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Mona-Lisa Saperstein with her quote on "Parks and Recreation:" "Can I go home? My tum-tum feels gross, and also, I hate working." | Source: Youtube.com/ParksandRecreation
Mona-Lisa Saperstein with her quote on "Parks and Recreation:" "Can I go home? My tum-tum feels gross, and also, I hate working." | Source: Youtube.com/ParksandRecreation

40 Mona-Lisa Saperstein Quotes from 'Parks and Recreation' – A Look into Her Care-Free Attitude

Bettina Dizon
May 26, 2023
09:00 A.M.
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Although Mona-Lisa Saperstein only appeared in a few "Parks and Recreation episodes," she made audiences laugh each time. Her interesting character and dry humor contributed to the show's success.

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American sitcom "Parks and Recreation" ran from 2009 to 2015, producing 124 episodes. The storyline was a political satire, following the life of a mid-level bureaucrat in Indiana who aims to make her town appealing. The first few seasons revolve around a local nurse's appeal to fix the abandoned construction site beside her residence.

As seasons pass, more characters are introduced to the show, including Mona-Lisa Sapersetein, the twin sister of Jean-Ralphio Saperstein. Mona-Lisa only gets a little screen time but creates several memorable scenes with other cast members, especially her brother.

While her comical abilities make her a loved character, Mona-Lisa's traits are not ideal. Living wreckless, carefree, and irresponsible, she fails to carry out tasks in her job and doesn't think much of the consequences of her actions.

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" “I totally hear you, but I also don't like what you're saying. So if you say no, I will start a fire in the bathroom." | Source: AmoDays

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" “I totally hear you, but I also don't like what you're saying. So if you say no, I will start a fire in the bathroom." | Source: AmoDays

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Hilarious Mona-Lisa Quotes from 'Parks and Recreation'

"Oh, 'day-yay-yam,' it is kind of a sausage party in here. For the record, would hit it, would hit, would hit. Hard pass." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"Yeah. It's mine. I'm pregnant." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"Mona-Lisa: Actually, that reminds me, [rhythmically] Ba-ba-ba-boss man... I need to leave early today because my shrink got me and him tickets to a Pitbull concert. And I already committed to that. And so if you say that I can't go, it's like you're taking something away from me.

Tom: Um, store's really busy. I kinda need you to stay.

Mona-Lisa: Mm-hmm. I totally hear you. Um, I also don't like what you're saying. So if you say no, I will start a fire in the bathroom." – "Parks and Recreation"

"I totally hear you, but I also don't like what you're saying. So if you say no, I will start a fire in the bathroom." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"Daddy, someone started a fire in your car because you took too long and I got bored." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

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Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" “I don't know if this is relevant, but I told him that you made me sign up for a bunch of credit cards and then max them out by buying legal white Jaguar fur coats." | Source: AmoDays

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" “I don't know if this is relevant, but I told him that you made me sign up for a bunch of credit cards and then max them out by buying legal white Jaguar fur coats." | Source: AmoDays

"I totally hear you, but erm, I also don't like what you're saying. So, if you say no, I'm going to start a fire in the bathroom." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"Money pleeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaasssseeee!" – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"I don't know if this is relevant, but I told him that you made me sign up for a bunch of credit cards and then max them out by buying legal white Jaguar fur coats." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"I'm bored. Let's go have sex on a tree." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"Can I go home? My tum-tum feels gross, and also, I hate working." Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

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Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" “I take on birth control or otherwise. There is no way that I could be pregnant with a human baby." | Source: AmoDays

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" “I take on birth control or otherwise. There is no way that I could be pregnant with a human baby." | Source: AmoDays

"A lawyer guy called you. He sounded really sexy on the phone, and I was very into that." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"I frenched my cousin one time." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"I take on birth control or otherwise. There is no way that I could be pregnant with a human baby." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"Hold up. I will do John Mayer again." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"I'm gassy; let's make out." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" “Why are you still in front of me?" | Source: AmoDays

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" “Why are you still in front of me?" | Source: AmoDays

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"How did I not know that Diddy was on Instagram, you jagweeds." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"Why are you still in front of me?" – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"Excuse me! You're broke?" – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"We're done. You're awesome, and I usually don't even like Puerto Rican chicks." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"I've been single for an hour now, and it's the turnouts. I still like to hook up, though." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" “Tommy laying down the law. A little feisty. I like that." | Source: AmoDays

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" “Tommy laying down the law. A little feisty. I like that." | Source: AmoDays

"Customer: How much is this jacket?

