HBO Observations and Questions (& Trivia Question)

S08E01 The FoundationretroAug 10, 19982 years later4 posts by 3 posters
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Viewers debate whether a disruptive on-air prank was funny or disrespectful, with discussion of character portrayal; trivia question about fire escape ladder scenes generates correct answers.

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philipwaina

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Of course Jerry didn't realize it happened. But that doesn't mean it wasn't disruptive to those watching. Fine, some of you somehow find that sort of behavior humorous, but at the very least it was disrespectful. Most people I've spoken with see it as a joke on the recipient since the recipient is unaware of the action while the audience can see it. Do you remember how George was portrayed when he had a "dot" on him?--as the hapless dilt who was being made fun of.

I thought it was slightly amusing a long time ago...

When is the right moment? I just don't think its funny for my reasons listed above. IMHO, it is immature--like the "Don & Mike" scream. Jerry visibly wasn't thrilled about that. At least the "I love you" was a more understandable and peacable; it actually gave Jerry something to work with. I've probably given this subject too much keyboard time since probably no one will change their mind on the subject. I just wanted to respond to those who seemed delighted by it. If you folks still find it amusing and not disrespectful then we can just agree to disagree.

Regards, Philip

I love this line on tonight's show Elaine: "You've never felt remorse." Jerry: "I know, I feel bad about that."

Trivia: In which episode other than tonight's "The Foundation" re-run do we see the back alley and fire escape ladder?

<<Trivia: In which episode other than tonight's "The Foundation" re-run do we see the back alley and fire escape ladder?>>

I believe it's the AIDS ribbon episode where Kramer gets beaten by an angry mob of AIDS runners for not wearing his ribbon.

TbrdsRGo "You tried, and you failed miserably. The lesson is: never try." HJS

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"The Sponge", where Kramer tries to escape from a group of AIDS ribbon bullies led by Bob and Ray (AKA Cedrick).

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