Seinfeld: The Opposite (Clip) | TBS

[@probono9341]

Jason Alexander was the only one of the main four characters never awarded an Emmy. Ironically, he was probably the most talented actor among the four.

[@alexroyster182]

One of the best roles I've ever seen him in was the 1981 slasher horror movie the Burning. He has a full head of hair and the movie is pretty cheesey but got good centerpiece kills.

[@Andrew-pu8ly]

Bill Oakley ..... That's a travesty !!!

[@007nadineL]

He's a bit smarmy and over acty like .... can't remember her name but we all hate her..

[@EddieDuranLLC]

Not probably. He was.

[@jamesfeldman4234]

The nominators were biased against Jason Alexander in this case because they didn't find George as likable as the other characters and they thought of George as playing "himself." But they failed to recognize that playing such a character and making him funny is actually more demanding than the roles of the others and Alexander was almost always funny and rarely too pathetic in his "loser" persona.

[@threezysworld8089]

"If every instinct that you have is wrong, then the opposite must be right" is one of the greatest Seinfeld quotes 😂😂

[@threezysworld8089]

@@alfa-psi Your mother was a mudder

[@RTSD45N6]

It's a philosophy I can embrace

[@JayAyers]

The way he said it reminded me of Spock 🖖

[@jestes100]

"My name is George, I am unemployed and live at home with my parents" The greatest pickup line of all time.

[@alanfender123]

i tried it once, got laughed at

[@tomitstube]

it is now because of seinfeld, in the real world they look for a cop.

[@tomitstube]

curt chrisensen. you'd be less of a threat with a library card than a badge.

[@LordTalax]

It'd never work, they want the $$$

[@outragequitter5027]

Curt Christensen as long as you don’t have any overdue books. Don’t want Bookman coming after you

[@peateargriffin7593]

I admire George's willingness to change.

[@dan_hitchman007]

It's the Summer of George!

[@04dram04]

But what did have to lose?

[@chrishandsome4267]

@@04dram04 that doesn't make sense

[@robtomben]

His slow head turn towards his friends at the end....pinnacle of genius.

[@jetuber]

Jack Benny (sp?) callback.

[@Tigerman1138]

It’s almost like he found the most powerful cheat code ever.

[@leafyutube]

One of many reasons why George is one of the greatest sitcom characters of all time.

[@jaolin6042]

Yes, and still J.A. never got an Emmy. They should cancel the whole award.

[@JoeCnNd]

#Emmysohairy...

[@doublea6586]

leafyutube amen. I heard Jason Alexander is in a wheelchair. Yeah, he broke his back carrying Seinfeld for years.

[@DashDrones]

leafyutube Larry.. George is based on Larry.

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

absolutely agree

[@Wheels8504]

30 years later and still a fantastic show

[@Tigerman1138]

30 years?! Damn man. Damn.

[@scathexz]

This show is timeless.

[@Wheels8504]

@@scathexz Absolutely

[@greyfox37]

Love how he chewed Steinbrenner out and his reaction of "HIRE THIS MAN!" Makes me laugh every time

[@Tigerman1138]

That’s my favorite moment in the series.

[@michaelweston2285]

i've tried this line and it works. but it's awkward later when they find out my name isn't George.

[@iunnbrynveig3309]

:-D Ha,ha, a good one!

[@threethrushes]

Well-played, indeed.

[@emmaray6215]

Why not just use the line with your real name?

[@fernandovergarafloyd8074]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Floordford]

@@emmaray6215 because he has been burned and is now in Miami trying to find the people who did this to him.

[@setheldridge329]

This was a monumental moment in the show, the paradigm shift if you could call it that, the first time George didn’t lie to a woman, George does the opposite of everything he would normally do, it’s like he opened up the portal to an alternate universe.

[@metalmat3651]

George dates so many good looking women.

[@Alex10daysago]

MetalmaT that plain jane who died from licking envelopes was no catch.

[@edgregory1]

+Alex 10,000 That's why the producers thought she was "wife material"

[@polishtheturdmickelson5473]

Victoria had to be in the top 3.

[@AElias409]

Susan was a babe.

