Top 10 Times Seinfeld Said What We Were All Thinking
#10: Telemarketers
They used to call us on our home phones… that was, until landlines basically went extinct among younger generations. However, this very 90’s problem is still super relatable to anyone who’s randomly had a telemarketer reach them on their cell. That’s why we still cheer whenever we watch the scene where Jerry owns a telemarketer that calls him at home. All the comedian has to do is suggest that he call the salesman to turn the tables. It’s safe to say that everyone, at one point or another, has wished they could come up with a comeback as smooth as this one. So, next time you get a spam phone call, give Jerry’s line a try!
#9: Social Contracts
Do you ever feel like all of humanity is conspiring against you? Like other people just don’t “get it,” or don’t understand a basic social contract? If so, you might identify with George Costanza. He is constantly in situations where he ends up with the short end of the stick. After waiting for a phone to open up, a woman cuts ahead of him in line. George can’t help but call her out for this social faux paux by venting his frustration with a hilarious speech. It may seem like he’s overreacting by calling her uncivilized. But if you’ve ever been in a similar situation, George’s funny rant may not seem so extreme.
#8: No New Friends
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Have you ever had to deal with someone who was trying way too hard to become your friend? That’s exactly what happened to Jerry in one infamous episode. After he runs into his former pool guy Ramon on the street, the comedian just can’t get away from the watery employee. Jerry tries his best to be polite and make conversation during each encounter. But after reaching a boiling point, he lets Ramon know he won't be expanding his roster of friends. Lots of us have had to pull off the bandaid of a friend breakup before. While we might not be as blunt as Jerry, we understand where he’s coming from. Plus with friends like George, Elaine and Kramer, who needs anyone else?
#7: Bad Fashion Choices
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All George wanted was to walk around in the most comfortable pants he had. However, Jerry can’t let his friend’s fashion choice slide. The comedian lets George know exactly what he thinks about people who wear sweatpants outside with a blistering monologue. Although we won’t shame anyone for that outfit specifically, we can identify with the need to call a friend’s clothing choice out. There are some occasions where we wish a friend would change things up a little instead of going for an easy or tacky choice. We just hope Jerry wouldn’t call us out if he had a peek into our closets.
#6: Unflattering Babies
Not everyone is brave enough to admit to a friend that their baby isn’t the most adorable infant to ever exist. By the way, you didn’t hear that from us. It was actually Jerry and Elaine who brought it up! They both have to deal with a recurring character named Carol who’s always calling and asking the “Seinfeld” crew to come visit her and see her new baby in her very distinct voice. Although the duo dreads having to go and fake excitement for the couple, they eventually bite the bullet and see the baby. And when they do… it isn’t a pretty sight and they’re blatantly honest about it. While Jerry and Elaine’s comments are private, Kramer can’t hold back his reaction.
#5: Serenity Now!
We’ve all tried using a mantra from time to time to calm ourselves down when we get into a bind. But we wish dealing with life’s problems was just as simple as screaming “serenity now!” George’s father Frank would definitely agree. In one story, the patriarch buys a cassette tape that suggests that any time he is under stress, he should repeat the phrase to feel better. Eventually, the technique rubs off on Kramer as well. But the kooky character’s serenity leads to him destroying computers George was meant to sell. Although the phrase won’t help George deal with his anger, we still hold up hope that a phrase like “serenity now” could work for us.
#4: Yada, Yada, Yada
Who’s got the time for all the details? “Seinfeld” has popularized a slew of phrases that describe the intricacies of human interactions. One of their most famous has to be “yada, yada, yada”. Although the expression might’ve been said before the show, it became extremely popular after a season eight episode. During an iconic plotline, George becomes concerned that the woman he’s dating has spent the night with her ex-boyfriend after she glosses over parts of the story with a “yada, yada, yada.” This tactic definitely torments the neurotic man. However, it still feels easier sometimes to just fast forward through details of a long story. While it might cause trouble, it will always be fun to say.
#3: The Meaning of Festivus
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No matter what you celebrate, the holidays always bring about their own heap of frustrations and resentments. But Frank Costanza comes to the rescue with his personal solution to this problem– a Festivus for the rest of us! Instead of an ornate tree, there’s just a metal pole. Oh, and you don’t deal with the hassle of giving and receiving presents! You just have to tell everyone near and dear to you all the problems you have with them. And of course, you end the celebration with a good old fashioned wrestling match. Frank Constanza’s way of avoiding all the usual issues with the holidays is something the rest of us can definitely get behind.
#2: Dating Woes
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Whether it’s 1992 or 2022, dating can often feel impossible. This opening scene to the episode “The Fix Up” perfectly sums up a large majority of issues with the prospect of meeting someone new. George mainly wishes that dating could be a more casual experience. Meanwhile, Elaine’s friend Cynthia discusses the pitfalls about men in the dating field. She suggests that the people who are too confident won’t settle down and the ones who aren’t get overwhelmed by insecurity. Both George and Cynthia make good and valid points about dating. Unfortunately, they don’t work together as a couple after they’re set up. If their luck is this bad in person, we wonder what George and Cynthia would’ve said about dating apps.
#1: What to Bring to a Dinner Party
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Before the quartet of friends goes to a dinner party, Elaine declares that they should bring something nice for the hosts. But George immediately finds it ridiculous to be pressured into bringing an item for an event he was invited to. After Elaine keeps pushing for a gift, he tries to compromise by offering to buy soft drinks and simple snacks instead of fancy refreshments. While George’s friends aren’t quick to agree with him, we think he’s onto something. Do you really want to go to an event where the host is too good to accept soda and snack cakes as a gift? George’s argument that his presence at the event is enough of a gift is a line of thinking we can get behind.
