The Extended Lerpiss Family
The “Parks and Rec” writers hid a number of inside jokes among the names of minor characters, many of which were never even mentioned aloud on the show. One of the most notable examples is the Lerpiss family, consisting of at least eight background characters, including pawn shop owner Herman, purveyor of adult films Dennis, and Paunch Burger enthusiast Bjorn. Only the show’s creators know all of the ins and outs of their complicated relationships.