Let me start by saying that, as unoriginal a choice as it is, this episode wins my vote for best/favorite. Some further thoughts/questions:
Airing To the best of my knowledge this episode was only aired on the original broadcast date, November 18, 1992. I didn't catch it during the rerun period over the summer hiatus, and I'm reasonably sure I would have caught it if it aired, since I howled with laughter the first time I saw it and was hoping to tape it when it was aired again. I assumed it wasn't aired again because of the sensitive nature of the contest. Has anyone seen this episode in repeats? Will it be included in the syndication episodes? In countries that air the episodes on a delayed schedule, like Australia and New Zealand, did you get to see this episode? Any enlightening info would be much appreciated.
The Winner Although George claims he won the contest in "The Puffy Shirt," no other character has acknowledged that he's the winner. We never saw who got the money. I find it hard to believe that George would think the matter was settled without getting the money though. I recall in a "Rolling Stone" article (the issue with the cast on the cover) that Jerry and Jason talked about the contest and how it would be funny if George went on abstaining for a couple of seasons still thinking that the contest was going on. That article came out during the 92 season, I believe.
Does anybody have any relevant info or comments? Not knowing this ridiculous kind of stuff eats at me!