Why does Jerry keep Kramer as a friend...? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

ziggy4500 · 12-14-2002, 01:22 AM

i mean think about it, hes always mooching off his food and his place. he always finds some way to screw something up for jerry. i mean this guy is as worse as the urkel kid. dont get me wrong, i love seinfield and kramer is great, but i mean doesnt jerry ever get tired of him. or maybe i've been watchin the show way too much

Brian Damage · 12-16-2002, 02:25 PM

Jerry did get sick of Kramer once and took back the key to his apartment. Kramer was so upset he moved to LA. However, Jerry realized he missed Kramer and went to visit him. I think you know the rest of the story.

Janice · 12-17-2002, 09:28 PM

If they had gotten rid of Kramer, the show would have lost too much humor, so we have to suspend disbelief that a sane person would put up with this maniac.
The crazy, pain in the neck buddy goes way back. Ed Norton on The Honeymooners, Howard on The Bob Newhart Show, Luther Van Dam on Coach, etc.

TJL · 12-17-2002, 09:38 PM

If I had gotten rid of every one in my life who has annoyed the crap out of me, I wouldn't have anyone to talk to.

In the real world, Jerry would have booted major mooch Kramer on day one.

ClesStahn · 01-16-2003, 09:51 PM

*is reminded of Kramer's hair on the Pilot*

Blechh >_<

friend to IDOJ lover · 01-25-2003, 01:44 PM

I love Kramer. He's my fave character! so even if he did eat up all his food and bust open his apartment door on every episode, they still remained friends. 2 funny guys(plus another guy and girl who can really rack you up)= ONE FUNNY SHOW!

Zeorzin · 03-24-2003, 05:26 PM

These characters are like cartoons, they never evolve through time, they always make the same mistakes, they never learn, this is imo why Seinfeld stands out among the rest of the shows. The way it is made is ingenious. Jerry is keeping Kramer around because Jerry is not the average you and me, Jerry does not exist in reality, he is more unreal than Donald duck is.... so is Kramer and the rest. If Jerry was the average guy, he would not have George as a friend to start with, being the most shallow, arrogant, self involved human being... George would have no friends in reality.

ClesStahn · 03-25-2003, 09:46 AM

Yeah, that Jerry.....HOW COULD ANYONE NOT LIKE HIM!?

~_^

sinatrastar · 07-24-2003, 10:06 AM

In the backwards episode it showed the first meeting between Cosmo and Jerry and Jerry says "what's mine is yours". He didn't want to renig on the deal!!!

catlover79 · 09-19-2008, 10:50 PM

^ That's so right. Besides, I'll take Kramer over Urkel anyday!!!!!

Schmoopie · 09-20-2008, 05:06 AM

Well for one thing they were neighbors and in the course of 9 years, Kramer became a good friend. They went through a lot together. There were several moments on the series where Jerry expressed his friendship for Kramer. Remember when Joe Devola hit Kramer over the head (Yo-Yo Ma

!) and the only thing that saved him was Newman's helmet? Jerry took Kramer to the doctor, although they didn't show the doctor's visit from what I remember.

And "The Butter Shave" where Kramer used butter and then went upstairs to "tan" on the roof. Jerry was up there in two seconds making sure Kramer didn't do anything stupid (although he was too late!)

I'm sure Jerry could have barged into Kramer's apartment and borrowed anything he wanted (but Kramer had all Jerry's stuff anyway!

)

Andrea

Anti-Dentyte · 09-25-2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by friend to IDOJ lover

2 funny guys(plus another guy and girl who can really rack you up)= ONE FUNNY SHOW!

Amen to that!

MonarC · 09-28-2008, 04:26 PM

Why? Cause Jerry understands how Kosmo is. He is entertained by him. Jerry is rich so he doesn't care if Kramer steals food or whatever.

Purffin · 09-28-2008, 05:53 PM

Kramer is hilarious and there is always something interesting going on in his life. I would love to have a friend like Kramer.

