Ben and Chris Being Auditing Bros | Parks and Recreation

[@tonysmith7632]

This duo started out as dark, intimidating storm clouds and ended up being rainbows and cotton candy.

[@coredefect6134]

3.7k likes and no comments?. Not anymore

[@prachetasnayse9709]

I don’t know why but I am picturing Chris doing a ballet spin completely naked on top of a rainbow and Ben handing out candies dressed as a leprechaun 😂

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

You mean they started out as arbiters, but ended up being mavericks.

[@spockman4250]

Introducing Ben and Chris LITERALLY turned the show into an all time great

[@scruffd0g193]

agree, Robe and adam kick started the show

[@midomidusunsel]

Omg YESSS! I was so bored in the first 1.5 seasons, and Ben and Chris just brought life to show!

[@drishyaphuel]

YEP!!

[@LiaaaaaaaaAAAAAHH]

Agreed. When I rewatch it, I skip right to Season 2.

[@mdaddy775]

@@scruffd0g193 YES, the show didn't start until they arrived

[@dylansickinger545]

One of my favourite lines from Ben is “Chris and I used to slash budgets separately. When he will do it by himself nothing will get done, when I will do it by myself I get the death threats.”

[@kcjd8659]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nidhiraghuwanshi4862]

What does that mean?

[@dylansickinger545]

@@nidhiraghuwanshi4862 Chris is really nice and doesn’t want to do thing that will make people unhappy, and Ben is sort of mean and ruthless, and doesn’t seem to care about making people unhappy. So when Chris is alone he’s just really nice and never gets any actual work done, and when Ben is alone people hate him since there’s no one to pump people up to balance out the unhappiness

[@nidhiraghuwanshi4862]

@@dylansickinger545 thank you.

[@fruitbythefoote]

What episode is that from?

[@drishyaphuel]

Their Character Development is amazing. We got to see Ben's cool side and Chris's frequent anxious moments and nervous breakdowns.

[@GrahamCrannell]

honestly the character development of everyone in the show is what makes it so good. I can't think of a single main character who doesn't go through a major emotional shift. Just such a good show haha.

[@the_savatar]

Honestly Ben is cool and underated

[@drishyaphuel]

@@the_savatar He really is. His 'Ah Booyah!' and 'Baba Booey' are unforgettable. His feminist side. His caring side; being yhe most supportive spouse. Ben is really cool

[@drishyaphuel]

@@GrahamCrannell You are correct. They all went through emotional development. This show is really amazing

[@cablecho57]

A boo-yah!

[@Delightfully_Witchy]

0:22 "If it isn't Looks & Books." One of Tom's better lines, honestly.

[@misc0615]

*Mr Looks & Professor Books” 😌

[@NamedForANightmare]

Yeah most of Tom's "burns" are really lame but this one hits.

[@MarissaMoen]

I'm an auditor and Ben Wyatt feels like a personal attack, he is such an accurate character.

[@MrCityzun]

Ah but have you found love yet in a dysfunctional small town?

[@appleWhisky43]

Do you also have an unhealthy obsession to Calzone

[@01Latchy]

Have you ever worn a batman suit and promptly broken down in tears?

[@MrCityzun]

@@01Latchy Who hasn't, amirite?

[@bergerman487]

Do you always talk about nerd stuff?

[@jeb4114]

“Usually you can only get board game T-shirts in XXL!” That caught me off guard.

[@miguelrossette5767]

"Even Ben is dancing" I died! 😂😂

[@elihugonzalez2945]

3:00 😄

[@re6bo]

Gets me every time too. 😂

[@bretterry8356]

The way they stick up for each other's mental and emotional health is amazing. The world needs more bros like that.

[@jonathanfox676]

I love how the one thing that Chris doesn’t reciprocate or react positively to is Ben’s roller skate fetish

[@redranger2716]

Chris does seem like the type of guy to enjoy roller skating, so hearing his best friend say that turns him on, caught him off guard

[@globbyakaweirdjellyguy954]

Love Chris’s “huh?” face when Ben starts taking a picture of Leslie in roller skates and says this is a fantasy of his.🤣

[@stephieirene1]

The reason Rob Lowe was never nominated for an award playing Chris Traeger is because everyone knew he was just playing himself.

