Seinfeld Lovers Unite

Hello Seinfeld lovers!

I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before, but I'm currently taking a program called Creative Communications. Yesterday at school we had a speaker in our Public Relations class; he used the line "I hope this doesn't show my age" before making a Seinfeld reference. Is Seinfeld  already in that category? 

I've never thought of Seinfeld as a "showing of age" show, but I guess it's been gone long enough that it could be. I was still surprised to hear our speaker say this. I've only known shows like Gilligan's Island or MASH to be used in this context, and Seinfeld is much newer. 

I suppose a part of me didn't like hearing it because I realized we are getting further and further away from the days of Seinfeld. I guess what I'm trying to say is—never be afraid to admit you're a Seinfeld lover!

As Seinfeld lovers, we must unite to make sure that our beloved show never dies. We must continue to watch re-runs so that stations keep playing them, and therefore new generations of Seinfeld lovers are born. We must never be ashamed to be fans of the show. We must embrace it.

Seinfeld lovers unite!

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How well do you know your Seinfeld?

Hello Seinfeld lovers!

Do you fancy yourself a bit of a Seinfeld expert? If so, then try out this quiz on vulture.com!

Can You Guess Famous Seinfeld Quotes From Just a GIF or Freeze-Frame?

I got 11 out of 12—I know, terrible. But it's a fun way to test your Seinfeld skills! Give it a try and post your results in the comments section below. Which ones got you stumped? Did you ace it?

The Seinfeld Drinking Game

Hello Seinfeld lovers!

It's almost Friday and many of you are probably gearing up for the weekend. How would you like to try a little game that combines two fun things? Seinfeld and drinking! I give you The Seinfeld Drinking Game - courtesy of drinkersworld.com. 

Bass line plays - 1 Drink
An episode begins without Jerry doing stand-up - 2 Drinks
An episode begins with Jerry doing stand-up - 1 Drink
Every time a character takes a sip of coffee - Take a drink with them
A shot of the "Restaurant" is shown - 1 Drink
Any character is called by the wrong name - 3 Drinks

Kramer busts through the door - 2 Drinks
Kramer mentions "his friend" Bob Sacamanto - 2 Drinks
Kramer says "Giddy-up!" - 1 Drink
Kramer says "Oh YEAH!" - 2 Drinks
Kramer comes in with a golf club or bag of clubs - 2 Drinks
Kramer takes some of Jerry's food or drinks - 1 Drink for each thing taken
Kramer is smoking a cigar - 1 Drink
Kramer says "You better believe it" - 1 Drink
Kramer's car muffler shoots like a gun when he starts it - 3 Drinks
Kramer mentions an idea he had - 1 Drink
Kramer mentions not having a specific piece of furniture in his apartment - 3 Drinks
Kramer's mother, Babs, makes an appearance - 4 Drinks
Kramer is referred to as Cosmo - 2 Drinks

Jerry says "Newman!" - 1 Drink
Jerry mentions laundry - 2 Drinks
Jerry answers his buzzer - 1 Drink
Jerry talks on the phone - Drink until he hangs up
Jerry runs into Uncle Leo - 2 Drinks
Jerry mentions a show he is doing or did - 2 Drinks
Jerry throws something away for sanitary reasons - 2 Drinks
Jerry throws something away for any other reason - 1 Drink
Jerry says "Who are you....?" followed by someone's name - 2 Drinks
Jerry parents call from Florida - 2 Drinks
Jerry says "That's a shame" - 2 Drinks

Elaine calls someone a jackass - 3 Drinks
Elaine starts to say a swear word but is cut off - 2 Drinks
Elaine mentions her roommate - 2 Drinks
Elaine dances - Drink quickly until she stops
Elaine is in a scene wearing glasses - 2 Drinks
Elaine hangs up her coat/purse in Jerry's apartment - 1 Drink
Elaine puts her coat/purse anywhere else - 2 Drinks
Elaine and Putty break up - 2 Drinks
Elaine calls someone a duphus - 2 Drinks