Bluedance · 10-01-2008, 11:19 AM

Kramer added the physical comedy to an otherwise cerebral discussion about the minutiae of everyday life where usually nothing happens to further the plot until the 2nd act.
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12-14-2002, 01:22 AM	#1
ziggy4500 Guru Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 12, 2002 Posts: 223	Why does Jerry keep Kramer as a friend...? i mean think about it, hes always mooching off his food and his place. he always finds some way to screw something up for jerry. i mean this guy is as worse as the urkel kid. dont get me wrong, i love seinfield and kramer is great, but i mean doesnt jerry ever get tired of him. or maybe i've been watchin the show way too much

12-16-2002, 02:25 PM	#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	Jerry did get sick of Kramer once and took back the key to his apartment. Kramer was so upset he moved to LA. However, Jerry realized he missed Kramer and went to visit him. I think you know the rest of the story.
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12-17-2002, 09:38 PM	#4
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01-25-2003, 01:44 PM	#6
friend to IDOJ lover Tom Welling Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 18, 2002 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 179	I love Kramer. He's my fave character! so even if he did eat up all his food and bust open his apartment door on every episode, they still remained friends. 2 funny guys(plus another guy and girl who can really rack you up)= ONE FUNNY SHOW!
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07-24-2003, 10:06 AM	#9
sinatrastar Indian Summer Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 22, 2003 Location: 78 W 86th St. Apt 3E Posts: 6,027	Jerry asked for it In the backwards episode it showed the first meeting between Cosmo and Jerry and Jerry says "what's mine is yours". He didn't want to renig on the deal!!!

12-17-2002, 09:28 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	If they had gotten rid of Kramer, the show would have lost too much humor, so we have to suspend disbelief that a sane person would put up with this maniac. The crazy, pain in the neck buddy goes way back. Ed Norton on The Honeymooners, Howard on The Bob Newhart Show, Luther Van Dam on Coach, etc.

01-16-2003, 09:51 PM	#5
ClesStahn Senior Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 30, 2001 Posts: 500	is reminded of Kramer's hair on the Pilot Blechh >_<

03-24-2003, 05:26 PM	#7
Zeorzin Member Forum Cub Join Date: Mar 24, 2003 Posts: 2	These characters are like cartoons, they never evolve through time, they always make the same mistakes, they never learn, this is imo why Seinfeld stands out among the rest of the shows. The way it is made is ingenious. Jerry is keeping Kramer around because Jerry is not the average you and me, Jerry does not exist in reality, he is more unreal than Donald duck is.... so is Kramer and the rest. If Jerry was the average guy, he would not have George as a friend to start with, being the most shallow, arrogant, self involved human being... George would have no friends in reality.

03-25-2003, 09:46 AM	#8
ClesStahn Senior Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 30, 2001 Posts: 500	Yeah, that Jerry.....HOW COULD ANYONE NOT LIKE HIM!? ~_^

09-19-2008, 10:50 PM	#10
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	^ That's so right. Besides, I'll take Kramer over Urkel anyday!!!!!
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09-20-2008, 05:06 AM	#11
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Well for one thing they were neighbors and in the course of 9 years, Kramer became a good friend. They went through a lot together. There were several moments on the series where Jerry expressed his friendship for Kramer. Remember when Joe Devola hit Kramer over the head (Yo-Yo Ma!) and the only thing that saved him was Newman's helmet? Jerry took Kramer to the doctor, although they didn't show the doctor's visit from what I remember. And "The Butter Shave" where Kramer used butter and then went upstairs to "tan" on the roof. Jerry was up there in two seconds making sure Kramer didn't do anything stupid (although he was too late!) I'm sure Jerry could have barged into Kramer's apartment and borrowed anything he wanted (but Kramer had all Jerry's stuff anyway! ) Andrea
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09-28-2008, 04:26 PM	#13
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Why? Cause Jerry understands how Kosmo is. He is entertained by him. Jerry is rich so he doesn't care if Kramer steals food or whatever.

09-28-2008, 05:53 PM	#14
Purffin Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 25, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 315	Kramer is hilarious and there is always something interesting going on in his life. I would love to have a friend like Kramer.

10-01-2008, 11:19 AM	#15
Bluedance Member Forum Cub Join Date: Oct 01, 2008 Location: usa Posts: 2	Kramer added the physical comedy to an otherwise cerebral discussion about the minutiae of everyday life where usually nothing happens to further the plot until the 2nd act. Btw- how do you post a photo by your username?