[@jopalm3649]

His Wikipedia article says different things.

[@peepeepoopoo4652]

@@jopalm3649 people are capable of changing and being better, tho it doesnt excuse his previous behavior

[@priyadarsinitp5272]

Rob Lowe is NOT the ray of sunshine and pot of positivity as Chris is

[@KellenS128]

Should watch him on Are you garbage podcast

[@avinotion]

I just love their auditing dynamic. I wish we had more of that in the show

[@tomlewis9207]

Chris playing air banjo is beyond epic!

[@alexisbeaulne1339]

What was the song, It is literally the best song I heard. Legit I want to know

[@redranger2716]

​@@alexisbeaulne1339Banjorama by Mike Morgan

[@alexisbeaulne1339]

​@@redranger2716hell yeah thanks man !!🎉

[@midomidusunsel]

They are LITERALLY Leslie and Ann. Ann is Ben and Chris is Leslie.

[@red.gem_]

stopp i adore this, they fell in love with someone just like their bff and all four are friends. that's my favourite trope ever i swear

[@midomidusunsel]

@@red.gem_ I know! Ben & Leslie are one of my fav couples and I really liked seeing Chris with Ann too!

[@moonshine4757]

Probably that's why Ann and Ben, or Chris and Leslie aren't close friends. Bcoz they are alike..

[@red.gem_]

@@moonshine4757 exactly

[@jagpro91]

Li-truh-lee

[@lizbeth-2702]

When Ben said “Usually you can only get board game t-shirts in XXL” it sent me ☠️

[@desertrose4days]

I relate to that with clothing in general Americans have gotten so fat that most stores don't even carry my size anymore.

[@nathanross7448]

I always loved their good cop and bad cop routine

[@becca4425]

7:36 never fails to make me sob it is one of the most adorable moments

[@schoolofrandom5464]

The celebratory lunges is propably my favorite underrated scene in the show

[@roguishpaladin]

It's really well directed, too. The shot was lined up perfectly.

[@monishagowda8928]

It is such a good shot i swear😂😂

[@erickluizramos]

Ben's reaction like he is already used to watch the celebratory lunges 😂

[@thatgirlwithacamera]

Ben putting music on to tune Chris out and Chris loving it is one of my favourite moments of the whole show. Many great moments, but that one is just so perfect for his character and his banjo sounds crack me right up. I could watch that over and over for the rest of my life without even going insane.

[@emm_gee1294]

Chris: Like a majestic alleyoop 😲 Chris: Your all amazing 🙂 Ben: Your all fired🙃 Chris: teamwork 🤜🤛 4:30

[@lizzyrank5405]

I do like how they are actually friends since they've worked together and traveled so much.

[@ShinRyojin]

Chris and Ben’s handshake is BFF goals.

[@nefimendezhd]

They are on opposite sides of a spectrum and that makes them so spectacular.

[@RobertsonIsland]

Chris throughout the entire claymation thing was amazing

[@firiel2366]

Look I'm not saying one of the main reasons this show is so popular is because of its depiction of healthy adult friendships BUT IT IS - Ben and Chris - Anne and Leslie - Tom and Donna - Leslie and Ron - Leslie and Ben I could go on but seriously. This show is so wholesome 😭

[@ella1135]

I've never thought from that angle, but it makes absolutely total sense! Now I love this show even more, thanks

[@sims2lovealot]

Honestly yes! And one of my favourite things is how girls and guys are very good friends without romance and their partners don't get weirdly jealous, and the girls never fight over boys. It's so refreshing.

[@firiel2366]

@@sims2lovealot yeeeees 😭♥️ healthy non-romantic friendships between people of different genders ftw

[@sims2lovealot]

@@firiel2366 We love to see it!

