Jonah Weiner’s profile of Jerry Seinfeld in our Dec. 23 issue elicited 303 responses from readers, many of whom debated whether the comedian is even funny. Said one: “Jerry is safe, solid, and smooth. . . . he lulls the listener to a laugh.” Said another: “His talent is unparalleled: no curse words, simple everyday observations, turned into exquisite narrative.”
In a video that accompanied the article online, Seinfeld explained how his jokes are the result of many revisions. One respondent took issue with this process, saying, “A good joke comes to you; it doesn’t require endless polishing.” Most, however, whether or not they love Seinfeld’s particular brand of humor, agreed that his work ethic is admirable.
So, is Seinfeld funny? Is his work ethic . . . too much? Post your thoughts in the comments section.
This graphic appeared on the Reply All page in the magazine’s Jan. 6 issue.