JT's comments below originally ran as part of Place to Be Nation's "Seinfeld: The PTBN Series Rewatch" project.
Best Character
Some strong work across the board here but Kramer was next level. Watching him descend from happy-go-lucky Uncle Sam from Anytown, USA into a robotic madman was a joy. Every little movement, piece of dialogue and facial expression was geared toward showing him crumbling from the inside. It was an inspired performance that wonderfully blended physical comedy and dialogue as only the K-Man can.
Best Storyline
The computer stuff brought a lot of laughs, especially at the end when it was revealed that Lloyd Braun's phone was never even plugged in, but Kramer's apartment-to-colonial conversion brought the most consistent laughs. The scene with the hose was tremendous as was him withering away into a mumbling zombie at the end. The payoff was really good too when he blows up and destroys the computer inventory and then just tells George that he owes him one.
Ethical Dilemma of the Week
I don't think Elaine should have stood for Mr. Lippman aggressively kissing her on the couch. Seems a bit wrong.
Relationship Scale (Scale 1-10)
Aunt Becky really threw Jerry for a loop but I can't blame him for falling for her. She still had it going on at this point. Elaine should have had a taboo relationship with Lippman's kid. He would treat her right. Relationship Grade: Salty Discharge/10
What Worked:
The opening scene in the Costanza car was amazing; Jerry trying to yell at Kramer and coming off as practicing a new bit was funny; Kramer calling Queens "the country" was funny as was him tearing the screen door off the hinges; "That girl from the bus" is an all time favorite quote of mine; Great random cameo from the Rabbi at the bar mitzvah and a nice callback with George and Lloyd's never ending war; Estelle consistency screaming from inside the house was great, as was Lloyd's smile after ringing the bell; George screaming at the guy about buying a computer was tremendous; Kramer sitting with the sparkler and getting cut off by Elaine closing the door is so good; Jerry not knowing what tears are; The hoochie mama hose scene was so well done; Another great callback with George calling "Mr. Vandelay"; Kramer snapping and destroying the computers was a nice payoff, and was set up well with why the computers were in his apartment to being with; I also loves Kramer telling George that he owes him one; George scaring Jerry straight was well done too
What Didn't Work
How much money did Frank spend buying computers? That shit was expensive in 1997; I wasn't a fan of Lippman basically assaulting Elaine, that felt a bit much, he could've just asked her out like the Rabbi
Key Character Debuts
Patty
Iconic Moments, Running Themes & Memorable Quotes
- "Serenity Now" becomes a pop culture catchphrase
- "There's a mechanism. You just pull it, and throw your body weight." - Frank "I pulled it. It doesn't go." - Estelle "If you want the leg room, say you want the leg room! Don't blame the mechanism!" - Frank "All right, Dad, we're five blocks from the house. Sit sideways." - George "Like an animal. Because of her, I have to sit here like an animal!" - Frank
- "Hey, any of you guys want to come out and help me fix my father's screen door in Queens?" - George "Sorry, I'm fixing a screen door in the Bronx." - Jerry "I'll do it." - Kramer "Really? You wanna come?" - George "Yeah, I love going to the country." - Kramer
- "Two months ago, I saw a provocative movie on cable TV. It was called The Net, with that girl from the bus. I did a little reading, and I realize, it wasn't that farfetched." - Frank "Dad, you know what it takes to compete with Microsoft and IBM?" - George "Yes, I do. That's why I got a secret weapon... my son." - Frank
- "I'm open, there's just nothing in there." - Jerry
- "The cool evening breezes of Anytown, USA. Let's see how this baby closes." - Kramer
- "Your mother recommended him." - Frank "Yeah, of course she did. That's all I ever heard growing up is 'Why can't you be more like Lloyd Braun?' Did you know he was in a mental institution?" - George "I didn't read his resume." - Frank
- "Jerry, you break up with a girl every week." - Elaine "What--what is this salty discharge?" - Jerry "Oh my God. You're crying." - Elaine "This is horrible! I care!" - Jerry
- "Simple. You let out one emotion, all the rest will come with it. It's like Endora's box." - Kramer "That was the mother on Bewitched. You mean Pandora. - Jerry "Yeah, well, she... had one, too." - Kramer
- "Well, I got just the thing to cheer you up. A computer! Huh? We can check porn, and stock quotes." - George
- "Jerry, I've found a way to beat Lloyd Braun! I buy the computers myself, I store 'em in your apartment. Then, after I win the contest, I bring 'em all back and get my money back. Ha ha! It's brilliant. What? What's wrong with your leg?" - George
- "You know, all these years, I've always wanted to see the two of you get back together." - George "Well, that's because you're an idiot." - Elaine
Oddities & Fun Facts
- Patty is portrayed by Full House star Lori Loughlin
- The Rabbi from Season 7 makes a cameo at Mr. Lippman's son's bar mitzvah and later meets with Elaine
Overall Grade (Scale 1-10)
This is another great episode. Season 9 has been amazing so far. Kramer's whole story arc was masterful and everything tied together so seamlessly across the board. I was really impressed with how they got George's computers into Kramer's apartment in such an organic way. Jerry becoming sensitive and having no idea how to harness it was good too and a unique storyline for him, at least since he converted from whiny Jerry half a decade ago. The computer stuff was carried by Frank and George, and I don't mean that in a bad way. They were awesome together as always. Elaine's D storyline was fine enough too and had some laughs. I also loved all the callbacks here, right down to the end when George says he always hoped Elaine and Jerry would get back together. We are at a point where these characters are so developed and the actors are so comfortable that magic can happen in even the most bizarre storylines. Serenity now. Insanity later. Final Grade: 9/10
Best Character
Some strong work across the board here but Kramer was next level. Watching him descend from happy-go-lucky Uncle Sam from Anytown, USA into a robotic madman was a joy. Every little movement, piece of dialogue and facial expression was geared toward showing him crumbling from the inside. It was an inspired performance that wonderfully blended physical comedy and dialogue as only the K-Man can.
