Chris's "sadness" is no excuse for him to shoot down Jerry like that - after all, he used to date his daughter, and I bet Jerry would have loved to have Chris as a son-in-law
Chris has to be one of the best depiction of depression on TV. He doesn't get depressed during the show, he already was when he arrived in Pawnee, and it took him years of realization, support from his friends, and work, to get his head out of the water.
"if i keep my body moving, and my mind occupied at all times, i will avoid falling into a bottomless pit of despair" i dont know what you're missing mate
This character is really relatable, his desire to be happy his struggle with anxiety and depression his outlook on life his positivity his mask it’s like an exaggerated mirror for me
@@wbwbc89 I think he was being real, how is this cringe talking about depression , it’s pretty obvious he was faking the whole enthusiasm most times to mask sorrow
Knowing how he was born with a disease and wasn’t supposed to live makes so much sense for how he acts - and I love the parts when he gets nervous about being a father, and even when he called Tom son 😭
My favorite is also my favorite scene in the entire series. Ben: “Hypothetical crisis: Leslie just tried to answer a question, but audibly farted and then threw up. Spin.” Chris: “Leslie Knope is literally overflowing with ideas for this town. And speaking about methane, have you heard about her plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions?”
This is pretty much what my depression looks like from the outside. Cheerful, full of jokes disguising the fact I am on the edge of hysteria. It’s exhausting and really hard to turn off.
I hope you can find people who are smart and intelligent, as well as caring, with whom you don't have to forcefully put on a mask of joy. And then hopefully you'll be able to start a process of recovery. I believe I've been through 10 years of depression, and I was incredibly fortunate that I had non judgemental, caring, and most importantly intelligent family and friends. And through some incredible luck, I managed to get cured. And thankfully without any medication. A part of me died and it is not coming back anytime soon. But I am genuinely content now without horrific periods of emptiness or sadness or whatever else my brain came up with to mess me up. I have an actual job that I can do competently too. I'm not saying you will definitely find a cure for yourself, or saying that since I got cured, you will too, or what worked for me will work for you. All I'm saying is that it's not impossible to be cured of depression. So do what you can, try to gather whatever tiny bits of strength you find, and try to be open minded. And remember that a "cure" need not be just one thing. It could be many things- big or small, taking place over a long time.
Hey, I know this is commented months after your original comment, but I think you should know that where ever, who ever you are, I wish you all the best and hope you receive/ received all the help you need ❤️ stay strong ❤️
@@TrunksG in this form it is shown that he is in denial because he is always pretending to be happy and he once said if I stop working out I will fall into a bottomless pit of despair so he is always working out and hiding his sadness
@@1236547899874563211 There is nothing wrong with goths, I think OP meant that the depression shown on TV is often really dark and shows people all sad and unhappy on the outside whereas Chris shows another side of depression where you don't show it on the outside. I hope you understand what I mean!
I have had the same experience Chris had at Leslie and Ben's party. Like LITERALLY the same exact experience where I cried about other people being happy and sat in the bathroom so I wouldn't ruin the mood.
Pathetic, why should you allow your presence to be a seen as a negative thing? If you feel lonely in that group then it means it’s not a group for you.
I go to school with a guy like him. You'd think a human being like this couldn't possibly sustain themselves like this for six hours straight outside of a comedic television series but somehow it happens.
Such a fantastic character. They take his mental health issues very seriously, especially with his personal growth, but still make him absolutely hilarious! Rob Lowe naileddddd this!
I love how on the surface Chris is perfect but when you get to know him throughout the series, he’s just as messed up and doing everything he can to keep it together like the rest of us. He tries to force positivity in everything because if not, it causes him to admit how dark the world is. I need to be more like Chris, but I ain’t got the energy like he’s got lol
These people can't be alone because the second they are alone their performative positive energy goes and they spiral into executive dysfuntion and become paralized in panic. They only have that energy when around people feeling pressure to out perform starving for someone to give any validation they can savor and hold onto to. This kind of anxiety is not a blessing, 24/7 obsessive thoughts, its pure O OCD, you are better off staying chill, you do not want what he has trust me
It's not a vibrator it is a massage stick. These are just used as vibrators for obvious reasons. However they are designed and originally used as massage sticks and still are.
