We finally know the truth about that 'Stranger Things' paternity theory

Ben Schwartz and Joe Keery met up on the set of 'The Late Late Show with James Corden' to see if there's any weight to this online theory.
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We finally know the truth about that 'Stranger Things' paternity theory
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If you know Stranger Things, you likely know the running fan theory that the show's '80s bad boy Steve Harrington is Jean-Ralphio of Parks and Recreation's father. After all, both are from small fictional towns in Indiana, are entitled snobs and have enviable heads of hair.

Ben Schwartz (who plays Jean-Ralphio) and Joe Keery (who plays Steve) met up on the set of The Late Late Show with James Corden to see if there's any weight to this online theory.

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Laura Vitto was Mashable's Deputy Culture Editor.


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