect for you. She gets you. 177 00:06:32,927 --> 00:06:36,078 She is at the bar right now ordering a Lagavulin, neat 178 00:06:36,080 --> 00:06:37,963 for you. I mean, she's even putting up 179 00:06:37,965 --> 00:06:41,333 with all this stupid, boring woodworking stuff. 180 00:06:41,335 --> 00:06:44,303 I'm sorry, but, you know, it's not the Super Bowl, guys. 181 00:06:44,305 --> 00:06:45,921 Let's take it down a notch. 182 00:06:45,923 --> 00:06:48,123 Anyway, you have my approval. 183 00:06:48,125 --> 00:06:49,141 I don't need your approval. 184 00:06:49,143 --> 00:06:50,259 - But you have it. - Don't need it. 185 00:06:50,261 --> 00:06:52,628 But you got it. 186 00:06:52,630 --> 00:06:54,346 This could end up being 187 00:06:54,348 --> 00:06:56,315 the best night in Ron Swanson's life. 188 00:06:56,317 --> 00:06:57,600 I am so, so happy for him-- 189 00:06:57,602 --> 00:07:00,986 Hello, you gorgeous craftsmen. 190 00:07:00,988 --> 00:07:02,971 Wow, look at this room. 191 00:07:02,973 --> 00:07:05,991 So much wood, ready to be worked. 192 00:07:07,911 --> 00:07:08,861 [Bleep] me! 193 00:07:10,800 --> 00:07:12,050 [Humming] 194 00:07:12,051 --> 00:07:14,216 Alert... alert, alert, alert. 195 00:07:14,651 --> 00:07:16,016 She's here, isn't she? 196 00:07:16,018 --> 00:07:19,687 Oh, hey, Ron. What a coincidence. 197 00:07:19,689 --> 00:07:21,855 Gosh, I never dreamed you'd be here. 198 00:07:21,857 --> 00:07:23,908 Tammy, this is Diane. 199 00:07:24,410 --> 00:07:27,211 Diane, this is a piece of human garbage named Tammy, 200 00:07:27,213 --> 00:07:28,546 who is also my ex-wife. 201 00:07:28,548 --> 00:07:30,548 Twice ex-wife. We were married twice. 202 00:07:30,550 --> 00:07:31,749 And divorced twice. 203 00:07:31,751 --> 00:07:33,834 Everything is done. They are totally done. 204 00:07:33,836 --> 00:07:35,553 Tammy, what are you doing here? 205 00:07:35,995 --> 00:07:39,373 Oh, I just have a little something I need to get drilled. 206 00:07:39,625 --> 00:07:41,509 Can I speak with you for a moment? 207 00:07:41,511 --> 00:07:43,310 Everything's fine, we're just gonna chat. 208 00:07:43,312 --> 00:07:46,964 Shouldn't you be at the library, forcing people to borrow books? 209 00:07:46,966 --> 00:07:48,098 Leslie, you and I both know 210 00:07:48,100 --> 00:07:49,650 that the library closes at 3:00 p.m. 211 00:07:49,652 --> 00:07:51,152 Of course it does. 212 00:07:51,154 --> 00:07:52,653 Besides, I like to keep tabs on Ron. 213 00:07:52,655 --> 00:07:54,304 So you can ruin his life? 214 00:07:54,306 --> 00:07:55,739 So I can have fun with him, 215 00:07:55,741 --> 00:07:58,809 and sometimes ruining his life can be a part of that, sure. 216 00:07:58,811 --> 00:08:00,661 This may be the hardest challenge yet 217 00:08:00,663 --> 00:08:02,145 for Leslie Knope, emotional guardian. 218 00:08:02,147 --> 00:08:04,198 I need to protect a sweet couple 219 00:08:04,200 --> 00:08:06,167 from a sex-crazed demon librarian 220 00:08:06,169 --> 00:08:08,919 who makes me question my stance on using the "B" word. 221 00:08:08,921 --> 00:08:10,337 I don't know, maybe just this once. 222 00:08:10,339 --> 00:08:13,323 No, Leslie, fight it. Fight it. 223 00:08:14,325 --> 00:08:16,660 [Groans] It looks warm in there! 