Frank Translates Korean For Elaine | The Understudy | Seinfeld

"I had an affair with a Korean woman."
From Seinfeld Season 6 Episode 24 'The Understudy': When singer Bette Midler is accidentally injured in their softball game, Jerry and George are accused of conspiring to get her understudy in a new musical the starring role.
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Seinfeld stars Jerry Seinfeld as a stand-up comedian whose life in New York City is made even more chaotic by his quirky group of friends who join him in wrestling with life's most perplexing, yet often trivial questions. Often described as "a show about nothing," Seinfeld mines the humor in life's mundane situations like waiting in line, searching for a lost item, or the trials and tribulations of dating. Co-starring are Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Jerry's ex-girlfriend and current platonic pal, Elaine Benes; Jason Alexander as George Costanza, Jerry's neurotic hard-luck best friend; and Michael Richards as Jerry's eccentric neighbor, Kramer.
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[@12classics39]

“This guy……this is not my kind of guy.” Phenomenal line delivery 👏🏻👏🏻🤣🤣

[@tr1p1ea]

Hilarious 🤣

[@emisor82]

One of my favourite lines in Seinfeld for me

[@ianfinrir8724]

For whatever reason, Jerry Stiller just could not remember his lines and that's what led to his stilted manner of speech.

[@bodhitree33]

I hear it in Jon Voights voice.

[@JoeMoss83]

My favorite too. It’s brilliant! The comedy gold is not in the words.

[@nyfolkhero]

2:10 The way Jerry Stiller delivers this line cracks me every single time. R.I.P. to a legend

[@thagoods3763]

When you hear him pause in mid sentence, it’s because he is actually forgetting his lines. Larry David loved it and kept it that way.

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

You know who speaks Korean- Georges father

[@rickyray2794]

@@thagoods3763 "I had some kind offffaaaaaaaaaaaah phobia"

[@roccoz2231]

@@thagoods3763 Actually, Stiller didn't forget his lines. It's just he had so much anxiety about remembering his lines that he would give the most bizarre line readings with the most awkward speech rhythm that no actor would ever use. And he would always apologize in between takes; meanwhile, the entire cast and crew were in tears because of how funny he was.

[@OCX600RR]

I wanted to make this exact comment haha I love that part!

[@denniscleary7580]

The infamous move that Frank made famous, he always stops short

[@AbzAden]

Always stops short always!!!

[@GeorgeMonet]

It's a good move!

[@mikeg1378]

We don’t do that in Korea.

[@mariobros4448]

why wouldn't he? it's HIS move!

[@mikeg1378]

@@mariobros4448 slams on brakes.. arm extended… bam! He stops short!

[@Muonium1]

"I had an affair with a Korean woman." ill concealed look of disgust - "Oh, Mr. Costanza I don't...." "No. I feel I need to unburden myself." Just simply exquisite.

[@joelwexler]

Gold. No matter how many times I watch it.

[@joelwexler]

I laugh just reading his lines. He could deliver.

[@markmed9091]

You’re a dialog repeater . Thats worse than a close talker and a low talker combined.

[@Muonium1]

@@markmed9091 you're a dialog repeater pointer outer, that's like putting your whole tedious pedantry right in the comment section.

[@sherparoyale]

That lip quiver from her is just 100x acting

[@lbreezy4423]

I love how they kicked Elaine out but not frank 🤣🤣🤣

[@travisdonaldstanley6420]

She brought the spy.

[@MercenaryBlackWaterz]

He had to stay in for the reencounter scene lol

[@melodiefrances3898]

And the look on her face outside the door 🤣

[@jusssayin480]

Take your dry brittle nails and get out! LOL

[@hymns4ever197]

I think they did not want to tangle with Frank. Funny how he just stood there glowering at them.

[@wandilelukepilgrim5385]

Lol anything Frank said sounded funny... the hand movements, the facial expressions, the voice inflections... Full comedic package... 😊😊

[@nthgth]

No one could do it like Jerry Stiller!

[@wandilelukepilgrim5385]

@@nthgth indeed

[@LowLevelNC]

Jerry Stiller was a brilliant actor. Absolutely brilliant. I couldn’t see anyone else nailing this part like he did.

