Once again the writers for Seinfeld have brought a theme from an old episode into a new one. They know they have such a cult following that they don't even have to explain what the pen is. Another great episode tonight. Comments?
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Not bad. There wasn't an outrageous premise like in previous episodes (which makes an episode funnier but unfortunately takes away from the realism of the show), but it was still good nonetheless. Some nice continuity, too. The best part was George having to decide whether he wanted his parents to stay in New York and receive an inheritance or leave New York and blow the inheritance. I'd have a lot of trouble making this decision if I were in George's shoes.
I'm just glad they brought back J. Peterman. Elaine as the boss was getting old quick, and she did'nt fit the part at all.
I agree completely. I was getting tired of seeing her in that part. Yesterday, when Jerry's father was there to get a job, I just found that so boring. Seinfeld is exceptionnal in that there's not a lot of work scenes. Besides George's occasionnally scenes with George Steinbrenner, and Elaine with Mr. Pitt, there hasn't been a lot of work scenes in Seinfeld, and that's just perfect; it's different from other shows.
In article "John \"SNAP!!!MAN\" Thorpe" writes:
Not an outrageous premise? His parents (who don't live near the man that helped get Morty impeached -Klompus) nevertheless sell him a 2 year old Cadillac for $6000. Then Jerry pays 14,000 for it and still agrees to buy it after it is wrecked. C'MON
TBill
By outrageous I meant something that couldn't happen in real life. Bizarro Jerrys, Bizarro Georges, and Bizarro Kramers do not exist. People do not get increased or decreased memory from lack of sex (at least not the way George and Elaine did). People's personalities do not change when they're put in a different environment the way Jerry's and Kramer's did in "The Chicken Roaster." The only outrageous premise (by my definition) from last night's episode was when Kramer and his girlfriend had the personalities of Mr. and Mrs. Costanza when they moved into their old house, and even that was only done for a few minutes.
I can actually see Jerry going to Florida and all the trouble with the Cadillac happening (I'd probably do it myself in real life, but that's just me). That can be compared to Jerry and George taking a limo meant for a neo-Nazi (how many people do that in real life) or Jerry dating really attractive women all the time (yeah, like THAT happens!). These are strange situations, but at least by the laws of nature they CAN happen. Bizarro Jerry, "now THAT'S outrageous!"
An incredible coincidence like that COULD happen!
George, being the insecure fool that he is, is always thinking about sex and women, and how to acquire both. His mind then relaxed for a moment, and he was able to put it to a better use. Remember all those times when he was known as the great mind in the group? Ex: He invented the room-mate switch, and Elaine once said, "Who do you think you are? Costanza?" his intelligence is vast, but his social life seems to have drained it for the moment.
But it's VERY understandable! Kramer was more relaxed in a place like Jerry's. He was calm, cool, collected, and did that little "That's a shame" thing. Jerry, on the other hand, couldn't stand Kramer's place, his hair was ruffled, he was hyper, he even "giddy-upped" in that little nervous Kramer way. The list goes on.
Living in a house together does things to the mind. That's just how some would behave.
The limo thing is more than likely bound to happen with two minds like George and Jerry's. Now, the nazi thing was an incredibly entertaining coincidence because, let's face it, this show isn't about nothing. It's about anything.
You can't speak for these women. Jerry only hits on really attractive women, and with his fame, reasonable good looks (I wouldn't know), and witty humor, he's bound to snag many for at least one date.
I believe I can now rest my case. This is one of the best shows on the air, and it's for a reason.
-DK
"You know, just ADMITTING that a man is attractive doesn't necessarily make you a homosexual."
"It doesn't help."
Not bad. There wasn't an outrageous premise like in previous episodes (which makes an episode funnier but unfortunately takes away from the realism of the show), but it was still good nonetheless. Some nice continuity, too.