Last Thursday we set up a bracket for the greatest sitcom of the last 2,000,000 years. For each main character (Kramer, Elaine, Jerry and George) we developed a region (so to speak) that included four recurring characters that are the most relevant to each of them. Seeding was determined by the number of episodes the character appeared in; the higher the seed having the bigger number of appearances. Here is our updated bracket: Each character comes complete with a video. Just click their photo and watch. And here is our analysis for each region's match-ups The Giddyup Region (Kramer) (1) Newman vs. (4) Crazy Joe Davola Who Wins: (1) Newman Quality Quote: “Because the mail never stops. It just keeps coming and coming and coming. There's never a letup, It's relentless. Every day it piles up more and more, but the more you get out, the more it keeps coming. And then the bar code reader breaks. And then it's Publisher's Clearinghouse day.” Great Episode: The Ticket Why He Wins: As a friend to Kramer, a calzone freelancer to George, a dog-napper to Elaine and an arch nemesis to Jerry, Newman has a place in all of the characters’ hearts, while Crazy Joe Davola frightened them all (It was closer than one would think). (2) Mickey vs. (3) Jackie Chiles Who Wins: (3) Jackie Chiles Quality Quote: “So we got an attractive woman, wearing a bra, no top, walkin’ around in broad daylight. She’s flouting society’s conventions! That's totally inappropriate. It's lewd, lascivious, salacious, outrageous!” Great Episode: The Abstinence Why He Wins: The fast-talking lawyer is a perfect impersonation of the infamous Johnnie Cochran, making him one of the funniest pop culture references in the series. The Little Kicks Region (Elaine) (1) J. Peterman vs. (4) Mr. Lippman Who Wins: (1) J. Peterman Quality Quote: “That’s right. White Lotus. Yam-yam. Shanghai Sally.” Great Episode: The Secret Code Why He Wins: The eccentric world-traveler and clothing connoisseur hired Elaine to work for his catalog sales company after meeting her on the street. His bizarre journeys are described to anybody who will listen, including George in “The Secret Code” and believe us, they are a treat to listen to. (2) David Puddy vs. (3) Mr. Pitt Who Wins: (2) David Puddy Quality Quote: “Feels like an Arby’s night.” Great Episode: The Burning Why He Wins: Puddy is one of the easier characters to quote, mostly because of how he delivers it. From high-fives to face/chest painting, David Puddy beats out Mr. Pitt, albeit in a close battle, because he relates to modern bro personalities. The But I Don’t Want to be a Pirate Region (Jerry) (1) Morty Seinfeld vs. (4) Uncle Leo Who Wins: (4) Uncle Leo Quality Quote: “Jerry…HELLO.” Great Episode: The Pledge Drive Why He Wins: Uncle Leo’s catchphrase is one of the best. You should always say “HELLO!” (2) Kenny Bania vs. (3) Babu Bhatt Who Wins: (2) Kenny Bania Quality Quote: “It’s the best, Jerry! The best!” Great Episode: The Soup Nazi Why He Wins: Bania rides Jerry’s coattails while Babu gets deported from America back to his native Pakistan. Babu never stood a chance. The Serenity Now (George) (1) Susan Ross vs. (4) George Steinbrenner Who Wins: (4) George Steinbrenner Quality Quote: “So…it’s just empty calories and male curiosity, eh, Georgie?” Great Episode: The Calzone Why He Wins: The late multi-billionaire owner of the Yankees hired George based on the fact that George did the opposite of his instinct and told the truth. Plus Susan wasn’t a funny character in the show. Funny things happened to her but that is all. (2) Frank Costanza vs. (3) Estelle Costanza Who Wins: (2) Frank Costanza Quality Quote: “This is Frank Costanza. You think you can keep us out of Florida? We're moving in lock, stock and barrel. We're gonna be in the pool. We're gonna be in the clubhouse. We're gonna be all over that shuffleboard court. And I dare you to keep me out!” Great Episode: The Serenity Now Why He Wins: Although both of the elder Costanzas yell at a considerable amount and volume, Frank’s delivery is unmatched in the realm of sitcom parents. Let us know who you think should advance to the Final Four in the comments section below.
The greatest sitcom of the last 2,000,000 years features a long list of guest appearances, extras and recurring characters; the best of which have not been put into a bracket like this ever before. For each main character (Kramer, Elaine, Jerry and George) we developed a region (so to speak) that included four recurring characters that are the most relevant to each of them. Seeding was determined by the number of episodes the character appeared in; the higher the seed having the bigger number of appearances. The regions and match-ups are as follows: The Giddyup Region (Kramer) (1) Newman vs. (4) Crazy Joe Davola (2) Mickey vs. (3) Jackie Chiles The Little Kicks Region (Elaine) (1) J. Peterman vs. (4) Mr. Lippman (2) David Puddy vs. (3) Mr. Pitt The But I Don't Want to be a Pirate Region (Jerry) (1) Morty Seinfeld vs. (4) Uncle Leo (2) Kenny Bania vs. (3) Babu Bhatt The Serenity Now (George) (1) Susan Ross vs. (4) George Steinbrenner (2) Frank Costanza vs. (3) Estelle Costanza *During each of the next three weeks we will post the next round's winners, along with reasoning, best quotes and analysis. Each character comes complete with a video. Just click their photo and watch. Originally named San Diego Stadium when it was built in 1967, it was named Jack Murphy Stadium from 1980-1997 after the late sportswriter who garnered support for a stadium in the city. Nicknamed “The Murph”, the stadium has hosted two World Series and three Super Bowl games, among other events such as college bowl games and concerts. Currently called Qualcomm Stadium, its nickname has changed to “The Q”, but many still call it by its first nickname.
The Murph has been the home of the Chargers, Padres and college football’s San Diego State Aztecs. The Padres resided in Jack Murphy Stadium for 34 years until moving into a new ballpark located downtown in 2003. The Chargers and Aztecs still play their home games there and will most likely continue to do so until the Chargers either move to Los Angeles or get a new stadium (talks of a new stadium are on-going). Qualcomm Stadium hosts two college football bowl games in December, the Poinsettia Bowl and the Holiday Bowl. For more information, follow the link: “The Murph”. This blog is dedicated to the pro sports (mainly the Chargers and Padres) currently living in America’s Finest City. It may be serious, funny, or just completely off-base; let us know. But it will be a great blog to visit. More posts to come soon…
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