[@polishtheturdmickelson5473]

Remember Christine Miller. He dated her. Then she went on to the Drew Carey Show. I don't remember her character name.

[@sayvonoftreehousearcade9281]

The turn from George at the end is comedy gold. He just looks away like “Wtf this shit actually works? The hell is going on?” And then the transition from that just cracks me up every time

[@Tigerman1138]

He just tested, with positive results, an amazing idea.

[@Bradwhitehead415]

Victoria gets George his job with the NY Yankees. I love when George tells the "opposite" to Steinbrenner (voiced by Larry David). "Hire this man!"

[@Tigerman1138]

BigBadBrad My favorite scene.

[@bruvonjones]

Holy shite... thank you for blessing this fact upon me

[@iknowyou393]

And sadly, Victoria, appears in a couple of other scenes and is never seen again.

[@MrTUBEular10]

@@iknowyou393 because she probably fucking killed herself

[@adrianroldan6093]

George Steinbrenner... What a character. Larry David is a freaking genius

[@glenbenton2175]

A legendary scene in a legendary episode on the best show ever.This scene also has the smartest lines ever written for any show.

[@stevefowler2112]

Agreed...they caught lightening in a bottle for sure...

[@haroldnaarendorp4137]

Glen Benton 9

[@jmnyc212]

TheJimmy It helped me so much to learn how to speak up. I first saw it when I was 10 and it first aired on TV. It helped me accept myself and speak my truth instead of hiding it away. The first episode I had seen was the shrinkage one but this one made me a fan till the end.

[@stifler9]

Totally agree!

[@Antonin1738]

This and Frasier are my favorites, they're not just for pure laughs, they're witty and insightful funny

[@GrowLLLTigeRRR]

Man, this show never gets old.

[@feanorice]

The look that George gives when she responds to his pickup line is just priceless - he has found an unknown treasure and the sacred knowledge of all times! Thank you, Jason Alexander, for another extraordinary performance!

[@MoE_judymartinez]

it's because he was blunt and straight to the point. he didn't try to hide the fact he has faults. as a woman i would be intrigued by this honesty, i want know more. go on

[@Tigerman1138]

You officially have won the Internet with your comment.

[@syourke3]

George Costanza : one of the greatest comic characters ever created. Can’t imagine anyone but Jason Alexander in that role. Iconic.

[@awakeinsd]

well considering the character is based on Larry David...

[@tigranshuts2876]

​@@awakeinsdand you can watch how Larry Davis is acting as George in Curb your enthusiasm

[@rd-pd8xb]

I've tried doing "the opposite" many times. It's hard to stick to, but it's fun while it lasts.

[@no-one9484]

So what were the results? :)

[@BBBYpsi]

I was at a dance club in the 80's & this real hotie blonde was dancing around next to the rail of a hall way. I was gonna ask her to dance. Which is my normal. I was a athletic skinny balding guy in his early 20's. She saw me walking her way & I was probably 15 feet from her & she locked on to my eyes & started shaking her head no!!! I thought fast & kept walking by her into the mens bathroom. When I came out she smirked at me & said you were gonna ask me to dance (then a little laugh came out) I said what are you talking about I had to use the bathroom hence that is why I am just walking out of the bathroom. Why would I want to ask you to dance. I started to walk off. She ran in front of me & said you want to dance with me. At this point I figured she was testing me. So I said nah I have a beer waiting for me & walked to where my beer was. Well after a few minutes she came over & said how dare I. I said dare I what? Can you just leave me alone. Well a slow song came on & she grabbed my hand & pulled me out to the dance floor wrapping her arms around me & pressing two glorious globes into my chest. I banged her for about a year until she moved across the country.

[@youknowwhoiam2771]

BBBYpsi. Somehow, I doubt that story

[@jamdunk111]

Women are weird that way so it is more than likely true

[@danielbatten3957]

BBBYpsi Wow that's some hard banging to move her that far! 😜

[@nightmoose]

This may be the best episode in all of Seinfeld. Certainly the most philosophical!

[@BoogerDeluxe22]

The kenny rogers episode is up there too!

