Chris Pratt on Parks and Rec's Mean Jokes

In Jim O’Heir’s new book, 'Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation,' Chris Pratt discusses his concerns over the mean-spirited jokes directed at O’Heir’s character, Jerry Gergich, on 'Parks and Recreation.' Pratt, who played Andy Dwyer, recalled feeling uncomfortable with some jokes being meaner rather than funny, and he notably objected to a scene where a printer displayed 'Jerry sucks.' O’Heir appreciated Pratt's kindness, noting that Pratt and other co-stars, like Amy Poehler, checked in on him. O’Heir assured Pratt that he never took the jokes personally but valued the support. The show, which aired for seven seasons, frequently used O'Heir's character as a comedic target, often misnaming him.