[@Mr._Sandman]

That's the literal definition of a 'character,' but he was excellent at performing the role. May he rest in peace.

[@wandilelukepilgrim5385]

@@Mr._Sandman Indeed

[@08c6vette]

Can’t imagine how many takes it took Julia to get through that diner scene. Her facial expressions when Frank “unburdened” himself are priceless.

[@tamathawalden2037]

She is Great on this show and was very CUTE in first 3 seasons before she changed her Hair du !!! ❤️

[@oriraykai3610]

Why? Her reaction was probably genuine.

[@Lori-lp6uc]

@tamathawalden2037 You said it! This version of Elaine is her best. Sweet, sensitive, and a little awkward. I think she probably wanted to play a stronger character, like Roz on Frasier. Maybe, if she had played Elaine that way from the beginning, it wouldn't have seemed so strange in later episodes. My opinion.

[@joelwexler]

A writer's dream actor.

[@joelwexler]

@@oriraykai3610 She finds him so hysterical she can't speak.

[@wsmc723]

I love the smirk on Frank's face when she gets angry because he stops short, its like he was saying "I had to give it a try"

[@GabrielRodriguez-um8fi]

She is not in Korea

[@andersonsmith979]

Yeah, I noticed that too. :D The scene is basically over but Jerry Stiller's so good you have to keep watching and he gets that look...I'd have said it was a bit "I had to give it a try", "I had to take a shot" but also, "Worth it!" A few guys have tried that with me. and I'd say they were thinking that last thing, "Worth it." but it always annoyed me that they were too impatient to let the game play out. They'd have felt them, seen them and done all manner of things with them if they played their cards right! But they stopped short! We don't do that in France! Take me home! :D

[@AlfRow]

@@andersonsmith979😂

[@TheStuport]

"Quick Tempered with a strange... Halting Way Of Speaking"! LOLOLOL Gets me every time! Frank works himself into such a lather almost every time he starts talking. Thank Goodness he knows that release valve...."SERENITY NOW" Cheers Seinfeld Universe!

[@Linda-in9ns]

Serenity now! 😆👍lol

[@LowLevelNC]

Are you supposed to yell it??? The man on the tape wasn’t specific. 😂

[@TheStuport]

@@LowLevelNC LOLOLOL....Both Frank and Estelle had a tendency to "Talk Loud" when getting their points across! Enjoyed this reminder Boom slang! Cheers

[@notsocrates9529]

Her hand movements clinched it. lmao

[@TheStuport]

@@notsocrates9529 LOLOL Exactly! POINT SET MATCH

[@medusagorgon8432]

Frank was the best character in my opinion. I am never disappointed with him.

[@jasonkowens6820]

Facts

[@EB-gt1pq]

I think it was George

[@sasquatchdonut2674]

Him, Newman and Kramer are tied for me

[@sabin97]

we can all agree the worst character was "jerry".

[@Clearanceman2]

George was my favorite but Frank was the same type of character.

[@dr.mark.b.hubble]

Frank’s delivery, facial expression, and mannerisms on “This is not my kind of guy” line is absolute comedic acting perfection🤌

[@Slipknott9641]

Facts it is absolutely hilarious how he says it.

[@MeneTekelUpharsin]

I can't help it but laugh even though I've seen that scene many times.

[@stixnfeet7818]

That line was from drummer Buddy Rich

[@kenmcnutt2]

I believe when he looked up, he was forgetting his lines. Makes it even more funny.

[@litedawg]

@@kenmcnutt2that’s what I thought too!

[@Rubyofthedead]

The moral of the story is that if someone is talking in a foreign language in front of you, they are ALWAYS making fun of you!

[@samiii529]

😄 🤣

[@patsalas5170]

Hahaha...was at the nail salon 2 days ago...yes...they are always saying something about you 😁😂🤣

[@liloolo]

@@patsalas5170 that's what you get for wasting your money on NAILS!

[@NicholasDunbar]

Paranoid. I jump at the chance to practice. I studied French for years. You think it's just talking to me? It's music.

[@josephoswald2292]

I always wonder when I get a pedicure? They speak Vietnamese not Korean.

