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Mozart, Picasso...and Seinfeld

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Seinfeld, a show originally intended to be a show about nothing, ended up being a work of art that transcends from the normal idea of a situational comedy. Although situational comedies are well known for being at the low end of the art spectrum Seinfeld stands out. This show is just as complex as one of Picasso’s famous works. Seinfeld dives into character detail, intricate plot design, all while maintaining a consistent laughing audience. In the episode, “The Pitch”, Larry David meticulously writes a well-crafted script that makes Seinfeld much more than just a mere sitcom. The opening scene in this episode takes place with two main characters, Jerry and George, at a bar engaging in small talk. To their surprise, two executives from NBC (a television broadcasting company) enter the bar and are looking for Jerry. It turns out that the executives are interested in making a television series with Jerry. After some comical awkwardness from George and happy bewilderment from Jerry, the executives exit the scene and the whole plot for the episode is unveiled. Throughout the episode ideas for Jerry’s future television show are thrown at him by his friends such as being a gymnastics coach or being the manager of the circus. After George and Jerry share a few laughs about how Spanish people must have trouble ordering “salsa” and “seltzer” they come to the conclusion that Jerry’s show should be a show about everyday life. Meanwhile, two other characters on the show, Newman and Kramer, are trying to rip each other off in a trade between a motorcycle helmet and a radar detector. It is later determined that the radar detector is broken which leads to another plot in the next episode. George and Jerry are now meeting with the executives to pitch their idea about a show about nothing. The first meeting ends horribly and the two friends do not know what to do. Another downside of the meeting is that Jerry runs into an old friend, Crazy Joe, and tells him about Kramer’s party that Kramer intentionally did not mention to Crazy Joe. Joe becomes enraged and sets out for Kramer who luckily survives a kick to his head, from Joe, due to the helmet Newman traded him. Little do the friends know that their friend Elaine is dating the psychologist that forgot to prescribe Crazy Joe’s medication. Coincidence? – Not a chance. Seinfeld is considered to be a masterpiece of its time due to the sophistication of each individual character. For instance, the character Kra

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