.@vgr Yes, the idea was for Jerry's character, pro comedian, to play straight man for his friends in real life. https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1ujvrg/jerry_seinfeld_here_i_will_give_you_an_answer/ceiuipd …
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@GabrielDuquette@vgr@iankar_ I think Sarah Silverman has that approach also. -
@AndreaKuszewski@GabrielDuquette@iankar_ Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling...very common now. Almost a new comic archetype. - 5 more replies
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@vgr been watching it for the first time. think George and Kramer are absolutely hilarious -
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@iankar_ Pay attention to Elaine. Rare female comic, esp for 90s, willing to make herself look silly/fallible to get the laughs. - 3 more replies
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@GabrielDuquette@iankar_ Debra on Raymond is pretty typical.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@GabrielDuquette@iankar_ Not always stern. Usu "psychologically sophisticated, high EQ" foil to boy-man male.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@GabrielDuquette@iankar_ After Lucy I think she pioneered it. More common now but default for female comics is still to play high status - End of conversation
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