I don't believe the *origin* of Jerry's animosity toward Newman has ever really been dealt with, but it must go way back since Jerry's mom reacts to him in the same way. He is definitely a sleazy character, and has certainly never done anything but earn more animosity. I spent a few years as a postal worker though, and while I knew a few Cliff Clavens, the only Newmans I met were all in management.
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