[@ChrisR-ne4kn]

This episode is even better than The Contest.

[@Omerkosar]

The Outing is the best. They make of political correctness

[@Tigerman1138]

It is my favorite episode.

[@Top_Weeb]

My favorite for sure.

[@jamesfeldman4234]

The look that Jason Alexander gives at the end is priceless, where you can almost read his thoughts: "What else might go right by doing the opposite of my inclinations?"

[@tardisrider25]

George Constanza is probably one of the best characters ever created.

[@bluerasq]

That look on his face after she says" I'm Victoria, Hi" is priceless.

[@cs512tr]

i just love the bewildered look on George's face when it actually got a response from her lol

[@Tigerman1138]

He found a major cheat code.

[@derek96720]

"Holy crap, it's working. Quick, keep going!"

[@jaypritchett6846]

"My name is George... I'm unemployed and I live with my parents." "I'm Victoria. Hi" ^_^ lol

[@jonstone5931]

Hilarious

[@Tigerman1138]

And it led to a job with Yankees.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

John Van Hof ... Deedee Pfeiffer. Michelle's cuter sister.

[@markkennedy9767]

@@JW...-oj5iw yeah I thought that was her. Does a great job also as a fast food waitress in Falling Down

[@thtguyish]

I have used this to pick up chicks it's funny

[@punkin6227]

Victoria was played by Dedee Pfeiffer, Michelle's sister.

[@SiccDeville]

i knew i had seen that family resemblance somewhere.

[@Connief1990]

Nice.

[@chadkase7580]

I thought she looked familiar, I mainly remember her from playboy

[@cantor0305]

she played in the legendary fastfood scene in falling down.

[@caremell]

Huh !

[@FlyingGold]

This is comedy on expert level

[@rafiqoba151]

You know it's funny when the extras can't hold their laughter

[@mohiabro]

Who couldn't hold their laughter ? Who are you referring to ?

[@supamariosoniku]

That’s just the laugh track

[@supamariosoniku]

Kevin So, a live audience was present during the scenes that consisted of the actors being outside?

[@themagnoliaproject864]

@@mohiabro Checkout the waitress with the boy cut after Victoria says hi. She couldn't stay in character and was laughing throughout the entire exchange.

[@gato7908]

@@themagnoliaproject864 maybe she was in character...wouldn't you laugh if you were a waitress and overheard that bit?

[@piglet2548]

Elaine being supportive is so adorable..

[@ericg4868]

The mans laugh at the end is so priceless. And all the women in the scene smiling so goofily. Love it.

[@AnnabellaRedwood]

You are sooooo right. It just adds another level of funny!

[@danielhackett1581]

Yep one of the few times the laugh track worked well

[@jasontheworldisyours]

"Elaine, bald men, with no jobs, and no money, who live with their parents, don't approach strange women" @ColoredSpaces

[@londonalexis2877]

Jason Robinhood since when?

[@Jgm-gm9wi]

But they eat out everyday? Lol

[@reginaldcharles1133]

Haha

[@Tigerman1138]

It worked!!! Love it.

[@stagna1959]

@@Jgm-gm9wi It looks umemployment benefits are quite good in US . In Estonia it is 189 euros in month ( ca 200 dollars ). Person can hardly pay for electricity and heating and eat the cheapest home cooked meals for that money . But usually people find occasional unofficial work and pay ,about which unemplyoment office does not know . Eating out in diner ( or pub) is quite expensive .Nice stake with potatos + dessert + coffee cost al least 12 euros, if you want a beer too it could be 20 euros . But we dont have to pay enormous tips like in US, usually we tip 10 % of the bill . Some customers dont tip even that and noone is offended .

[@Schnitz13]

Best. Seinfeld. Episode. EVER. The genius here is next-level shit.

[@jamesanthony5681]

There were some good ones. The Hand Model/low talker The Roomate switch The Second spitter/Keith Hernandez

[@theseproblemsmatter1]

@@jamesanthony5681 The Roomate switch was 4D chess level shit

[@saulgoodman5494]

​@@jamesanthony5681 the episodes' titles as follows: The Puffy Shirt The Switch The Boyfriend

[@jamesanthony5681]

@@saulgoodman5494 Thanks.

