Seinfeld and computers (I know, again)

Jun 27, 199916 posts by 9 posters
Question

Fans compile instances of computer and internet references across Seinfeld episodes, debating what counts as a valid reference beyond background props and devices.

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The News Guy(Mike)

There is always a mac of some sort on Jerry's desk but there have been very few references to computers in the episodes. Not counting the computer just sitting on Jerry's desk or a computer just sitting in an office. How many references have been made to computers or people using a computer on the show. I only have 10.

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In article , "The News Guy(Mike)" wrote:

In "The Betrayal," a girl tells Jerry that soon the internet is coming, email, etc.

Kramer uses a computer in the Murphy Brown scene on "The Keys".

George sells computers for his dad out of Frank's garage.

Jerry's dad uses a electronic wizard computer in "The Wizard" (this is a little of a stetch, as is when elaine gets her organizer thrown out the limo window by the Russian writer guy.)

When George is interviewing women to be his secratary, one mentions that she is proficiant in many Mac and Windows programs.

That's all I havce for now.

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Adam Sena wrote:

Naw, I don't think we'll include those. (Yuri Testikov)

Right, I knew I missed that one! (I think she says Mac and IBM though).

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The News Guy(Mike)'s ruling on electronic organizers (aka tip calculators) was: <<<<<Naw, I don't think we'll include those.>>>>>

What about ATM's? (or, as the clueless call them, "ATM Machines." You know, where you use your PIN Number.) If they're counted as computers, I submit the following:

In The Marine Biologist, Jerry meets the girls he and George knew in college at an ATM. (He finishes his transaction faster than she does..."I win.")

George's famous "BOSCO" incident after Peterman's mother died.

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Daveart vandelay

The News Guy(Mike)'s ruling on electronic organizers (aka tip calculators) was: <<<<<Naw, I don't think we'll include those.>>>>>

What about ATM's? (or, as the clueless call them, "ATM Machines." You know, where you use your PIN Number.) If they're counted as computers, I submit the following:

art vandelayDave

ratboy wrote: <<<<<<<From the 'can you laugh at yourself' dept: Art? You call the clueless 'clueless' because they call ATM machines 'ATM machines', then you call the PIN number 'PIN number' making the same mistake you derided the clueless for making. That's so Costanza.

Daveart vandelay

Maybe not so obvious. I didn't see the smiley or the <g>, you know, the universal "that was a joke" indicators.

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The News Guy(Mike) wrote in message ...

How about the reservation computer at the car-rental desk that denied Jerry his "reserved" rental car. Maybe it wasn't directly referred to, but it sure sparked a classic Seinfeld rant, ("...anyone can just TAKE the reservation...").

Can we count the Frogger machine with the GLC high score?

--JKB

Jason Barber wrote:

I LOVE that exchange! It went like this... ============================ Rental car agent: No, I�m sorry, we have no midsize available at the moment.

Jerry:    I don�t understand. I made a reservation. Did you have my
reservation?
Rental car agent:    Yes, we do. Unfortunately, we ran out of cars.
Jerry:    But the reservation keeps the car HERE. That�s why you HAVE the
reservation.
Rental car agent:    I KNOW why we have reservations.
Jerry:    I don�t think you DO.  <huge laugh>  If you did, I�d have a car.
See, you know how to TAKE the reservation, you just don�t know how to HOLD the
reservation. And really, that�s the most important part of the reservation, ...
the holding.  Anybody can just take them.
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Robert Faulkner wrote:

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This is what I have so far - I don't think other electronic DEVICES should
qualify.
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Kramer say, "I read it on the 'net." [??? ]

Jerry asks, "What's e-mail?" [The Betrayal]

Jerry says" I must get on that internet I'm late on everything" from [The Yada Yada]

Jerry calls a computer store to trace back a receipt in [The Truth]

I think that Kramer is asked by Murphy Brown if he's familiar with some computer programs ... "Oh! I'm familiar" [The Keys]

Mac Plus on kids desk on set of All My Children - [The Stand In]

Bookman found Jerry's name on the library computer. [The Library]

Vincent gets Elaine's number from the video store computer [The Comeback]

Frank is selling computers [The Serenity Now]

Jerry is seen at his computer [The Stall]

When George is interviewing secretaries, one mentions that she is proficient
in many Mac and IBM programs. [The Secretary]
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When George has to pay for the stolen copy of Rochelle, Rochelle, the video store clerk looks up the price on a comuter. (The Smelly Car)

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MohamelThe News Guy(Mike)

The News Guy(Mike) wrote in message news:[email]...

Yada

proficient

a couple more

George use the video store computer to get the address of the man who rented Breakfast at Tiffany's in "The Couch"

A teller at the DMV checks twice in her computer to comfirm that Cosmo Kramer is "The Assman"

Morty does say something like..." Helen!!!my son just got me a hot wizard computer...." in "The Wizard"

In "The Bookstore" George tries to return his book. "...Say ehhmm ! I need to return this book. (teller scans it and we here a beep, she looks at the monitor and says "I'm sorry we can't take this book back." "Why not?" "It's been flagged" "Flagged?" "It's been in the bathroom." George hunches over the counter and says " It says that in the computer..!! "

In "The Apology" Elaine rubs Peggy's keyboard on her butt.

Mo

There is also the one in 'The Switch where we see Jerry's girlfriend Sandy(?) typing on a computer at work. Does this count?

Andy.

Kevin PalmeriRobert Faulkner

In the Van Bren Boys, Morty says to Jerry, that Ellen(the loser), is smart like a computer.. Kp

Kevin PalmeriRobert Faulkner

In the Van Bren Boys, Morty says to Jerry, that Ellen(the loser), is smart like a computer.. Kp