S02E10 · SCENE 19/20 · 17:48
The Baby Shower · Jerry's apartment
George Calls Parents, Bitter

George explains to Jerry his parents' disappointment and his newfound cynicism.

17:48→19:06
in the episode · 1m 18s · S02E10

What happens

17:48–19:06

George tells his mother the statue was stolen, but she blames him. He complains to Jerry about the injustice, becoming more cynical and bitter. Elaine laments proofreading a food-allergy cookbook instead of editing a novel. They fantasize about cosmic justice for Ray.

WhereJerry's apartment
DriverGeorge
Positionact3 · aftermath
ThreadStatue Theft Mystery

Key lines

from this scene
18:24

GEORGE: Really? Sure. Why not?

18:42

And he doesn't think you're funny at all.

18:58

GEORGE: Yeah, he'll have my parents.

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petty grievance0.6
comeuppance0.5
double standard0.4
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angry0.3
deadpan0.3
phone callrapid back and forth

Beats

18:17George declares newfound cynicism
18:31Elaine stuck with cookbook proofreading

Scene in the episode

17:48–19:06
A · Statue Theft Mystery
B · Elaine's Editing Career
C · Kramer's Vigilante Justice

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