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Mona-Lisa: "Woah, Curly Sue. That jacket is so ugly. You should just take it." – "Parks and Recreation"

"Ooh, look at that chunky hunky." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"Tommy laying down the law. A little feisty. I like that." – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

"I'm gonna go get a soda. Do you want to have sex somewhere after I do that?" – Mona-Lisa Saperstein, "Parks and Recreation"

April Ludgate Quotes from 'Parks and Recreation'

"I wanted to make fun of stupid people while I get drunk. My two true passions." – April Ludgate, "Parks and Recreation"

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" “Time is money; Money is power; Power is pizza; Pizza is knowledge. Let’s go!” | Source: AmoDays

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" “Time is money; Money is power; Power is pizza; Pizza is knowledge. Let’s go!” | Source: AmoDays

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"[Cats and dogs] should be rewarded for not being people. I hate people." – April Ludgate, "Parks and Recreation"

"Time is money; Money is power; Power is pizza; Pizza is knowledge. Let's go!" – April Ludgate, "Parks and Recreation"

"I really only listen to, like, German Death Reggae and Halloween sound effects records from the 1950s. And Bette Midler. Obviously." – April Ludgate, "Parks and Recreation"

Andy Dwyer Quotes from 'Parks and Recreation'

"Windows are the eyes to the house." – Andy Dwyer, "Parks and Recreation"

"Ron and Diane, sitting in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I. Did you hear that bird?" – Andy Dwyer, "Parks and Recreation"

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" "I have no idea what I'm doing, but I know I'm doing it well." | Source: AmoDays

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" "I have no idea what I'm doing, but I know I'm doing it well." | Source: AmoDays

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"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. I read that one on a can of lemonade. I like to think it applies to life." – Andy Dwyer, "Parks and Recreation"

"I have no idea what I'm doing, but I know I'm doing it well." – Andy Dwyer, "Parks and Recreation"

"When I was a baby, my head was so big, scientists did experiments on me." – Andy Dwyer, "Parks and Recreation"

"Call an ambulance! A different ambulance! The one I ran into!" – Andy Dwyer, "Parks and Recreation"

"All my favorite foods have butter on them. Pancakes, toast, popcorn, grapes… butter is my favorite food." – Andy Dwyer, "Parks and Recreation"

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" "I'm allergic to sushi. Every time I eat more than 80 sushi, I barf." | Source: AmoDays

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" "I'm allergic to sushi. Every time I eat more than 80 sushi, I barf." | Source: AmoDays

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"Leslie, I typed your symptoms into the thing up here, and it says you could have network connectivity problems." – Andy Dwyer, "Parks and Recreation"

"I tried to make ramen in the coffee pot, and I broke everything." – Andy Dwyer, "Parks and Recreation"

"I'm allergic to sushi. Every time I eat more than 80 sushi, I barf." – Andy Dwyer, "Parks and Recreation"

"They're old people. They eat, they sleep, they complain. Oh my god, I wanna be an old person." – Andy Dwyer, "Parks and Recreation"

"Messy is fun, okay? My whole life is a giant mess, and I love it." – Andy Dwyer, "Parks and Recreation"

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" “I'm gassy; let's make out." | Source: AmoDays

Mona-Lisa Saperstein's quote on "Parks and Recreation:" “I'm gassy; let's make out." | Source: AmoDays

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Like Mona-Lisa, many other characters, including April Ludgate and Andy Dwyer, had interesting personalities and hilarious conversations.

"Parks and Recreation" starred several great talents, including Amy Poehler, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, and Aziz Ansari. It also had guest stars Jenny Slate, who played Mona-Lisa, Rob Lowe, and Tiffani Thiessen's husband, Brady Smith.

The beloved sitcom was one of the few that made television viewers laugh. Another series is "The Office," starring the fictional character Stanley Hudson. Read 49 of his funny quotes to make your day.

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