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)
This guide focuses on the episode " Soda Tax " (Season 5, Episode 2), which is the most prominent show with this specific title and episode number. [S5E2] Soda Tax
Andy’s love for April Ludgate helps him finish his run in time. Conversely, this realization that he has "nothing to live for" sends the hyper-positive Chris into a deep depression, eventually leading him to seek therapy. 3. Intern Management in D.C. (The C-Plot) The plot is a parody of the real-life
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. Andy’s love for April Ludgate helps him finish
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").