I couldn't disagree more. They're not remotely interested in his artwork; they mock him until he runs away, never having explained his approach; he runs away distressed, clearly not enjoying the joke.
I don't believe anything from his project is used in the Frankenstein submission, either...
And of course, later on (s02e19) Mark actually *calls out* this shitty behavior when Jerry lies about having fallen down and injured himself, when Mark says "I actually think that you have a bigger problem than the money; there is someone in your department who is willing to lie about being mugged because he's afraid of his co-workers."
And that is resolved by... NOTHING. (The issue of the non-mugging is resolved; the bullying of Jerry isn't.)
Eric
2024-11-07 07:52:46 +0000 UTC
I mean is clearly just a joke and they do care about him, and Jerry himself doesn't mind and actually enjoys being with them
Penellope
2024-11-07 05:09:28 +0000 UTC
Yeah, that's probably the biggest reason I just don't like Parks and Rec the way some people seem to: they're always so fucking nasty and mean-spirited towards Jerry. It's uncalled for.
I'm not surprised that Tom is, he's a self-centered asshole; he sucks. But I expect better from Ann and Leslie.