[@sevenoctobers7471]

"I saw a moth fly out of his pocket." Idk why but that line killed me. Such snappy writing 💗

[@crabbieappleton]

Echoes when George sold Frank's clothes, which were infested with moths.

[@JanetStarChild]

I love that Kim knows and used the "stop short" expression.

[@GhostARMYY7]

Ikr! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jackson76724]

There's something special about classic shows like Seinfeld. All the support actors deliver great roles. Those ladies were all fantastic.

[@jackedkerouac4414]

and they really got Korean actors. They're even speaking a regional dialect from Busan.

[@Simonsuryakant]

Elaine standing outside looking trough the door crying allways gets me 🤣🤣

[@jibran6635]

Her crying expressions were hilarious 😂😂

[@RichSmithson]

Reminds me of when she angered the Italian Baker guy and was banned from the store. She always goes to get help from someone else and makes it worse.

[@TheSaeghe]

I love how Frank not taking his shoes off for anyone is consistent with him wearing his 👟 in the pool.

[@DavesDime]

"The father would look at me and say... 'Ono... inawa... shiyo'... which means... this guy... this is not my kind of guy."

[@Zeppelin927]

Yeah, we all watched it

[@CompassIIDX]

@@Zeppelin927 Yeah, but this was the best line in the sequence, and one of Frank's better delivered lines overall. Warrants highlighting.

[@Zeppelin927]

@@CompassIIDX whatever flips your skirt

[@Chrisbajs]

Isn't that a quote from the angry drummer Buddy Rich?

[@mcswain69]

I bet Jerry ad-libbed that.

[@henrylivingstone2971]

😂😂😂 I love how she knows the “stop short” move 😂😂😂

[@eugenevisser5415]

“What’s so funny?” “Sunny tell Knock Knock joke”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@rebelyell4903]

Frank had the moves! RIP Jerry Stiller, thanks for the laughs.

[@hopinondeeznuts350]

I didn’t even know he was sick

[@elmagnificodep]

They all speak Korean, but the writing on the signs is in Chinese. 😂

[@zorak1997]

I never paid attention to the signs before, but you're right.

[@disneyprincessintraining2725]

Yeah, I saw that too!

[@twocubez7848]

I thought that I was seeing things, but I thought those characters weren’t Korean!

[@MrInkblots]

Korean used to be written using Chinese characters. It still might be done for stylistic/artistic purposes.

[@bruceparker3139]

And Kim woman is Hawaiian 😂

[@saucerguy3]

The writers were gifted beyond measure and the actors were the absolute best to make their vision come to reality, well beyond even what they could think of originally! We need more Seignfeld type of synergy going on with the present scene in comedy.

[@jdance3689]

Agreed! Sadly, it's not likely to happen again - there are so many hyper-offended, oversensitive people out there now. The balance is way off, it's either really plain and corny, or it's profanity filled beyond belief. Bummer.

[@DavidEmerling79]

One of the traits of good writing is not simply writing witty lines, but to make them perfectly consistent with how a particular actor would deliver those lines.

[@IRGhost0]

Lol Frank’s expression at the end was like “well… it was worth a shot.”

[@gregorysabbagh3746]

I love the way Elaine looks like she's ready to cry after getting thrown out of the salon, and Frank is still in there screaming.

[@ARKHAMxMaverick]

God I loved Jerry Stiller in this role.

[@timburr4453]

I love how you expect it to be a powerful, bold declarative statement...which translated to "ehh...this guy...not my kind of guy"

[@ianfinrir8724]

Frank probably paraphrased it.

[@bigvrocks2480]

You can never not enjoy, the "stop short' references... Always cracks me up! Jerry Stiller aka Frank Costanza has always, in every show I've ever seen him in, made me laugh! RIP!

[@Dan-zq5wt]

There are so many funny lines in these scenes. The bit actors in Seinfeld are all so perfect - that’s the show’s special sauce. “Take your dry, brittle nails and get out!”

[@jjryan1352]

Yes... terrifically horrid woman

[@02chevyguy]

Thank you! I heard "Spy", and "GET OUT!", but couldn't understand what was in the rest of the screaming.

