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Nobody knows how to be you but you…except somebody else.
Seinfeld is undeniably one of the greatest sitcoms (and comedy universes) in history. Character development had the right momentum, the writing was brilliantly original, yet was restricted to a specific style and flow, and the comedic quartet was dynamically perfect. The guest stars were hits and some even became pop culture icons.
Soup, anyone?
It’s been reported that Jerry (himself), George, Elaine and Kramer were all based (at least in some part) on real people. That just adds to the hilarity of the stories. It also makes the characters all the more relatable.
Speaking of which, George Costanza is based on series co-creator Larry David. But who plays a better George: Jason Alexander or Larry David?
World’s are colliding!
A Picture About Nothing?
What Year Is It?
(NY Daily News)
Worlds are colliding!
Yes, that is Jason Alexander (ie-George Costanza) and Jerry Seinfeld walking into Tom’s Restaurant in New York City, which was renamed “Monk’s Cafe” for the sitcom favorite Seinfeld. Not only were they spotted at this Upper West Side eatery, but they did so in classic George and Jerry attire.
For the record: this photograph is real and it’s fantastic!
But why the nostalgic get together with cameras filming inside?
That appears to be question on everyone’s mind. That, and where are Kramer and Elaine!?
Here are a few ideas to ponder…just imagine you’re sitting on a bench on a quintessential New York boardwalk one peaceful afternoon with beautiful white birds ready to part like the Red Sea upon reaching a conclusion with the internal soundtrack of Lionel Richie’s “Hello” playing with precision and purpose:
- It was for an episode of Jerry’s web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
- Jason and Jerry discussed a play that Larry David has reportedly written to bring Seinfeld to Broadway
- Jason and Jerry met to arrange a Seinfeld reunion movie
- Or, perhaps, this was ultimately a get together about nothing.
Except, as fans of the ’90s sitcom know too well, the show was never really a show just about nothing.
Whatever the reason for bringing George and Jerry back together in public, it was well worth it. It’s very likely the meeting had something to do with the recent announcement that Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David are collaborating on an exciting new project.
Jerry and George got some food at their sitcom hangout, they talked a little bit, something amazing happened, yada yada yada, the world will never be the same again.
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