224 00:08:16,662 --> 00:08:17,845 Warm and happy. 225 00:08:17,847 --> 00:08:20,297 Mm, look at that gingerbread man. 226 00:08:20,299 --> 00:08:22,466 What? I don't see any gingerbread cookies. 227 00:08:22,468 --> 00:08:24,334 I'm talking about that jacked-up, light-skinned dude. 228 00:08:24,336 --> 00:08:25,686 Look like Blake Griffin. 229 00:08:26,188 --> 00:08:27,521 [Whispering] You guys! 230 00:08:27,523 --> 00:08:30,357 There's a buffet-- in the house! 231 00:08:30,859 --> 00:08:32,142 I didn't even know you could do that! 232 00:08:32,144 --> 00:08:33,611 We need to crash this party. 233 00:08:33,613 --> 00:08:34,645 [Knocking at window] 234 00:08:34,647 --> 00:08:36,798 Ann, let us in. 235 00:08:37,900 --> 00:08:39,150 Let's go. 236 00:08:41,236 --> 00:08:42,369 Well, well, well. 237 00:08:42,371 --> 00:08:45,522 You want to come into Jerry's party? 238 00:08:45,524 --> 00:08:46,874 And why is that? 239 00:08:46,876 --> 00:08:48,692 I need a place to deliver this baby, Ann. 240 00:08:48,694 --> 00:08:50,044 It's coming out of me right now. I'm pregnant. 241 00:08:50,046 --> 00:08:51,045 [Breathes rhythmically] 242 00:08:51,046 --> 00:08:52,496 This is a lovely party 243 00:08:52,498 --> 00:08:55,249 thrown by a lovely man and his lovely family. 244 00:08:55,251 --> 00:08:57,001 There's no place for meanies. 245 00:08:57,003 --> 00:08:59,169 Aw, forget it, I'm coming in. 246 00:08:59,171 --> 00:09:00,170 Ow! 247 00:09:00,172 --> 00:09:01,755 - Get off me. - Wait. 248 00:09:02,257 --> 00:09:03,707 [Laughs] You're so weak, really? 249 00:09:03,709 --> 00:09:04,758 - [Groans] - I mean, 250 00:09:04,760 --> 00:09:06,176 I'm barely even doing anything. 251 00:09:06,178 --> 00:09:08,262 Are you iron-deficient? Let me look at your palm. 252 00:09:08,264 --> 00:09:10,598 Ow. It's because of your man strength, 253 00:09:10,990 --> 00:09:12,182 Man Perkins. 254 00:09:12,184 --> 00:09:13,434 Let us in, Ann. 255 00:09:13,436 --> 00:09:14,768 It's cold outside, and I can't wear mittens 256 00:09:14,770 --> 00:09:16,687 'cause they're unflattering to my hands. 257 00:09:16,689 --> 00:09:18,439 Sorry, guys. This is your penance. 258 00:09:18,441 --> 00:09:20,891 You can come in if you do something nice for Jerry. 259 00:09:20,893 --> 00:09:23,027 Hey, I already did something nice for Jerry. 260 00:09:23,029 --> 00:09:25,362 I drove here to take him to Jerry Dinner. 261 00:09:25,364 --> 00:09:27,731 Oh, Donna. You can come in. 262 00:09:27,733 --> 00:09:28,749 - [Gasps] - Okay. 263 00:09:28,751 --> 00:09:29,900 - What? What about us? - [Snickers] 264 00:09:29,902 --> 00:09:32,086 - What? Donna! - Merry critches, bitches! 265 00:09:32,088 --> 00:09:33,754 Donna, don't leave us! Donna? 266 00:09:33,756 --> 00:09:35,072 Oh, well, whatever. 267 00:09:35,074 --> 00:09:37,291 It's Jerry's party. How cool could it be? 268 00:09:37,593 --> 00:09:38,709 [Gasps] Santa! 269 00:09:38,711 --> 00:09:40,077 - They have a Santa! - Oh, my God. 270 00:09:40,079 --> 00:09:41,745 - What? - Aw! 271 00:09:41,747 --> 00:09:45,749 Welcome to the Indiana Fine Woodworking Association Awards. 