Jerry Seinfeld, the renowned comedian and creator of the iconic sitcom 'Seinfeld,' has been actively discussing the current state of comedy, particularly on television. Seinfeld has expressed concerns that political correctness and cultural shifts have negatively impacted comedic content, making it difficult to produce the kind of humor that was prevalent during the height of his show's success. He also noted that certain jokes and themes from 'Seinfeld' would not be acceptable in today's climate. Amid these discussions, Seinfeld is promoting his directorial debut, a comedy film centered around Pop-Tarts, titled 'Unfrosted', featuring classic 'Seinfeld' characters. This move has sparked various reactions, including criticisms and defenses of his views on the evolution of comedy. Elon Musk has publicly agreed with Seinfeld's sentiments regarding the state of TV comedy.
Several conservative pundits are praising Jerry Seinfeld after he garnered criticism online for suggesting political correctness is killing comedy. https://t.co/BMyYa8qi1G
“Nothing really affects comedy. People always need it. They need it so badly and they don’t get it,” Mr. Seinfeld said. https://t.co/mDGQ5FVCHY
Jerry Seinfeld slams ‘Friends,’ brings back ‘Seinfeld’ characters in new movie promo https://t.co/HSi7GxLtcj
Jerry Seinfeld's claims that TV comedy is dead are met with a perfect response from screenwriter Brian Lynch, who proves the comedian wrong. https://t.co/fDq1AyvFCw
Rob McElhenney used an ‘It’s Always Sunny’ reference to quiet Jerry Seinfeld’s complaint that ‘P.C. crap’ is killing comedy. READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/2vghLUcqIq https://t.co/aToIVNpacy
Elon Musk retweeted a video of Jerry Seinfeld saying that the ‘extreme left’ is why it’s hard to find good comedy on TV, so we’ve rounded up some of Seinfeld’s classic jokes that would never fly with the woke mob today. https://t.co/7N4uNuMyD3
Mr. Seinfeld expressed a sense of nostalgia for a time when iconic shows were all over TV. https://t.co/mDGQ5FVCHY
In a recent discussion with David Remnick on the New Yorker Radio Hour, the notable comedian and creator of the eponymous sitcom "Seinfeld" shared his insights on the evolving landscape of comedy within the television industry. https://t.co/mDGQ5FWaxw
Seinfeld actor John O’Hurley says we lost ‘ability to be silly’ https://t.co/XxbMJ7eWjC https://t.co/XxbMJ7eWjC
Left killed comedy: Seinfeld actor John O'Hurley says we lost 'ability to be silly' MORE: https://t.co/a5wlmkOOSz https://t.co/lXVfpauNQw
Jerry Seinfeld quotes Marcus Aurelius: "Focus on what you're doing. Get better at what you're doing, everything else is a complete waste of time." https://t.co/F2uqjd8X8M
Seinfeld names sitcom moments that couldn’t air today https://t.co/oAN1nbFC10 https://t.co/j0xBGI9dbo
Jerry Seinfeld names a Seinfeld scene that wouldn't be aired in 2024 due to how comedy has changed over the years. https://t.co/tyh18yKY6q
Stuart Heritage, heretofore unknown, instructs Jerry Seinfeld on the current state of comedy. I find this amusing! https://t.co/yWfyrzbU8J
FWIW, I think Seinfeld’s point was the quality of broadcast TV (comedically) has gone downhill, not that people can’t do funny things. He was on Curb. He gets that. The issue is he’s failing to understand media/streaming. It’s not the PC police’s fault, it’s media economics. https://t.co/Hl0jITK2Vg
The (fictional) president of Pop-Tarts wants a word with Jerry Seinfeld. https://t.co/5hqzH2FZU7
People losing their minds about Seinfeld saying network TV is unable to have a slate of successful primetime comedy due to political correctness has required a lot of expansion of scope to what he actually said.
SHOWS ABOUT NOTHING: Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld unleashes on liberals and political correctness as being the two biggest detriments to comedy, suggests Americans can't find traditional comic relief anymore on television. https://t.co/EBpdTEdKzH https://t.co/oYxjkJ6M6d
Pop-Tarts is getting back at Jerry Seinfeld. https://t.co/Dm0FEDGOb5
Why Jerry Seinfeld Doesn't Believe He'd Could Make the Same Jokes on Seinfeld Today: 'P.C. Crap' https://t.co/eoeGy70Anm
Seinfeld is just priming you for the rawest Pop Tarts movie you can imagine.
