S04E22 · EP 62
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18 scenes · our breakdownJerry performs standup about the embarrassment of requesting doggy bags on dates.
00:01–00:50social_rule_violationJerry and Elaine wait for the valet to return Jerry's BMW and discover a horrific smell inside.
00:50–02:44misunderstandingElaine flirts with Carl at his apartment after their date, charmed by his claims of pillaging.
02:44–03:16seduction · lieGeorge discovers his ex-fiancée Susan is now a lesbian at a video store.
03:16–07:22misunderstanding · seductionJerry, George, and Elaine discuss the car smell at Monk's; Elaine realizes the odor transferred to her hair.
07:22–08:17coincidenceJerry, George, and Elaine discuss the car smell and George's theory about driving Susan to lesbianism.
09:00–10:00threat · negotiationJerry parks the car and argues with the valet about the smell, but no video is stolen.
10:00–11:43coincidence · petty_grievanceElaine visits a hair salon for treatment to remove the smell; George meets her there to discuss Susan.
11:43–12:57schemeGeorge asks Susan if he caused her lesbianism; she calls him an idiot and says he smells.
12:57–13:52misunderstanding · seductionCar wash manager explains the treatment process to Jerry.
14:03–14:34schemeElaine undergoes the tomato sauce hair treatment as a last resort to remove the odor.
14:34–15:32scheme
14 ▸ 15:32The car odor persists after de-ionization; Jerry decides to sell the car.
15:32–15:41
15 ▸ 15:41A dealer refuses to buy the car; Kramer reveals he stole Mona from Susan via golf lessons.
15:41–17:04coincidence · seductionGeorge tells Susan he finds her lesbianism attractive and tries to win her back at Monk's.
18:00–18:46seduction · double_standardGeorge's ex Allison meets Susan; they exchange amorous glances, thwarting George.
18:46–19:16coincidence · comeuppanceKramer realizes Jerry's jacket transferred the smell to him, ruining his date with Mona.
19:16–20:47coincidence · comeuppanceJerry performs standup questioning the evolutionary purpose of body odor.
20:47–21:33avoidance · coincidenceJerry performs closing standup questioning the evolutionary purpose of body odor.
21:33–21:37social_rule_violationSame DNA
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- 1993-05-13
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- 126 words/min · 105 questions
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