S05E03 · SCENE 12/18 · 13:10
The Glasses · Today Show studio
Elaine mocks puffy shirt

Elaine arrives, laughs at Jerry's puffy shirt, calls him Count of Monte Cristo; Jerry insists he must wear it.

13:10→15:05
in the episode · 1m 55s · S05E03

What happens

13:10–15:05

Kramer admires the ironed shirt. Elaine enters, sees the shirt, and mocks Jerry relentlessly. Jerry explains the low-talker trap and contractual obligation. Elaine argues he looks ridiculous for a homeless benefit. They leave for the show.

WhereToday Show studio
DriverJerry
Positionact2 · escalation
ThreadPuffy shirt fiasco

Key lines

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13:28

In two months' time, everybody's gonna be wearing the pirate look.

13:38

- He said he might help at the benefit. Great.

14:51

You look like you're gonna swing in on a chandelier.

15:02

Is that what you're wearing?

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
humiliation0.7
awkward0.6
absurd0.4
social rule violation0.3
rapid back and forthargument

Beats

13:55Count of Monte Cristo
14:45Contractual obligation

Scene in the episode

13:10–15:05
A · George moves back
B · Puffy shirt fiasco
C · George hand model

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