Reading many of the comments attacking Seinfeld: "He's not funny and never been so he's just jealous, he's an old white guy who can only punch down, he's out of work, etc" Although I think the disappearance of the sitcom format has more to do with changing media structures, is… https://t.co/YPAlXxHRgx
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🇺🇸SEINFELD: EXTREME LEFT HAS DESTROYED COMEDY “Used to be you would go home at the end of the day, and most people would go: 'Oh, Cheers is on, or Mash, or All in the Family.’ You just expected there'll be some funny stuff we can watch on TV tonight. Well guess what? Where… https://t.co/JWp2Jyf4DO
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(WATCH) ‘Unfrosted’s Jerry Seinfeld Takes Shot At ‘Friends’ In Pop-Tarts Digital Short Featuring Schmoopie, Jackie Chiles & The Soup Nazi https://t.co/tGBwgO3paq
I think network sitcoms have declined for the same reason all mass culture has declined — competition from the internet — and not whatever highly specific political beef Jerry Seinfeld has.
Is Jerry an insane person for thinking you couldn’t put that concept on television nowadays? Has he ever seen Curb? Always Sunny? Dave? Anything on television recently? https://t.co/ap5EuOmbL2
Jerry Seinfeld says he wouldn’t be able to do many jokes from ‘SEINFELD’ in today’s world. “[One would be] Kramer decides to start a business of having homeless people pull rickshaws because, as he says, ‘They’re outside anyway.’ Do you think I could get that episode on the air… https://t.co/noucC5NUMJ
Last week, I wrote a good piece about how Jerry Seinfeld is WRONG that the movie business is dead. But he's RIGHT about the ongoing problems in comedy. Check out Sasha Stone's take on the situation at @AwardsDaily... https://t.co/bXUxStvp33
Jerry you are on a promotional tour for a movie about Pop-Tarts https://t.co/oHFYeJL4tq
Jerry Seinfeld Brings Back Classic 'Seinfeld' Characters, Takes Jab at 'Friends' in Promo for His Pop-Tarts Movie https://t.co/ZPhc7y9grd
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This columnist can't actually make an argument, so he wraps by saying Seinfeld is 'old' Nice work! Imagine thinking you know more about comedy than Jerry Seinfeld! https://t.co/CIWMVlBsof
Shout it from the rooftops, Jerry Seinfeld! https://t.co/qSOncpCla7
An important truth that gets lost in the rat race: There is NO HIGHER ASPIRATION in life than mastery of a craft. Or, as Jerry Seinfeld says, "the only thing worth having in life is good skill." No amount of money or fame compares to the satisfaction that comes from mastery.… https://t.co/BxINrvF0Q2
#JerrySeinfeld thinks modern-day showbiz has lost its sense of humor -- and here's why. https://t.co/3D3QHfL3eJ (🎥: The New Yorker Radio Hour) https://t.co/OPoePjyFCW
Pop-Tarts, the toaster pastry brand owned by Kellanova, has embraced being a punchline in Jerry Seinfeld's Netflix comedy 'Unfrosted,' despite having no role in making the film. https://t.co/FfUdHiFQd8
"Pursue mastery, that will fulfill your life" - Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld cooks up his directorial debut with a comedy about Pop-Tarts, Dua Lipa embraces "Radical Optimism," Frieze headlines an art-filled week in New York and more https://t.co/hLBQFiyfqi https://t.co/hLBQFiyfqi
Seinfeld was a great show but if Jerry Seinfeld wants good comedy then do good comedy. He hasn’t been funny in years and that’s not the fault of “wokeness.” There’s still awesome comedy out there, even if cultural trends have frustrated the environment. https://t.co/NjneYo1O6o
From the great Jerry Seinfeld: https://t.co/uDBJgkYCrD
Elon Musk Agrees With Jerry Seinfeld That Comedy on TV Is Not Funny Anymore https://t.co/m6QJHhFkez
Here is that Jerry Seinfeld video… https://t.co/3fuCa16glW https://t.co/qGzcDazhks
Not a massive Seinfeld person but hard to ignore the success that he had as a comedian - suspect that all good comedians have writers who are funny or funnier than the comic. Dave Chappelle as a comedic genius may be an exception here. https://t.co/7W7cTMAVh6