1996 → 1998
Also posted to: Seinfeld, South Park
Fans mock a fake self-help book about a prolific but widely dismissed newsgroup poster, with replies joking about his constant attention-seeking behavior and proposing a derisive nickname.
Fans discuss evidence that Elaine is not Jewish, citing Jerry's exclusionary language when explaining Jewish culture to her and her unfamiliarity with kosher meals.
Fans discuss a Godfather reference in the episode, debating whether Jerry wore a tuxedo before and citing previous episodes like "The Opera" as counterexamples.
Fans discuss sightings of Jerry Seinfeld's mother (Liane Seinfeld) in various films and commercials, including a small role in Star 80 and appearances in other movies.
Fans discuss Wired magazine's ranking of TV show newsgroups, noting alt.tv.seinfeld ranked 6th most active while alt.tv.highlander ranked 1st, with skepticism about how Highlander could rank higher.
Fans recognize that Sam Lloyd played multiple recurring characters across different episodes, including the TV Guide enthusiast and mannequin designer.
Fans express strong dislike for a character named Tanaka from the episode, with one poster sarcastically saying they miss him like target shooters miss clay pigeons.
Fans notice a name resembling those in Airplane! credits appearing as a grip on Seinfeld, debating whether the surname is real or a running joke.