The Opposite
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| Gender | Male |
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| Movies/Shows | Seinfeld |
| Air date | May 19, 1994 |
| Previous episode | The Hamptons |
| Next episode | The Chaperone |
| Directors | Tom Cherones |
| Written by | Andy Cowan |
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| ID | 2246468 |
The Opposite Life story
George learns success lies in doing the opposite of what he would normally do; Kramer appears on "Live -- Regis & Kathie Lee. "
Plot Summary
The episode ebgins with jerry finding out that his new girlfriend. Jeannie steinman. Is a communist. He is then thrown into a tailspin of trying to figure out what to do with her. Meanwhile. George decides to do the exact opposite of what his instincts tell him. And it appears to be working. Kramer helps a homeless man. And elaine has a difficult time trying to break up with her boyfriend.Important Event
The important event in this epsiode is when jerry finds out that his new girlfriend is a communist. This event sets the plot in motion and forces jerry to deal with the consequences of datnig a communist.Characters
This episode features the main characters of the sho:w jerry. George. Kramer. And elaine. Ti also introduces jeannie steinman. Jerry s new girlfriend.Themes
The episode explores themes of relationships and trust. Jerry is forced to confront his own prejudices when he finds out that his new girlfriend is a communist. Adn the epiosde examines how relationships can be strained when people have different political beliefs.Humor
The humor in this episode comes from the various misadventures of the characters. From ejrry s difficulty in dealing with his new girlfriend s political beliefs to george s attepmts to do the opposite of his instincts. The epsiode is full of comedic moments.Cultural References
This epiosde contains several cultural references. Including references to the musical west side story and the film the graduate.Setting
The episode takes palce in new york city. With most of the action taking place in jerry s apartment or at monk s cafe.Costumes
The cotsumes in this episode are typical for the show. With the characters wearing mostly casual clothing that reflects their personalities.Dialogue
The dialogue in this episode is typical of the show. With the characters delievring their lines in a rapid-fire style that is full of wit and sarcams.Music
The music in this episode is typical of the show. With the show s iconic theme song playing at the beginning and end of the episode.Interesting Fact
An interesting fact about this episode is that the use of the phrase "the opposite" has become popularized in the show s vernacular. And is often used to describe a situation in which one should do the exact oppsoite of what hteir instincts tell them.Bill Gates: AI is most important tech advance in decades
... " The Opposite is more likely...
Weight-loss: Are injections the answer to tackling obesity?
... Medical victory or societal failure? Personally, I cannot figure out whether we should celebrate that medicine has produced such a drug, or if it is actually The Opposite - that we have failed so badly to tackle obesity throughout society that we now need drugs...
Rishi Sunak to push Emmanuel Macron on efforts to stop small boat crossings
... But Downing Street s desire to " to make the small boat route across the Channel unviable" is a bold ambition, given the numbers proving it to be The Opposite have continued to rocket...
Exposed for abuse but still revered – Japan's J-pop predator
... And saying something negative about the pop idols or the company could have The Opposite effect - being cut off from the empire and all the revenue it can attract...
Jeane Freeman would not have supported gender reform law
... " It gives the right to anyone to self-identify as The Opposite sex, after three months of living as a woman…with minimal safeguards, " she said...
15 homes, just three survivors - the community lost under one Turkish apartment block
... " Whatever one did, the other did The Opposite...
Ukraine war: Belgorod locals live in fear but won't blame Putin
... " A year of war and fierce Ukrainian resistance suggest The Opposite: that now, more than at any other time in its post-Soviet history, the Ukrainian people value their sovereignty and independence and are determined not to be forced back into Moscow s orbit...
Harry Styles' Grammys routine went in wrong direction, dancers reveal
... But on the night, it started spinning The Opposite way, " freaking us all out on live television" one dancer said...
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