Instead, in the final scene, we see Frank climbing into George’s bed with a bowl of kasha, the ultimate old Jewish man food that originated with Jewish immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe. ![]() George offers up his couch with the hopes that this would leave his father with nowhere to sleep, thus prompting him to go back to his wife. Meanwhile, Jerry covers for the doorman in Elaine’s boss’ building, but eschews his duties, leading to a couch from the lobby getting stolen. First we get such gems as “The Bro,” a bra for men (or should it be called “The Manssiere”?) schemed up by Frank and Kramer. Jewish food doesn’t come in until the very end of this episode, in which Frank Costanza is temporarily living with George while separated from his wife, Estelle. George exacts revenge by feeding Rachel, who keeps kosher, a scrumptious dish of scrambled eggs, failing to tell her there’s lobster in them. Meanwhile, Jerry’s girlfriend Rachel walks in on George changing after the pool, catching a glimpse of his “shrinkage.” After Rachel tells George’s girlfriend about the underwhelming sight, she splits. Kramer discovers a filled lobster trap on the beach and brings them back for the group to feast on. The group and a few of their significant others take a trip to the Hamptons to visit a friend’s new baby. Here we have our anti-Jewish food episode. Two races of flavor living side by side in harmony. Jerry nibbles on one of these Jewish deli staples while waxing poetically about race relations: “Oh look Elaine, the black and white cookie. Unfortunately, a couple in front of them (going to the same party) purchase the last chocolate babka, forcing Elaine to settle for cinnamon, a “lesser babka” (I agree).īut wait, there was a hair on the cinnamon babka, so while Jerry and Elaine wait in line for a new one, we get to our second Jewish food reference of the episode: the black and white cookie. Off they go to the Royal Bakery to get a chocolate babka-that bready, swirly Jewish dessert dreams are made of. The fearsome foursome are on their way to a dinner party, and Elaine insists they must bring wine and a cake. Unfortunately, this plan backfires when a starving Elaine gobbles up the cake.Īn all-time classic episode, this one features not one but two Jewish food references. Jerry attempts to buy Newman off with a Drake’s Coffee Cake-a kosher confection from the makers of Ring Dings and Yodels. Jerry’s mortal enemy, Newman, witnesses this, and threatens to tell Martin everything. ![]() Jerry visits Martin in the hospital, where the comatose man’s girlfriend flirts with him. ![]() Meanwhile, Jerry’s neighbor, Martin, attempts to commit suicide. Through her role as Elaine, Louis-Dreyfus blazed a vastly successful career for herself and other comedic women to follow.In this episode, Elaine needs to fast for three days before taking an ulcer test. Elaine broke barriers for female characters on television through her hilariously brave and often miscalculated moves throughout nine seasons, fueled by Louis-Dreyfus' own dance moves, incredible ability to yell "Shut up!" and brazen one-of-the-guys attitude. Today, "Seinfeld" is unimaginable without the fusion of Elaine Benes' antics and Louis-Dreyfus' comedy. After the pilot of "Seinfeld" aired, NBC doubted the show would succeed, and sent a firm note - add a female lead. Once Louis-Dreyfus was hired, the network agreed to a four-episode season. That's right - Elaine Benes almost didn't exist. "This person, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who agreed to do this part with three stupid guys and used it to launch one of the most brilliant and spectacular show business careers of all time, this person is a 'network note," said Jerry Seinfeld when presenting Julie Louis-Dreyfus with the 21st Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2018.
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