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laurentiubuica t1_j65tep6 wrote

The Office is on both HBO Max and Netflix in my region. I tried to truly watch the first episodes of Seinfeld (I'm a 90's that was a baby at the time the show aired), but can't really get into it at all. The first season seems to drag a lot and the gags feel really outdated (even for a 5 part series) and I don't have the propper vibe to tackle other seasons.

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2ndfloorbalcony t1_j66sft3 wrote

It’s worth reading the article “Seinfeld isn’t funny”. It talks about how shows like Seinfeld and the Simpsons aren’t considered funny anymore cause all their jokes are old, when in fact those show invented or popularized those jokes in the first place. Seinfeld is certainly a tremendous example of this. Start later in the series, then watch the early stuff after. Maybe watch a couple of well loved episodes.

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mtarascio t1_j66c4cd wrote

Skip forward man.

Like a science fiction novel (social commentary), the first port of call is the published date to get a reference on the cultural statements of the time.

Most sitcoms spend a time finding their feet, they don't turn into juggernauts until they find their feet.

You can literally jump in anywhere with Seinfeld, follow a 'best of' internet list or something.

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