272 00:09:45,751 --> 00:09:48,135 [Cheers and applause] 273 00:09:48,137 --> 00:09:50,104 I'm your host, Martin Housely, 274 00:09:50,106 --> 00:09:51,305 and wow, it's gonna be a great show-- 275 00:09:51,307 --> 00:09:52,306 knock on wood. 276 00:09:52,308 --> 00:09:54,358 [Laughter] 277 00:09:54,360 --> 00:09:56,760 - That's good. - Oh, my gosh. 278 00:09:56,762 --> 00:09:58,762 What a coinky-dinky. Look, we're sitting at the same table! 279 00:09:58,764 --> 00:10:01,699 Tammy, this table is reserved. 280 00:10:01,701 --> 00:10:03,867 A guy traded me his seat for a peek and a squeeze. 281 00:10:03,869 --> 00:10:05,869 That's my boob and my butt, respectively. 282 00:10:05,871 --> 00:10:07,905 Remember that, Ron? 283 00:10:07,907 --> 00:10:09,290 Subtle. 284 00:10:09,292 --> 00:10:10,941 Well, you know, they asked me if I would host this event, 285 00:10:10,943 --> 00:10:14,945 and I said, "Would I?" [Laughter] 286 00:10:15,447 --> 00:10:17,447 Ben, come meet Jerry's wife. 287 00:10:17,449 --> 00:10:18,382 Gayle? 288 00:10:19,968 --> 00:10:23,453 - Happy holidays, Chris. - It's so good to see you. 289 00:10:23,455 --> 00:10:24,588 I have someone I'd like you to meet. 290 00:10:24,590 --> 00:10:27,124 I'm Gayle Gergich. 291 00:10:28,393 --> 00:10:30,594 Gayle-- you're Gayle? 292 00:10:30,596 --> 00:10:32,012 Jerry's beautiful wife... 293 00:10:32,014 --> 00:10:34,648 - Oh. - Who looks like that. 294 00:10:34,650 --> 00:10:35,966 - [Chuckles] - Gayle, I hope you're not 295 00:10:35,968 --> 00:10:38,068 in any way uncomfortable that I'm here, 296 00:10:38,070 --> 00:10:41,105 - since I dated your daughter. - Oh, not at all. 297 00:10:41,107 --> 00:10:43,157 You're welcome here any time. 298 00:10:43,459 --> 00:10:46,276 Oops, there's a little hair on your shoulder. 299 00:10:46,278 --> 00:10:47,477 Oh. 300 00:10:47,479 --> 00:10:51,281 - Well, look who's a silver fox. - [Laughs] 301 00:10:51,283 --> 00:10:54,001 Will you look at that? 302 00:10:54,003 --> 00:10:55,953 I'm sorry, you're okay? 303 00:10:55,955 --> 00:10:58,155 You don't feel like your body is in decay 304 00:10:58,157 --> 00:10:59,423 or death is inevitable? 305 00:10:59,425 --> 00:11:03,660 My, my. Somebody's being a gloomy goose. 306 00:11:03,662 --> 00:11:07,181 Yeah. Relax, gloomy goose. 307 00:11:07,183 --> 00:11:11,719 Welcome, everybody, to another Gergich Christmas. 308 00:11:11,721 --> 00:11:14,138 Sadly, one of our three beautiful angels, 309 00:11:14,140 --> 00:11:15,472 Millicent, couldn't be here tonight, 310 00:11:15,474 --> 00:11:18,392 but our other two beauties-- Miriam and Gladys-- 311 00:11:18,394 --> 00:11:21,395 are going to help Gayle and me play a little tune. 312 00:11:21,397 --> 00:11:23,814 [Piano intro] 313 00:11:23,816 --> 00:11:28,535 ♪ Here we go a-caroling, among the leaves so green ♪ 314 00:11:28,537 --> 00:11:31,822 - ♪ here we come a-wandering, so fair to be seen ♪ 315 00:11:31,824 --> 00:11:34,024 Both: ♪ love and joy come to you ♪ 316 00:11:34,026 --> 00:11:36,377 ♪ and to you glad Christmas too ♪ 317 00:11:36,379 --> 00:11:40,998 All: ♪ and God bless you and send you a happy new year ♪ 318 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:45,035 ♪ and God send you a happy new year ♪ 319 00:11:45,037 --> 00:11:48,839 [Cheers and applause] 320 00:11:48,841 --> 00:11:50,207 I'm going to call a cab. 321 00:11:50,209 --> 00:11:52,142 Why does everyone act like Jerry's the victim here? 322 00:11:52,144 --> 00:11:53,343 He's the one that didn't invite us 323 00:11:53,345 --> 00:11:55,479 to his Christmas party. [Gasps] 324 00:11:55,481 --> 00:11:57,981 - Jerry Filter! - Jerry Filter! 