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If you're the type of person who has, well, a limited number of friends, owns a TV, and has lots and lots of time—someone like, say, ME—then you might have come across the hilariously awesome show known as Seinfeld. If you haven't heard of it then you are a sad, lost soul. Here’s why you’ve got to start watching it right NOW. Seriously, now. Turn on your TV, it’s basically always on.
1. It's the type of show you never get bored of. You can watch the episodes countless times. Whether you're showering, bathing, doing nothing, eating, drinking, or procrastinating, Seinfeld is the perfect match.
2. Kramer. Jerry Seinfeld’s neighbor across the hall is constantly dropping by. He's sort of like the klutzy, ditzy blonde character in every other sitcom, except a really tall, terribly dressed, completely hilarious man, who somehow makes a living despite being unemployed for over a decade. You rarely see his apartment, but when you do, it’ll probably be dressed up as the Merv Griffin Show.
3. George. People don'tlike George very much. Maybe it's because he's bald, short, stout, and kind of terrible? But he’s my favorite character! Somehow, his life is always the worst. "Hi, my name is George. I'm unemployed, and I live with my parents." A life story summed up in one sentence. If that doesn’t convince you, perhaps this will:
Kramer: You're wasting your life.
George: I am not. What you call wasting, I call living. I'm living my life.
Kramer: OK, like what? No, tell me. Do you have a job?
George: No.
Kramer: You got money?
George: No.
Kramer: Do you have a woman?
George: No.
Kramer: Do you have any prospects?
George: No.
Kramer: You got anything on the horizon?
George: Uh, no.
Kramer: Do you have any action at all?
George: No.
Kramer: Do you have any conceivable reason for even getting up in the morning?
George: I like to get the Daily News.
4. It’s endlessly quotable. "These pretzels are makin' me thirsty!" There's an episode where every character says that line at least three times. And once you've heard it, you can't not say it while eating pretzels. Or at random, like in a quiet classroom during a test.
5. “Hello, Newman.” Jerry’s nemesis (and Kramer's best friend) is Newman, an extremely lazy mailman. He's sneaky and selfish and half the time acts like he thinks he’s a character in a political thriller. He’s also secretly in love with Elaine, Jerry’s ex-girlfriend and only female friend.
6. It was made in the '90s! Well, 1989 to 1998, to be exact. Any show made before the 21st century is bound to be amazing! RIGHT? Come on, I'm sure we all love Friends.
7. You WILL laugh during every episode. So please watch this alone if you have a very loud and obnoxious laugh!
8. Festivus. This is the holiday made up by George’s dad, Frank Costanza, to take the place of actual fun holidays such as Christmas and Hanukkah. Instead of a tree, there’s a pole, and celebrating involves feats of strength and an annual airing of grievances. It's a Festivus for the rest of us!
9. The parents. George and Jerry’s parents are around a lot—and if you think your parents are embarrassing, just wait until you meet Frank, Estelle, Morty, and Helen. Festivus is just the beginning!
10. It comes on every day! So no waiting for new episodes to come out, because you’ll be waiting a long time.
Are you already a Seinfeld believer? Have you been convinced to give it a chance?
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