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What's the Matter with Jerry? Superiority Humor and the Shifting Norms of Whiteness in Parks and Recreation.

Source :
Journal of Popular Culture; Apr2022, Vol. 55 Issue 2, p313-332, 20p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article focuses on the workplace sitcom and mockumentary television show "Parks and Recreation." The author discusses the racial makeup of the show as being only half white, explores its use of superiority humor and narrative conflict, and examines the character of Jerry Gergich, played by Jim O'Heir.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15405931
Volume :
55
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Popular Culture
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
156522799
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jpcu.13121