[@Muunilist]

Totally agree with you, but you forgot other dynamic and hilarious duo. Andy and Ron Tom and Ron Andy and April April and Ann (my favorite)

[@brokenmask333]

A favorite seen of mine is after Ben lost his job Chris went to check up on him. And still hung out with him. Showing they were more than just work friends, they were real friends

[@maisiemoon333]

chris on the air banjo will never not make me crease😂 🪕

[@Pulguita225]

Nothing beats the trade off we got when Mark Brendanaquits left and they gave us these two gems ❤

[@dinosoid2000]

Who woulda thought these two wet blankets would end up being some of the endearing characters in the whole show. When it comes to these two my favorite moment is easily the food poisoning sequence.

[@MAXIMILLIONtheGREAT]

I love this show, such well written and developed characters.

[@mrodgt]

7:11 Well, aside from that one BIG reason. That was very generous of the writers. 😏😆

[@spockman4250]

Ah yes, Jerry’s massive, humongous, ginormous, bulging, meaty, titanic, throbbing… Heart

[@angieliang8475]

I wish we could’ve seen more of their friendship lol

[@soudesune6522]

"Ben said no. I'm sorry everyone." Aight, acceptable.

[@moonshine4757]

These two men are so good!! Always supporting their gf/wife, gentlemen, sweethearts and good looking. Most importantly smart!

[@blademanization]

Their friendship is truly gold

[@lowkeylokii4205]

Chris playing air banjo is the music a 7 year old hears when a teacher says they're having a pizza party

[@Dandylion567]

That's so specific...

[@orels5494]

“i know who i’m gonna use to calculate tax in tip “ “….me 😀” 3:31 THIS LITERALLY ENCAPSULATES THEIR CHARACTER SO WELL

[@Lanichan96]

"I promised myself I wont cry tonight. And I have already broken the promise five times."

[@cjstar01jones17]

3:58 Chris’s face 🤣

[@salwaaj1356]

All the characters are walking stereotypes, but they are so humane too.. So they come up relatable to, and loveable. Mainly bc of their friendships, like those two, or Leslie and ron, or leslie and ann, or ron and andy..

[@jasmine511]

my favorite duo!! they're so underrated!

[@MrJayehawk]

Rob Lowe in a car jamming out to banjo music is just spectacular.

[@red.gem_]

can we talk about how chris the best thing on this earth?? like obviously i would marry ben wyatt in a heartbeat but omg chris traeger brings nothing but joy to my life and this show

[@papl20]

Their friendship is rainbows and cookies and sunny days for me. Love them so much.

[@MrHaVoKeR]

4:29 best duo ever, best alley oop ever LMAOOOOOOOOOO

[@stazandhissnes2428]

Boring and Dull Mark leaving with Deadpan Nerdy Ben and Positive Health Freak Chris coming in were probably two of the greatest things I ever saw happen on television. Even if these guys only guest starred during the government shut down arc, I would've been happy just with that. Because Mark left.

[@QuitRuiningMyRecommendations]

Brandao-quits had his charm and his purpose, he was a good straight man. He had a small arc and left after he was done.

[@angryviking6928]

I came for the laughs, but stayed for the feels

[@NoMilkNoSugartheblog]

I now integrate Celebratory Lunges into such moments in my life because of Chris Traeger.

[@lrm223]

The bachelor party episode is one of my favorites! I love how they just go out and have a fun time together.

[@zombieboah3152]

I like all the other characters in the show but I feel like Ben and Chris were the most realistic especially when it came to their friendship.

[@december1to31]

Introducing them made the show awesome.

[@NickGurred]

These guys were such a great addition to the cast. The outsides who became part of the insiders. Love em.

[@Dekn33s]

“You’re all amazing” “You’re all fires!!!” Team work!😁

[@swimfast724]

I love at 2:39 the celebratory lunges 😂😂

[@cleobinx]

“Usually you can only get board game t shirts in XXL” 😂😂😂 I never noticed that line before

[@aznfrog51]

5:09 I just realized the “vegan fries” line haha

[@jackuon]

delightful! i love the Auditing Bros so much!

[@ma.josefinabelengarcia3796]

Giving me Bingley and Darcy vibes there boys

[@Satherian]

"Is there anything we can do about that?" "...........no." "Damn!"

