Seinfeld Reunion

Hello Seinfeld lovers,

So... this is probably the most exciting thing that has happened since... well, ever. 

According to the New York Daily News, Jerry Seinfeld has confirmed rumours that there will be a Seinfeld reunion. Details of the reunion are still unknown, but Seinfeld said it's going to happen "very, very soon."

It's been almost 16 years since Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer have come together on the small screen. If you're like me, you probably wish they never left—however, at least they didn't drag the show past it's prime. This can't be said for How I Met Your Mother—a show that used to be funny. I suppose this is all irrelevant though, because Seinfeld would've never lost it's prime.

What if the series actually kept going? Imagine the shenanigans the crew would be getting into today. I thought about it, and here's what I came up with for a modern-day Seinfeld episode:

Kramer masters yoga and begins teaching classes. Elaine attends his class. She does the yoga equivalent to the Elaine dance. Kramer kicks her out because she's a distraction to his other students. George meets a mysterious woman through Snapchat. Due to a bedbug scare, Jerry refuses to sit down in all public places. 

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Hopefully we'll hear more about the Seinfeld reunion soon. It's been far too long since we watched this episode (I know you've seen re-runs, but you know what I mean):

"The Finale" season 9, episode 22, 1998

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Interview with an Expert

Hello Seinfeld lovers,

This week's post is featuring an interview with fellow Seinfeld lover, Taylor Cole. Taylor says Jerry Seinfeld was her inspiration for doing her own stand-up comedy. She also has a few other things to say about the show:

Q: Who's your favourite Seinfeld character?

A: Elaine because she's the only woman in the show with "real" character.  All the other women get disrespected by Jerry and George, which I guess was funny in the 90s.  It was nice to see that Elaine had real flaws but didn't always have to apologize for them.  She's also pretty damn cute!

Q: What's your most memorable Seinfeld moment?

A: I always felt a real connection with Kramer. Especially the episode he decided to stay in his shower. He even made a salad in the shower, like who would even think of that?

Q: Who would you date: Jerry, Kramer, or George?

A: Well I'm a sucker for a comedian (Jerry), but I think that Kramer knew how to appreciate and love a real woman.  He wouldn't just reduce me to my "man hands" or judge me if I never laughed out loud.

Q: Bro or Manssiere? ("The Doorman," season six, episode 17)

A: Definitely the Bro. No one calls bras "brassieres" anymore—get with the times Costanza.

Q: You've shared with me your feelings about mens' footwear, and the importance of a good-looking pair of shoes. What's your opinion of Jerry's classic white runners:

A: Even for a show based in the 90s, white runners are horrible—grade A stalker or creepy gym teacher material. Leave the white loafers for your parents in Florida, Jerry.

Q: Which of Elaine's many boyfriends would you date:

A: That's an easy one, David Puddy.  He not only has a sexy voice, but he's a mechanic, he has muscles, and most of all, he loves high fives as much as I do.  Talk about chemistry. High five.

Q: In the season five episode, "The Pie," Jerry witnesses his girfriend's dad, Poppy, skip washing his hands after going to the bathroom. Poppy is also the chef at the restaurant where Jerry and his girlfriend are eating. Jerry refuses to eat the food; what would you do in this situation?

A: Obviously I would eat it. Jerry always makes situations so much more difficult for himself by being stubborn or self-righteous. Sometimes I cook food for myself without washing my hands, and who knows what types of germs are on them. I would only mention the poor bathroom behaviour if I got sick after eating the food.

Wise words from a Seinfeld expert, Taylor Cole. If you'd like to read more of her delightful remarks, visit Taylor's blog.

Until next week, Seinfeld lovers! I'll leave you with the link to a video of Kramer's shower/salad scene.

The Sleeping Desk

Hello Seinfeld lovers,

Mid-January is a sleepy time of year, right? It's cold, it gets dark early, and the holidays are over. People are back at school and work, and the only thing everyone wants to do is nap—at least that's all I want to do, and I tend to think everyone is thinking the same thing as me. 

