While Seinfeld is already decades-old, audiences still use lines from the characters in their everyday lives. From Kramer's out-of-the-blue and chaotic comments to Elaine's straightforward lines, and the many hilarious catchphrases sprinkled throughout, there is something for everyone.
There are plenty of fan-favorite quotes that have been remembered, cherished, and even applied to their own circumstances. While there are lots of hidden gems that should resurface, some classics just can't - and won't - get out of fans' heads.
"These Pretzels Are Making Me Thirsty." - Kramer
One of Kramer's most normal jobs was as an actor. He is cast in a Woody Allen film and is given one line to memorize. Kramer tells the group about it, and they all give him tips on how to say the line.
Kramer repeats it over and over, and it becomes a classic quote in the show. After practicing it for so long and making sure it's perfect, things come up and Kramer ends up not being able to be in the movie at all. While his acting career was off to a rough start, Kramer was still able to give audiences a quote for the ages.
"Yada Yada Yada." - Elaine
While this term had been around years before, Seinfeld has made it a popular line in the show, coming mostly from Elaine. She tells a story about meeting someone and going out to dinner, and eventually, they, "yada yada yada". The term is used in place of offering further explanation.
The boys ask why she skipped over the good parts, but she admits that she did talk about the good food. This phrase becomes one of Elaine's most popular sayings over the seasons.
"A Festivus For The Rest Of Us." - Frank
Around the Christmas season, everyone is beginning to celebrate. George's family, however, is preparing to celebrate Festivus, which is something only their family does, and something Frank made up.
They set up aluminum poles instead of the classic Christmas decorations, there is "Airing of Grievances" instead of giving gifts, and there is "Feats of Strength" in replace of singing carols. Frank is obviously excited for this time of year, which is just bizarre enough for fans to remember this moment - and even have a little celebration of their own of Festivus.
"But I Don't Want To Be A Pirate!" - Jerry
In the episode, "The Puffy Shirt" Jerry faces a crisis. While there isn't much behind the quote except exactly what it says, it's still funny for the committed fans — precisely due to the absolute lack of context.
When Jerry comes out in a puffy white shirt, he seems to change his behavior from a man to a child's, admitting in a high-pitched tone that he does not want to be a pirate. This is the kind of humor that largely defined Seinfeld, and this line from Jerry has gained a top spot in the best quotes from the show.
"I'm Out There Jerry, And I'm Loving Every Minute Of It!" - Kramer
Kramer is a man defined by his chaotic energy. After being told by a doctor that he has a low sperm count, Kramer decides to try new underwear, but he is picky about the way it fits.
So, when Jerry and Elaine question what sort of underwear he is wearing, he has them guess. It doesn't take long for them to realize that Kramer has forgone underwear altogether, leading to his classic line that has been used on many occasions by viewers.
"No Soup For You." - Soup Nazi
Based on a real New York restaurant owner, the so-called "Soup Nazi" comes on in one of Seinfeld's best episodes, and it's a bizarre moment. This intimidating man tells his customers about the strict rules for ordering soup. George makes his way to the restaurant for the first time, and when he gets his soup, he sees that he was not given bread with his order.
He begins to complain, but the Soup Nazi yells out, "No soup for you!" and takes away George's meal. It is an odd but memorable interaction that all dedicated fans know and love.
"Serenity Now!" - Frank
Frank is an irritable man with a mind of his own, and a loved side character among Seinfeld fans. After learning of a technique to calm himself by saying "Serenity now," Frank decides to try it out.
However, this quote has become a classic for many fans after Frank frantically and loudly shouts it during stressful moments, which does not help at all when he is trying to calm down. It's the catchiness and irony of it all that keeps this quote ingrained in fans' minds.
"Look Away, I'm Hideous." - Kramer
Kramer has decided to start a smokers' club in his apartment for everyone to smoke freely. While the idea seems good at first, he realizes that after 24 hours of second-hand smoke, it is not great for him, and he comes back with yellow teeth and wrinkles on his face.
He is horrified with himself, and when Jerry comes in, Kramer cries out for him to look away and that he's hideous. Once again, Kramer has given fans an iconic quote to use in their less-confident days, a great way to take the edge off.
"The Sea Was Angry That Day, My Friends." - George
The monologue delivered by George at the end of "The Marine Biologist" is a classic scene that many fans cherish. It begins with Jerry sharing fake stories of George to an old college friend, the so-called "it" girl, Diane.
One of the stories he tells her is that George is a Marine Biologist. And of course, he and Diane stumble across a crowd of people surrounding a beached-up whale. It is up to the "Marine Biologist" to come and save the day. By the end, he was caught in the lie and Diane dumps him, but he left with a wonderful story to tell all his friends, and it remains a fan favorite to this day.
"Newman." - Every Main Character
Every Seinfeld fan knows how often the characters have said, "Newman" in a low and disgusted tone. A cunning character, Newman is often scheming with Kramer or standing against Jerry. He is known for causing mischief and wreaking havoc in the characters' lives. Therefore, the classic "Newman" came along.
Whether it's a realization that Newman has done something, or they just see Newman in person, this is what the characters almost always say. As Jerry's main nemesis, when they meet, it is usually them dramatically saying each other's names. Even though Newman causes some drama, the way the main characters say his name is always a treat, and a classic one for fans of the show.