Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Springer Show “JERRY! JERRY!” A common chant on the set of the Jerry Springer Show. What could this crowd possibly be cheering for? Maybe Jerry performs dare-devil acts, or perhaps he is a talented athlete? Unfortunately that is not the case. Jerry is mediating a fiery argument between two conflicting parties. On the outside it might seem Jerry is doing something productive and positive but sadly, Jerry assists and advocates savage ways in solving conflicts. Most of these conflicts consist…

Comedy is a genre, or distinct category, of the diverse world of film. However, comedy itself is not a single entity; it is composed of multiple subgenres that all contribute to one goal: to make the audience laugh. Multiple subgenres exist in film comedy, and an important one to discuss is the subgenre of farce—specifically sex farce. As defined by Michael Tueth’s film analysis in his book Reeling with laughter, the sex farce subgenre is characterized by absurd and overly exaggerated scenarios;…

Seinfeld and Non Action: the Philosophy of Nothing One of the best Kanye West tweets is “I want to publicly apologize to Seinfeld, I used to think it was a show about nothing but then I realized it’s a show about everything”. Jerry Seinfeld and Laozi hold plenty of similarities. This paper will identify the similarities between Seinfeld and Daoism theoretically, with examples from the show to back it up. It will also explore how western culture has unknowingly embraced some Daoist concepts,…

Curb Your Enthusiasm is a television sitcom starring, and created by Larry David, the co-creator of Seinfeld. The show revolves around him, and an average day in the life of Larry David. Much like Seinfeld, it can be called “A show about nothing”. Each episode consists of Larry getting himself into trouble due to his lack of social skills. While this show seems as if it is a lighthearted comedy show,…

A tinder date you will enjoy in New York City. Okay so you swipe right on tinder, now what? New York City has endless options for going on dates. Forget about a dinner and a movie, leave that for people in small towns. Make it a date you will remember. Dates should be fun while seeing if you have a connection. So why not do something different. Laughing in midtown west Magnet theater in manhattan is an improv comedy theater and school. It os a nice small intimate theater. They have drop-in…

“Nemo me impune lacessit” means nobody could hert me without impunity in Latin. The short story “The Cask of Amontillado”, by Edgar Allan Poe depicts a man named Montresor who decides to seek revenge against a man named Fortunato who has insulted him even though they seems like good friends. He meets Fortunato at a carnival, using psychological tricks to pretent that he could provide Fortunato a chance to teast a bottom of Amontillado, then lead Fortunato into the catacombs of his home. along…

This literature review explores television sitcom genre of the situation comedy or sitcom. It will look at the changes in style and sensibility since the 1950s, how it has evolved and also how it has stayed the same. It can be comfortably stated that the sitcom is ‘arguably the most durable genre’ on television (Edgerton and Ross, 2008, p9). Although there are arguments about the variations between different particular sitcoms themselves, Brett Mills (Mills, 2012) gives an example of a…

Hamlet is one of Shakespeare’s most honoured and well known pieces of literature that has been studied by many. There is a depth to Hamlet which has caused so many different ways to view and argue the characters and the overthinking in which the book revolves around. The storyline of Hamlet follows a vein of over thinking that begins with the betrayal of his Uncle Claudius when he secretly murders Hamlet’s father – the King of Denmark- then marries Hamlet’s mother and becomes king himself. As…

Due to his fear of betrayal, Holden finds comfort in inanimate objects, as he views them as sources of protection from his society. During Holden’s trip to New York with his fencing team, he purchased a red hunting hat that he continuously wears throughout his journey. Despite its ridiculous appearance, Holden admires the hunting hat for its authenticity since it contradicts the fashion standards that his society promotes. Although it was only purchased for one dollar, the hunting hat offered…

Case of Stella against McDonald's in New Mexico on August 18, 1994. The actual event happened in February 1992. This lady is 79 years old (at the time) was passing through the McDonald's drive through appearing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and asked for a cup of coffee which was offered in Styrofoam cups. After receiving the trophy, grandson (who was driving card) going forward so you can put some sugar in my coffee, when I tried to open the lid, and spill hot coffee through her lap burn inner…