I’m what some would possibly name a Seinfeld obsessive. Extra than simply considering of it as the best sitcom of all time, I’ve watched each episode and the funniest moments sufficient instances that they virtually play in syndication in my mind. I’ve deeply mined all types of behind-the-scenes featurettes and tales, and I ace each trivia quiz I come throughout. I prefer to suppose that I do know every thing there may be to know in regards to the present – however that simply signifies that I am particularly tickled to make new discoveries just like the one I discovered throughout my most up-to-date rewatch.
Like many different Seinfeld followers, I used to be blissed-out this fall when it was introduced that the NBC comedy collection had been remastered and was getting a 4K UHD launch (within the unique facet ratio no much less), and I used to be instantly curious what sort of particulars I might discover watching the collection in pristine high quality when my bought copy arrived earlier this month. What I ended up discovering on the finish of Season 5’s “The Bris” can admittedly be seen in any prior launch of the present, however my mind remains to be blown nonetheless.
To shortly recap the episode: a pair who’re associates with Jerry and Elaine ask them to be the godfather and godmother of their new child, and that requires the 2 associates to assist plan the kid’s circumcision (a Jewish custom often called a bris). Naturally, every thing goes terribly flawed, and the nutjob moyle that Elaine hires (performed to comedic perfection by visitor star Charles Levin) finally ends up slicing the tip of Jerry’s index finger.
Like all episodes in early seasons, “The Bris” ends with Jerry doing a standup bit (particularly one about individuals all all over the world keen to do tremendous disgusting jobs), however throughout my most up-to-date rewatch, I picked up on an excellent minor element that I completely love: Jerry’s bandaged finger.
To be trustworthy, one of many the explanation why notably love this discovery is due to the way it pertains to the best way I’ve at all times felt in regards to the intros and outros in Seinfeld. Although I do know the Jerry character within the collection is a comic, I’ve at all times perceived a barrier between the standup and the sitcom – which might no less than partially be attributed to the truth that the jokes solely hardly ever have any correlation with the tales. Seeing the character’s bandaged finger on the finish of “The Bris” successfully breaks that barrier, and I find it irresistible for doing so.
If you wish to see this glorious element for your self, you possibly can stream the episode in query (together with your complete present) utilizing your Netflix subscription – however in case you’re a Seinfeld fanatic like myself, permit me to personally suggest selecting up the not too long ago launched 4K UHD field set. The filmmakers creating the discharge did an incredible job remastering the present, and watching it in such nice high quality provides it an exquisite, contemporary really feel.