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Ron Swanson

From Parks and Recreation

Pawnee's parks director, woodworker, and breakfast enthusiast.

🔟 Ron Swanson's Top 10 Breakfast Foods

Breakfast is the most important meal. Also lunch. Also dinner.

  1. 1

    Bacon

    Number one. There is no number two in my heart.

  2. 2

    Steak and eggs

    Protein, then more protein.

  3. 3

    Breakfast sausage links

    Pork in convenient tube form.

  4. 4

    Hash browns

    The only acceptable vegetable, because it is fried.

  5. 5

    JJ's Diner waffles

    A fine establishment. I will not elaborate.

  6. 6

    Biscuits and gravy

    Gravy is a beverage if you believe in yourself.

  7. 7

    Country ham

    Salted, smoked, unbothered.

  8. 8

    Fried eggs

    Cooked in cast iron I forged myself.

  9. 9

    Black coffee

    If you add anything to it, leave.

  10. 10

    A second plate of bacon

    Life is short. Have more bacon.

🎁 Ron Swanson's Top 10 Things a Man Needs

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  1. 1

    Woodworking tool kit

    Build your own furniture. Then never speak of it.

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  2. 2

    Cast-iron skillet

    It will outlive you and your government.

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  3. 3

    Canoe paddle

    A canoe is a solitary vessel. As it should be.

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  4. 4

    Leather work gloves

    Hands are tools. Protect your tools.

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  5. 5

    Meat smoking cookbook

    The only book I endorse.

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  6. 6

    Fishing tackle box

    Fish do not talk. That is why I like them.

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  7. 7

    Pocket knife

    Every man should carry one.

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  8. 8

    Wool camp blanket

    Warm. Plain. Correct.

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  9. 9

    Whittling kit

    Quiet hands, quiet mind.

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  10. 10

    Mustache grooming kit

    A mustache is a commitment.

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