325 00:11:57,983 --> 00:11:59,433 Who's Jerry Filter? 326 00:11:59,435 --> 00:12:02,236 Unsurprisingly, Jerry sends a lot of annoying emails. 327 00:12:02,238 --> 00:12:04,855 So a while ago, I put a filter on all our accounts. 328 00:12:04,857 --> 00:12:07,524 Everything from Jerry goes directly to spam. 329 00:12:07,526 --> 00:12:10,360 A-a-and... 330 00:12:10,362 --> 00:12:12,863 Here's our invitation. 331 00:12:12,865 --> 00:12:15,065 There's three years of nice messages on here. 332 00:12:15,067 --> 00:12:16,617 "Congratulations on your wedding. 333 00:12:16,619 --> 00:12:18,752 I'm rooting for you kids. Jerry." 334 00:12:18,754 --> 00:12:20,254 "Hope you have the best birthday, Tom." 335 00:12:20,556 --> 00:12:23,290 I just tied my high score in Snake. 336 00:12:25,409 --> 00:12:29,113 Our next award is for "Achievement in Chairs." 337 00:12:29,115 --> 00:12:32,599 The nominees are: Asa Christiana for chair, 338 00:12:32,601 --> 00:12:34,601 Ron Swanson for chair, 339 00:12:34,603 --> 00:12:37,221 - H.W. Davenport for chair. - So exciting, Ron. 340 00:12:37,223 --> 00:12:39,690 Okay, Ron, this is your moment. 341 00:12:39,692 --> 00:12:41,558 Tune her out. She's not even here. 342 00:12:41,560 --> 00:12:43,227 And the winner is... 343 00:12:43,229 --> 00:12:45,028 Ron Swanson for chair. 344 00:12:45,030 --> 00:12:48,098 Oh, wow! Whoo! 345 00:12:48,100 --> 00:12:52,119 [Applause] 346 00:12:56,107 --> 00:13:00,127 This award is the only one I'd ever give a damn about. 347 00:13:01,546 --> 00:13:04,748 I made my first chair when I was five, 348 00:13:04,750 --> 00:13:06,834 but the quality of the wood was wanting, 349 00:13:06,836 --> 00:13:09,803 so when I turned nine, I used my factory wages 350 00:13:09,805 --> 00:13:12,789 to purchase some beautiful local walnut. 351 00:13:15,126 --> 00:13:17,961 Uh, thank you... for this... 352 00:13:17,963 --> 00:13:21,098 Uh, this all good-- night good. 353 00:13:21,100 --> 00:13:23,484 Uh... 354 00:13:23,786 --> 00:13:25,519 There it is. 355 00:13:26,571 --> 00:13:30,774 [Hesitant applause] 356 00:13:32,994 --> 00:13:34,528 Hey, you're looking at a picture of Millie. 357 00:13:34,530 --> 00:13:36,663 You want to take off, grab some vegan fries? 358 00:13:36,665 --> 00:13:38,499 She really was delightful. 359 00:13:38,501 --> 00:13:40,650 I truly wish her all the best. 360 00:13:40,652 --> 00:13:44,288 Man, maybe going to therapy 1,000 times a week is helping. 361 00:13:44,290 --> 00:13:46,039 I mean, if you'd seen that picture a month ago, 362 00:13:46,041 --> 00:13:47,257 you would have fallen apart. 363 00:13:47,759 --> 00:13:49,326 [Chuckles] It's just a picture. 364 00:13:49,328 --> 00:13:50,961 - Millie! - Hi, mom! 365 00:13:50,963 --> 00:13:52,429 Both: [Giggling] 366 00:13:52,431 --> 00:13:54,464 We wanted to surprise you and come home early. 367 00:13:54,466 --> 00:13:55,766 [Giggles] 368 00:13:55,768 --> 00:13:57,684 Oh, hey, Chris. 