S01E01 · SCENE 19/21 · 11:40
Good News, Bad News · Jerry's Apartment
Re-analyzing the Invitation

George dissects Laura's exact phrasing; the dog likes George.

11:40→12:52
in the episode · 1m 12s · S01E01
Re-analyzing the Invitation

What happens

11:40–12:52

George demands the exact phrasing: 'Would it be terribly inconvenient if she stayed?' He declares this the definitive signal of interest, reversing his earlier stance. Jerry notes George was affected by caffeine yesterday. A dog approaches George affectionately.

WhereJerry's Apartment
DriverGeorge
Positionact2 · reveal
ThreadSignal Analysis

Key lines

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11:56

Why don't you bring in an extra guy too.

12:35

GEORGE: I think I was affected by the caffeine.

12:43

GEORGE: Well, that's flattering.

12:47

He's getting a drink of water.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
misunderstanding0.8
investigation0.6
triumphant0.5
deadpan0.5
coincidence0.3
rapid back and forthargument

Beats

12:15George analyzes 'terribly inconvenient' as positive signal
12:35Jerry blames George's flip-flop on caffeine

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11:40–12:52
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