Junior Mint fell flat

After long-awaiting the famed Junior Mint episode, I was expecting a great deal more than what I got. I found it to be nothing worth the hype. Maybe it's just me. Anyhow, why did everyone else love this episode? I have it on tape, so if you point out the merits of it I can go back and laugh my nose off (hopefully), realising the greatness of this episode. :)

ok, here's 3 great lines from that show

#1. "let's go watch them slice that fat bastard up".... love that line #2. Jerry and George trying to guess Dolores's name #3. "They peppermint, they're chocolate. They're delicious. They're very refreshing"

Not the best show, but definitely on the top 10.

I think the reason why line #1 was so funny was because it was ad-libbed by Jerry and wasn't originally in the script. On several occasions, I have noticed that he seems to add an impromptu line that wasn't scripted. These are some of the funniest lines in the series. Could anyone contribute to the ng lines that they think were added extemporaneously by Jerry? --Greg

"It was really bad--and not in a Michael Jackson way--but in an it-really-sucked way"

On 11 Sep 1997 15:06:27 GMT, [email] (DoctaGreg) wrote:

Maybe you know something I don't, but how do you know if they are or aren't scripted? Connections on West 81st street, or what?

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No, I don't have any connections and I don't KNOW that the lines are ad-libbed. I just am SPECULATING that they are, just by the timing of the lines and the looks he gets on his face when he delivers them. For all I know I could be completely wrong...I'm just going out on a limb here with the speculation and am wondering if anyone thought there might be an ounce of validity to what I'm thinking.

--Greg

"It was really bad--and not in a Michael Jackson way--but in an it-really-sucked way"

I dont know about ad libs... cause the whole show seems so spontaneous.. but at the end of the Parking Garage..the car doesnt start..and that wasnt in the script...u can see their heads bobbing from laughter in the car at the end of the show when they are all finally on their way, they thought, home.

At a recent comic-book convention here in Chicago I found a copy of SEINFELD Bloopers and Outtakes. You must find a copy of this tape. It is absolutely hilarious!!! You can see ad-libs and incredible behind the scenes hilarity.

Check with your local comic-book shop to see if they know of any bootleg/rare video dealers.

In article , "Scott J. Friedman" wrote:

I read in an interview with Seinfeld that he considered that line a watershed in the show's development. When he could relax and use a line that course, he knew the vistas were wide open. Of course I'm paraphrasing his point.

All that Mulva stuff is hysterical.

I think you're missing one of the show's funnier moments. When Seinfeld starts to call the hospital to say that the Junior Mint may be causing complications, George, who wants the fat bastard to die so his art will inflate in value, yells: "Who are you to play God?"

Hmmm...Try watching it when you're in a better mood, it's hilarious. -Kramer talking about the wood -the operation scene -Jerry+George coming up with those ridiculous names (Gipple, Hest, Mulva etc.) -every scene with Jerry and Dolores

Oh, that is one of the best episodes....... the look on Jerry and Kramer's faces when the junior mint drops.......Jerry hugging Delores....she says Oh Jerry, he replies Oh you.......very funny..........

On 3 Sep 1997 17:26:32 GMT, [email] (OJz a Liar) wrote:

They're very refreshing!

I 've always loved this episode, mainly because it milks a funny subject like death to its comedic pinnacle. Actually, the episode would have been funnier if George sold the painting, and then Triangle Boy spontaneously combusted.