My "I've never seen Seinfeld" review thread
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I've seen all the episodes multiple times, but I recently started watching the dvds for the first time. I was surprised how good the first episodes were. I'd always heard people bash them. A lot of what's great in Seinfeld is missing in them, but they're still funnier than any other multi-camera show.
Something else I noticed is that Larry talking behind the scenes says things I could see coming out of Jerry's mouth. I think George is more based on Larry's inner voice and real life Larry is probably more like Jerry. It was funny to see in the extras that a lot of stuff that happens in the show really happened to Larry and Jerry.
Something else I noticed is that Larry talking behind the scenes says things I could see coming out of Jerry's mouth. I think George is more based on Larry's inner voice and real life Larry is probably more like Jerry. It was funny to see in the extras that a lot of stuff that happens in the show really happened to Larry and Jerry.
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Originally Posted by nny
I've seen all the episodes multiple times, but I recently started watching the dvds for the first time. I was surprised how good the first episodes were. I'd always heard people bash them. A lot of what's great in Seinfeld is missing in them, but they're still funnier than any other multi-camera show.
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Originally Posted by Halfway Crook
And finally, I cringed during a couple of episodes whenever there is a misunderstanding in an episode and instead of CLEARLY explaining the situation and trying to fix the misunderstanding, a character repeats the sentence they said that CAUSED the misunderstanding. It just seems like common sense.
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Originally Posted by lotsofdvds
Why force yourself to watch something you already admit intense dislike for? Is there really nothing else for you to watch?
As to the second question: oh, there's plenty else to watch.
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Season 1 is finished. I'm afraid my opinion hasn't really changed much.
The Stakeout -- A trend is starting that I don't care for, relating to the stand-up portions. Jerry uses his real life material in his act, I understand that's the focus of the show. But, to me it just feels like a retread of scenes I just watched. Even to the point of using the same joke, just worded differently. Episode laugh meter: one (George's delivery of "I'm an architect" when being introduced to Jerry's new girlfriend).
The Robbery and The Stock Tip -- I think I need to take better notes, because I can't remember whether the cleaners joke with the shrunken shirt was the first or second one. Either way combined Episode laugh meter: one (for that shirt site gag).
Five episodes, three laughs. We're not off to the best of starts.
Unlike the Buffy thread, it's a bit difficult to review plots and overall storylines when they're aren't any.
The Stakeout -- A trend is starting that I don't care for, relating to the stand-up portions. Jerry uses his real life material in his act, I understand that's the focus of the show. But, to me it just feels like a retread of scenes I just watched. Even to the point of using the same joke, just worded differently. Episode laugh meter: one (George's delivery of "I'm an architect" when being introduced to Jerry's new girlfriend).
The Robbery and The Stock Tip -- I think I need to take better notes, because I can't remember whether the cleaners joke with the shrunken shirt was the first or second one. Either way combined Episode laugh meter: one (for that shirt site gag).
Five episodes, three laughs. We're not off to the best of starts.
Unlike the Buffy thread, it's a bit difficult to review plots and overall storylines when they're aren't any.
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Originally Posted by Chew
Unlike the Buffy thread, it's a bit difficult to review plots and overall storylines when they're aren't any.
Last edited by Michael Corvin; 01-05-06 at 03:20 PM.
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Originally Posted by Chew
The Stakeout -- A trend is starting that I don't care for, relating to the stand-up portions. Jerry uses his real life material in his act, I understand that's the focus of the show. But, to me it just feels like a retread of scenes I just watched. Even to the point of using the same joke, just worded differently.
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The Ex-Girlfriend -- The ending speech by Jerry's girlfriend in the car spoke to me: she attended one of Jerry's standup acts and didn't find anything funny and it wasn't her kind of humor. Episode laugh meter = zero
The Pony Remark -- I certainly like the actor they have for Jerry's dad better than the other guy. Episode laugh meter = one ("It was the pride of Krakow")
I'm amending a previous comment: I'm not going to watch 9 seasons if the show continues on this path. Can the show experts tell me when it finally hits it's stride and that particular season is representative of the series as a whole? Is it the third?
The Pony Remark -- I certainly like the actor they have for Jerry's dad better than the other guy. Episode laugh meter = one ("It was the pride of Krakow")
I'm amending a previous comment: I'm not going to watch 9 seasons if the show continues on this path. Can the show experts tell me when it finally hits it's stride and that particular season is representative of the series as a whole? Is it the third?
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3rd is when the show starts taking off, 4th is the best season of the entire run. But really, if you're having such a miserable time watching them, why are you doing it and subjecting us to it?
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Originally Posted by Ravid
They do away with the stand-up segments eventually. I can't remember what season they start this though.
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Originally Posted by Chew
Can the show experts tell me when it finally hits it's stride and that particular season is representative of the series as a whole? Is it the third?
Originally Posted by rfduncan
The 1st season is rougher going IMO than by S3 & S4 when the series clearly hits its stride.
Originally Posted by Mopower
I'd probably start with season 3. That is where things really start getting good. From there on it's all gold Jerry!! Gold!!
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Season 3 & 4 are the high points.
Originally Posted by Jeremy517
Warning: The first two seasons suck.
Originally Posted by GuessWho
Agreed... start with season 3 or 4
Originally Posted by Ravid
The first two seasons don't hold a candle to the rest of the series, but they're still very funny.
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Wow. Someone isn't even reading their own thread:
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I see this as a failed experiment: I'm not enjoying the show, no one is enjoying the thread.
I'll continue with watching for a while, but won't subject anybody further to my comments.
I'll continue with watching for a while, but won't subject anybody further to my comments.
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That's not necessary. There are a lot of Seinfeld fans here that will enjoy seeing what it is like to view them for the first time by a newcomer. At least give season 3 a try instead of giving up.
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Originally Posted by Chew
Can the show experts tell me when it finally hits it's stride and that particular season is representative of the series as a whole? Is it the third?
#46
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Originally Posted by rfduncan
Upon examining the way the seasons are packaged, does Sony consider Season 4 the best? S1-3 were packaged together and S5 & S6 were packaged together in a special edition set while S4 only sells alone. That always made me .
Plus, two sets makes for a better gift pack, so I think that's why season four has been the only "solo" release so far. I imagine season seven will also be released alone, while 8 & 9 will be the final gift pack for Christmas 2006.
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Originally Posted by Chew
I see this as a failed experiment: I'm not enjoying the show, no one is enjoying the thread.
I'll continue with watching for a while, but won't subject anybody further to my comments.
I'll continue with watching for a while, but won't subject anybody further to my comments.
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Originally Posted by Quake1028
I'm gonna start a thread like this soon for Babylon 5 . Should be fun with das around .
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My cousin's girlfriend used to HATE Seinfeld. My cousin watched it all the time and eventually she began to like it. Sometimes a show takes a while to grow on you. Also, it helps when watching with someone who finds it funny.