A few questions...

Apr 18, 19968 posts by 7 postersalt.tv.seinfeld
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Fans answer trivia questions about character names, recurring actors, and Joe Davola's famous shout from The Pilot episode.

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 Ok, a few questions for all those out there who know more than I do.
First off, I need to know what "Crazy" Joe Davola yells when he's leaping
out of the audience in "The Pilot". I know it's a la John Wilkes Booth,
but I'm no good with Latin and can't remember :)
 Next, does anyone know where I could get pictures of: Newman, Mom & Dad
Seinfeld, Mom & Dad Costanza, Joe Davola, and Susan. I need them for my
"Interesting Recurring Characters" page. Any other recurr-ors that need
be mentioned (More than three appearances).
 And finally (long question), What are Jerry's parents' names: Morty and
_____? The same about George's parents: Frank and _____? And who portrays
each of them. I know there are those out there who know these answers!
Have fun, trivia gurus. :)
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Morty and HELEN, Frank and ESTELLE. I don't know the actors names, though.

Frank and Estelle are definitely funnier than Morty and Helen.

"Now what have you got to say for yourself?" --Frank

-Gary K.

(I've got to get a life...)

My best guess;

He screamed "Sic semper tyrannus" (sp!)

Death to the tyrannous.

(As much as I can remember from High School History Class, Just in case you don't get any other answers, at least you're closer.)

And don't forget the phrase "You're name is a good as mud" came from the Dr. that set Booth's leg, Dr. Samuel A. Mudd sentenced to life in the Dry Totugas, even though pardoned two year later for heroism in a yellow fever outbreak.

In ((( Glubb <'')))<. FishLips

Dr. Mudd might have been released from imprisonment during his lifetime, but I think it was actually Jimmy Carter who (finally) pardoned him. Anyone know for sure? ---Susan

What Crazy Joe Devola said was "sic semper tyranus". This is what John Wilkes Booth said when he assassinated Abraham Lincoln, and I believe it means "the same to all tyrants" (death). Can any latin scholars offer a literal translation?

Morty Seinfeld      Barney Martin   (Phil Bruns in 'The Stakeout')
Helen Seinfeld      Liz Sheridan
Frank Costanza      Jerry Stiller   (John Randolph in 'The Handicap Spot')
Estelle Costanza    Estelle Harris

JW

"Sic Semper Tyrannis" means "Thus always to tyrants". It is what John Wilkes Booth cried and it is the current motto of the Commonwealth of Virginia, where I live.

Thanks for setting the record straight. Would you like to try the Bonus Round?

In 'The Cafe' Jerry and Elaine like saying a particular phrase: they repeat 'Casus bele' (sounds like 'belly') because it's fun to say. George walks in and thinks they're talking about him. Elaine says it's latin and it doesn't mean anything.

I've always wondered what the phrase means, and since my latin is exausted after Caveat Emptor, I can't even venture a guess. Does anyone know?

JW