It's the time of year when you almost wish you had a bed in your desk, like George did in the season eight episode, "The Nap."

In case you don't remember, this video should help you out:

Video credit: YouTube

"I love a good nap; sometimes it's the only thing getting me out of bed in the morning." - George Costanza

Although George's plan didn't work out exactly as he hoped, a desk like that would be pretty neat, eh?

Well it turns out the "sleeping desk" is actually a thing. Click the link below to see for yourself.

THE SLEEPING DESK

There's one flaw with this version of George's sleeping desk—privacy. You likely couldn't get away with work naps under a desk like this one. If you're that desperate though, I suggest you do as George did and hire a professional to craft you a custom-made sleeping desk. Just don't get caught!





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Bro, Manssiere, WonderBro

Hello Seinfeld lovers!

Now that the holidays are over, I'm back at it—blogging about the greatest show of all time. I hope you all had a very happy Festivus, but it's time to get down to some serious business...

Bro vs. Manssiere

In "The Doorman," episode 17 of the sixth season, Kramer invents a bra for men, which he calls the Bro. Frank Costanza takes an interest in the product, and the two of them form a partnership.

Their partnership is bumpy—Frank argues that the Manssiere is a better name for the product than the Bro. The whole project ends up in shambles before the Bro/Manssiere dispute gets resolved.

I'm going to side with Kramer on this one and say the Bro is a better name. It's simple, and I think it's a better play on words than the Manssiere.

Who are you with? Kramer or Frank?

Video credit: YouTube

There's a reason why I've brought up the Bro/Manssiere debate…

I'm taking a media production class for my communications program, and one of our assignments was to produce and infomercial for a product of our choice. My group happened to come up with a product similar to Kramer's Bro—the WonderBro.

While the Bro is intended for practical uses, the WonderBro is all for show. It's purpose isn't to support man boobs, but to mimic the appearance of large, muscular pectorals on men.

It could sell, couldn't it?

Check out our supreme quality infomercial below!

Battery Thieves

Hello Seinfeld lovers!

Is it true? Do senior citizens actually steal batteries? 

In the season 9 episode, "The Bookstore," Jerry's Uncle Leo gets caught stealing a book from Brentano's bookstore. Jerry is so blown away he gets the store's security guard to give Uncle Leo a scare. When Uncle Leo actually gets into trouble, Jerry gets heck from his mom. According to her, stealing is normal behaviour for senior citizens, especially batteries (random eh?). 

Below is a picture from fark.com of Brentano's security guards "taking down" the book thief, Uncle Leo.

And here's a little excerpt from the episode—it gave me a chuckle.

LEO: Oh, they don't care. We all do it.
JERRY: Who, criminals?
LEO: Senior citizens. No big deal.
JERRY: You could get arrested.
LEO: Arrested? Come on! I'm an old man. I'm confused! I thought I paid for it. What's my name? Will you take me home?

...

JERRY: Yes. My Uncle Leo was cought shoplifing here the other day—
MANAGER: Yes, Uncle Leo. I remember him. I'm sorry, our policy is we prosecute all shoplifters.
JERRY: (Pleading) Oh, come on. He's just a lonely old man. All old people steal.
MANAGER: That's right. That's why we stopped carrying batteries.

Anyways, I'm bringing up this episode because my friend Adriana had similar issues with battery thieves. She has worked at a toy store for a few years, and she says it's true—senior citizens steal batteries! Now, of course not all senior citizens are guilty of this crime, but Adriana says they have caught a few.

How funny is that? I suppose not all of the outrageous plots in Seinfeld are fictional.


I'll be taking blogging break over the holidays, so this will be my last post for a while. I'll continue the Seinfeld discussion with all you lovers in the new year.

Happy Festivus!

Don't steal batteries. 

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?