1998 → 1999
Also posted to: Seinfeld, South Park, Futurama
Fans compile a list of character deaths on Seinfeld, starting with Cousin Manya and Peterman's mom, with multiple posters immediately noting the omission of Susan's death as a major example.
The Puerto Rican Day episode will become rare and valuable because it will never air again due to controversy.
Fans discuss an eBay auction for a videocassette copy of the controversial Puerto Rican Day Parade episode, debating its value as rare television history versus its comedic merit.
Fans discuss instances of characters eating food from garbage or questionable sources throughout the series, including Elaine with a bear claw, George with an eclair, and Newman with muffin tops.
Fans discuss Jerry Seinfeld's new American Express commercials featuring him struggling with mundane tasks in his apartment with minimal dialogue, anticipating where the campaign will lead.
Fans discuss gossip about Jerry Seinfeld allegedly pursuing married women, with one husband claiming a pattern of involvement in relationship breakdowns.
Meta thread where users flame and critique a newcomer named Tim Hodge for trolling behavior and poor posting etiquette in the newsgroup.
Fans test each other with difficult Seinfeld trivia questions about character details, with varying levels of accuracy in the responses.
Viewers question whether NYC liquor stores can legally sell beer, citing an error in The Dinner Party episode; most agree stores don't sell beer because delis and corner markets dominate the market.
Usenet posters celebrate Festivus, the fictional holiday from the show, exchanging holiday greetings and acknowledging the end of Seinfeld's run in prime time.
A poster notes reaching 2,836 messages in the Seinfeld newsgroup and wonders who has posted the most, sparking friendly discussion about other prolific posters and off-topic recognition.
Fans discuss crew members whose names were used for Seinfeld characters, identifying multiple instances including writers, producers, and production staff commemorated through character names.
Fans express outrage over hecklers and laser pointers disrupting Jerry's stand-up comedy performance in New York, with some defending Jerry's material while others blame the audience.
Fans imagine what lyrics the Seinfeld theme song would have if it included words, with suggestions ranging from Jerry's stand-up routines to character-focused verses.
The Puerto Rican Day episode will become rare and valuable because it will never air again due to controversy.