Idiot, maybe. Giant bear guy with a heart of gold? Definitely. He gets the distinct feeling that his neighbor is barely tolerating his presence, probably because he's new to these parts. Parker doesn't expect a fruitful friendship to bloom from this, so the illusion of barbecuing together and talking about their kids is broken. Alas.

"I guess it doesn't." He wonders if he hit a sore spot? Seems like he might have. "Can't really help you on the why. Maybe we're just popular guys!" He was oversimplifying it and he knew it, but what more could he do about this place? He couldn't escape to his knowledge and the landlord dodged questions (and appearances) like he was a celebrity.