S05E06 · SCENE 21/23 · 17:28
The Lip Reader · Limo / car service
Driver deaf from Metallica

The car service driver reveals he is now hard of hearing from a Metallica concert Elaine sent him to.

17:28→17:52
in the episode · 0m 24s · S05E06

What happens

17:28–17:52

In the limo, the driver cannot hear Jerry and George; he explains his ears are ringing from sitting against speakers at a 'Metalli-something' concert a woman gave him tickets for; he recognizes Elaine and kicks everyone out.

WhereLimo / car service
DriverDriver
Positionact2 · payoff
ThreadJerry dates deaf lineswoman

Key lines

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17:29

The whole idea of the car service was so I wouldn't have to fight traffic.

17:40

Hey, this is my friend you helped become the first ball man.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
comeuppance0.8
chaotic0.6
humiliating0.4
coincidence0.2
rapid back and forth

Beats

17:00Driver reveals Metallica concert
17:18Driver kicks them out

Scene in the episode

17:28–17:52
A · Jerry dates deaf lineswoman
B · George breakup and lip-reading scheme
C · Elaine pretends deafness to avoid driver
D · Kramer becomes ball man

Clips from this episode

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Elaine Pretends To Be Deaf To Avoid Talking To Her Driver | The Lip Reader | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
George CANNOT Read Lips | The Lip Reader | Seinfeld · Seinfeld
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