Simpson reference is in ' The Caddy', and the character of Jackie Chiles is based on Simpson attorney Johnnie Cochran. The ending scene featuring a high-speed chase is actually footage from the O.J.The scene where Jerry confronts Newman in his apartment contains an Easter egg nod to actor Wayne Knight's involvement in the film Jurassic Park a year earlier: Newman has blankets covered with various dinosaurs, referencing his role as Dennis Nedry in the film.The script for this episode is included with the gift set for Seasons 1, 2, and 3.This is the first episode to use the New York Street set.The man is later suspected in the murder of a dry cleaner, and Kramer helps the man to see his pet fish by driving in his white Ford Bronco in a low speed chase down the New Jersey Turnpike. Kramer plays golf with an ex-Major League Baseball player, who cleans his ball on the second shot (not on the green), breaking the rules and causing an altercation with Kramer. Jerry cannot comprehend why Newman dumped someone so clearly 'out of his league' in terms of beauty, so he attempts to find any fault in his girlfriend. Jerry learns that his current girlfriend, Margaret (Marita Geraghty), formerly dated Newman, who ended the relationship. Later, out of guilt, she agrees to go out with the clerk. The clerk asks for her telephone number to call her when he receives the pencil but Elaine gives him Jerry's number instead. Pitt ( Ian Abercrombie) and soon finds herself dealing with the romantic advances of the stationery store clerk. As George loudly explains, 'What I would like to know is, how does a person who has nothing to do with the Big Salad claim responsibility for that salad and accept the thank-you under false pretenses?' Julie understands perfectly well, and says, 'George, all I did was hand someone a bag.' Semi-humiliated, George vows never to buy Elaine lunch again.Įlaine must find a special mechanical pencil, the Rolamech 1000, for Mr. The truth, in George's view, is not that Elaine thanked the wrong person, but that Julie accepted the thanks.

George's revelation eventually leads to a rift between him and Julie when the truth comes out. George is displeased that Elaine thanked Julie for buying the salad, and mentions to Elaine that he was responsible for the purchase.

Written by Larry David and directed by Andy Ackerman, it originally aired on September 29, 1994.Īt Elaine's request, George purchases a 'big salad' to go for her from Monk's, but George's girlfriend Julie ( Michelle Forbes) appears to take credit for the purchase when she hands Elaine the salad in Jerry's Apartment. 24.“The Big Salad” is the second episode of Season Six, and the 88th overall. The race itself is a good ending, though. And is “I choose not to run” that funny? I say no. Laughs Nervously' 'The Big Salad' features the funniest fight in all of Seinfeld, and it involves George and Elaine. But You Had To Have The Big Salad' Elaine: 'Uh. He’s actually the opposite because he won by cheating, twice - a reminder that Jerry is a comedic anti-hero, like the rest of them.ĬC: The episode is just okay, but it feels like Seinfeld shoehorned his favorite superhero into one episode, mostly by dating a woman named Lois. Elaine Orders The Big Salad George: 'You Know, If It Was A Regular Salad, I Wouldnt Have Said Anything.

A theme of the episode is also that Jerry is like Superman - he celebrates his race win to the superhero’s music - except that he’s not. And it’s somehow perfect that when he races a second time, he, again, gets an accidental head start, driving his opponent mad. It’s relatable to want to go out on a high note. MM: I love this episode as a whole, but particularly the premise that Jerry accidentally cheated at a race in high school, won by an insurmountable lead and never raced again because of it. This is the only sports moment about which we had very different opinions, so we compromised by ranking it in the middle. “A bra’s gotta fit right up a person’s skin, like a glove!” 28. When it looks like he’s going to win the case, that’s when the caddy convinces Kramer to have Sue Ellen try on the bra, setting up a perfect O.J. Meanwhile, Kramer - taking legal advice from the caddy - sues Elaine’s nemesis, Sue Ellen, for causing the car accident because she was wearing only a bra while walking down the street.

But they get in an accident and destroy the car, leading Steinbrenner to the conclusion that George is dead (more on that later). Jerry and Kramer end up taking the car to get washed while George capitalizes and goes out of town. Meanwhile, George locks his keys in his car in the Yankees parking lot, so his bosses, including Steinbrenner, think he’s putting in extra hours. Kramer is playing golf and taking tips from Stan the Caddy, who has transformed his golf swing. This entire episode has so many sports references, but they’re all integral to the plot and influence each other.

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