A Page Outta Cosmo's Book

Hey there Seinfeld lovers!

I've got a neat story for ya! Winnipeg resident, Lisa Marchant, claims that her tea from Tim Hortons was too hot. Marchant was in a minor car accident after ordering a cup of tea from the coffee chain, causing her tea to spill and burn her leg. She is now demanding that Tim Hortons regulate the temperature of their hot beverages. Does this sound familiar?

In the 1995 Seinfeld episode, "The Postponement," Kramer and his lawyer Jackie Chiles attempt to sue Java World for a similar incident, but this time involving a cafe latte. If you can't remember the episode, here's a video to jog your memory.

                                                                            Video credit: YouTube

Click here if the video does not show up on your page. 

According to a Globe and Mail article, Marchant's case is not the first of its kind.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE and more info about Marchant's case. 

Perhaps Cosmo is somewhat of an inspiration for these hot beverage rights seekers. 

Seinfeld on Twitter

Hello Seinfeld lovers!

I hope you're all on Twitter, because I've got a Twitter treat for you. I know some of you are probably already aware of what I am about to tell you, but for those of you who aren't, enjoy!

Seinfeld is on Twitter! There are a number of different Twitter accounts that do funny posts about stuff related to the show. Here are some good ones:

@SeinfeldToday (Modern Seinfeld)

This account, run by @JackPMoore and @JoshGondelman, posts episode ideas for the show if it were still airing. Some of them are really funny, and they usually try and incorporate something that didn't exist when Seinfeld was still around. Here are a few of my favourite tweets from Modern Seinfeld:

• Kramer is addicted to Candy Crush, but suspects one of the levels is impossible to beat. "They're modern day carnies, Jerry! It's a con!"
• George "breaks up with" his mom before Mother's Day. J:"You can't. It's not a break-upable relationship. You're her son." G:"Not anymore!"
• Elaine suspects her bf is gay when he's mysteriously busy during pride weekend. Kramer helps her investigate, ends up leading the parade.
• George claims to be EL James, author of 50 Shades of Grey, to impress a woman. George doesn't know that EL James is woman. Jerry hates kale. 

Can't you just imagine these episodes actually happening? I can actually hear George and Jerry having a conversation when I read the dialogue in the second example I listed - especially George saying, "Not anymore!"

A cool thing about this Twitter account is that you can tweet them with suggestions, and they might use them. They have so many good ones - quite a few that made me laugh out loud!

@TOSeinfeld (Seinfeld Toronto)

This account was inspired by @SeinfeldToday. Their focus: "What if the Seinfeld gang were living in Toronto today?" I don't think it's as good as @SeinfeldToday, but it's a little Canadian spin on it, and I like that! Here are a couple funny tweets from @TOSeinfeld:

• George is grossed out when female boss takes newspaper into bathroom. "She just waltzes by, going to have some fun with @TheTorontoSun!"
• George dates a Jewish girl so he can take rest of week off for #TIFF. Is caught by his boss making out during 12 Years a Slave. 

I hope you got the joke in the second example! It's a play on a season five Seinfeld episode, when Jerry was caught making out during Schindler's List. 

@SeinfeldTV

This account is the real deal. They tweet out classic Seinfeld lines, and always include picture link that goes with the line. Here are some classic moments that @SeinfeldTV helps us never to forget:

• To have a line as perfect as "jerk store" and to never use it... I couldn't live with myself. #TheComeback #Seinfeld
• It's Risk, Jerry. The game of world conquest. #TheLabelMaker #Seinfeld
• Oh my god! That's my nipple! #ThePick #Seinfeld

I hope lines made you chuckle. Check out this Twitter account for more hilarious Seinfeld moments with pictures to go along!

There are a lot more Twitter accounts dedicated to Seinfeld. I just thought I would give you a little taste. By looking at these, it's obvious there are still tons of fans out there. If Seinfeld on Twitter isn't proof enough that the show will live on forever, I don't know what is!  

The "Seinfeldcast"

Do you ever find yourself dropping Seinfeld references in every day conversation. I know I do! It can be awkward when the person I'm talking to doesn't know what I'm talking about. I've never dropped references from the show in a professional setting though, unlike one American sports newscaster.

Adam Lefkoe, a sportscaster from Louisville, Kentucky, dropped 41 Seinfeld references during a 5-minute broadcast last weekend. 41! It's now known as the "Seinfeldcast". This guy is my hero.

Before watching the Seinfeldcast, I grabbed a pen and paper to take a tally of the references that I understood. I got 36 (I know, I should have done better). Now I am challenging all of you to give it a try. I have posted a video of the sportscast below. Grab a pen and paper, and see how many you can get. Feel free to comment on this post and share your results. Good luck Seinfeld lovers!

*note: you can skip past the parts that don't feature Adam Lefkoe if you wish :)

Click the link below if the video doesn't show up on your page. 

The Seinfeldcast video

The Pilot Post

                                                  Photo credit: Wikipedia - The Seinfeld Chronicles

"The second button makes or breaks the shirt." - Jerry Seinfeld

The scene pictured above is from the pilot episode of the hit television series Seinfeld. This episode aired in 1989, and the series went on to produce nine seasons. The reason for the show's success - awesomeness. I don't think I have to explain to Seinfeld fans what makes the show great, but I would like to discuss it anyways.

The characters MAKE the show. They are all so quirky in their own ways, you can't help but falling in love with them. I think you have to watch the show a few times and really get an understanding of each character's ridiculous mannerisms before you find it funny. Once you get to know each one, you will love it. 

Many of my friends don't like the show (crazy, I know). However I think other Seinfeld lovers would agree, if they just got to know the characters, their minds would change. If you're reading this blog, I'm assuming you are a lover of the show and not a hater. And lovers would probably agree that haters just don't understand! 

I may come off a little obsessive at times in my blog posts, but that is only because I am. If Seinfeld is not your favourite show you may not like me. But there is an easy way to fix that - simply begin indulging in the genius that is Seinfeld. Then I promise you won't have a problem with my blog. 

Thanks for reading my pilot post! Here is an idea of what to expect in the upcoming weeks:

• Seinfeld on Twitter
• Where are they now?
• Are you still a Seinfeld fan?
• Fake movies in Seinfeld - Deathblow
• What makes Seinfeld better than other sitcoms?
• Seinfeld on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine
• Cancer Faker Fogel