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06-25-2022, 08:35 PM
https://www.looper.com/904352/the-small-detail-parks-and-recreation-fans-cant-get-enough-of/
Fans loved the interactions between Orin and Chris
In a subreddit dedicated to the NBC series, u/Similar-Channel-3857 (https://www.reddit.com/r/PandR/comments/v7g9zs/minor_parks_and_rec_detail_when_chris_is_playing/) posted, "Minor Parks and Rec detail. When Chris is playing depressing music during the Valentine's Day dance (S4E14) the only person enjoying it is Orin." Along with the text, they shared a picture from the aforementioned episode capturing Orin's (Eric Isenhower) little smile, which is endearingly hopeful. For those who might not remember Orin, he's the incredibly emo, waif-like friend of April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza). His whole schtick is that he's rarely happy, rarely talks (and when he does, his words are deeply haunted), and is known for being, in general, incredibly unnerving to those around him. Even this moment, which is shared with the usually inspirational Chris Traeger (https://www.looper.com/884284/why-chris-traeger-is-an-inspiration-to-parks-and-recreation-fans/) (Rob Lowe) when he's spiraling into depression, isn't enough to cement a bond between the two.
As another user, u/udat42 (https://www.reddit.com/r/PandR/comments/v7g9zs/comment/iblpsrc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3), noted, "Orin and Chris have a few moments. I liked their bit at Andy and April's wedding/party where Chris's positivity makes Orin uncomfortable." The term "uncomfortable" hardly covers it — Orin straight-up runs away from the overtly friendly Chris like whatever the opposite of a moth to a flame is. These kinds of throwbacks are fun to share because every background character on "Parks And Recreation" functions like a fully developed being. Sure, they're usually overdramatized for comedic effect, but they're more than just extra bodies. They have stories worth remembering.
Fans loved the interactions between Orin and Chris
In a subreddit dedicated to the NBC series, u/Similar-Channel-3857 (https://www.reddit.com/r/PandR/comments/v7g9zs/minor_parks_and_rec_detail_when_chris_is_playing/) posted, "Minor Parks and Rec detail. When Chris is playing depressing music during the Valentine's Day dance (S4E14) the only person enjoying it is Orin." Along with the text, they shared a picture from the aforementioned episode capturing Orin's (Eric Isenhower) little smile, which is endearingly hopeful. For those who might not remember Orin, he's the incredibly emo, waif-like friend of April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza). His whole schtick is that he's rarely happy, rarely talks (and when he does, his words are deeply haunted), and is known for being, in general, incredibly unnerving to those around him. Even this moment, which is shared with the usually inspirational Chris Traeger (https://www.looper.com/884284/why-chris-traeger-is-an-inspiration-to-parks-and-recreation-fans/) (Rob Lowe) when he's spiraling into depression, isn't enough to cement a bond between the two.
As another user, u/udat42 (https://www.reddit.com/r/PandR/comments/v7g9zs/comment/iblpsrc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3), noted, "Orin and Chris have a few moments. I liked their bit at Andy and April's wedding/party where Chris's positivity makes Orin uncomfortable." The term "uncomfortable" hardly covers it — Orin straight-up runs away from the overtly friendly Chris like whatever the opposite of a moth to a flame is. These kinds of throwbacks are fun to share because every background character on "Parks And Recreation" functions like a fully developed being. Sure, they're usually overdramatized for comedic effect, but they're more than just extra bodies. They have stories worth remembering.