[@sweet60]

This is hands down the best Seinfeld episode ever. So many twists and turns, and opposites. George actually gets a few victories. Win one for us "commoners".

[@Ricardo-gd8wc]

He got a Victoria in this scene

[@nunyabidness117]

I also like the clip where he tells off Steinbrenner. "Hire this man!"

[@jamesdooling4139]

There used to be a little coffee shop near downtown that served "the Victoria." It was chicken salad on rye with potato salad and hot tea.

[@AnnabellaRedwood]

That's gold!!! Do they sell roundtine? ;)

[@chewy98ta28]

Cuomo and Deblasio probably put them out of business.

[@DaveOJ]

@@chewy98ta28 Or maybe, ya know, the pandemic?

[@JoJo-cy4tb]

@@DaveOJ pandemics dont take away ppls freedom. tyrants do, like trump and cuomo

[@isoldejaneholland8370]

A restaurant near me actually had a nicely framed print of George's "Timeless Art of Seduction" photo hanging in the Ladies room!

[@jamesjoseph1249]

Because of this George was hired with the Yankees. They quickly became a dynasty. Yankee fans should eat chicken salad for every meal.

[@mr.martinez6932]

"Yankee fans should eat chicken salad for every meal" --> *and a cup of TEA, heheh!*

[@charlyperez1636]

I do.... LOL

[@wjkathman]

Definitely Costanza’s best episode and easily one of the five or ten finest installments of a series that had a ridiculous number of outstanding episodes.

[@sterlingforbes3872]

One of my favorite scenes in the the whole series. George was by far my favorite character.

[@Tigerman1138]

This is only second to his telling off Steinbrenner and getting a position. “Hire this man!”

[@StillJustDreaming]

Love the look on George's face when he looks around at the end, clearly thinking, "I can't believe that worked" :-)

[@BrightOranje]

This might be the best episode of the whole damn series. And that's saying a lot because this show was bloody magnificent.

[@mazlinithegreat]

Tied with the marine biologist

[@outofbluepills]

With the possible exception of the Magic Loogie speech delivered by Jerry, this was by far the best bit in the entire Seinfeld series. It was also the best pick-up line of all time.

[@trequor]

The way he just slowly looks back at his friends was magnificent

[@realghostboii]

George is the most relatable character like ever

[@niradnagrom2356]

The way George looks back - *LOL!*

[@sagarsaxena6318]

Love how Jerry always plays along. This opposite thing is actually his idea lol.

[@checkerslane]

If every instinct you've ever had is wrong then the opposite would have to be right. lol

[@princeofruins3287]

Luckily for George she was also doing the opposite thing.

[@spiritualopportunism4585]

Hahaha, you said it.

Well the female equivalent would be that she was really 50 years old, overweight and toothless, just pretending to be a smokin hot blonde.

[@joelvaldez4246]

😂

[@JonatasAdoM]

@ And that's what she went with.

[@MalcolmRandall]

Yeah, normally he's not her type, but she overheard that entire conversation and decided to play along.

[@kenthefele113]

The funny thing is, George being upfront about being unemployed and living with his parents is not a bad idea. Owning who you are and being honest makes you a lot more attractive.

[@Tigerman1138]

That amount of courage is enticing. It can show such confidence a woman had to see more. Obviously he will need to find work, but with that much blunt honesty and lack of fear… go.

[@justinmeyer8416]

Jerry's been trolling George since they were teenagers and this is the only time it's paid off

[@martasoltys9091]

This is my favourite episode of Seinfeld.

[@omarcanoleija]

My favorite show EVER!! This show helps me a lot with what I’ve been dealing with all depression and anxiety 👍

[@Laseander]

Omar Cano Leija *Potrillo* Hang in there bud! We’re all in this together

[@michaeldeboer9940]

I love that telling the truth is the opposite of what he’d normally do.

[@Liquidcadmus]

this is one of my all time favorite scenes from Seinfeld

[@tiakailany5912]

"If every instinct you have is wrong then the opposite would have to be right" 🖤

[@Bobby.Kristensen]

Seinfeld truly is a great documentary.

