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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If you're using a mobile device the video may not show up on your screen. Here's a link to the video on YouTube - The Race.

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!

Happy Halloween!

Hello fellow Seinfeld lovers!

You must all remember this hilarious episode, when Puddy decided to paint his face for the New Jersey Devils game. Elaine was less than impressed, but hey, "gotta support the team," as Puddy would say!

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"The Face Painter" – season six, episode 22, 1995

Halloween is tomorrow, and so I figured I'd give everyone a good scare! He may not scare you as much as he scared the priest from El Salvador, who believed Puddy was "Diablo" – the devil. But look at that face! I figured he'd at least strike some fear into your eyes!

Happy Halloween!

"The Chronicle"

Hey Seinfeld Lovers!

Last night, while flipping through the TV guide (not the print version, obviously), I came across a Seinfeld that was about to start. Naturally, I selected it. The episode turned out to be a clip show. I'm not usually the biggest fan of clip shows, no matter what show I'm watching, but last night I kept watching and I quite enjoyed it. The following is a list of quotes/scenes from my favourite clips of the episode:
(I hope they bring back memories of some of your favourite episodes like they did for me!)

Episode: "The Sponge"
Season 7, episode 9, 1995

Elaine:
"So you think you're sponge worthy?"
"Run down your case for me again."
"You going to do something about your sideburns?"
"Alright let's go."

Episode: "The Raincoats"
Season 5, episode 18, 1994

Helen Seinfeld (Jerry's mom):
"You were making out during Schindler's List?" 

Episode: "The Virgin"
Season 4, Episode 10, 1992

Jerry: "She got anything in your medicine cabinet?"

George: "There might be some moisturizer."

Jerry: "Ah hah. Let me ask you this. Is ther any tampax in your house?"

George: (pause) "Yeah."

Jerry: "Well, I'll tell you what you've got here."

George: "What?"

Jerry: "You got yourself a girlfriend."

George: "Ah, no, no. Are you sure? A girlfriend?"

Episode: "The Engagement"
Season 7, episode 1, 1995

Kramer: "You get up in the morning, she's there! You go to sleep at night, she's there! It's like you've got to ask permission to use the bathroom! Is it alright if I use the bathroom?

Jerry: Really?

Kramer: Yeah, and you can forget about watching TV while your eating, because it's dinner time, and you know what you do at dinner time?

Jerry: What?

Kramer: You talk about your day!

Episode: "The Yada Yada"
Season 8, episode 19, 1997

Marcy (George's girlfriend): "Speaking of ex's, my old boyfriend came over late last night, and, yada yada yada, anyway. I'm really tired today."

George: You don't think she'd yada yada sex do you?

Elaine: I've yada yada'd sex.

Episode: "The Burning"
Season 9, episode 16, 1998

Elaine: "David! I'm going to hell—the worst place in the world, with devils and those caves and the ragged clothing, and the heat, my god, the heat! What do you think about all that?!"

David Puddy: "That'd be rough."

Later in the scene - David Puddy: "You stole my Jesus fish didn't you?"

Episode: "The Pool Guy"
Season 7, episode 8, 1995

George: 
"A George divided against itself cannot stand."
"You're killing INDEPENDENT George!"

Episode: "The Contest"
Season 4, episode 11, 1992

Kramer: "So you're still master of your domain?"

Later in the episode - Jerry: "I can't take it anymore, she's driving me crazy! I can sleep, I can't leave the house, and I'm here, I'm climbing the walls, meanwhile, I'm dating a virgin, I'm in this contest, somethings gotta give!"
 

Episode: "The Stand-in"
Season 5, episode 15, 1994

Elaine: "He took it out."

Jerry: "He what?"

Elaine: "He took—it out."

Episode: "The Wife"
Season 5, episode 17, 1994

George:
"Could it be because you don't want him to know that you have a friend who pees in the shower?"
"It's all pipes, what's the difference?!"

Episode: "The Package"
Season 8, episode 5, 1996

Kramer: "Jerry, all these big companies, they write off everything."

Jerry: "You don't even know what a write-off is."

Kramer: "Do you?"

Jerry: "No, I dont."

Kramer: "But they do, and they're the ones writting it off."

Episode: "The Revenge"
Season 2, episode 12, 1991

George: "I like sports. I could do something in sports."

Jerry: "Uh huh, in what capacity?"

George: "You know, like the general manager of a baseball team."

Episode 16: "The Kiss Hello"
Season 6, episode 16, 1995

Jerry: "And I'll tell you another thing Cosmo Kramer, or whatever you want to be called, the kissing thing is over! There's no more kissing, and I don't care what the consequences are!
Kramer kisses Jerry.


These scenes and quotes are all from "The Chronicle," the Seinfeld clip show that originally aired on May 14, 1998. At the end of the show, a number of short clips are shown with "Time of Your Life" by Greenday playing in the background. CLICK HERE to watch the video on YouTube.
 

I know it's cheesy, but don't lie—I'm not the only one that got a little case of Seinfeld nostalgia after watching this video!

Spooky Seinfeld

Hey Seinfeld lovers!

As many of you know, I love Seinfeld as much as much as Kramer loves Mackinaw peaches. However, I love other things too – like Halloween! What's not to like about getting dressed up, eating some candy, and getting a little silly? 

In the spirit this awesome holiday (and yes, I consider it a holiday), I would like to share some spooky Halloween music with you. 

Click the link below to hear the Seinfeld theme song slowed down – it sounds creepy! 

SPOOKY SEINFELD

This made me think of a cool costume idea! Since zombies are so popular right now (for some reason), you could get a group of friends together to be zombie Seinfeld characters, and one person could carry a recording of the spooky theme song!