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Elaine Benes · 01-19-2004, 02:53 PM

I don't know why, but the more I see this episode, the less I like it. Does anybody else feel the same way? I don't know, I think I just miss Kramer's good ol' fashion hijinx.

Maestro · 01-19-2004, 03:04 PM

No Kramer sux.

But I like the ep pretty well.
I think it's a fine example of the show about nothing thing.
I know many of you had mentioned not liking the slow paced older eps, but I think 016 The Chinese Restaurant is pure Seinfeld. It never leaves the waiting room & is all about there dialog... like you mentioned, no [sit-commy] zanniness, but it was just pure seinstyle.

bits from 016:

Besides having no Kramer, this ep is also unique in that it is one of the 10 (or so) eps that do not feature 5A (Jer's apt).

Also it's on my "The Lists" for having a Larry David voice in.
This one is rarely makes usual LD lists, but when Elain goes to the old folks tables to munch a$50 eggroll, you can here Larry saying several times "What is she saying... what is she saying"

Brian Damage · 01-19-2004, 03:06 PM

I still like it alot. Kramer didn't fit in this episode.

Elaine Benes · 01-19-2004, 04:36 PM

I know this show was supposed to be about nothing, but this episode REALLY WAS ABOUT NOTHING! LOL

sinatrastar · 01-19-2004, 05:01 PM

This was probably one of the last episodes I saw in its entirety. I think it is worth a watch. The Cartright line is very funny as is George's serious, muted reaction to it. Also the confusion over the attempted tipping.

Kramer could have been in the episode and bailed out to get a Papaya King hotdog or something.

If your used to the many turns of the later episodes I could see how the one set location could get old. Overall I'd give it maybe a 5 on the Pez rating scale.

Elaine Benes · 01-19-2004, 05:15 PM

Don't get me wrong, I thought the ep was funny, I just don't think the entire episode holds up like the others. The Cartwright line was funny.

MillenniumMan831 · 01-19-2004, 08:27 PM

As wrong as it seems, whenever my dad and I go to a Chinese restaurant, we can't help but to blurt "Cartwright!" to each other and the ol "5 . . . 10 minutes" line comes up often.

Elaine Benes · 01-19-2004, 08:37 PM

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Originally posted by MillenniumMan831
As wrong as it seems, whenever my dad and I go to a Chinese restaurant, we can't help but to blurt "Cartwright!" to each other and the ol "5 . . . 10 minutes" line comes up often.

sinatrastar · 01-19-2004, 08:58 PM

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Originally posted by MillenniumMan831
As wrong as it seems, whenever my dad and I go to a Chinese restaurant, we can't help but to blurt "Cartwright!" to each other and the ol "5 . . . 10 minutes" line comes up often.

That is a good relationship to have.

Belair · 04-21-2005, 05:14 AM

I didn't even notice Kramer's absence.
I watched the Chinese Restaurant recently,and it is pretty damn funny in my opinion.

rusyd · 04-22-2005, 09:27 PM

I like that episode. George was so good in it you didn't need Kramer.

Belair · 04-23-2005, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rusyd

I like that episode. George was so good in it you didn't need Kramer.

George: "For fifty bucks? I'd put my face in their soup and blow".

rusyd · 04-23-2005, 01:10 AM

I also liked the line-I don't know it verbatim-but where Geroge asks Jerrry is he would be there to back him up if anything goes down.

TV DVD Fan · 04-23-2005, 11:53 AM

... i found it hilarious after they give up and leave and then the chinese man says, "Seinfeld, 4?" The whole episode was great. One of the greatest season 2 episodes, along with "The Heart Attack" and "The Pony Remark."

pat

barwars · 04-23-2005, 11:56 AM

I love it.... it's brilliant. Better than "The Parking Garage" IMO.

01-19-2004, 02:53 PM	#1
Elaine Benes Vixxxen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 1,333	The Chinese Restaurant I don't know why, but the more I see this episode, the less I like it. Does anybody else feel the same way? I don't know, I think I just miss Kramer's good ol' fashion hijinx.

04-21-2005, 05:14 AM	#10
Belair Back@SO&Loveit! Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,925	I didn't even notice Kramer's absence. I watched the Chinese Restaurant recently,and it is pretty damn funny in my opinion.
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04-23-2005, 11:53 AM	#14
TV DVD Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 2,602	hilarious... ... i found it hilarious after they give up and leave and then the chinese man says, "Seinfeld, 4?" The whole episode was great. One of the greatest season 2 episodes, along with "The Heart Attack" and "The Pony Remark." pat
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01-19-2004, 03:04 PM	#2
Maestro Hipster Dufus Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Below the equator Posts: 2,905	No Kramer sux. But I like the ep pretty well. I think it's a fine example of the show about nothing thing. I know many of you had mentioned not liking the slow paced older eps, but I think 016 The Chinese Restaurant is pure Seinfeld. It never leaves the waiting room & is all about there dialog... like you mentioned, no [sit-commy] zanniness, but it was just pure seinstyle. bits from 016: Besides having no Kramer, this ep is also unique in that it is one of the 10 (or so) eps that do not feature 5A (Jer's apt). Also it's on my "The Lists" for having a Larry David voice in. This one is rarely makes usual LD lists, but when Elain goes to the old folks tables to munch a$50 eggroll, you can here Larry saying several times "What is she saying... what is she saying"

01-19-2004, 03:06 PM	#3
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	I still like it alot. Kramer didn't fit in this episode.

01-19-2004, 04:36 PM	#4
Elaine Benes Vixxxen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 1,333	I know this show was supposed to be about nothing, but this episode REALLY WAS ABOUT NOTHING! LOL

01-19-2004, 05:01 PM	#5
sinatrastar Indian Summer Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 22, 2003 Location: 78 W 86th St. Apt 3E Posts: 6,027	This was probably one of the last episodes I saw in its entirety. I think it is worth a watch. The Cartright line is very funny as is George's serious, muted reaction to it. Also the confusion over the attempted tipping. Kramer could have been in the episode and bailed out to get a Papaya King hotdog or something. If your used to the many turns of the later episodes I could see how the one set location could get old. Overall I'd give it maybe a 5 on the Pez rating scale.

01-19-2004, 05:15 PM	#6
Elaine Benes Vixxxen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 1,333	Don't get me wrong, I thought the ep was funny, I just don't think the entire episode holds up like the others. The Cartwright line was funny.

01-19-2004, 08:27 PM	#7
MillenniumMan831 An All American Boy! Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 23, 2003 Location: Cleveland Posts: 592	As wrong as it seems, whenever my dad and I go to a Chinese restaurant, we can't help but to blurt "Cartwright!" to each other and the ol "5 . . . 10 minutes" line comes up often.

04-22-2005, 09:27 PM	#11
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	I like that episode. George was so good in it you didn't need Kramer.

04-23-2005, 01:10 AM	#13
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	I also liked the line-I don't know it verbatim-but where Geroge asks Jerrry is he would be there to back him up if anything goes down.

04-23-2005, 11:56 AM	#15
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I love it.... it's brilliant. Better than "The Parking Garage" IMO.