Websites Celebrating July 4th With Ron Swanson


On this day 238 years ago, a group of English colonists did something bold — they declared Independence from Great Britain and set fourth on a grand experiment called Democracy.

During the last 238 years, America has had its ups and it has had its downs, but through it all, we were charting a course that brought us here to this day — July 4, 2014.

In case you are wondering how you should celebrate America’s birthday, look no further than the many websites that have immortalized the words of Pawnee, Indiana’s Parks and Recreation Director Ron Swanson. If there is one man who knows America, that man is Ron Swanson.

First, let us take a look at BuzzFeed‘s list of “Reasons The 4th Of July Is The Best Holiday, As Told By Ron Swanson.”

Among the top reasons today, July 4th, is the best holiday:

  • The simplicity of the holiday can’t be beat: it’s just a barbecue. With friends. And drinking.
  • You can eat multiple burgers in one sitting accompanied only by murmurs of agreement.
  • In fact, copious amounts of any food can enter your body at any time without any judgment.
  • You can bond with your friends over the majesty that is the grill.

Over at The Huffington Post, they have “18 Ways To Be A True American Like Ron Swanson.”

Among the tips, HuffPo tells us these simple ways to be a true American:

  • Devote 100 percent of your attention to devouring ribs.
  • Fill your plate with all of the meat and all of the cheese at the barbecue.
  • In case you end up at a vegetarian party, make sure to BYOB(acon).
  • If you go out to eat, definitely clear out the supply of eggs and bacon.
  • Question the greatness of other countries as compared to America.
  • Don’t half-a** Independence Day. This is America, go all out!

As Twitter user Kate Reeves pointed out, Ron Swanson has it figured out when it comes to America and July 4th:

Now, if you want to see what other everyday Americans have to say about July 4th and the reason we celebrate this greatest of all days, you may want to click on over to a report from The Inquisitr yesterday that features a variety of reasons — some right, and some just so far off the mark you have to see it to believe it. Enjoy!

[Images via BuzzFeed, The Huffington Post and JoBlo.com]

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