S02E09 · SCENE 8/20 · 09:15
The Deal · Steve's House (Long Island)
Elaine Argues Fur vs Fish Ethics

Elaine gets into a heated debate with a guest about wearing fur and eating fish.

09:15→11:24
in the episode · 2m 09s · S02E09

What happens

09:15–11:24

While waiting for Kramer, Elaine confronts a woman wearing fur. The argument shifts to vegetarianism and whether fish feel pain. Elaine claims fish don't feel pain; the woman counters with goldfish bowls. The host kicks them out due to the noise.

WhereSteve's House (Long Island)
DriverElaine
Positionact1 · escalation
ThreadParty & Prostitute Mix-up

Key lines

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09:27

What are we gonna do for a ride? I don't know.

09:32

You don't know? Maybe Kramer can come pick us up.

10:08

He's leaning against the rocket: "So when I get back, what do you say we get together for some Tang?"

11:19

A bigger bill. Go for it.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
social rule violation0.8
awkward0.7
angry0.6
double standard0.4
argumentrapid back and forth

Beats

10:23Elaine asks 'Is that real fur?'
10:47Fish pain debate

Scene in the episode

09:15–11:24
A · Party & Prostitute Mix-up
B · George's Cashier War
C · Kramer's Rescue Drive

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