Best Storyline
The computer stuff brought a lot of laughs, especially at the end when it was revealed that Lloyd Braun's phone was never even plugged in, but Kramer's apartment-to-colonial conversion brought the most consistent laughs. The scene with the hose was tremendous as was him withering away into a mumbling zombie at the end. The payoff was really good too when he blows up and destroys the computer inventory and then just tells George that he owes him one.
Ethical Dilemma of the Week
I don't think Elaine should have stood for Mr. Lippman aggressively kissing her on the couch. Seems a bit wrong.
Relationship Scale (Scale 1-10)
Aunt Becky really threw Jerry for a loop but I can't blame him for falling for her. She still had it going on at this point. Elaine should have had a taboo relationship with Lippman's kid. He would treat her right. Relationship Grade: Salty Discharge/10
What Worked:
The opening scene in the Costanza car was amazing; Jerry trying to yell at Kramer and coming off as practicing a new bit was funny; Kramer calling Queens "the country" was funny as was him tearing the screen door off the hinges; "That girl from the bus" is an all time favorite quote of mine; Great random cameo from the Rabbi at the bar mitzvah and a nice callback with George and Lloyd's never ending war; Estelle consistency screaming from inside the house was great, as was Lloyd's smile after ringing the bell; George screaming at the guy about buying a computer was tremendous; Kramer sitting with the sparkler and getting cut off by Elaine closing the door is so good; Jerry not knowing what tears are; The hoochie mama hose scene was so well done; Another great callback with George calling "Mr. Vandelay"; Kramer snapping and destroying the computers was a nice payoff, and was set up well with why the computers were in his apartment to being with; I also loves Kramer telling George that he owes him one; George scaring Jerry straight was well done too
What Didn't Work
How much money did Frank spend buying computers? That shit was expensive in 1997; I wasn't a fan of Lippman basically assaulting Elaine, that felt a bit much, he could've just asked her out like the Rabbi
Key Character Debuts
Patty
Iconic Moments, Running Themes & Memorable Quotes
- "Serenity Now" becomes a pop culture catchphrase
- "There's a mechanism. You just pull it, and throw your body weight." - Frank "I pulled it. It doesn't go." - Estelle "If you want the leg room, say you want the leg room! Don't blame the mechanism!" - Frank "All right, Dad, we're five blocks from the house. Sit sideways." - George "Like an animal. Because of her, I have to sit here like an animal!" - Frank
- "Hey, any of you guys want to come out and help me fix my father's screen door in Queens?" - George "Sorry, I'm fixing a screen door in the Bronx." - Jerry "I'll do it." - Kramer "Really? You wanna come?" - George "Yeah, I love going to the country." - Kramer
- "Two months ago, I saw a provocative movie on cable TV. It was called The Net, with that girl from the bus. I did a little reading, and I realize, it wasn't that farfetched." - Frank "Dad, you know what it takes to compete with Microsoft and IBM?" - George "Yes, I do. That's why I got a secret weapon... my son." - Frank
- "I'm open, there's just nothing in there." - Jerry
- "The cool evening breezes of Anytown, USA. Let's see how this baby closes." - Kramer
- "Your mother recommended him." - Frank "Yeah, of course she did. That's all I ever heard growing up is 'Why can't you be more like Lloyd Braun?' Did you know he was in a mental institution?" - George "I didn't read his resume." - Frank
- "Jerry, you break up with a girl every week." - Elaine "What--what is this salty discharge?" - Jerry "Oh my God. You're crying." - Elaine "This is horrible! I care!" - Jerry
- "Simple. You let out one emotion, all the rest will come with it. It's like Endora's box." - Kramer "That was the mother on Bewitched. You mean Pandora. - Jerry "Yeah, well, she... had one, too." - Kramer
- "Well, I got just the thing to cheer you up. A computer! Huh? We can check porn, and stock quotes." - George
- "Jerry, I've found a way to beat Lloyd Braun! I buy the computers myself, I store 'em in your apartment. Then, after I win the contest, I bring 'em all back and get my money back. Ha ha! It's brilliant. What? What's wrong with your leg?" - George
- "You know, all these years, I've always wanted to see the two of you get back together." - George "Well, that's because you're an idiot." - Elaine
Oddities & Fun Facts
- Patty is portrayed by Full House star Lori Loughlin
- The Rabbi from Season 7 makes a cameo at Mr. Lippman's son's bar mitzvah and later meets with Elaine
Overall Grade (Scale 1-10)
This is another great episode. Season 9 has been amazing so far. Kramer's whole story arc was masterful and everything tied together so seamlessly across the board. I was really impressed with how they got George's computers into Kramer's apartment in such an organic way. Jerry becoming sensitive and having no idea how to harness it was good too and a unique storyline for him, at least since he converted from whiny Jerry half a decade ago. The computer stuff was carried by Frank and George, and I don't mean that in a bad way. They were awesome together as always. Elaine's D storyline was fine enough too and had some laughs. I also loved all the callbacks here, right down to the end when George says he always hoped Elaine and Jerry would get back together. We are at a point where these characters are so developed and the actors are so comfortable that magic can happen in even the most bizarre storylines. Serenity now. Insanity later. Final Grade: 9/10
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