This was when "Seinfeld" transformed from a quirky little sitcom into a comedy giant. The genius of this episode (and dealing with the subject matter that it does) was amazing. Not ever having to use the "M" word once, everybody knew what the characters we're talking about.....
Almost twenty years on, "The Contest" stands as one the best American sitcom episodes ever made.....
What an episode! And not once do they ever say the word 'masturbation'. It's all suggestion and innuendo! Brilliant writing, brilliant acting, brilliant! Period.
Keep in mind this was 15 years ago. It seems like no big deal now, but back then it really was. Seinfeld pushed the envelope on quite a few occassions, a big part of the reason why it was so classic.
the US is and has historically been much more Puritanical then other countries...this was years ago, so moral standards for television were tighter even than today
How is it that Julia just gets hotter the older she gets? I mean, in these older episodes, she wasn't bad looking, but when you look at her now, my jaw just drops by how hot she is. I can't rap my head around it.....
unfortunately yes. I really wish the U.S. would chill out a little on the subject and become more like Western Europe. everyone does it, and it really is a healthy activity.
No, but sex is way more taboo and yet way more prolific in movies and TV here. And television always cowers before the least common denominator in these situations (i.e., religious, old-fashioned christians)
This was when "Seinfeld" transformed from a quirky little sitcom into a comedy giant. The genius of this episode (and dealing with the subject matter that it does) was amazing. Not ever having to use the "M" word once, everybody knew what the characters we're talking about.....
Almost twenty years on, "The Contest" stands as one the best American sitcom episodes ever made.....
Kudos to all!
woohooboy 1 year ago 7
@woohooboy That's the way I remember it also. I'd barely heard of the show before this one.
djfabozzi 6 months ago in playlist Seinfeld Extras
kramers first really great moment was in this episode.. :)
c64c64c64 1 year ago
the longest i've gone is six days and i didn't sleep a wink in six days
weathered79 1 year ago
Elaine is hawt
freakylocz14 1 year ago
One of the best Seinfeld episodes.
BlueCrayolaMarker 1 year ago
I went 62 days once. Longest days of my life!
thisisy0utube 1 year ago
@thisisy0utube you are indeed the master of your domain
guffigeir 1 year ago
I'm in a contest right now. Seeing if I can go for 2 months without doing "it".
bbSouthstreet 1 year ago
Julia Lous-Dreyfuss is still so freakin hot.
CamFlame18 1 year ago
Julia Louis-Dreyfus would cause me to be out.
WrathMania 1 year ago
Larry David is a fucking genious
jampt1989 1 year ago 6
could you imagine how hard it was for them for to completely loose it with laughter at the table read?
EliraSTAR1 1 year ago
What an episode! And not once do they ever say the word 'masturbation'. It's all suggestion and innuendo! Brilliant writing, brilliant acting, brilliant! Period.
P.S. Julia Louis-Dreyfus: got MILF?
PhilBag 1 year ago 4
that is one of my favorite eps
Xp710 1 year ago
what's up with greasy slicked back hair and oily face elaine/julia?
thegov08 1 year ago
I'M OUT!!
spinklevic 1 year ago 3
@spinklevic ... you're OUT?!
AdudenamedKemp 1 year ago
@spinklevic well that was fast
TheUndeadMouse 1 year ago
I think most members of the audience didn't get it until the Glamour magazine
yahooserious73 2 years ago
lol i think i was 8 or 9 when i first saw this episode. i had no idea what they were talking about but i still laughed my ass off. its
Geolan1 2 years ago 6
In 12 years, the most I've ever 'gone without' is 3 days.
I've wasted my life. But what a waste!
