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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
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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