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Osborn F Enready · Apr 24, 2007, 04:27 am

How many of you out there watched Seinfeld when it was on?
How many of you still do?

Do you often come across situations like the ones depicted in Seinfeld episodes, or that seem as such, and unconsciously reflect back to it?

This thread is for those types of observations, which relate to the Seinfeld show in some way.

Osborn F Enready · Apr 24, 2007, 04:32 am

I'll start this thread off.....

Today I participated in a thread titled "abstract art.... no meaning?"

It automatically reminded me of an episode of Seinfeld I was watching the day before, in which one of Jerry's girlfriends, an artist, painted a portrait of Kramer, Jerry's friend and neighbor.

A couple came in to view the work of the artist, and both of them were struck by the painting of Kramer. One person, the man, saw many things he considered foul, abhorrent and "uncivilized" in the man depicted in the portrait, and because of that, he loved the painting. The other person, the woman, saw many things she considered romantic, or pollyanic, and because of that, she loved the painting.

A true life observation in my opinion, that all people see art as what it reflects to them, in their own image, based on their individual tastes, experiences, life lessons and values, regardless of what the artist was necessarily trying to convey.

brien · Apr 24, 2007, 02:10 pm

Seinfeld is a gas. My favorite episode is the "Soup Nazi" I love the "poetic justice" for him when Elaine waves his recipes in his face and says: "No soup for you!" It speaks volumes about how to treat people as you yourself would want to be treated by others. Simply great.

As for Abstract Art, one only needs to look at Picasso's Les Madamoiselles D'Avignon to understand the power of abstract art. He painted the local prostitutes of Avignon France in a disjointed and unconnected manner of cubism. A brilliant way to portray prostitutes without denegrating them while also bringing into focus exactly what the meaning of their lives are like for them. Brilliant.

Scoobydoo · May 4, 2007, 10:22 pm

I *love* this show, it never seems to get old for me, although it's definately i think from late 80s early 90's, right?
I dont know exactly what it is about it that I like so much, just that I do. It seems realistic but funny, and there are true to life scenarios I will have to think of a specific one.

Btw did you ever see 'MacGyver'? Totally different type of show, but I loved that one, miss seeing it, hope it comes back on again re-runs.

Kamehameha34 · May 7, 2007, 07:56 am

87-99, methinks.

Madeline · May 7, 2007, 03:07 pm

This happens tome all the time, and I wasthinking this could be a good way getting back at telemarketers.

SUSAN: Well, I, [phone rings]

JERRY: Uh, sorry, Excuse me one second. Hello.

TEL: Hi, would you be interested in switching over to TMI long distance service.

JERRY: Oh, gee, I can't talk right now. Why don't you give me your home number and I'll call you later.

TEL: Uh, I'm sorry we're not allowed to do that.

JERRY: Oh, I guess you don't want people calling you at home.

TEL: No.

JERRY: Well now you know how I feel. [Hangs up]

Apr 24, 2007, 04:27 am	#1 (permalink) (top)
Osborn F Enready Principled Observer Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 13,877	True life observations as seen in Seinfeld, the show. How many of you out there watched Seinfeld when it was on? How many of you still do? Do you often come across situations like the ones depicted in Seinfeld episodes, or that seem as such, and unconsciously reflect back to it? This thread is for those types of observations, which relate to the Seinfeld show in some way. Petition of Redress of Grievances: http://www.givemeliberty.org/default.htm Canadian Lawsuit Against Their National Banks: http://www.freewebs.com/classaction/ Osborn F. Enready

Apr 24, 2007, 04:32 am	#2 (permalink) (top)
Osborn F Enready Principled Observer Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 13,877	I'll start this thread off..... Today I participated in a thread titled "abstract art.... no meaning?" It automatically reminded me of an episode of Seinfeld I was watching the day before, in which one of Jerry's girlfriends, an artist, painted a portrait of Kramer, Jerry's friend and neighbor. A couple came in to view the work of the artist, and both of them were struck by the painting of Kramer. One person, the man, saw many things he considered foul, abhorrent and "uncivilized" in the man depicted in the portrait, and because of that, he loved the painting. The other person, the woman, saw many things she considered romantic, or pollyanic, and because of that, she loved the painting. A true life observation in my opinion, that all people see art as what it reflects to them, in their own image, based on their individual tastes, experiences, life lessons and values, regardless of what the artist was necessarily trying to convey. Petition of Redress of Grievances: http://www.givemeliberty.org/default.htm Canadian Lawsuit Against Their National Banks: http://www.freewebs.com/classaction/ Osborn F. Enready

Apr 24, 2007, 02:10 pm	#3 (permalink) (top)
brien Iceberg Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,703	Seinfeld is a gas. My favorite episode is the "Soup Nazi" I love the "poetic justice" for him when Elaine waves his recipes in his face and says: "No soup for you!" It speaks volumes about how to treat people as you yourself would want to be treated by others. Simply great. As for Abstract Art, one only needs to look at Picasso's Les Madamoiselles D'Avignon to understand the power of abstract art. He painted the local prostitutes of Avignon France in a disjointed and unconnected manner of cubism. A brilliant way to portray prostitutes without denegrating them while also bringing into focus exactly what the meaning of their lives are like for them. Brilliant. Brien the Iceberg If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything. M.T.

May 4, 2007, 10:22 pm	#4 (permalink) (top)
Scoobydoo Molten Ash Posts: 49	I love this show, it never seems to get old for me, although it's definately i think from late 80s early 90's, right? I dont know exactly what it is about it that I like so much, just that I do. It seems realistic but funny, and there are true to life scenarios I will have to think of a specific one. Btw did you ever see 'MacGyver'? Totally different type of show, but I loved that one, miss seeing it, hope it comes back on again re-runs.

May 7, 2007, 07:56 am	#5 (permalink) (top)
Kamehameha34 The dingos! Posts: 4,548	87-99, methinks.

May 7, 2007, 03:07 pm	#6 (permalink) (top)
Madeline Daughter of God Location: California Posts: 670	This happens tome all the time, and I wasthinking this could be a good way getting back at telemarketers. SUSAN: Well, I, [phone rings] JERRY: Uh, sorry, Excuse me one second. Hello. TEL: Hi, would you be interested in switching over to TMI long distance service. JERRY: Oh, gee, I can't talk right now. Why don't you give me your home number and I'll call you later. TEL: Uh, I'm sorry we're not allowed to do that. JERRY: Oh, I guess you don't want people calling you at home. TEL: No. JERRY: Well now you know how I feel. [Hangs up]