Greatest Show About Nothing

Seinfeld is the greatest show ever on television. It is also about nothing. Absolutely nothing. Perhaps, this is even the reason why it stands above all other programs.

Seinfeld isn't the first television show of its kind in its attempt to capture the bizarre nature of real life. It was revolutionary, however, in how it did so. The best example remains the show-within-the-show, Jerry, that mimicked the characteristics of the creation of Seinfeld itself. Through the creation of a fictitious sit-com, the creaters of the real show were allowed to indirectly poke fun at themselves and how the show was represented.

Another reason for the show's legacy stands in its ability to create new terminology: 'hipster doofus,' 'master of your domain,' 'yada yada yada,' the holiday of 'Festivus.' These catch-phrases were unique to the show, but are surprisingly applicable to our own lives. The characters are just as memorable. Most of these characters were based on real people from either history or the lives of the writers of the show.

Instead of revolving around a central theme or situational humor, like many shows of its day, Seinfeld relied primarily on conversations about mundane aspects of everyday life, things that its audience could relate to. The events of the show are all realistic, if not believable. None of the characters are particularly extraordinary, but all of them seem to be full of interesting character flaws. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

The story lines are in depth and sometimes continue through multiple seasons of the show, but rarely tend to be overly complicated. Many times, several plots will coincide at the end of a show. The themes presented are also rarely too serious because they reflect the normal routines of its characters.

Now if you'll excuse me, I've got to go get some water. These pretzels are making me thirsty.