Chris Pratt thought Parks And Recreation needed to lay off the Jerry jokes a bit - AV Club

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Former Parks and Rec star Chris Pratt dishes on the show's overdone gags and his character's controversial treatment

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Pratt reveals the writing team went 'overboard' with mocking Jerry, the office punching bag, and wanted to 'tone it down'
Despite being a fan favorite, Pratt's character Andy Dwyer was initially meant to be a one-note goofball before the writers expanded his arc

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