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Elaine Benes · 02-14-2004, 04:57 PM

I know we are all kind of biased when it comes to Seinfeld, but in your honest opinion, is Seinfeld the greatest sitcom ever. I mean yeah, the show is very funny, but there are other things that make me believe it is. Ever since the show aired there have been several companies that have tried to market some of the show's ideas.
For instance, Kramer's idea for a beach scented perfume, a bakery selling muffin tops only and several others that I can't think of right now. Seinfeld did all that. It created other aspects of Pop culture. What do you guys think?

Dutabi84 · 02-14-2004, 06:31 PM

Agreed.

The most overrated sitcom ever? http://us.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/TV/02...tv.friends.ap/

Brian Damage · 02-15-2004, 11:25 AM

I'll agree with Friends.

Maestro · 02-15-2004, 02:47 PM

The greatest... sitcom wise?

I think so.
I think it virtually developed a sein-esque sitcom writing style.
There are no other sitcoms I have ever been such a kook about

IGNTBone · 02-16-2004, 12:06 AM

I agree. It's amazing, because shortly after I got into it, I realized that most of my friends hate the show with a passion, and find Jerry himself unfunny. I don't let that bother me, because everyone's different, and some of the stuff they like, you couldn't pay me to sit and watch.

I'll never forget one friend told me - "Tonight I did something I regret, I actually sat down and watched 'Seinfeld'."

And another close college buddy remarked on the evening of his wedding - "I can't believe the first show I'm watching as a married man is 'Seinfeld'."

I never listen to them. A big part of maturity is knowing what you like, and being big enough to not be swayed by peer pressure.

OK, I'm off my soapbox now. Seinfeld Rules!

Dutabi84 · 02-16-2004, 01:51 AM

I don't think I started watching 'Seinfeld'..until I was 11-12 years old..hehe. I used to watch 'Wings' a lot with my mom, but she'd switch to 'Seinfeld' often, and it took an episode or tow to get hooked. My parents didn't seem like they ever minded me watching it! Haven't looked back since. For a while, we'd have "family Seinfeld". Watch 'Seinfeld' while we eat dinner.

Brian Damage · 02-16-2004, 11:20 AM

To be honest, I don't know how I got hooked. It just "happened."

Denim Vest · 02-18-2004, 04:45 PM

I just found it hysterical.

barwars · 02-19-2004, 06:54 PM

All I really care is what I think.
And Seinfeld is one of the 3 best sitcoms ever.

(those 3 being Seinfeld, Cheers, and Frasier)

Ohh and about Friends.... Im sick of it!
Its WAY overrated.
And its taking the thunder away from the far superior comedy also leaving this year.... Frasier.

02-14-2004, 04:57 PM	#1
Elaine Benes Vixxxen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 1,333	Greatest Sitcom Ever! I know we are all kind of biased when it comes to Seinfeld, but in your honest opinion, is Seinfeld the greatest sitcom ever. I mean yeah, the show is very funny, but there are other things that make me believe it is. Ever since the show aired there have been several companies that have tried to market some of the show's ideas. For instance, Kramer's idea for a beach scented perfume, a bakery selling muffin tops only and several others that I can't think of right now. Seinfeld did all that. It created other aspects of Pop culture. What do you guys think?

02-15-2004, 02:47 PM	#4
Maestro Hipster Dufus Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Below the equator Posts: 2,905	one man's opinion: The greatest... sitcom wise? I think so. I think it virtually developed a sein-esque sitcom writing style. There are no other sitcoms I have ever been such a kook about

02-14-2004, 06:31 PM	#2
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	Agreed. The most overrated sitcom ever? http://us.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/TV/02...tv.friends.ap/

02-15-2004, 11:25 AM	#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'll agree with Friends.

02-16-2004, 12:06 AM	#5
IGNTBone Member Senior Member Join Date: May 03, 2000 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 1,201	I agree. It's amazing, because shortly after I got into it, I realized that most of my friends hate the show with a passion, and find Jerry himself unfunny. I don't let that bother me, because everyone's different, and some of the stuff they like, you couldn't pay me to sit and watch. I'll never forget one friend told me - "Tonight I did something I regret, I actually sat down and watched 'Seinfeld'." And another close college buddy remarked on the evening of his wedding - "I can't believe the first show I'm watching as a married man is 'Seinfeld'." I never listen to them. A big part of maturity is knowing what you like, and being big enough to not be swayed by peer pressure. OK, I'm off my soapbox now. Seinfeld Rules!

02-16-2004, 01:51 AM	#6
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	I don't think I started watching 'Seinfeld'..until I was 11-12 years old..hehe. I used to watch 'Wings' a lot with my mom, but she'd switch to 'Seinfeld' often, and it took an episode or tow to get hooked. My parents didn't seem like they ever minded me watching it! Haven't looked back since. For a while, we'd have "family Seinfeld". Watch 'Seinfeld' while we eat dinner.

02-16-2004, 11:20 AM	#7
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	To be honest, I don't know how I got hooked. It just "happened."

02-18-2004, 04:45 PM	#8
Denim Vest Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 18, 2004 Posts: 55	I just found it hysterical.

02-19-2004, 06:54 PM	#9
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	All I really care is what I think. And Seinfeld is one of the 3 best sitcoms ever. (those 3 being Seinfeld, Cheers, and Frasier) Ohh and about Friends.... Im sick of it! Its WAY overrated. And its taking the thunder away from the far superior comedy also leaving this year.... Frasier.