[@666gertrude]

That look of 'How the hell can this line work with ANY woman?' Twilight Zone moment...

[@Matthew-qy7op]

Gerty It's because she sees they have similar taste in food by ordering the same lunch, and then intrigued by his confidence...

[@victorjo7918]

The Power of Confidence...

[@Rushinator1]

Because it’s a fictional show. It’s a common thing in many shows where the plain or ugly guy can somehow date or marry beautiful women. The reason usually being 1) eye candy 2) if you are gonna hire an actress why not a pretty one?

[@HUNKragor]

@@Rushinator1 yeah, like she's out of my league It's fantasy, and it sells

[@dirgramsey6132]

Rushinator1 you ever watch girls? Or any Amy Schumer movie? It’s the same thing. I think it’s actors want to secretly get to be with a hot person and not get called a creep or shallow!

[@JimmyRingz]

*George and Cosmo were the true stars of this show, hands down.*

[@billlozier5551]

Victoria is so beautiful. George had nothing to lose & he won! Just the opposite for most guys. Lol

[@jbscotchman]

One of the best scenes of all time.

[@TimXJ]

LOVE LOVE this actress. (Dedee Pfeiffer, Michelle's younger sister) AND the slow "Jack Benny" turn at the end.

[@woodyburns]

A lot of people forget that she worked at the Whammyburger in Falling Down 😄

[@gh9111]

George's slow head turn to Jerry and elaine kills.

[@stevefowler2112]

Love how Jerry is understanding but still the instigator.

[@greenrobot5]

*We should come up with an "Opposite Day" every year, to do everything we never do*

[@dudedysseus]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJS1iqGjjq-BfsU

[@avantgardeaclue]

That's a fantastic idea!

[@rakshatsrivastav873]

So I will have sex that day. So much sex.

[@juandiegoramirezserrano3155]

This is just a PIECE OF ART. When he stands up to go and talk to her and even so he is nervous and hesistating until the end.

[@michaelburke7742]

Is there a man on the planet that doesn't want to meet a Victoria at least one time in his life?

[@calviincalifornia4048]

women are not loveable, they're leaveable. if you go up and do consistently the same to 100 women in a row, one or two will actually go for it

[@sherbaum1985]

There’s Victoria and then there’s Vicky. BIG difference!

[@-BuddyGuy]

@@calviincalifornia4048 yes and then if you're the kind of guy that asks out 100 women in a row you complete your date by leaving their ravaged corpse in a dumpster

[@SDoesNotKnow]

@@calviincalifornia4048 Wow, you seem like someone women are missing out on.

[@karezaalonso7110]

@@calviincalifornia4048 that happens quite often to men, and probably more often to women, who get jaded and just give up. I remember watching an advice show, lady was telling others you don't find a good husband, you make a good husband. The same could be said of a lot of woman, if they're willing and motivated.

[@Antesdelfinadmin]

The way he turns around to look at Jerry! Timeless!

[@daveg4738]

That's Dedee Pfeiffer, Michelle's sister.She was in the movie Falling Down.

[@EvilEyeGypsy]

Whammy Burger

[@Friggle_Dee]

Ahhh Falling Down. What a classic

[@not-so-smartaleck8987]

Another commenter already mentioned this.

[@Friggle_Dee]

@@not-so-smartaleck8987 So it got mentioned again. So what.

[@jrmetmoi]

Dave G I can see why Michelle is the famous one because that DeeDee is looking very basic

[@killajakez]

I used this line over and over. It's a winner.

[@crysjumar1]

my name is George, I'm unemployed and I live with my parents. The delivery. I absolutely love George Costanza

[@alfcab]

"My name is George. I'm unemployed and I live with my parents." BIG laugh. Comedy Gold. "I'm Victoria. Hi!" BIGGER laugh. Out of the park.

[@muttley9520]

Absolute class. Great upload, thanks.

[@bunnyfish714]

"Good for the tuna." great episode,great scene

[@AbzAden]

I can relate to George on so many levels lol

[@Batman-hc6mv]

Same

[@Madchimpz]

0:37 I love that laugh he does after he says "and a cup of tea."