369 00:13:59,053 --> 00:14:00,304 Hi. 370 00:14:00,306 --> 00:14:02,472 Let's take a moment now to remember 371 00:14:02,474 --> 00:14:04,858 those woodworkers who are no longer with us, 372 00:14:04,860 --> 00:14:08,511 and the beautiful coffins they all designed themselves. 373 00:14:08,513 --> 00:14:12,032 [Sad piano music] 374 00:14:12,034 --> 00:14:13,033 Hey. 375 00:14:13,035 --> 00:14:14,535 - Hey. - Have you seen Ron? 376 00:14:14,537 --> 00:14:17,187 He disappeared after the speech and I can't find him anywhere. 377 00:14:17,189 --> 00:14:19,689 Diane-- ugh. The stuff with Tammy 378 00:14:19,691 --> 00:14:22,042 is so complex and weird and gross. 379 00:14:22,044 --> 00:14:24,527 It just would probably be better if you let me handle it. 380 00:14:24,529 --> 00:14:26,029 I'm not worried about Tammy. 381 00:14:26,031 --> 00:14:28,198 I mean, I'm a middle school vice-principal. 382 00:14:28,200 --> 00:14:30,500 I deal with hormonal psychopaths all the time. 383 00:14:30,502 --> 00:14:31,969 Oh, great. Good. 384 00:14:31,971 --> 00:14:34,537 - What concerns me is you. - You who? 385 00:14:34,539 --> 00:14:36,173 - You you. - You me? 386 00:14:36,175 --> 00:14:37,707 You're the one who's been at his side all night. 387 00:14:37,709 --> 00:14:39,042 You're the one who's been protecting him, 388 00:14:39,044 --> 00:14:41,011 you're the one who knows all the intimate details 389 00:14:41,013 --> 00:14:42,813 of his romantic history with that monster. 390 00:14:42,815 --> 00:14:44,898 Oh, no, no, no, no. Diane, you misunderstand. 391 00:14:44,900 --> 00:14:46,483 I'm happily engaged. 392 00:14:46,485 --> 00:14:49,486 You and Ron have an intimacy that I just don't understand, 393 00:14:49,488 --> 00:14:51,822 so if there is a threat to my relationship with Ron, 394 00:14:51,824 --> 00:14:55,242 it's not Tammy. It's you. 395 00:14:55,244 --> 00:14:57,411 Okay, folks, fasten your seatbelts. 396 00:14:57,413 --> 00:15:00,247 It's the big one: Best Desk. 397 00:15:00,249 --> 00:15:01,748 [Applause] 398 00:15:04,007 --> 00:15:05,557 Where's Diane? I need her. 399 00:15:05,807 --> 00:15:07,257 - She left. - Of course. 400 00:15:07,259 --> 00:15:08,508 Tammy ruins everything. 401 00:15:08,510 --> 00:15:09,876 No, she left because of me. 402 00:15:10,478 --> 00:15:12,645 She's threatened by our relationship. 403 00:15:13,147 --> 00:15:14,481 [Laughs] 404 00:15:15,183 --> 00:15:16,099 That's ridiculous. 405 00:15:16,101 --> 00:15:18,435 I don't think of you romantically. 406 00:15:18,437 --> 00:15:20,770 You're pro-government, you never stop talking, 407 00:15:20,772 --> 00:15:23,073 and you have blonde hair. You're my worst nightmare. 408 00:15:23,075 --> 00:15:24,858 Excuse me, one man's "worst nightmare" 409 00:15:24,860 --> 00:15:27,744 is every other man's "total package." 410 00:15:27,746 --> 00:15:29,729 But the point is, I don't think it's about dating. 411 00:15:29,731 --> 00:15:31,898 I kind of see where Diane is coming from. 412 00:15:31,900 --> 00:15:35,068 We are close friends, and I'm very involved in your life. 413 00:15:35,070 --> 00:15:36,336 I wouldn't say we're close. 414 00:15:36,338 --> 00:15:38,288 By Swanson standards, we're close. 415 00:15:38,290 --> 00:15:39,456 I know when your birthday is. 416 00:15:39,458 --> 00:15:40,874 So does Baskin-Robbins. 