Let’s get this straight: Seinfeld is a “show about nothing,” a sitcom that examined those infinitely small life moments that perhaps matter most.
It’s why Seinfeld so often felt revelatory. Heck, it continues to feel revelatory. Every time you watch an episode you can’t help connecting with a social faux pas or a deep-rooted emotional response to something small like eating at a Chinese restaurant.
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All this is to say that Seinfeld taught us a lot—about the characters, but also about ourselves. That’s why Hash Night asked users on social media what Seinfeld taught them. It turns out, more than you think. In fact, here are 13 lessons from Seinfeld which are still relevant.
Maybe Don’t Wear Skinny Jeans
#SeinfeldTaughtMe That skinny jeans are not for everyone pic.twitter.com/9w5cJxp0UQ
— Gerome, Put it all on the EXPOS!! (@MabryMundy) November 3, 2017
How to Say “Hello”
https://twitter.com/myknighttweets/status/926287610577899520
Good Naked vs. Bad Naked
#SeinfeldTaughtMe that there's good naked and bad naked pic.twitter.com/q2x8GuHS18
— Some Guy From Ohio (@HOFcityChris) November 3, 2017
On Dancing
#SeinfeldTaughtMe how not to dance. pic.twitter.com/jTMyZ8qBW4
— Robyn with a “y” not an “i” (@robyndwoskin) November 3, 2017
How To Enter A Room
#SeinfeldTaughtMe how to properly enter a room pic.twitter.com/Hz5A1S59CC
— Mikey Sciosciapath (@jillyfromfilly) November 3, 2017
#SeinfeldTaughtMe how to make an entrance. pic.twitter.com/emmW5Y0SvE
— Vincent Van Joe (@onecreativejoe) November 3, 2017
“It’s Not A Lie If You Believe It”
#SeinfeldTaughtMe it's not a lie if you believe it pic.twitter.com/U6gXbN61LT
— Jamie Manzi (@jmanz327) November 3, 2017
Don’t Be A “Close Talker”
#SeinfeldTaughtMe to never be a close talker. pic.twitter.com/FMs348CjMM
— Writerlike🌎 (@writerlike1) November 3, 2017
Be Ready With The Comeback
Always be prepared with a good comeback pic.twitter.com/lZzB8p7GyV
— Jeff Dwoskin Has A Podcast (@bigmacher) November 3, 2017
Napping At Work
#SeinfeldTaughtMe how to take a nap under my desk at work. pic.twitter.com/24emqoztG4
— MrsJenzyJenJenzinita AARP NERD (@47young1) November 3, 2017
Eating Pretzels? Have A Beverage On Hand
#SeinfeldTaughtMe You should always have a drink nearby when eating pretzels. pic.twitter.com/C1DQgS0JBI
— Donna’s Fit Life (@BookOfDonna1212) November 3, 2017
#SeinfeldTaughtMe always have a beverage on hand when eating pretzels pic.twitter.com/HqmmwHx6tS
— KT 🥑 (@taco_tofolli) November 3, 2017
#SeinfeldTaughtMe to always have a drink with pretzels pic.twitter.com/LPlKPC7VCI
— Blaise (@Double_Dogg) November 3, 2017
On Reservations
https://twitter.com/Gem_N_Holograms/status/926329547322093568
Be Wary Of Family Members On Holidays
#SeinfeldTaughtMe Holidays are for the airing of grievances pic.twitter.com/H0sX8NWCLi
— Tapestry (@TheJellicoe) November 3, 2017
…But The Only Holiday You Should Celebrate Is Festivus
https://twitter.com/house_owens/status/926430417678462978