The Airport
- Episode aired Nov 25, 1992
- PG
- 23m
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8.9/10
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Jerry and Elaine fly back to New York. Jerry travels on first class while Elaine on coach. George and Kramer run into trouble while trying to arrive on time to pick up Jerry and Elaine at th... Read allJerry and Elaine fly back to New York. Jerry travels on first class while Elaine on coach. George and Kramer run into trouble while trying to arrive on time to pick up Jerry and Elaine at the airport.Jerry and Elaine fly back to New York. Jerry travels on first class while Elaine on coach. George and Kramer run into trouble while trying to arrive on time to pick up Jerry and Elaine at the airport.
Bill Masters
- Driver
- (as William Evan Masters)
Larry Charles
- Stinky Man
- (uncredited)
Cherie Chetyrbok
- Passenger
- (uncredited)
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Ok, i am one of the ones just watching this show now for the first time and I guess this show for me didn't aged well. First of all it is not funny and the meanness is just so painful to watch. Sorry but this show is blah. The cruelty and the selfishness shown as humor is lets say Hollywoody- support the dark hahahhahahahahaha.
While humor in entertainment has the power to influence societal attitudes, it's essential to consider the impact of cruelty portrayed as humor, especially in the context of social media and its influence on upcoming generations. The portrayal of cruelty as comedic can contribute to desensitization, normalizing behaviors that might be harmful or hurtful in reality.
In the realm of social media, where content spreads rapidly and is easily accessible to a wide audience, the influence of humor is magnified. Memes, jokes, and comedic content often shape the cultural narrative and can inadvertently reinforce certain behaviors. When cruelty is masked as humor, there's a risk of perpetuating stereotypes, encouraging insensitivity, and fostering a culture where negative behaviors are downplayed or dismissed.
Furthermore, the younger generation, being avid consumers of online content, can be particularly susceptible to the influence of humor in shaping their worldview. Social media platforms serve as powerful mediums for cultural transmission, and content that glorifies cruelty may impact the way individuals perceive and interact with the world around them.
It's crucial for creators, influencers, and consumers alike to be mindful of the potential consequences of humor that normalizes cruelty. By fostering a culture of empathy, understanding, and positive engagement, we can contribute to a more inclusive and compassionate society. As audiences, we have the collective responsibility to critically assess the content we consume and promote media that uplifts rather than undermines the values we wish to see in the world.
While humor in entertainment has the power to influence societal attitudes, it's essential to consider the impact of cruelty portrayed as humor, especially in the context of social media and its influence on upcoming generations. The portrayal of cruelty as comedic can contribute to desensitization, normalizing behaviors that might be harmful or hurtful in reality.
In the realm of social media, where content spreads rapidly and is easily accessible to a wide audience, the influence of humor is magnified. Memes, jokes, and comedic content often shape the cultural narrative and can inadvertently reinforce certain behaviors. When cruelty is masked as humor, there's a risk of perpetuating stereotypes, encouraging insensitivity, and fostering a culture where negative behaviors are downplayed or dismissed.
Furthermore, the younger generation, being avid consumers of online content, can be particularly susceptible to the influence of humor in shaping their worldview. Social media platforms serve as powerful mediums for cultural transmission, and content that glorifies cruelty may impact the way individuals perceive and interact with the world around them.
It's crucial for creators, influencers, and consumers alike to be mindful of the potential consequences of humor that normalizes cruelty. By fostering a culture of empathy, understanding, and positive engagement, we can contribute to a more inclusive and compassionate society. As audiences, we have the collective responsibility to critically assess the content we consume and promote media that uplifts rather than undermines the values we wish to see in the world.
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- TriviaThe original story line of this episode saw Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) sitting next to a guy who died on the plane. It was based on a real life experience of producer Joan Van Horn. The story was thought to be too dark so was replaced with the story line that went to air.
- GoofsDespite the airline clerk's claim that the replacement tickets given to Jerry and Elaine were "the last two seats available": Elaine unsuccessfully sneaks in to an unoccupied first class seat. This is inconsistent with the clerk's claim but is an accurate depiction of airline procedures. Jerry's ticket was upgraded only because the shortage of coach seating and Elaine's ticket was not upgraded due to the available seat in coach. In fact, it's unlikely an airline would upgrade a passenger's ticket, even in the event of cancellation. Additionally, the clerk likely lied to hide the reality that he could have upgraded Elaine's ticket.
- ConnectionsFeatured in MsMojo: Top 20 Hilarious Elaine Moments on Seinfeld (2021)
- SoundtracksSeinfeld Theme Song
Written by Jonathan Wolff
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