Chris knows how to talk to people to let them hear what they want to hear. And thankfully in time, he learns how to listen to them rather than use toxic positivity to try and not show any weakness or cracks in his armor of forced optimism. It’s okay to be vulnerable; it doesn’t make you weak. If anything, pretending to be someone you’re not is what really makes you weak.
9:01 There's no more tissue..everything ends! Can't help it, impeccable delivery on its high-pitched voice LMAO Chris is one of my favorites, along with April, Ron, Andy and Ben. PandR rocks!
"There is quite literally NOTHING! I would like more than a tour of the Parks and Recreation department of the great city of Pawnee!" The moment I knew I'd love this character.
I just realized if it wasn’t for Chris, Leslie would’ve never met Ben… Chris is literally one of the most important characters on the show. Beaten only by the Man’s Man’s Man, Ron Swanson.
I was watching Wayne’s World recently and I noticed Rob Lowe’s character says “literally” is the exact same way Chris does, which I very much appreciate
"Before my kids, I looked a lot like you Chris"
"I am very sad please stop talking"
makes me laugh so hard every time
6:57. I had to do it for Carol from H.R.
So unexpected to call nipples boob hats lol
Chris's "sadness" is no excuse for him to shoot down Jerry like that - after all, he used to date his daughter, and I bet Jerry would have loved to have Chris as a son-in-law
@@ethanshepherd4963I guess he was overwhelmed with sadness 😂
Chris: LESLIE AND BEN ARE ENGAGED!!!
Andy: *Gasp Again!?
Really kills every time
Same ! 😂😂
Litrally...
i love that one
And then Andy was just as excited as the first time 😂
Chris has to be one of the best depiction of depression on TV. He doesn't get depressed during the show, he already was when he arrived in Pawnee, and it took him years of realization, support from his friends, and work, to get his head out of the water.
Was he? What am I missing?
"if i keep my body moving, and my mind occupied at all times, i will avoid falling into a bottomless pit of despair"
i dont know what you're missing mate
@@jerec1267 That was waayyy after he arrived in pawnee. The comment mentioned him being depressed before arriving to pawnee
What?! He was depressed..... I’m on season 4 and he just seems really energetic and motivated.
@@tasha1357 I have no idea what these people are talking about I honestly doubt he was depressed in season 4
The video isn't titled "Literally the Best of Chris Traeger" and I'm actually kind of angry at the missed opportunity here.
That would literally be the best idea ever.
this is literally the greatest american tragedy
Atanas Kirov This comment literally made my day
To that may I add; you guessed it; literally!
I literally think I just soiled myself....,
This character is really relatable, his desire to be happy his struggle with anxiety and depression his outlook on life his positivity his mask it’s like an exaggerated mirror for me
@@wbwbc89 I think he was being real, how is this cringe talking about depression , it’s pretty obvious he was faking the whole enthusiasm most times to mask sorrow
@@wbwbc89 just in, depression is cringe
Are you seriously saying that depression and anxiety can’t be real😂😂
@@anonymously8711 no but it’s not that deep it’s just a show
@@DiscoverObjay it could be...
Chris was a weirdo when he was first introduced, but of course you grow to love that insanely healthy goofball. He’s one of my favourites.
Akshaya Ananth I sometimes have a hard time believing people don’t like Chris
eleanor shellstrop did you know that you were in the bad place but got put back on earth?
Chris was a jerk in the first season. He supposed to be. He was meant to only be in first season.
Hashim Khan it’s been a tiring journey!
James Smith Oh yeah, Andy was a total douche on season 1.
Hated how he used Ann Perkins as his personal nurse for 2 weeks
This show has LITERALLY, the most likeable characters
It's crazy that Rob Lowe is older than Nick Offerman.......dude looks 10 years younger than his actual age
Dude seriously? That is blowing my mind
Rob is a damn vampire lol
@@karenoskkristjansdottir9979 Want something even more mind blowing? "Jerry" is LITERALLY only 2 years older than Rob Lowe!!
Wait what? People think he’s not middle aged?
@@ineedmoresleep3728 p sure it’s the fact he’s almost 60 that shocks people.
"My anxiety has kept me up for over 50 hours "
2 days and 2 hours
Why do I feel personally attacked by that statement
....I'm at 100 hours now....I just want to sleep
Mood
😃
Knowing how he was born with a disease and wasn’t supposed to live makes so much sense for how he acts - and I love the parts when he gets nervous about being a father, and even when he called Tom son 😭
This is literally the best comment I have seen in a while. Perfectly executed.
the microchip has been compromised
Jedi after palpatine executes order 66
@@adityasharma6579 lmaoooo
@@adityasharma6579 good soldiers follow orders...
