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Feb 06, 2012

E rated it:

SeinLanguage: Because you can't be watching "Seinfeld" all the time (although, in this age of smartphones, you pretty much can if you want).

I would say 85% of the bits in this book are replicated in the show. For me, this wasn't really a bad thing because "Seinfeld" is one of my favorite things ever. I am almost always in the process of re-watching the whole series chronologically (currently at "The Apartment"). Jerry writes in the book's introduction th More...

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Sep 29, 2010

Lynai rated it:

I have added another book to my currently-reading list. But this one I think I might finish soonest. An easy read, hilarious at times, and definitely a light read. Just what I need for the moment.

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Oct 28, 2009

Jonathan rated it:

Let me preface this review by saying that I think Jerry Seinfeld is hilarious. I have watched Seinfeld episodes by the gallon and never seem to tire of them. And I always watch the comedy segment at the end, because he is so clever and everyone seems to be having such a good time.

However, something about his humor style translates very poorly to a book. I don't know what it is. But I read the entire thing, front to back, and counted one quiet chuckle and two smirks.

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Sep 20, 2009

Triasterina rated it:

Gak ada bosen2nya baca buku ini. I am silly, like him. In the book, Jerry describes few situation that happened to me also. Hilarious !!Banyak keresahan2 Jerry yang gak pernah terpikirkan sebelumnya, tapi Jerry ngemas itu dengan situasi komedi. Kalo bener-bener kejadian di cerita ini hampir sama dengan kehidupan kita sehari-hari, coba deh baca … bikin kamu ngetawain diri sendiri…

I think, he is quite feminine…
“ The tuxedo is a wedding safety device. Because they know that men More...

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Aug 08, 2009

S rated it:

So, yeah. My reading tastes are varied. I just finished reading a book about astrophysics and then went right into reading this collection of Jerry Seinfeld anecdotes. It only took me two hours to read the whole book, but it was time well spent.

First of all, I ♥ Jerry Seinfeld. He never fails to make me laugh. There is no one on this planet who, for me, can make the mundane more hilarious than he can.

This book is basically a collection of the stand-up excerpts that u More...

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Apr 25, 2011

Shelby rated it:

There's no doubt that as a stand-up comedian, Jerry Seinfeld is hilarious. His material is fantastic, and his television show is one of the best of all time. This book is meant to capture his stand-up in writing in the form of what is essentially a collection of short jokes. Because of this, the book is a very fast read and is easy to pick back up on after being set down.

I love Seinfeld. However, without his signature delivery style, his material (however hilarious it may be) just doe More...

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Apr 16, 2009

Kevin rated it:

If you're a fan of Jerry Seinfeld's unique style of observational humor, enjoy his stand-up, his show, or are just in the mood for something light-hearted, go ahead and pick this up. SeinLanguage is an easy read, but the voice of Seinfeld is clear and present in every word; reading it is like watching him on stage, pacing back and forth, doing his thing, only this time it's all in your head.

From dating, to personal maintenance, to attempting to find a spot in a New York parking lot, the bo

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Dec 17, 2009

Matthew rated it:

This is simply a collection of several bits from Jerry Seinfeld's comic notebook. Most fans of the TV show Seinfeld or of Seinfeld's stand up act will recognize these bits. That doesn't make them any less funny. This is one of the only books I have ever laughed at while reading it. In my mind, I could hear Jerry's voice saying these bits and it was like my own personal Jerry Seinfeld stand up act.

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Aug 06, 2010

Jill rated it:

Similar to the monologue parts of Seinfeld, some are probably word for word the same.

Favorite quotes from the book:
I believe we’re all secretly happy we can’t figure out relationships out. It keeps our minds working. I think we have to be grateful for the one thing in our lives that keeps us from being totally focused on eating.

It’s very important for human beings to feel they are popular and well-liked amongst a large group of people that they have no interest in. More...

