Cosmo Kramer is a mystery wrapped in an enigma: a tall-haired doofus with an affinity for cartoonish vocal outbursts and a largely unemployed man who somehow affords a New York City apartment. But throughoutSeinfelds nine iconic seasons, one Kramertrait remains consistently clear: The man likes to eat, usually whatevers lingering in the fridge, and almost always on somebody elses dime.
Now, asA.V. Clubnotes,the Internet has compiled the evidence in a supercut titled Kramer Stealing Jerrys Food, which finds the wacky character (Michael Richards) rummaging through his comedian neighbors kitchen.
These individual moments are funny enough during the actual episodes, but they reach a level of absurd transcendence when viewed in one lump. Highlights include Kramer asking for shredded coconut while rocking a Burt Reynolds-styled mustache, pouring tomato juice in his cereal, drinking expired milk and carryingaround Jerrys maple syrup on a date.
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A chunk of the supercut focuses on the Season Seven episode The Seven, in which Kramer (or, as Jerry calls him, Hobo Joe) attempts to settle up by paying his frienda monthly grocery bill.Ultimately, Richards character may be a moocher of the highest caliber but to his credit, you indeed cant eat a sandwich without Dijon.
Back in July, co-creator Larry David reflected about the 25th anniversary of his legendary TV series in an interview with Rolling Stone.I was in a bit of a bubble because I was working I was just going to the office all the time, he said. During the hiatus, Jerry would go out and do stand-up and hed go, You cant believe whats going on out there. He said, This thing is huge. I didnt quite get it. I was living in L.A., I didnt go anywhere, I was just working. So, I didnt really pick up on it to that degree.But in terms of its impact on culture I dont know. Theres always great shows that come along, but its left its mark, for sure.