If Every Big Ten School Were A Parks And Rec Character

University of Illinois as Jean-Ralphio

Both are broke, but they still manage to have a good time anyways. Got off on a technicalllllityyy!

Indiana University as Leslie Knope

Leslie devotes her entire existence to the town of Pawnee. Which is in Indiana. Soooo.

University of Iowa as Ann Perkins

Neither stand out, but both are classically midwestern and always around.

University of Michigan as Ron Swanson

Just as many see Ron Swanson as the face of the Pawnee Parks Department, many consider Michigan to be a staple force in the Big Ten. Both maintain strong traditions, but tend to dwell on past accomplishments while coasting through the present. We can all admit that sometimes we feel a bit emasculated compared to these entities.

Michigan State University as Joan Callamezzo

Both are hot messes that are constantly shitfaced. Having a show on a community television station is a big deal for both of them.

University of Minnesota as April Ludgate

Everyone knows them, but they are still so mysterious. (What goes on over there in Minnesota?)

University of Nebraska as Marcia Langman

Marcia Langman would be a huge proponent of Nebraska’s anti-drinking policies, as she is often a proponent of anti-anything.

Northwestern University as Ben Wyatt

Like Ben, Northwestern thrives on nerd culture (Game of Thrones fans, raise your hands), overachieves and fails to get respect from lesser institutions despite being intelligent.

Ohio State University as Jerry