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Mar 31, 2008

Angie rated it:

Very funny and easy read- I think I finished it in a day. His humor in the book mimics his stand up routine and television show...which is why it's so good.

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Dec 17, 2009

Maura rated it:

Funny stuff. A lot of Seinfeld episodes are based on the observations found in this book.

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Jan 12, 2012

John rated it:

Jerry Seinfeld is a name that everyone knows. Jerry is a classic comedian, and he is also the star of his own sitcom titled "Seinfeld."
I've grown up revolving Jerry Seinfeld; my dad and mom are both die hard Seinfeld fanatics, so i've adapted to his presence throughout my house. The book SeinLanguage is overflowing with Jerry's most memorable comedy acts. But Jerry isn't just a comedian, he is a genius. His usage of logics and outlook on different perspectives is amazing. SeinLa More...

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Sep 19, 2011

Stella rated it:

"SeinLanguage” by Jerry Seinfeld is a book full of his humorous slant on the world around him. He sees the comedy of everyday life and shows off his wit and ability to tell a joke. This is a collection of his musings on everything; jobs, friendship, personal hygiene, relationships, traveling, Superman, entertainers, and more. Because of the type of book it is, there isn’t any character development or build up but that’s alright, because there isn’t supposed to be. Written simply, with no el More...

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Dec 18, 2010

Taryn Brittany rated it:

I am a huge fan of Seinfeld and watch the reruns on TV all the time. I have probably seen every episode! So when I spied this book in a used bookstore, I had to grab it. It was published way back in 1993, but I think it's just as funny today. If you enjoy Seinfeld's comedy, you will enjoy this book. This book is basically a collection of his observations about life, categorized into thematic chapters like "Freeway of Love," "Shut Up and Drive," and "Job Security" to More...

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Mar 24, 2008

Karschtl rated it:

I loved the show! And I love this book! Hilarious funny.

I read some passages in my "American Accent Training"-exam at uni, and it worked. The teacher (comes from New York) loves Jerry and my reading, and I passed.

Here are three passages from the book:
The fact of life is that people will try and take your possessions. People are going to steal from you. Everybody has their own little personal security things. Things that they think will foil the crooks. You More...

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Dec 23, 2008

Tarek rated it:

It's hard to describe this one as a book. You know those few minutes at the beginning and at the end of the Seinfeld Sitcom shows, when Jerry gives some Stand Up Comedy sketches. This book is just a collection of those sketches.

People who like the show - like me - may find it nice to read those sketches, and keep the book on their shelves and treat it as a some kind of written video tape where they can play the sketches back in their minds whenever they want to watch them again.

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Nov 24, 2008

Bailey Jane rated it:

One of the funniest I've ever read! The book is every bit as hilarious and quirky as the television series. Every chapter is just another realization of daily life that Seinfeld as thought about WAY too much and created neurotic theories and scenarios as usual. I believe this was my dad's book that I picked up and read before I even graduated high school. Reading this book is what turnd me on to the show! Totally recommend it to anyone wanting a Seinfeldy laugh.

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Oct 22, 2007

Scott rated it:

I got this book because I lived in asia during the whole Seinfeld boom and hardly ever saw it on TV. It seemed to have become part of the US culture that I completely missed. Who the heck is the Soup Nazi? People explained it to me and I was even more perplexed. I tried in vain to catch it in hotels and during trips to the states. But EVERY SINGLE time I made it a point to watch Seinfeld, it would ALWAYS be the same exact episode - the one where they lose the car in the parking garage. How More...

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Oct 28, 2010

Purnima rated it:

Out of the lot, that writes, many beg you to read them - irrespective of what they write. Some entrust you with their work. Only rare creatures like Seinfeld seem to have understood the tricky writer-reader relation. With this book he has given you the script for a stand up comedy act and leaves the performance up to you.

