Amy Poehler's Leslie Knope is the heart of "Parks & Recreation." It's hard to imagine that anyone watching this show wouldn't agree that its leading lady is worth praising through everything. Sometimes she's over the top, but no one's heart is more prominent, and no one's stamina is as inspiring. Leslie treasures everything so profoundly that it can be overbearing at times, but regardless, her every intention is noble (except where she gets competitive). Most of what she does is for the greater good of humanity, and women especially.
Leslie Knope is an iconic character for far too many reasons to list, but it boils down to the fact that she gives freely without ever expecting anything in return. She opens up her heart even when she knows pain could follow in the process. Leslie Knope, quite literally, coined the celebration of Galentine's Day strictly reserved for celebrating female friendships.
There is not a single person in all of Pawnee (the two Tammys included) whom Leslie hasn't tried to help. Frankly, she doesn't know how not to — it's in her nature to want the best for people, and she'd do anything in her power to ensure that they achieve the goals in front of them. She'd give the world for her loved ones, and more importantly, she backs her words by actions. She shows people just how much she cares about them, and she shows the town of Pawnee that she is willing to meet them halfway. She is the best kind of team player and cheerleader, and though we don't see it on screen, we know she is the ideal type of politician. She is wordy, ridiculously detailed, and though she works way too hard, she understands that it's never more important than friends or waffles.
