The English Patient

Just like I talked about in that season 6 episode review. People who hated this one, did because of the Kramer storyline I'm sure. And the overall Cuba theme. Cry me a river... One thing I like about this show, is how unapologetic it can be sometimes. Of course, the funniest part, was the « Cubans » misunderstanding. The Elaine storyline was hilarious too, and reminded me how I watched the movie myself, but never felt the need to rewatch it again. Not because it (like she said), but because it was definitely too long, and not one to be remembered either. Who remembers it anyway? The George storyline, was just the usual. New girlfriend, new trouble. And Jerry's, was funny at first, then got annoying and repetitive.

Strangely, this was one of the best Seinfeld episodes ever. And that is mostly thanks to the storyline of Jerry. I wonder what the inspiration was behind that family of crepe makers. The three stooges? Feels like there is some strong reference or homage there, but can't nail it.

Lloyd Bridges was great in the role. How the story of the three Cubans interact with that of the crepe dynasty was cool, but got even cooler as we got to see how it didn't really "pan out" as one would expect.

What I love about the episode is what transcends its silly plots, though. Come to think of it: How could a family line of such idiots, people who have not even figured out how to teach and franchise their craft, ever been successful in the first place?

Just think on the characters of these men from three generations, and you will be amazed how improbable it would have been for such idiots to have ever run a business. And to me, that is the true gem behind this strangely charming episode!

When Jerry goes to Florida, Kramer asks him to pick up some Cubans. Jerry assumes he means cigars but when he gets there, there are no cigars--only three men who seem to be Cubans. Kramer has plans to get the guys to make cigars for him, but they are not from Cuba. Meanwhile, the movie Elaine wants to see is full, so she ends up watching "The English Patient." She hates it, even though the rest of the world loves it. Her mouthiness gets her into trouble. Kramer must figure out what to do with the "Cubans," and gets them a job rolling crepes at a crepe restaurant. When Elaine goes with her boss for a viewing of the movie, she ends having to go to a foreign country to appease the boss and learn the culture. One of the best.

This is one hilarious episode of Seinfeld. Great side stories and ribsplitting laughter abounds.

I like the bit where they roll the crepes too tight and squirt people in the eye