Perd Hapley Quote #6
Quote from Perd Hapley in Jerry's Painting
Leslie Knope: It was never our intention to offend anyone. I guess some people object to powerful depictions of awesome ladies.
Perd Hapley: Okay. Also joining us today is a different person, pornographic film actress Brandi Maxxxx.
Brandi Maxxxx: Pleasure to be here.
Perd Hapley: Brandi, you've starred in over 200 adult films, some which are very good. When'd you get in the business?
Brandi Maxxxx: Last year.
Perd Hapley: Fantastic. Now, this painting right here, art or pornography?
Brandi Maxxxx: Perd, I think this whole debate is ridiculous. What Leslie and I do is obviously art.
Leslie Knope: Oh, hang on. Um, there's a big difference between an oil painting of a Greek myth and a pornographic movie.
Brandi Maxxxx: It's okay, Leslie. I got this one.
Leslie Knope: What?
Brandi Maxxxx: What Leslie and I want people to know is you should be able to have sex anywhere you want and show it anywhere you want, whether it's girl-on-girl action, bondage, or what have you.
Leslie Knope: Okay. Hang on. Pornography is very difficult to define. Um, in fact, it was Justice Stewart who once said, "I can't define pornography, but I know it when I see it."
Perd Hapley: Brandi, how would you define pornography?
Brandi Maxx: For me, it's when the penis goes in.
Parks and Recreation Quotes
‘Jerry's Painting’ Quotes
Quote from Leslie Knope
Leslie Knope: [aside to camera] I don't know how to explain it. Every time I look at it, I just think to myself, "What can't that centaur woman do?" Besides ride an escalator and drive a car. Art can be so magnificent.
Quote from Jerry
Jerry: So for my painting, I chose one of my very favorite Greek myths, the centaur goddess Dyaphena slaying a great stag.
Ann: [clears throat] It's, uh, stunning.
Tom: It's breathtaking, Jerry.
Donna: Yeah. Really is.
Jerry: Wow. Thanks, guys.
Ann: Hey, Leslie, you should really come over here and look at Jerry's painting.
Leslie Knope: Oh. Oh, my God. That's me. Is that me?
Jerry: What? [chuckles] No. Oh, jeez, it does look like you.
Leslie Knope: You're just realizing that now?
Tom: That's what you see when you close your eyes at night, Jerry. Topless Leslie glued to a horse. [laughs]
Jerry: Okay, Leslie, I am just so, so sorry. Dyaphena, she is this powerful goddess. And I've been thinking a lot about powerful women. And subconsciously, I painted you. I'm sorry. I'm gonna take it right down.
Leslie Knope: No. Leave it up. I love it.
Quote from Ron Swanson
Ron Swanson: Okay, everyone, shut up! And look at me! Welcome to Visions of Nature. This room has several paintings in it. Some are big. Some are small. People did them, and they are here now. I believe that after this is over, they'll be hung in government buildings. Why the government is involved in an art show is beyond me. I also think it's pointless for a human to paint scenes of nature when they could just go outside and stand in it. Anyway, please do not misinterpret the fact that I am talking right now as genuine interest in art and attempt to discuss it with me further. End of speech.