George mentions his parents - 1 Drink for every instance of "my parents"
George's baldness is mentioned - 1 Drink
George mentions Mr. Steinbrenner - 1 Drink
George starts to leave Steinbreener's office while he's still talking - 2 Drinks
George goes on a rant - Drink until he's finished
George says "vault" - 1 Drink
George doesn't tell the truth when asked about Susan's death - 4 drinks
George orders a dessert - 2 Drinks
George gets dumped - 3 Drinks
George tells someone's secret - 2 Drinks
George doesn't have his shirt on - 3 Drinks
George takes his glasses off - 2 Drinks

Newman mentions a food - 1 Drink
Newman is wearing something representing the US Postal Service - 2 Drinks
Newman goes on a rant about something - Drink until he's finished

Mr. Peterman is referred to as J. Peterman - 3 Drinks
Mr. Peterman mentions a foreign country - 1 Drink
Mr. Peterman talks about drugs - 2 Drinks
Mr. Peterman says "Chop chop!" - 2 Drinks

Kenny Banya appears in an episode - 2 Drinks
Kenny Banya says "Ovaltine" - 1 Drink every time

Mr. Costanza is speaking, then hesitates and says an uncommon word - 2 Drinks
Mr. Costanza has his glasses on - 1 Drink
Mr. Costanza slaps George on the forehead - 2 Drinks

Mrs. Costanza mentions making some kind of food - 1 Drink
Mrs. Costanza yells at Mr. Costanza - 1 Drink

Mr. and Mrs. Ross make an appearance - 1 Drink
Mrs. Ross is drinking - Drink along with her
Mr. Ross complains about something - 2 Drinks

Variations
If a well-known celebrity is in an episode, someone has to call out their real life name when they first make an appearance.  The other people who didn't call it in time have to take 2 drinks each.  If no one calls it, no one has to drink.

For the really avid fans: start quoting lines in an episode as they happen.  As each person screws up a line or word, they have to drink until one person is still left quoting and they screw up.

Enjoy!

As Cosmo would say, "Here's to feeling good all the time."

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P.S. Tell me about your experiences with this game, or any other Seinfeld drinking game in the comments section below. I'll be cooped up doing homework all weekend, so I'd like to live vicariously through you, Seinfeld lovers!

Superman

Hello Seinfeld lovers!

It's time for me to tackle the age-old question, the big unsolved mystery, the never-ending debate that has caused many brutal disputes and a great deal of lost sleep - is there a Superman reference in every episode of Seinfeld?

This question is difficult to answer. Superman references come in all forms throughout the series, from the Superman figurine in Bizarro Jerry's apartment, to the time that Jerry dates a woman named Lois. If you tried to read every online article, blog post, or chatroom discussion relating to this question, you may never leave your computer. It's an ongoing debate, and some Seinfeld analysts have firmly stated their side on the issue.

The Superman magnet on Jerry's fridge is a favourite symbol of Team Superman (people who believe there is a Seinfeld reference in every episode). But disbelievers say that the magnet didn't appear on the fridge until the season four episode, "The Shoes" in 1993. They argue that before the magnet appeared, not every episode contained a Superman reference, and not every episode after had scenes showing the fridge with the magnet.

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The hardcore Team Superman members consider even the most vague hints of Superman to be references. For example, Jerry is wearing Superman-like colours in the picture below from the pilot episode, "The Seinfeld Chronicles."

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Disbelievers claim that "The Subway" (season three, episode 13) is a good example of an episode with no Superman references. Blogger Dan Hersam said the episode doesn't contain any references to Superman, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Smallville, or Kryptonite.

I hope that with all my Seinfeld wisdom you're really impressed with my insight on this debate... I'm neither a disbeliever or a member of Team Superman! I know, terrible answer right? But I really think you could have a different answer depending on how you approach the question. First you have to define what exactly constitutes a superman reference? If you're willing to accept vague references, then I believe there is a reference in every episode. If you're not willing to accept these little fragments of Superman themes as true references, then I suppose there isn't a reference in every episode.

Regardless, I quite enjoy the episodes showing obvious Superman references. Below is a clip video from "The Race" (season six, episode 10, 1994). In the episode, Jerry dates Lois. He has to prove himself to her by winning a foot race against Duncan Meyer, Lois' boss and Jerry's high school track rival. Jerry ends up winning the race, thanks to Kramer.

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You're all Seinfeld experts! I want to know what you think. Is there a Superman reference in every Seinfeld episode? Feel free to leave a comment!