The One Thing Parks And Recreation Fans Think Ben Does Better Than Any Other Character

One hallmark of mockumentary-style shows is, of course, gleaning at the camera. This trope seemed to be popularized by Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) on "The Office," king of coming across as uncomfortable. But while these camera looks may be due to some of the cringiest moments on "The Office," Ben's expressions toward the camera on "Parks and Recreation" are far more nuanced. Fans on Reddit, such as u/ReverseFlash_94, notice that Ben's camera stares are some of the most gratifying aspects of the series. Many other Redditors were quick to jump on the train, noting one look of Ben's in particular.

"His look to the camera when the lil sebastian hologram appeared kills me every time," posted u/wxmanify, with a helpful link to YouTube. What makes Ben's reactions so perfect is how he is essentially a stand-in for the audience. The clip points out Ben's disbelief that anyone could love a tiny horse so much — let alone create an entire memorial concert around him. U/pittman1375 and u/mickandrorty137 were just some of numerous "Parks and Rec" that posted their favorite Ben glances. From exasperation to abject horror, the many faces of Ben are almost too abundant to count. This is just one of Ben Wyatt's traits that makes "Parks and Recreation" such a treat to watch.