Leslie Knope: This suggested plan reduces our overall budget by 35%. And it contains very practical, deep cuts in many of our services.
Chris: Wow, Leslie. This is amazing. But it's moot.
Leslie Knope: Why?
Chris: Our investigation has revealed that things in Pawnee are much worse than we anticipated.
Leslie Knope: I'm sorry. I just started hearing really loud circus music in my head. What did you say?
Ron Swanson: Meaning what?
Ben: Well, effective tomorrow morning, the entire government will be shut down until further notice.