[@georgevarughese4886]

They really said that?? Hold on

[@arvindhmani06]

Hahaha that makes it even more hilarious 😂

[@rohitchaoji]

The extras on this show were funnier than the main characters of many other shows.

[@markjackson6134]

Jerry Stiller was able to do this character (at the highest levels of comedy) on TWO Shows,...has anyone else?

[@kandoo1316]

"Like a biiiiiiiig apple pie!" Love that line.

[@loriwest610]

Me too!😂

[@arvindhmani06]

I dunno how Julia got through those scenes with Jerry Stiller in the diner - knowing how quick she breaks and how funny Jerry is!

[@stephenannese8228]

Definitely a one of a kind show.....frank was a "must see" every time I watched,..love how they sprinkled him thru out the run.

[@fromthehaven94]

The anger the Korean nail shop ladies had for Elaine upon learning that Bette Midler wouldn't perform Rochelle Rochelle performance they were given tickets for- that needed no translation.

[@meadster308]

Free Broadway tickets, ungrateful b*tches

[@jjryan1352]

No happy endings

[@nyfolkhero]

He once talked to the Reverend Sun Myung Moon 🌝

[@alwar7244]

🌚

[@mcd3379]

Episodes like this, with this kind of writing and set up - is what puts "Seinfeld" in the top rank of comedy greats. "Friends", are you kidding? There's no competition.

[@capnskiddies]

Shouldn't be mentioned together in the same breath.

[@02chevyguy]

I nicknamed "Friends" to "FIENDS"! When it first came out, every place I looked, they were plastered on I don't know how many magazines, newspaper articles, and clothing.

[@Gen_X]

The top 3 sitcoms in no particular order are, Seinfeld, Married with Children and Two and a Half Men. One could add The Simpsons too. Bart, Homer, Al, young Jake, George, Kramer and Frank cracked me up all the time.

[@theprinceoftides6836]

Lmao 😂🤣😅 Exactamundo.

[@loriwest610]

The best sitcoms of the 90s: Frasier, Malcolm in The Middle, Seinfeld, 3rd Rock From the Sun, and Arrested Development ❤

[@shonda79able]

This guy. This is not my kinda guy.

[@bonwatcher]

Jerry and Julia had some of the best scenes together. I am sure there were many outtakes of Julia cracking up watching Jerry do his on screen magic.

[@trysometruth]

That's just facts.

[@shokojimhollingsworth3940]

There’s an epic amount of outtakes for the “you want a piece of me!?!?” Exchange where they fight. Basically, they never *really* got one where Julia kept it together, lol

[@jjryan1352]

She cracks up a lot on the blooper reels

[@nthgth]

"I thought maybe you had holes in your socks." I love that for some reason 🤣

[@juhoonpark7304]

That's a typical excuse people made in Korea when they don't want to take their shoes off. LOL

[@willc5723]

Or maybe that they’re not wearing socks

[@nthgth]

It's mainly that this guy... This is not my kinda guy.

[@retrospectiveish]

@@willc5723 Stupid reply

[@davidcepin5874]

Frank's whole ladies game took a big hit when seatbelts came into place.

[@packisbetter90]

George's parents were always my favorite characters

[@bradcooke5383]

I love Elaine's facial reactions in the deli with Frank.

[@IamGenoBlack]

politely horrified is the best way to describe it

[@Geetarit]

I died when he stopped short with her. That's his move!!

[@Davez621]

00:01 - that woman sitting there looks like Elaine!

[@Lifemagic364]

It's not! She's walking through the door! It's someone else ok??

[@PoloBoyPrince]

Lmao the moth joke. I don't know if this is before or after the episode George tried to sell his clothes and the guy burned them because they were riddled with moths but that's hilarious.

[@kandoo1316]

It was in the Season 5 Ep: 18 & 19 (The raincoats) before this episode. "The moth ridden Cabana crap." at Rudy's. That's a good observation on your part.

[@againstthepods4316]

@@kandoo1316 oh look at the Seinfeld expert judging who has good observations and who doesn't. Give me a break.