Pinskip2 2 years ago 65
@Pinskip2 "You? You'll be out before we get the check!" HAHAHAHAHAHA!
themirrorsofmymind 1 year ago 2
@themirrorsofmymind Like kramer will just up and do it in the restaurant. lol
wafflecushioned 1 year ago
@wafflecushioned OK, the Mens room, then.
themirrorsofmymind 1 year ago
@themirrorsofmymind I was agreeing with you.
wafflecushioned 1 year ago
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themirrorsofmymind 1 year ago
@wafflecushioned Yeah, I know. I was just trying to be funny...
(clang)
themirrorsofmymind 1 year ago
@Pinskip2 are you 15?
superdude1452 1 year ago
@superdude1452 I'm 21. I might have been 15 at the time though.
Pinskip2 1 year ago
@Pinskip2 well then you were 20 lmao god i hope im like that when im older
superdude1452 1 year ago
godDAMN I didn't know the US was thàt prudish.
it's just masturbation, what's the big deal??
Serpico69 2 years ago 8
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You're right. The US is very prudish, this sitcom was terrible & not a big deal. So, stay off of American TV show clips. Who needs you?
klwewf 2 years ago
Keep in mind this was 15 years ago. It seems like no big deal now, but back then it really was. Seinfeld pushed the envelope on quite a few occassions, a big part of the reason why it was so classic.
sainters7 2 years ago 6
the US is and has historically been much more Puritanical then other countries...this was years ago, so moral standards for television were tighter even than today
sonoNEKO 1 year ago
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wtf is glamour lol
newman20072008 2 years ago
i cant rememeber the last time i went more than like 2 days. This show was ahead of its time!
maverick916 2 years ago
I was able to go 8 days.
alex8711 2 years ago 7
I'm the king of county
kot282 2 years ago
glamour....?
claude7777 2 years ago 2
I doubt I could go more than 3 days.
Chief70 2 years ago 3
julia is very sexy ... look better by age i think
ObservationZ 2 years ago 15
How is it that Julia just gets hotter the older she gets? I mean, in these older episodes, she wasn't bad looking, but when you look at her now, my jaw just drops by how hot she is. I can't rap my head around it.....
Travesty7007 2 years ago 3
Yeah, I know, she is incredibly hot.
Puttyroboto 2 years ago 12
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What the.??!?! Elaine/Julia is not the least bit hot!!!
realisticHomeboy 2 years ago
LOL Glamour.
This was a great episode.
Archedgar 2 years ago
is masturbation really that controversial in the states??
eqrqt 2 years ago 3
Yes.
ponypride111 2 years ago
yes for a network tv series
brainjesus 2 years ago
unfortunately yes. I really wish the U.S. would chill out a little on the subject and become more like Western Europe. everyone does it, and it really is a healthy activity.
valoguy 2 years ago 14
No, but sex is way more taboo and yet way more prolific in movies and TV here. And television always cowers before the least common denominator in these situations (i.e., religious, old-fashioned christians)
grumpytosnowwhite 1 year ago
You don't have to worry about me. .
I won a contest once.
Hearnobell 2 years ago
But are you still master of your domain?
Im king of the county, lord of the manor i'm queen of the castle
jose9859 3 years ago 10
glamour?
kewltony 3 years ago
queen of the county
dunnhill33 3 years ago
I miss Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer.
disgrl4 3 years ago 14
omg samee
Hagopkojadelian 3 years ago
I don't know why they just couldn't put out a new episode whenever they feel like it.
Doesn't have to be a weekly series.
Just a whenever the inspiration comes series.
at90percent 2 years ago 5
So hilarious. Every time I see a Glamor Magazine, I think of this episode.
ceo560 3 years ago 56
Yes, ceo, me2 i cant stop thinking about it :D
J3ofHearts 3 years ago
@ceo560 Every time I see a Glamor Magazine, I rub one out
newowned 1 year ago
master of your domain
JSword 3 years ago 7
king of the county
puniopenetrante 3 years ago 7
lord of the manor
tvspnd1228 3 years ago 7
yess... one of the best ones
Aivopieru 4 years ago 8
LOL amazing!
BigStupidFingers 4 years ago 6