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In reply to the discussion: Has Jerry Seinfeld ALWAYS been like this? [View all]Dorian Gray
(13,736 posts)35. He hasn't gone MAGA
he's joining the majority of society in clapping back at overly corrective political correctness/wokeism. It's the trend in the world. There is a reaction against not being able to say what you're thinking AND make mistakes without the fear of being chased with a figurative pitchfork.
Is it right or wrong? I suspect it's complicated.
And the Masculine male that he's yearning to go back to is Hugh Grant, foppish hero of the 90s. lol. It's not like he's promoting liver king or Andrew Tate.
Comedians push boundaries. He's older and crotchety.
His dating history was more problematic than these statements, tho.
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Never was a huge Seinfeld fan, but the episodes I watched were pretty funny.
OAITW r.2.0
May 2024
#9
He's always said comedians never really grow up and that they're the smartest stupid people.
betsuni
May 2024
#25
It's become very clear indeed that Seinfeld was riding on Larry David's back
Sky Jewels
May 2024
#65
Yes. Just not as bad as he is now, because he knew he had to play to an audience.
haele
May 2024
#17
Gazillionaire, whose comedy show was about selfish, self-centered people, turns out....
EarnestPutz
May 2024
#28
The interviewer said Trump's probably going to be president and Jerry said, "I don't like that talk."
betsuni
May 2024
#29
How did money change Seinfeld, Larry David, Hugh Grant, Melissa McCarthy, Amy Schumer,
betsuni
May 2024
#39
Oh goody! Someone NEW to hate-on. (I'm sure this will come as a big relief to the other boogieperson targets.)
Oopsie Daisy
May 2024
#42
Where in the interview does he say "woke"? I didn't hear it so would appreciate anyone who
betsuni
May 2024
#46
There does appear to be a critique or reaction to everything these days...
Chakaconcarne
May 2024
#69