It made me sad when he and Ann had to move away. He was a ball of sunshine!
Well she had to go write toy story 4
A ball of depressed sunshine lmao
@@yesitsmeguru well what about Rob Lowe? Was he busy?
Depressed sunshine
@@ricksanchez5971 it wouldnt have made sense for his character to still be around right?
Pawnee: *in budget crisis*
Chris: “can I offer u a nice *B12 Vitamin* in this trying time??”
My favorite is also my favorite scene in the entire series.
Ben: “Hypothetical crisis: Leslie just tried to answer a question, but audibly farted and then threw up. Spin.”
Chris: “Leslie Knope is literally overflowing with ideas for this town. And speaking about methane, have you heard about her plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions?”
“My Anxiety... has kept me awake... for 50 hours 😁.”
#Relatable
The facial expression during that line just kills.....
Chris is too precious for this world!
I know right
This is pretty much what my depression looks like from the outside. Cheerful, full of jokes disguising the fact I am on the edge of hysteria. It’s exhausting and really hard to turn off.
I hope you can find people who are smart and intelligent, as well as caring, with whom you don't have to forcefully put on a mask of joy. And then hopefully you'll be able to start a process of recovery.
I believe I've been through 10 years of depression, and I was incredibly fortunate that I had non judgemental, caring, and most importantly intelligent family and friends. And through some incredible luck, I managed to get cured. And thankfully without any medication. A part of me died and it is not coming back anytime soon. But I am genuinely content now without horrific periods of emptiness or sadness or whatever else my brain came up with to mess me up. I have an actual job that I can do competently too.
I'm not saying you will definitely find a cure for yourself, or saying that since I got cured, you will too, or what worked for me will work for you.
All I'm saying is that it's not impossible to be cured of depression. So do what you can, try to gather whatever tiny bits of strength you find, and try to be open minded. And remember that a "cure" need not be just one thing. It could be many things- big or small, taking place over a long time.
Hey, I know this is commented months after your original comment, but I think you should know that where ever, who ever you are, I wish you all the best and hope you receive/ received all the help you need ❤️ stay strong ❤️
are you dead
I’m constantly making jokes, usually at inappropriate times.
i know this is one year later but I just have to say...
I LOVE YOUR PROFILE PICTURE!!!!!!!
CASTIEL FOR LIFE!!!!!!
#casisbackintown
"The world is my gymnasium." What a beautiful message.
"I'm dead"
*smiles enthusiastically*
*thumbs up*
I was literally looking for this comment for hours.
Same! 😄 Rob Lowe killed in this scene! This and that Therapy! Sequence just before it, hilarious! 😂
5:08 Donna chilling at work with her Hitachi Wand
hahahah ikr
LOL yup! "Treat yo self"
It has "Recall Knope" written over it, so I guess the opposition people must be handing those out as gifts or bribes idk
Chris is _literally_ my favourite parks and rec character!
@@Daisy-jh9sc put _ b4 and after the _word_
_wow_
Litrelly 🤣🤣🤣
@@Daisy-jh9sc it’s italics not cursive lol
Li-truh-lee
Oh God imagine Chris during COVID-19. The microchip is constantly at risk of being compromised
As someone else with health-related OCD, I agree with your statement.
There was that zoom call special they all did
His only imperfection is that he is too perfect.
I love how his depression is showed on tv, not like those other goth dark people
Really, show the other form that depression can be showed.
@@TrunksG in this form it is shown that he is in denial because he is always pretending to be happy and he once said if I stop working out I will fall into a bottomless pit of despair so he is always working out and hiding his sadness
What's wrong with goth dark people? I'm offended. 🧛♀️😅
@@1236547899874563211 There is nothing wrong with goths, I think OP meant that the depression shown on TV is often really dark and shows people all sad and unhappy on the outside whereas Chris shows another side of depression where you don't show it on the outside. I hope you understand what I mean!
@@diyabalan8407 i was just teasing. I understand!
Chris Traeger is, literally, my favourite character of Parks and Rec!
Not just parks and rec... in tv history!
