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)
In her first major move as City Councilor, Leslie Knope proposes a tax on oversized sodas to combat Pawnee’s obesity crisis (the city is famously "First in Friendship, Fourth in Obesity"). [S5E2] Soda Tax
After a public forum where a citizen even suggests a "vagina tax" instead, Leslie nearly folds under the pressure. However, a talk with Ron Swanson —who admits he respects her for sticking to her guns even when he disagrees with her—inspires her to pass the tax in a tight 3–2 vote. 2. Training with Chris (The B-Plot) The plot is a parody of the real-life