Poll: Do you like Seinfeld?
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Jokes get repetitive after a short while (which is no problem for the average American, with his/her .001 second memory span), and aren't that great to begin with.
The quality of the writing on that show is just simply a cut above any other sitcom I've ever seen (and I've seen most). There are definitely constraints one must work within when doing situation comedy and I think Seinfeld (especially in the later seasons) really pushed the boundaries and came out very successful in the end.
I also find that the show can be taken on several layers of meaning (like anything well-written). There are the surface-level jokes... the low-brow stuff. And then there are the subtleties of the characters and the situations they're in, connections with previous episodes, etc. That's the brilliant stuff that makes the show endlessly watchable (for me anyway). I've seen every single episode ten or more times (and I am not a TV junkie in general) simply because on repeat viewings you pick up on things you've missed previously. I do, anyway.
But I've also got to hand it to the actors. Obviously all the main players (Jerry is a terrible actor but he was playing himself so it worked) but even 99% of the supporting cast was just brilliant, and obviously expertly cast. People like Newman, Mr. Peterman, Puddy, Lily (Susan
), and George and Jerry's parents--these folks were so perfect for their roles.Anyway, Seinfeld is my favorite sitcom, and furthermore it is so good that I don't think another sitcom will ever top it.
l2c
Best show ever, for pretty much the reasons luv2chill stated. I'm not sorry to see it end, since it was obvious they were running low on ideas in the last season But all of the episodes before that season were awesome
But all of the episodes before that season were awesome
LMAO!
Anyways, Seinfeld is hilarious. I think Curb Your Enthusiasm is easily as funny, but doesn't have the rewatchability that Seinfeld posesses.
Originally posted by: luv2chill
The quality of the writing on that show is just simply a cut above any other sitcom I've ever seen (and I've seen most). There are definitely constraints one must work within when doing situation comedy and I think Seinfeld (especially in the later seasons) really pushed the boundaries and came out very successful in the end.
I also find that the show can be taken on several layers of meaning (like anything well-written). There are the surface-level jokes... the low-brow stuff. And then there are the subtleties of the characters and the situations they're in, connections with previous episodes, etc. That's the brilliant stuff that makes the show endlessly watchable (for me anyway). I've seen every single episode ten or more times (and I am not a TV junkie in general) simply because on repeat viewings you pick up on things you've missed previously. I do, anyway.
But I've also got to hand it to the actors. Obviously all the main players (Jerry is a terrible actor but he was playing himself so it worked) but even 99% of the supporting cast was just brilliant, and obviously expertly cast. People like Newman, Mr. Peterman, Puddy, Lily (Susan
Anyway, Seinfeld is my favorite sitcom, and furthermore it is so good that I don't think another sitcom will ever top it.
l2c
well put...
i watch two episodes almost everyday, never gets old :beer:
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Originally posted by: luv2chill
The quality of the writing on that show is just simply a cut above any other sitcom I've ever seen (and I've seen most). There are definitely constraints one must work within when doing situation comedy and I think Seinfeld (especially in the later seasons) really pushed the boundaries and came out very successful in the end.
I also find that the show can be taken on several layers of meaning (like anything well-written). There are the surface-level jokes... the low-brow stuff. And then there are the subtleties of the characters and the situations they're in, connections with previous episodes, etc. That's the brilliant stuff that makes the show endlessly watchable (for me anyway). I've seen every single episode ten or more times (and I am not a TV junkie in general) simply because on repeat viewings you pick up on things you've missed previously. I do, anyway.
But I've also got to hand it to the actors. Obviously all the main players (Jerry is a terrible actor but he was playing himself so it worked) but even 99% of the supporting cast was just brilliant, and obviously expertly cast. People like Newman, Mr. Peterman, Puddy, Lily (Susan
Anyway, Seinfeld is my favorite sitcom, and furthermore it is so good that I don't think another sitcom will ever top it.
l2c
Well said, I second it.
you obviously never saw the Seinfeld trivia thread that went on for like 20 pages...or you wouldn't have had to put a poll here.
seems most people on ATOT (and most people in general, actually) LOVE Seinfeld, including yours truly.
seems most people on ATOT (and most people in general, actually) LOVE Seinfeld, including yours truly.
The choices should be more like this:
Master of my domain
Giddyap!
Yadda yadda yadda
No soup for you!
Newman! :| :disgust:
results
Master of my domain
Giddyap!
Yadda yadda yadda
No soup for you!
Newman! :| :disgust:
results
M*A*S*H was an incredible, and groundbreaking, sitcom as well as All In The Family. The first few seasons of Frasier just had me rolling with each show and the writing was crisp and witty.
But, overall, Seinfeld has just permeated various aspects of society. Say some little sound bite and almost everyone in the office or the grocery or your kids' daycare will know what you're talking about
But, overall, Seinfeld has just permeated various aspects of society. Say some little sound bite and almost everyone in the office or the grocery or your kids' daycare will know what you're talking about
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