[@wrinkleneckbass]

The look on George's face at the end is almost as priceless as Kramer's when he finds out he hit a hole in one.

[@Tigerman1138]

wrinkleneckbass George has realized a WORKING output.

[@sherbaum1985]

The sea was angry that day my friends

[@not-so-smartaleck8987]

Meh... The golf ball in the whale's blow-hole was a lot funnier than this.

[@dReZbEeZ]

Are u serious?! How .. How can u even come to that conclusion.... There's so frickin many good ones it needs it own season

[@Tadju50]

That's in the Biologist episode.

[@stevemcgee99]

Not necessarily the 'opposite', but I've followed a similar program and it's making a massive difference.

[@cs512tr]

genius writing absolutely timeless

[@JabberCT]

That's Sheila. She used to work at Whammy Burgers. She served Michael Douglas once. :D

[@38ddkelly]

"Falling Down". I love that movie.

[@jonstone5931]

Oh yeah good job that's where I've seen her

[@rubedogg6969]

JabberCT She's a hot MILF now!

[@rock3tcatU233]

Thank God for that.

[@trimmoos]

That’s Dedee Pfeiffer, Michelle’s younger sister.

[@beachlifebestlife]

best part of the scene id the one guy laughing in background....kill me everytime

[@bobt5778]

Yes!😂

[@Leavon]

I have never been on George's side but whoever wrote this episode was a Genius.

[@thingsstuff4611]

It never gets old.

[@lemmdus2119]

That line works guys. No joke. I at one time was unemployed and lived with my parents an told a woman that. Yep went out with her.

[@ikigai47]

@@Erixon55 to be fair, your dates weren't on her level

[@zyxwut321]

It was probably disarming. Doesn't work all the time though. I did see another guy at a bar once who tried a similar line and the girl turned around and started talking to the guy next to him without even missing a beat.

[@B0redom13]

George is a beast. He is one of the best characters of all time

[@drake_the_gamer2414]

bro had no idea how much rizz he had

[@prokep]

This gem has got to be one of the best scenes ever in TV history 👌

[@ian9toes]

I need to do the opposite of staying up all night heating junk food during the day and generally being unproductive with my time.

[@den20dgo]

Top 3 scene in Seinfeld history.

[@mylo199]

That's how he landed the Yankee job.

[@ufanur]

So how did it go with gorgeous Victoria?

[@not-so-smartaleck8987]

+Anur I. The same as it goes for George with all women (except Susan)--nowhere.

[@thenewyorkpauls]

STEINBRENNER: Nice to meet you! GEORGE: Well, I wish I could say the same... 😂

[@antonboludo8886]

@@not-so-smartaleck8987 How did it end, or do they mention this at all?

[@achmedlolol]

Jason Alexander is so good at acting. All he needs to make a punchline is his face and maybe a subtle gesture, and it kills me every time. Also seems like a genuinely chill and nice dude irl.

[@mediasawdust2458]

It's funny how subtle the show can be - Elaine is all dolled up in this clip, but ends up looking like George by the end, and Jerry is wearing virtually the same thing (even Steven)

[@billbright100]

The best Seinfeld episode of all time

[@danieljackson1272]

This ranks right up there with Saul Goodman getting lucky with a woman because he told her he was Kevin Costner.

[@johnguilfoil7218]

"I'm Victoria, ...Hii". Hysterical

[@souio]

"I'm unemployed and live with my parents" Before 2020: funny and red flag After 2020: Relatable to millions of both men and women after COVID

[@Raison_d-etre]

@Noah Levine Dummy.

[@hakimonn]

0:38 idk why but i find George's laugh here so funny 😂

[@akashparab2669]

That laugh at 0:38

[@Jwcounselor77]

For me, this is more than comedy. It is words to live by. Try the opposite sometimes when your life is not working the way you want.

[@haywoodjablomee6671]

This show was absolute genius.

[@chrisfloyd9224]

George my hero. I can so relate to him in certain situations.

[@KINGMJ1990]

How is this iconic clip having less views than many of the others?