S06E18 · SCENE 21/17 · 16:54
The Doorman · George's parents' house
Sid Farkus and Estelle

Sid Farkus asks Frank if he can ask out Estelle, causing Frank to storm off, then George reveals Jerry took the couch back.

16:54→19:18
in the episode · 2m 24s · S06E18
Sid Farkus and Estelle

What happens

16:54–19:18

Sid Farkus expresses interest in asking out Frank's estranged wife Estelle, causing Frank to end the business deal. George then reveals Jerry took the couch back, leaving Frank with nowhere to sleep.

WhereGeorge's parents' house
DriverSid Farkus
Positionact2 · escalation
ThreadDoorman Mind Games

Key lines

from this scene
17:18

I hope you don't think this is out of line but would it be okay with you if I were to ask her out?

18:06

But the very idea. You had me lying in urine!

18:26

As soon as he leaves the house, he turns into J. Edgar Hoover.

19:06

We'll work something out.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
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misunderstanding0.4
social rule violation0.3
humiliating0.3
rapid back and forth

Beats

17:21Sid Farkus suggests asking Frank's wife out

Scene in the episode

16:54–19:18
A · Doorman Mind Games
B · Man Breast Support Invention
C · Couch Stolen and Returned

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