Ben Wyatt and Jean-Ralphio respond to 'Parks and Rec' fan theories

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Ben Wyatt and Jean-Ralphio respond to 'Parks and Rec' fan theories
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Whoever suggested that Leslie Knope embezzled funds needs to go and have a long think about what they did.

Adam Scott and Ben Schwartz, a.k.a Ben Wyatt and Jean-Ralphio from the ineffable Parks and Recreation, went on The Late Late Show with James Corden and recorded their responses to Reddit fan theories about the show.

The first theory postulates that Leslie Knope, Ben Wyatt, and Ron Swanson were in fact stealing money from the government. Scott gives a conciliatory answer: "No these are good hearted, wonderful people [...] though it would explain why Leslie had so much money for elaborate presents." Schwartz, meanwhile, is incensed by the notion that Leslie would steal. "Swanson on the other hand one hundred percent yeah," he adds.

They also responded to cross-over theories about Parks and Recreation and Friends. The best theory however is that Jerry, human napkin, is in fact a spy. "Yeah that does make sense," says Scottt, "cos his beautiful wife [...] that never made sense because Jerry is just a mediocre human being."

It's weird watching Jean-Ralphio finish a sentence without breaking into auto-tune inspired melody, but both Schwartz and Scott have a lot of fun with it. RIP Lil' Sebastian.

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