I fared decently well. Check out yours. (Don't worry if you're not getting it right, the first time. He doesn't mind retakes. :P )

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Dec 04, 2009

Nick rated it:

This book is based off of not only Jerry Seinfeld's comedy routines, but also of his own life experiences. It's very interesting to say the least. He has very unique views on very many things. For example, his opinion of pharmacists, which is quite low. His perspective makes you look at your own ande say, "Oh yeah, he is totally right." It also reflects a lot of the comedy he put into making his show. A great deal of things portrayed on the show, like Jerry's family, make me laugh when More...

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Jan 28, 2012

Beth rated it:

My husband has had this book in his collection for awhile, and we both finally got around to reading it; he read it last week and I read it in about an hour and a half today. Gotta hand it to Jerry -- HILARIOUS. It's not the most well-written book in the world, but it's also not meant to be. This is essentially a collection of anecdotes, some we can all relate to. And it'd be perfect for reading aloud at a gathering of your friends.

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Oct 23, 2010

Tressie rated it:

I loved this book. and i'm not even a fan of Jerry Seinfeld. I like the show just fine I guess, but he just isn't a funny comedian normally for me. But this book had me literally laughing out loud the whole time. Sometimes I'd laugh so much that I had to put it away because of the odd looks I recieved. This is just a short, witty book that adds so much humor into your day. A must read.

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Jan 03, 2009

Natalie rated it:

Really funny! I agree with the part about eating out. When you get there you are so hungry money is no object. Appetizers, sure! Whatever. But then you are full and the check is brought out. Who ordered all this food? I am so full.
He said it better.

Lots of laugh out loud moments.

Find out what the aliens think when they see you walking your dog!

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Jul 24, 2011

Rachelle rated it:

I thought this was going to be an autobiography, so was a bit disappointed when I started the book to find it's just a re-hash of most of his stand-up, which I've heard probably 2/3's worth before on the show or live. But if you are just looking for some laughs, it's great! (especially if you haven't seen each episode a hundred times like I have)

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Feb 05, 2009

Lauren rated it:

"Seinlanguage" was my favorite out of all the books I have read. It is about long time comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, and his comedy/life. I found it more interesting because I love the show. I think anyone would enjoy it. However, it probably would be more fun for the people who like the show. This was another fun and entertaining read!

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Jul 19, 2009

Alex rated it:

Pretty funny, though it was at times more cynical and crude than I care for. Decent read to pass the time on a plane flight. Here's an excerpt: Do unemployed blacksmiths stand around talking about possible jobs, going, "Yeah, I got a few irons in the fire." He also had a funny piece about how much his dad intimidated him over adjusting the thermostat.

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May 29, 2011

Lennongirl rated it:

First: I'm a Seinfeld fan. I LOVE the show and Jerry's humour. However, I had two issues with this book that didn't make me enjoy it as much as I'd hoped it would:

1) Jerry's comedy just doesn't translate very well from stage into a written book. He does say you should imagine him performing it all, but I failed. It's just not as funny as seeing him perform.

2) I already knew most of the jokes! Too many were recycled from the show. Now, I didn't expect a whole new programme More...

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Feb 03, 2011

Joy H. rated it:

I remember laughing out loud while I was reading this book, _SeinLanguage_ by Jerry Seinfeld. I recently gave it away to our library's fundraiser and I'm sorry I did. So now I'm going to borrow it from the library so that I can read it again. It's a short, skinny little book. So it won't take me long.

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Mar 26, 2010

Magdalena rated it:

There's a reason why it's called 'stand-up comedy' - because when you sit down and try to read it, it's not as funny as when you hear it.

(BTW, I'm a huge fan of Seinfeld and Jerry himself so my review's just 'OK' not because I don't get his sense of humour. I do but I'm not buying it wrapped in a book form.)

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Sep 27, 2009

Saylaveev rated it:

I read this book years ago and quite frankly it was a great book for when you needed a laugh. I laughed the whole way through and laughed again when I read it years later. Its definately not a book you read over and over because you know the punch lines, but still a good read at least once.

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