No Soup for You! The Role of Food in Seinfeld

What does a sitcom "about nothing" have to say about something as universal as food? Quite a lot, it turns out. 

In this hour-long talk, you'll discover how the TV series Seinfeld (1989-1998) uses food to define its characters, shape their conversations, and highlight society’s endless—and often absurd—rules around eating. From marble rye to the Soup Nazi, from the Big Salad to the Junior Mint, food in Seinfeld is rarely just about what’s on the plate. Through clips and screenshots, this talk traces the show’s nine-season run and highlights the most memorable—and culturally revealing—food moments. 

Presenter Dr. Kelli Marshall, who has taught a college course devoted to Seinfeld, published articles on the show, and even Skyped with a cast member, guides you through how one of television’s most celebrated sitcoms turned food into a comedic feast of meaning.

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