Ahh. That’s basically what I said, jaden.
Rob Lowe was terrific in this role.
I have had the same experience Chris had at Leslie and Ben's party. Like LITERALLY the same exact experience where I cried about other people being happy and sat in the bathroom so I wouldn't ruin the mood.
A big, warm virtual hug from me🥺 hope you're doing okay now. It'll be fine❤
Same
Pathetic, why should you allow your presence to be a seen as a negative thing? If you feel lonely in that group then it means it’s not a group for you.
My favorite Chris Traeger moment is when he tried to use his charm on that Eagleton admin woman to get Leslie’s birth certificate.
I love how Rob Lowe went all in on this character as did so many of the cast of Parks and Recs.
"I told him that 'One Headlight' by the Wallflowers isn't dancing music and he said 'Not with that attitude'."
xD Chris' dancing is just the best
(☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞
Of course.
“Boob hats” 😂😂
😂
I have a feeling that was Rob Lowe's ad lib. Getting the "Stop. Pooping." vibe.
This dude, with anxiety depression, and possible ADHD, is probably the most relatable to me because he masks like nobody’s business. Love him
I go to school with a guy like him.
You'd think a human being like this couldn't possibly sustain themselves like this for six hours straight outside of a comedic television series but somehow it happens.
coul you expand please? how does he act?
"My anxiety has kept me up for over 50 hours...*giggles like a girl* "
Such a fantastic character. They take his mental health issues very seriously, especially with his personal growth, but still make him absolutely hilarious! Rob Lowe naileddddd this!
I feel as though Chris Traeger is the Parks and Rec theme personified.
Best theme ever. So happy 😁
Expected to see a flash forward in the finale where Chris is the first man to live for 200 years 🙁
I was dyiing earlier today... and then i died... now im ded.
I had to cancel a date with Shauna Malwae-Tweep, and I really like her. Do you think she’ll still like me....now that I’m dead?
I love the way he smiles every time someone acknowledges how handsome he is. So pleased with himself
The` stop pooping line` was improvsed by Rob Lowe.
I love how on the surface Chris is perfect but when you get to know him throughout the series, he’s just as messed up and doing everything he can to keep it together like the rest of us. He tries to force positivity in everything because if not, it causes him to admit how dark the world is. I need to be more like Chris, but I ain’t got the energy like he’s got lol
These people can't be alone because the second they are alone their performative positive energy goes and they spiral into executive dysfuntion and become paralized in panic. They only have that energy when around people feeling pressure to out perform starving for someone to give any validation they can savor and hold onto to. This kind of anxiety is not a blessing, 24/7 obsessive thoughts, its pure O OCD, you are better off staying chill, you do not want what he has trust me
7:50 😂 best look at a camera ever
😂😂😂😂
“STOP.......POOPING”
I JUST REALIZED DONNAS USING A VIBRATOR FOR A NECK MASSAGER AT 4:55!!!
It's not a vibrator it is a massage stick. These are just used as vibrators for obvious reasons. However they are designed and originally used as massage sticks and still are.
@@Jahstice wow I did not know that. Learned something new
Treat you self
Chris knows how to talk to people to let them hear what they want to hear. And thankfully in time, he learns how to listen to them rather than use toxic positivity to try and not show any weakness or cracks in his armor of forced optimism. It’s okay to be vulnerable; it doesn’t make you weak. If anything, pretending to be someone you’re not is what really makes you weak.
I just stared at the sun for 10 minutes
The fact that this video isn’t titled LITERALLY the best of chris traeger makes me upset
Yes
Aha yes!
copied from 2 year old comment
The fact that this comment is LITERALLY stolen from another comment makes me upset
@@avonbarksdale3839 imagine having opinions couldn’t be me
2:44 the joy in his voice when he says “I’m dead” brightens my day
I'm just happy Rob Lowe is still finding work. Also how on Earth has he not aged a day since he played Sam Seaborn in the late 90's?
Why would he not be finding work?
He has a sex tape scandal back in the day
@@remiliu Like half of Hollywood? Hsjdjd
"STOP.... POOPING!!!" Oh my god, I did the same last year when I was hospitalized, in front of the mirror.
"I was dying earlier today then I died. Now I'm dead" that's such a big mood
“I’m dead”
👍😃
the show got 100 times better when chris and ben showed up
Chris is LITERALLY the BEST!