417 00:15:40,876 --> 00:15:43,343 I know that you secretly love artichokes 418 00:15:43,345 --> 00:15:45,178 - and plums. - Keep your voice down, woman! 419 00:15:46,764 --> 00:15:49,132 Fine, we're friends. So what do I do? 420 00:15:49,434 --> 00:15:51,051 Tammy's waiting for me in my car. 421 00:15:51,553 --> 00:15:54,104 I think you should take my car and go get Diane, 422 00:15:54,106 --> 00:15:56,556 and I will handle Tammy. 423 00:15:56,858 --> 00:15:57,774 Thank you. 424 00:15:57,776 --> 00:15:59,509 Protect your eyes, she's a gouger. 425 00:15:59,611 --> 00:16:00,426 Good to know. 426 00:16:00,678 --> 00:16:03,196 Chris, I'd like you to meet my fiance, Carl. 427 00:16:03,198 --> 00:16:04,864 - Well. - Hi, there. 428 00:16:04,866 --> 00:16:06,949 Hi. How did you two meet? 429 00:16:06,951 --> 00:16:07,950 Whitewater rafting. 430 00:16:07,952 --> 00:16:09,819 He was the young rafting instructor 431 00:16:09,821 --> 00:16:11,070 all the girls were into, 432 00:16:11,072 --> 00:16:12,655 and I was the young rafting instructor 433 00:16:12,657 --> 00:16:13,790 all the guys were into... [Laughs] 434 00:16:13,792 --> 00:16:15,524 And then we got together. [Laughs] 435 00:16:15,526 --> 00:16:17,193 Ah, so random, right? 436 00:16:17,195 --> 00:16:20,463 What a story! I felt like my heart was whitewater rafting. 437 00:16:20,465 --> 00:16:22,248 [Laughter] Well, I won't keep you guys. 438 00:16:22,250 --> 00:16:23,549 It's good to see you. Mwah. 439 00:16:23,551 --> 00:16:25,968 Oh, little tip, there is fat in the eggnog. 440 00:16:25,970 --> 00:16:27,303 Okay. [Chuckles] 441 00:16:27,805 --> 00:16:29,889 So how'd it go? You okay? 442 00:16:29,891 --> 00:16:31,391 [Sighs] 443 00:16:31,393 --> 00:16:32,875 I'm fine. 444 00:16:32,877 --> 00:16:34,394 If therapy has taught me anything, 445 00:16:34,396 --> 00:16:36,212 it's that I need to face my fears, 446 00:16:36,214 --> 00:16:38,898 even when my fears are engaged to a man 447 00:16:38,900 --> 00:16:41,567 with the chiseled jawline of a young me. 448 00:16:41,569 --> 00:16:43,019 Thank you, Ben. 449 00:16:43,021 --> 00:16:44,187 Thank me? For what? 450 00:16:44,189 --> 00:16:46,389 For looking out for me tonight. 451 00:16:46,391 --> 00:16:47,907 You're a good friend. 452 00:16:48,409 --> 00:16:50,443 Hey... 453 00:16:50,445 --> 00:16:52,228 So Gayle and Jerry-- 454 00:16:52,230 --> 00:16:54,947 I've thought about it a lot. There's no logical explanation. 455 00:16:56,700 --> 00:16:58,451 [Chuckles] 456 00:16:58,453 --> 00:17:00,286 Well, hello there, Big B-- 457 00:17:00,288 --> 00:17:03,756 Gross! Leslie? Where's Ron? 458 00:17:03,758 --> 00:17:05,425 Too late, Tammy. Ron's gone. 459 00:17:05,427 --> 00:17:06,742 - [Scoffs] - You'll never get him back. 460 00:17:06,744 --> 00:17:09,512 Wanna bet? That relationship is weak. 461 00:17:09,514 --> 00:17:12,932 All I have to do is find Ron within the next few hours, 462 00:17:12,934 --> 00:17:14,417 and he's toast. 463 00:17:14,419 --> 00:17:17,086 Few hours, you say? 464 00:17:17,088 --> 00:17:18,137 Leslie! 465 00:17:18,139 --> 00:17:19,856 Stop this car! Where are we going? 466 00:17:19,858 --> 00:17:21,357 I don't know. 467 00:17:21,359 --> 00:17:23,426 You're gonna regret this! 468 00:17:25,095 --> 00:17:26,229 Well, hello again. 