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Happy Festivus! Millenials Have Been Watching Seinfeld, And They're Finding it Quite Offensive

Seinfeld is a classic American sitcom that is now often seen as insensitive and offensive. However, millennials are divided on the matter - some still find it funny, while others see it as reflective of a less-enlightened era.

Ah, the joys of growing older! It's no secret that with age comes a lot of cringe-worthy moments. Just take those dated fashion choices we used to rock and all that '90s slang – it’d be hard not to look back on them embarrassed! What makes millennials so unique from other generations? Well, for one thing, their perspective when rewatching classic shows like Seinfeld has changed dramatically: what was once funny is now often seen as downright insensitive or offensive.

Millennials are a diverse group of people, with many different opinions and interests. Some millennials are huge fans of Seinfeld, while others find the show to be offensive and stereotypical.

Millennials are a group of people who were born between 1981 and 1996. This is a large range and, therefore, the definition can vary depending on who you ask. For instance, some sources consider anyone who was born after 1980 to be a millennial—meaning that you're technically not even in your 30s yet!

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There are some common characteristics among millennials: they eat avocado toast, they take selfies with their pets, and they like to talk about their feelings. However, there's no one way to define all millennials because this generation is so diverse. The oldest millennials remember boom boxes and pagers; while those closer to the tail end of this group were probably just starting preschool when Apple introduced its first iPhone in 2007. Although many people associate millennials with tech-savvy young adults (and they do comprise an important part of our market), we also have millions of older consumers who grew up with computers having been around for decades now.


Seinfeld is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from 1989 to 1998. It was created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, who were also the show's executive producers. The show revolves around four friends, Jerry Seinfeld (played by Jerry Seinfeld), George Costanza (Jason Alexander), Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards), and Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus).


The show is notorious for the concept of being about "nothing." Most episodes revolve around trivial matters that are separated into two or three plots, following the main characters as they navigate the maze that is New York City.


However, in this Bustle article, Angelica Florio takes a look back at 13 jokes that might ruffle the feathers of millennials.

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From the acts of the Soup Nazi to the infamous "The Handicap Spot" episode, she highlights how the humor in the sitcom would not stand the test of times today, and that perhaps humor as a whole has changed for the better.

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For example, can anyone imagine The Soup Nazi NOT getting canceled today? How about the moment in which George gets caught looking at an underage woman's breasts?


There's a lot to unpack and it's certainly a conversation worth having. The evolution of humor and the broader cultural landscape is something that will likely never slow down. How will things look 20 years from now? What would be considered the Seinfeld of today? Time will only tell.


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