[@aasthaagarwal997]

Damn...their relationship is pure gold🥺❤

[@CubeBizz]

I lost it at celebratory lunges 😂

[@azzu12]

I cannot imagine this show without Ben abd Chris. Incredible additions

[@marieleelee]

The letter was such a beautiful thoughtful gift. Made me cry the first time I saw it.

[@h.a.b.arguille1896]

“The joy that I am feeling right now is profound and UNMATCHED in the modern era.”

[@darkmatter5940]

Do men really have wonderful relationships like Ben & Chris?

[@AtypicalAdventurer]

the ones that trust each other enough to develop deeper emotional connections definitely do. it's a wonderful thing

[@MichaelMineCraftings]

Turk and JD from scrubs

[@bniisantos]

We do!

[@5T4T10NDR4GON]

I didn't like Chris and Ben when they first appeared on p&r but they soon became some of my favs

[@moeyanda8171]

What’s interesting is that Ann and Ben seems like those gloomy gooses. While, Leslie and Chris are like the really positive bffs

[@SwainBjornstrandt]

Oh boy do i love these two...

[@elisabethrawley1295]

I love a good bromance!! And these two are one of fave bromances!!

[@mdaddy775]

The very handsome face and the almost handsome face. Great duo

[@etherealcalm952]

1:00 almost looks like he broke character for a moment but went back in,

[@chaosido19]

Can't believe you cut out Chris's perfect calzone pronounciation

[@meatwax]

This is the 1st time it occured to me that fries are already vegan. And chris banjo acapella is my cure for depression

[@elihugonzalez2945]

3:00 Me, being awkward and doing my best 😄

[@silentperson7822]

My girlfriend tells me I'm obnoxiously over optimistic. I show her this video and she say's okay.

[@kevinnistor1954]

"Hes looks" "I got it" "Course you do books"

[@DirtCheapFU]

The choking hazard vitamin still gets me because there are companies that still sell those kinds of multi-vitamins; unironically. Not as big as the one in this, but cautiously big for its own sake.

[@soggytoast909]

Honestly, I wish we got more moments of them together

[@RockyBhai-eq2pe]

Am i the only one who died laughing at, "hey Chris, come on in... " i already did!😊" 😂

[@sammiepittman3130]

Ben is me as a CPA. “I don’t care. YOU THINK THIS IS A JOKE?!”

[@siddhantbhosale5909]

3:25 these guys😭😭

[@limerence8365]

Came for Ben and Leslie, stayed for Chris

[@askfirst2571]

I don't know if Chris was laughing at Tom or Rob laughing at Aziz -- either way I love it

[@benoconnell9676]

I love the (the doc martens) thrown in with reasons why Ben is depressed

[@kryptokrampus8137]

"It has every herb, in my herb belt"

[@graceyeah3926]

Watched Parks&Rec with the family and secretly had a huge crush on Ben. Family told me often I'm just like Chris. These two facts together are very funny

[@acWeishan]

Chris was a great addition and Rob Lowe nailed it.

[@TheDMB411987]

They cut the second part to the part where Ben is trying to shut down the carnival and Chris is rooting for it. Ben talks about how Chris never cut any budget and Ben would get death threats so they balance out to be an effective team haha

[@laceandribbonsviolin]

6:40 only Rob Lowe can make spitting something back out look cute

[@thesourpatchkidd579]

Clearly I can't read because I thought this said "being auditioning bros" and I clicked fully expecting to see their audition tapes 🤣🤣

[@hannahbaker6617]

Ironically they were brought in by the state to save the city. They ended up saving the show

[@blister9366]

These two saved the whole show

[@patrickorourke41]

I’m a little jealous of their friendship.

[@thekiller989]

that subtle dig at the boardgame community. Love it

[@leonardosolismunoz3535]

At 3:08 DAMN RIGHT!!!

[@famemosterrrrr]

I laugh every time seeing the scenes of Ben being depressed and Chris being stressed about it

[@caseyb1316]

“Of course you do books”

[@sarahberkner]

Ben and Chris are both the looks in "looks and books"

[@lilyisgoingbonkersofficial5415]

they are so precious. my two favorite white boys