Why Comedians Are Undersold: A Discussion with Jerry Seinfeld

💡Comedy is subjective, and what one person finds funny may not resonate with someone else. There is no such thing as a universally liked comedian.

🤔Underselling comedians by using exaggerated superlatives in their introduction can lead to unmet expectations and disappointment.

😄Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and express gratitude. Jerry Seinfeld believes that gratitude should be an attitude in life.

😂Teenagers often use condescending words like 'chill' to communicate with their parents, which can be both frustrating and amusing.

📺Jerry Seinfeld does not have a favorite TV show and finds it hard to understand how people can devote so much time to watching shows.

Are there any comedians that everyone likes?

—No, comedy is subjective, and different people have different tastes in humor. What one person finds funny, another person may not.

Why do comedians often undersell themselves?

—Underselling is a common practice among comedians because it sets the audience's expectations at a manageable level, preventing potential disappointment if they don't meet the hype.

What does Jerry Seinfeld think about Thanksgiving?

—Jerry Seinfeld believes that Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude and appreciates the idea behind the holiday.

How does Jerry Seinfeld deal with having teenagers?

—Jerry Seinfeld is fortunate to have a good relationship with his teenagers and hasn't experienced the typical teenage rebellious phase that many parents encounter.

Does Jerry Seinfeld watch any TV shows?

—No, Jerry Seinfeld does not watch TV shows and finds it hard to understand how people can spend hours watching them.

00:00Jerry Seinfeld discusses the practice of underselling comedians and the concept of greatness in comedy.

01:50Jerry shares his thoughts on Thanksgiving and the idea of expressing gratitude.

03:00Jerry talks about his experience as a parent of teenagers and their use of condescending words.

04:03Jerry reveals that he doesn't have a favorite TV show and finds it hard to understand people's obsession with watching shows.