[s5e2] Soda Tax Direct

NBC released three deleted scenes, including one where Leslie and Ann compare Leslie's career to George Clooney’s . "Parks and Recreation" Soda Tax (TV Episode 2012) - IMDb

The "Child-Sized" soda, which is roughly the size of a small child and liquefies if you don't drink it fast enough. [S5E2] Soda Tax

Leslie faces off against of the Pawnee Restaurant Association. Pinewood threatens that the tax will force restaurants to lay off employees, turning public opinion against Leslie. NBC released three deleted scenes, including one where

While working in Washington D.C., struggles to manage his lazy, entitled interns who are only there because of their powerful political families. Pinewood threatens that the tax will force restaurants

is training for his police entrance exam. He struggles with the physical requirements until Chris Traeger tells him to focus on what motivates him.

During the public forum, several townspeople are seen holding yellow squares (neutral), even though Leslie only asked them to hold green (agree) or red (disagree).

The plot is a parody of the real-life "Soda Ban" (the Sugary Drinks Portion Cap Rule) proposed by then-NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg . Plot Breakdown 1. The Soda War (The A-Plot)