Fans debate whether the writers addressed the ongoing newsgroup discussion about Elaine's religion by having her explicitly confirm she is not Jewish in "The Serenity Now" episode.
In , "Voodoo" writes:
You know what happened? The writers got tired of following the 'What religion is Elaine' thread in this newsgroup (in which they constantly lurk) so they figured the only way to end it was to write an episode that absolutely confirms it.
You think so, eh? Well, try this:
** NOT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY **
The theme of the episode is: Each of the four main characters each does a 180 with respect to one of his/her essential characteristics. Kramer becomes folksy and avuncular instead of spastic; Jerry becomes emotional and boring instead of sharply sarcastic and funny; George becomes family-oriented instead of anti-family; and Elaine acts like a Gentile who gives off good vibes that drive Jewish guys rabid.
** LIKE I SAID, NOT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY **
Actually, I'm surprised that Dave Tharp didn't beat me to this. :) Please, everyone, don't herniate yourselves telling me how malicious I am. I'm only kidding.
Nathan Dietz
Dave ([email]) wrote:
Don't thank them so quickly. Now the newsgroup only has one thing to discuss now: What religion is George Constanza? At least before there was diversity in subject matter...
pK, oh lordy...
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Perhaps, but they already did that a while ago when Elaine said, "I am not Jewish". What more do you guys want? This statement was made on the episode where Kramer convinced Mr. Costanzo (sp?) to cater a Jewish singles dance party.
Elaine said she was not jewish last year during the Jewish Singles episode.