[@kandoo1316]

@@againstthepods4316 You are one helluva lonely,angry keyboard warrior. Goog luck to you.

[@againstthepods4316]

@@kandoo1316 because I’m teaching people not to be Braggy and condescending? I won’t apologize for it I’m old enough to be one of your parents

[@redacted2275]

4:50 In all these years watching this episode, I've never noticed that Frank stopped short on purpose! lol Naughty Frank-u...

[@shooter7a]

That's HIS move!

[@SuperN1ntendoChalmers]

The best part was his face after the woman told him off in the car. He was like "Damn, well, I tried!"

[@jeffwalsh6015]

Very similar story line in King of Queens with Carrie and a Korean nail salon. I wonder if Jerry Stiller gave them that idea, lol.

[@luisbarrera1]

Every single character in this show was legendary!!!

[@BobbyL80123]

0:49 I hear those korean "knock knock" jokes are the best.

[@renaissance18]

[brakes screech] Kim: You short stop me? We don't do that in Korea! Take me home. I never want to see you again. at 4:49 lol

[@jeanpoiraud7071]

Simply the best comedy ever of all time ,I can't think of a funnier comedy series .

[@teddybeer6206]

Frank at the end: "🤷🏻‍♂️" 🤣🤣🤣

[@YNGDYE]

“Worth” 😂

[@attyla2926]

I dont take my shoes off for anyone. Funny Frank 🤣

[@supachaloopa3611]

Earlier when Jerry Stiller is in Jerry's apt. with Julia, and does the stop short move, she has to turn and laugh because otherwise she wouldn't be able to stand there with a straight face. I love how they left that in the episode.

[@IamGenoBlack]

To be fair, they did do a wonderful job on her nails.

[@radioman1996]

Hilarious to see Jerry doing the „stop-short“ move. RIP…

[@redacted2275]

If you haven't watched Jerry Stiller talking about his interaction with the Korean language on the making of this episode, I recommend you do: he was baamboozled and him laughing talking about it is great. The making of is all over YT, it's easy to find.

[@bossfan49]

"Bamboozled? He was cheated/lied to?

[@THE-X-Force]

@@bossfan49 Hoodwinked.

[@Srekwah]

@@bossfan49 It means confused.

[@bossfan49]

@@Srekwah no. To bamboozle someone means to trick them. "Befuddled" means confused.

[@Srekwah]

@@bossfan49 Fair enough. Cheers.

[@altugbaskonus6456]

oh you rushed the move Frank. that was unfortunate

[@Glum1964]

I have seen this a dozen times, but I just noticed that at the very end, Frank does the exact shoulder shrug that George does when things turn to shyte and he just surrenders. 😂

[@negativezero3107]

God Jerry Stiller is a comedic genius.

[@rnbnart]

At the end after Frank stop short he shrugged his shoulders like saying “oh well, worth a try” 😂😂😂😂

[@MrPackers2012]

"You stop short with me? We don't do that in Korea! Take me home, I don't want to see you again!" 😂

[@GhostARMYY7]

Hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣

[@kamrynjackson5202]

This episode (mainly the side plot) made me feel bad for Elaine, bullying/gossiping sucks! I've been there before numerous times when I was in school and thank God those days are over.

[@hithere748]

😄😄😄😄😄

[@kamrynjackson5202]

@@hithere748 Why are you laughing? Bullying and gossiping is not funny

[@melodiefrances3898]

@@kamrynjackson5202 maybe they thought you were making a joke? But I agree. There is nothing funny about it. It's horrible.

[@jusssayin480]

But Elaine was acting like a princess. Have you ever been on the end of a customer who thinks they're entitled? That's not fun either and I'm glad I'm not in customer service anymore.

[@sakabula2357]

@@kamrynjackson5202 it's hilarious 😂

[@Unc1ecee]

"so...you brought in a spy. Take your dry brittle nail and get out" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kellenfurter]

Thanks I really couldn't make out the line. I didn't get the joke at the end either. 😕

[@kellenfurter]

Update: I got it - I just thought I missed something

[@apogeedata]

It’s so nice to go to KZbin and watch comedies that could never be made today

[@guccideltaco]

I think it could. Curb Your Enthusiasm is basically Larry David's more "TV-MA" version of Seinfeld (a lot of the jokes are similar, and he even brings in the original cast from time to time).