I like how in “The Stand” he’s super quiet but then in “Parks and recreation” he’s a walking talking machine
You do realize the character he played in the Stand was meant to be a deaf-mute, right?
@@bigdrew565 yeah
@@har-vwf7729 okay, just checking. Carry on. :p
The joy that I am feeling right now is _profound_ and *unmatched* in the modern era.
If I keep my body moving and my mind occupied at all times, I will avoid falling into a bottomless pit of despair 👍🏾😁
The scene where Chris comforts a complete stranger in the hallway should've been included in this. THAT was the best of Chris Traeger.
What episode is that
I think it was in the second half of season 3
8:26 I love it that upon hearing the news for the 2nd time, Andy doesn't respond with "I know" but rather with a stunned "again?" lol
He's literally Mr Peanutbutter from Bojack Horseman
Oh my god.... Yes 😱
True
Mr peanutbutter is literally him, yeah.
Thats his fursona
“Sometimes, people who *seem* happy can be the *most* depressed!”
"Chris... im DyInG"
"I was dying earlier today and then I died. Now I'm dead."
Finished watching the show a couple days ago, and Chris Traeger's energy is a vibe that I can get behind. I love it.
0:33 i love how you can see chris pointing and saying jerry's name in the background
9:01 There's no more tissue..everything ends!
Can't help it, impeccable delivery on its high-pitched voice LMAO
Chris is one of my favorites, along with April, Ron, Andy and Ben. PandR rocks!
“It’s from Kernston’s.” (looks at camera) “The Nipple People!”
0:04 what an introduction to a character. I reenact this in my head sometimes
7:00 - 7:25 most soothing string of words
I love Ben's face at 0:17
I think he doesn't want the tour given by Ron Swanson, and Leslie Knope
“Before my kids , I looked a lot like you, Chris.”
“I’m very sad.. please stop talking”
Haha
His dancing gives me life.
Chris is LITERALLY the cure for depression
Quite a statement, considering he might have had depression and/or anxiety.
This is LITERALLY the best video on RUclips
Top ten characters "most likely to be a serial killer" right there with toby from the office.
I think Mark Brandanowitz was more of a serial killer, but he wasn’t around long enough.
And Dennis from It's Always Sunny
No one:
Not a single person, not even Ann Perkins:
Chris: Boob. Hats.
"Ann Perkins!" 👉👉
"Hey, Chris! Got to run a meeting with Ron!"
"Great idea! I'll run into my next meeting!"
"I'm dead!" *thumbs up and big smile*
This was lit'rally the funniest thing ever
I absolutely love Chris's character! He's positivity is unstoppable!
Chris is a golden retriever in human form. 🦮😂
Let us take a moment to acknowledge that Chris did something Ron and Leslie, on their BEST DAY, couldn’t do: he made Tammy 2 back down.
"There is quite literally NOTHING! I would like more than a tour of the Parks and Recreation department of the great city of Pawnee!"
The moment I knew I'd love this character.
Chris is LITERALLY the best character on the show
The 'One Headlight,' scene is Literally my favourite Chris Traeger moment in the show from my favourite character.
I once dated someone who looked a lot like Rob! Everyone I knew went crazy and told me how cute he is 😂😂 I love Chris
I just realized if it wasn’t for Chris, Leslie would’ve never met Ben…
Chris is literally one of the most important characters on the show. Beaten only by the Man’s Man’s Man, Ron Swanson.
2:15-2:28 it's 2023 and i have to cackle at this clip 😂 oh to have chris' mindset during the long 2020(s)
He is so positve.
I want to change my life to the better because of him.
If one person on this planet could live for 150 years I pray its rob lowe
i agree
I was watching Wayne’s World recently and I noticed Rob Lowe’s character says “literally” is the exact same way Chris does, which I very much appreciate
Even the nicest person to ever set foot in Pawnee city hall is mean to Jerry lmao
This is *literally* the best video I've ever seen.
I think we all wish we were chris traeger
1:48 When you are sick, the floor feels really great.
Chirs is literally a golden retriever.
"I was dying earlier today, then i died and now i am dead".
That’s the last tissue! EVERYTHING ENDS! 😭
I ADORE Chris Traeger
Chris is literally one of my favourite characters on the show
"One Headlight" is dancing music
This is LITERALLY the best video on this channel.