469 00:17:26,231 --> 00:17:27,897 You ready to be nice to Jerry? 470 00:17:27,899 --> 00:17:30,116 Because it's so cold out here, 471 00:17:30,418 --> 00:17:32,235 it reminds me of my wife's lasagna. 472 00:17:32,237 --> 00:17:34,103 I actually like that one. 473 00:17:34,105 --> 00:17:36,572 Hey, guys! I thought you weren't coming. 474 00:17:36,574 --> 00:17:38,708 I--you know, never got your RSVP. 475 00:17:38,710 --> 00:17:41,961 Hi, Jerry. We got you a gift. Merry Christmas. 476 00:17:41,963 --> 00:17:43,246 Yeah, just-- 477 00:17:43,248 --> 00:17:45,281 we took up a collection to pay your hospital bills, 478 00:17:45,283 --> 00:17:48,134 since you almost farted yourself to death. 479 00:17:48,136 --> 00:17:49,585 Every time we did something mean, 480 00:17:49,587 --> 00:17:51,454 we put a dollar in a box. 481 00:17:51,456 --> 00:17:54,424 Wow. I'm the luckiest man on earth. 482 00:17:54,926 --> 00:17:57,009 Okay, well, come on in! It's a party. 483 00:18:02,766 --> 00:18:05,101 Uh-- Oh, jeez. 484 00:18:05,103 --> 00:18:07,687 - Give me the keys! - No! 485 00:18:07,689 --> 00:18:09,939 - Give 'em to me! - Never! 486 00:18:09,941 --> 00:18:11,991 Hey, game over, Tammy. 487 00:18:11,993 --> 00:18:14,777 - What? You--! - Ah! 488 00:18:14,779 --> 00:18:16,479 I'm going in! 489 00:18:16,481 --> 00:18:17,580 [Screams] 490 00:18:17,582 --> 00:18:21,501 [Both struggling] 491 00:18:21,503 --> 00:18:23,870 Oh, my God, I am so turned on right now. 492 00:18:23,872 --> 00:18:25,455 What is wrong with you? 493 00:18:25,457 --> 00:18:27,089 Oh, yeah, tell me you're not feeling this. 494 00:18:27,091 --> 00:18:28,591 You are so crazy! 495 00:18:28,593 --> 00:18:29,842 I got 'em! 496 00:18:29,844 --> 00:18:30,927 - I got 'em. - No! 497 00:18:30,929 --> 00:18:32,345 [Both struggling] 498 00:18:32,347 --> 00:18:33,596 - No! - Ah! 499 00:18:33,598 --> 00:18:34,764 You'll never catch me! 500 00:18:34,766 --> 00:18:36,382 Come back here-- Ow! 501 00:18:36,384 --> 00:18:37,550 - [Cackles] - You are not 502 00:18:37,552 --> 00:18:38,634 gonna ruin this night! 503 00:18:38,636 --> 00:18:40,102 - Get away from this car! - No! 504 00:18:40,604 --> 00:18:41,938 [Screams] What are you doing? 505 00:18:41,940 --> 00:18:43,306 You're crazy! 506 00:18:43,308 --> 00:18:46,008 Ron! Ron! Ha! 507 00:18:46,010 --> 00:18:47,009 You're too late! 508 00:18:47,011 --> 00:18:48,311 - [Yells] - [Starts] 509 00:18:48,313 --> 00:18:51,113 - [Humming] - No! No, no, no, no, no, no! 510 00:18:52,115 --> 00:18:55,885 She just knows you so well, and I was starting to wonder 511 00:18:55,887 --> 00:18:57,703 if I was ever gonna get to that point. 512 00:18:57,995 --> 00:18:59,739 I'm worried that maybe 513 00:18:59,741 --> 00:19:01,958 there isn't room in your life for another woman. 514 00:19:01,960 --> 00:19:04,911 At this very moment, Leslie is throwing herself 515 00:19:04,913 --> 00:19:08,998 in front of a freight train named Tammy for me and you. 516 00:19:09,300 --> 00:19:11,551 Leslie is a wonderful, loyal friend, 517 00:19:11,553 --> 00:19:13,503 who is very important in my life, 518 00:19:13,505 --> 00:19:15,805 but I would sooner visit Europe 519 00:19:15,807 --> 00:19:18,391 than have something romantic happen between us. 520 00:19:18,393 --> 00:19:21,877 Although, if you'd like to visit Europe, 521 00:19:21,879 --> 00:19:24,347 I like you so much, I'd be willing to risk it. 522 00:19:24,949 --> 00:19:27,149 But not France, right? 