Aired Thursday, November 10, 1994 · 30 min
Kramer convinces Jerry to get a free Armani suit from hack comic Kenny Bania. But when Bania decides that he doesn't want anything except for dinner, Jerry has a hard time accepting the suit knowing that there is a far greater catch involved. Things get even worse when, during the dinner, Bania insists that soup doesn't count as a meal. Meanwhile, Elaine has a British friend stay with her for a week.
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Fans debate what computer model sits in Jerry's apartment and joke that it's responsible for his romantic bad luck, with discussion of whether it's a Mac and references to Jerry using Prodigy online.
Fans love the Soup episode, discussing cereal box continuity, whether soup counts as a meal, and sharing favorite quotes from the episode.
Fans discuss George's religious identity, noting he converted to Latvian Orthodox in a previous episode rather than being Jewish.
Fans discuss whether soup counts as a meal, referencing the episode's plot about trading suits for soup.
“Anyone with *any* computer in their living room probably doesn't have much luck with women.”
“Jerry: I don't even wan to go out with him..I'd rather make my own suit.”
“That fat little chub has gone too far!”
“In real life, these people would be bound and gagged and their valuables carted out to a stolen U-Haul!”
“I was wondering the same thing until George said he was "employed" a week or two ago to impressa woman.”
“Most Sundays, I make a pot of bean soup (usually starting with one of the 'Lysander's' soup mixes--includes beans and idiot-proof seasonings).”
Poster praises "The Soup" as flawless writing compared to recent episodes, sparking debate about whether the show has declined in quality over the past few years.
Fans identify the "I work out, I'm huge" line as being said by Kenny Banya in "The Soup" episode where he gives Jerry an Armani suit in exchange for dinner.
New viewer finds the show disappointing and not funny, questioning why characters are rude; others defend the humor and character writing.
Fans reference the Soup Nazi episode with classic quotes like 'No soup for you' and 'Hello Newman,' enjoying the iconic characters and moments.
Fans identify the mediocre stand-up comedian character who frequently appears on the show and annoys Jerry.
Fans discuss the famous catchphrase "You're the best Jerry" and debate which character said it, with confirmation that Bania uses it and Elaine uses a similar line.
Fans identify Kenny Bania as the character who trades Jerry an Armani suit for a free dinner, with one incorrect response claiming the character is Jimmy.
Thread discusses why the waitress in "The Soup" rejects George and acts angry toward him, with posters debating whether his manure comment ruined the date or if she invented a boyfriend excuse.
Fans discuss and correct the spelling of the comedian character Kenny Bania from The Soup episode, with some uncertainty about whether the character is named Tim Whatley instead.
Fans help identify Kenny Banya as the character who trades an Armani suit to Jerry for dinners at Mindy's restaurant.
Fans discuss visiting the real-life Soup Nazi restaurant in NYC and getting turned away due to closure, relating to the episode's themes.
Fans discuss which character says "ALL-right" dejectedly and walks out, with debate over whether it's George or Jerry, and a reference to Jerry's capitulation scenes in "The Soup" episode.
Thread asks about the real-world locations of the diner and soup shop featured in Seinfeld, with replies suggesting the show is filmed in Los Angeles and identifying Tom's Diner as the diner used.
Thread discusses the name of the character who gives Jerry an Armani suit in "The Soup" episode, with participants confirming it is Kenny Bania and providing details about the actor Steven Hytner.
Fans debate whether soup constitutes a meal, citing examples from the Soup Nazi episode and discussing whether accompaniments like crackers or sandwiches matter.
Fans discuss the character Bania from "The Soup" episode, clarifying his name spelling, his role in the plot with the Armani suit, and Jerry's opinion of him as a hack comedian.
Fans clarify the spelling of the restaurant name from The Soup episode, confirming it is Mendy's based on exterior shots and closed captions.
Fans discuss Kenny Bania, the character from 'The Soup' episode, and recall his famous Ovaltine joke about why it isn't called Roundtine.