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slackermonkey · 12-06-2004, 12:39 AM

If you were trying to describe Seinfeld to someone in as few words as possible, how would you describe it?

"The show about nothing" is neither descriptive nor completely accurate.

It's pretty unique so there aren't many shows to compare it to.

The humor is so subtle and offbeat it's hard to explain without either sounding stupid or making the show sound unfunny.

It's quite a conundrum, isn't it?

Brian Damage · 12-06-2004, 01:38 AM

Good question. I have always thought of it as a show about something. There was always something going on, not nothing. I'll get back to you on this one.

Dutabi84 · 12-06-2004, 02:49 AM

"Exaggerated reality."

Kinda works.

rusyd · 12-06-2004, 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by Dutabi84
"Exaggerated reality."

Kinda works.

I like that Dutabi84- That's a good way of explaining the show.

Seinatra · 12-09-2004, 12:08 PM

A show about the NYC misadventures of a comedic neat-freak, a slutty bookworm, a neurotic loser and a lanky hipster doofus.

Dutabi84 · 12-09-2004, 07:29 PM

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Originally posted by rusyd
I like that Dutabi84- That's a good way of explaining the show.

Thanks.

Orville Kruger · 12-09-2004, 10:51 PM

Unapologetic reality of a NYC stand-up and his underachieving friends.

In the words of Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David:
"No hugging, no learning."

Maestro · 12-11-2004, 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by Seinatra
A show about the NYC misadventures of a comedic neat-freak, a slutty bookworm, a neurotic loser and a lanky hipster doofus.

Shiznit.... throw in the word "quirky" & "dialoggy" & that's pretty spot on. I like the descrip of each character (slutty bookworm - now that's my kind of gal!

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Orville's take is good too.

slackermonkey · 12-13-2004, 01:46 AM

I never replied to my own thread.

How about...

"Four New Yorkers and the minutae of their everyday lives."

12-06-2004, 12:39 AM	#1
slackermonkey the big yellow joint Senior Member Join Date: Oct 05, 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,779	thought-provoking yet useless question If you were trying to describe Seinfeld to someone in as few words as possible, how would you describe it? "The show about nothing" is neither descriptive nor completely accurate. It's pretty unique so there aren't many shows to compare it to. The humor is so subtle and offbeat it's hard to explain without either sounding stupid or making the show sound unfunny. It's quite a conundrum, isn't it?
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12-06-2004, 01:38 AM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Good question. I have always thought of it as a show about something. There was always something going on, not nothing. I'll get back to you on this one.

12-06-2004, 02:49 AM	#3
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	"Exaggerated reality." Kinda works.

12-09-2004, 12:08 PM	#5
Seinatra Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 29, 2004 Location: Gran Chaco Posts: 1,840	A show about the NYC misadventures of a comedic neat-freak, a slutty bookworm, a neurotic loser and a lanky hipster doofus.

12-09-2004, 10:51 PM	#7
Orville Kruger Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 16, 2004 Posts: 151	Unapologetic reality of a NYC stand-up and his underachieving friends. In the words of Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David: "No hugging, no learning."

12-13-2004, 01:46 AM	#9
slackermonkey the big yellow joint Senior Member Join Date: Oct 05, 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,779	I never replied to my own thread. How about... "Four New Yorkers and the minutae of their everyday lives."