[@MerkinMuffly]

Frank evidently learned that move in Korea

[@stevomania12]

omg jerry stiller was hilarious. RIP legend

[@reallymakesyouthink]

I like how Frank has a decade long foot odour problem that he's never thought to address.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

A decade? This has to be at least 3 or FOUR decades.

[@redwoods7370]

"I feel I need to unburden myself."

[@mikwcas5110]

@4:56 Frank was ok about it, he gave the "stop short" the old college try after all.

[@gregmurphy1441]

They made a derogatory comment about me.

[@slicktheslickster]

Love Frank's red hair.

[@SE45CX]

Well being Elaine you should very well know the korean gossip is about you!

[@robotron17]

"This is not my kinda guy" is one of the lines that Jerry lifted from the Buddy Rich bus rants.

[@sineadbradyfan2151]

Elaine should have fought back. That salon owner had no right to treat her that way.

[@niradnagrom2356]

It looks like she almost got Jerry Stiller to break character and laugh after her reaction to his stopping short. However, he was a consummate professional and, true to his ability, held it together. I on the other hand probably could not!

[@benjaminfitzgerald7011]

Julia did break character. When they throw her out, she puts her hand over her mouth cause she's laughing

[@shenanigans3710]

Sonny tell knock knock joke 🤣

[@tremarcez]

I heard every word you said, you got some NERVE!!! 😂😂

[@josemelendez8549]

I don't care who or where you work when people are looking funny at you and speaking in their language and all of them stop when you approach them they were talking about you. All ethnicities do it

[@daniello9155]

Franks look when she says I never want to see you again - priceless

[@Keepskatin]

The 1990s was the last great decade of classic, unforgettable, unique tvshows. There never will be another Seinfeld.... Never ❗🙇🏿‍♂️

[@WAGinWNY]

‘How I Met Your Mother’ at least comes close.

[@Fleig.]

@@WAGinWNY yeah, right

[@terryo9185]

Frank's stopping short move is a classic 👌, I MUST try it one day!!! 👍😎✌️

[@wayno2750]

Frank costanza. One of the best!

[@xavierpaquin]

Ever seen that face on him? It was like a biiiiiiig apple pie 😂🤣 1:02

[@jamesmorrison1451]

Stiller is Freakin Hilarious ! In Everything , original Pelham 3 2 1 on up !

[@sustainfem]

Oh yeah, I forgot he was in Pelham 123 -- great flick!

[@Ozychannelgaming]

Frank went for the stop short move right off 🤣

[@gutz1981]

I miss stopping short with my ex. Its more fun when they know what you did and you pretend you don't know. But you both know. 😉

[@mitchellseiff6928]

This is definitely my favorite Frank Costanza moment they made a derogatory statement about me

[@stevenmorris2293]

Frank was a gem !

[@adamlong1479]

You have polished and displayed a gem. Bravo

[@ED-le1pr]

4:02 the way Julia starts laughing after the korean lady yells at her lol

[@lemonhead162]

She was pretending to cringe...

[@googlebanmetoomuch2601]

Sunny tell "Knock Knock" joke!🤣

[@Weebs82589]

2:11 This Guy, this is not my kinda guy! 3:03 Ok that’s it! Where’s my tail? I heard every word you said. You got some nerve. I’ve never seen people treated like this!

[@Jager-gq1bv]

she said life together he said yea right, he is my hero

[@gato7908]

I dont know how any of them kept a straight face doing scenes with frank costanza. I couldn't do it 😆

[@mistersmith3986]

Right when Kim says. "That voice". Everyone in the audience starts to laugh, cause they already figured it out 😁😁😁

[@renaissance18]

Moth tail at 3:01 lol

[@williamtukeyjr3661]

Got to love it--Frank stopped short again.

[@jackgibsxxx0750]

FC needed a spinoff of his own.

[@NoellaScott]

"We have our wholeeeee future ahead of us" *seven seconds later it's over*

[@12classics39]

Also Frank was already married, to Estelle, so it was never going to work out anyway.