523 00:19:27,151 --> 00:19:28,184 God, no. 524 00:19:28,186 --> 00:19:30,386 [Laughs] 525 00:19:30,388 --> 00:19:32,855 See? You know me pretty well already, 526 00:19:32,857 --> 00:19:35,992 but you're about to get to know me even better. 527 00:19:35,994 --> 00:19:38,661 I brought you here because I want to show you something 528 00:19:38,663 --> 00:19:40,530 that almost no one knows about-- 529 00:19:40,532 --> 00:19:44,083 certainly not Tammy, and not even Leslie Knope. 530 00:19:44,085 --> 00:19:47,670 Ladies and gentleman, and especially the ladies, 531 00:19:47,672 --> 00:19:50,840 put your hands together for the one, the only, 532 00:19:50,842 --> 00:19:53,909 my man, Mr. Duke Silver. 533 00:19:53,911 --> 00:19:57,797 [Cheers and applause] 534 00:19:57,799 --> 00:20:00,633 A mighty fine holiday evening to you all. 535 00:20:00,635 --> 00:20:03,886 - Yeah. - It might be cold outside, 536 00:20:03,888 --> 00:20:07,223 but it's about to get warm all up in my jazz. 537 00:20:07,225 --> 00:20:08,224 [Laughter] 538 00:20:08,226 --> 00:20:10,276 I, of course, am Duke Silver, 539 00:20:10,278 --> 00:20:13,262 and I would like to dedicate this first song... 540 00:20:13,264 --> 00:20:14,597 To my duchess. 541 00:20:14,599 --> 00:20:17,600 [Jazzy version of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing] 542 00:20:17,602 --> 00:20:19,935 ♪ 543 00:20:19,937 --> 00:20:21,954 You're so lucky. 544 00:20:24,157 --> 00:20:26,492 I'm going to kill you. 545 00:20:26,494 --> 00:20:28,094 ♪ 546 00:20:32,116 --> 00:20:34,950 I think it's time to officially retire 547 00:20:34,952 --> 00:20:37,953 as Ron's emotional guardian. That's Diane's job now, 548 00:20:37,955 --> 00:20:40,289 and she seems more than up to the task. 549 00:20:40,291 --> 00:20:42,975 I mean, I'd do anything for Ron-- 550 00:20:42,977 --> 00:20:46,462 even spend a whole night fighting his crazy ex-wife. 551 00:20:46,764 --> 00:20:50,466 But I think I'm safe. She's gotta be tired by now. 552 00:20:50,468 --> 00:20:51,484 - Hi. - [Screams] 553 00:20:52,568 --> 00:20:58,584 Sync & corrections by Alice www.addic7ed.com 554 00:20:59,070 --> 00:21:01,054 - Officer Skorggel. - I pulled over 555 00:21:01,155 --> 00:21:04,407 a Tammy Swanson for driving erratically. 556 00:21:04,458 --> 00:21:06,225 Ran the plates, saw it was your car. 557 00:21:06,660 --> 00:21:07,727 Figured it was stolen. 558 00:21:07,861 --> 00:21:09,696 Hey, Ron, why don't you get me out of these handcuffs, 559 00:21:09,714 --> 00:21:12,198 so I can put you into these handcuffs. 560 00:21:12,216 --> 00:21:14,601 Yes, please officer, get her out of those cuffs. 561 00:21:14,635 --> 00:21:16,035 I want this to be a fair fight. 562 00:21:16,554 --> 00:21:19,539 Officer, did you see any sign of a passenger? 563 00:21:19,557 --> 00:21:20,941 [Thumping from trunk] 564 00:21:20,957 --> 00:21:22,041 Ron! 565 00:21:22,176 --> 00:21:23,109 There we go. 566 00:21:23,394 --> 00:21:24,794 Hey! [Thumping] 567 00:21:27,994 --> 00:21:29,194 Help.