George and "The Low Talker"

S05E02 The Puffy ShirtretroSep 9, 2003, 3:54 PM ET10 years later12 posts by 12 posters
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Fans debate whether George could have sued the Low Talker for pushing him into a hot iron, with discussion about the physical plausibility of the injury.

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Dead Guy

I've always wondered why George didn't sue the Low Talker for pushing him into a hot iron, which burned his hands and essentially ruined his career as a hand model.

Even though she ended up financially ruined when the "Puffy Shirt" tanked, and then got dumped by Kramer, I'm still surprised that George didn't take legal action against her. I wouldn't think it would be that hard to win punitive damages in a case like that.

unknownDead Guy

On 9 Sep 2003 12:54:36 -0700, [email] (Dead Guy) wrote:

Or maybe, when she pushed him he should NOT have grabbed a hold of an iron. Hell, he even picks it up!!

Dave Cuddyunknown

"Joe" wrote in message news:[email]...

at holds on to it while he screams!!!

Seinfeld10Dead Guy

I was making toast yesterday and the top of my hand lightly touched the top of the toaster. Immediately I moved it away and a red, burnt mark appeared.

Remember when Elaine touched the hot plate and immediately removed her hand?

I think any normal person who touches fire or touches something hot, their immediate reaction is to move. No one is going to attempt to scar, and burn themselves.

I guess The Puffy Shirt is one of those spoofs, just a mistake... I don't think it's physically possible to hold onto something like an iron. And in the next episode, his hands were fine.

Ivy

DeeSeinfeld10

On 10 Sep 2003 01:42:56 GMT, [email] (Seinfeld10) wrote:

Probably just one of those things to put the ribbon on the present. You know, they probably had that happen to say, "Well, no more hand model, and now we can pretend it never happened. Nothing to explain in the next episode." Thats kind of the simpsons approach.

Ian LawSeinfeld10

Surprisingly, if you touch something hot with an open palm, your reflex is to close the palm tight to avoid any further injury hence George's reaction is (if a little overblown) correct.

"Seinfeld10" wrote in message news:[email]...

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NooneSeinfeld10

In article , seinfeld10 @aol.com says...

What about Joe Davola?

When I was in school and we had home ec, one girl was taking pastries out of hot oven and didn't have any mittens or towel to cover her hands, and she picked up the plate and held it for a while and after few seconds she threw to whole thing to the floor and screamed. I guess she didn't notice the heat right away so it took some time before she reacted. It looked like a cartoon moment when you'll fall down only after you notice that you're actually flying.

ruudSeinfeld10

[email] (Seinfeld10) wrote in message news:...

Never mond the iron, or suing the low talker- the whole basis of that episode is far-fetched.

His hands are a mess - the premise that he has photogenic hands is beyond belief.

His hands are just like he is: short, pudgy and stocky.

Erruud
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George.comDead Guy

especially if he had Jacky "who told you to use the balm, I didn't tell you to use the balm" Chiles.

Rob

the low talker is of course not to be confused with the high talker or the close talker nor the regifter.

"Dead Guy" wrote in message news:[email]...

kristjGymdandy

[email] wrote:

Not that there is anything wrong with that.