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Jerry Seinfeld celebrates his birthday today (April 29), and we’re so happy, we feel like dancing!

Elaine's Dancing | The Little Kicks | Seinfeld

 

In the vein of that iconic moment, we’d all be kidding ourselves if we said we didn’t use some sort of Seinfeld-ism on a daily basis, and be honest, so do you!  While there are countless phrases and moments that have become part of the pop culture lexicon, here are our 15 favorite Seinfeld-isms.

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  • 'Hello…Newman'

    Know someone you can’t stand?  Ever greet them with the same disdain?  Stop kidding yourself; yes, you have!

    'Hello Newman' Compilation
  • Festivus

    People celebrate Festivus now.  Seriously, here’s a Festivus pole for sale on Amazon!

    The Story of Festivus
  • The Jerk Store

    We’ve met a lot of people in our day that belong in The Jerk Store.

    Seinfeld - Jerkstore
  • 'You’re So Good Looking'

    …And sneezes have never been the same!

    Seinfeld: You're So Good Looking
  • 'Shrinkage'

    HE WAS IN THE POOL!

    Seinfeld: Shrinkage (Clip) | TBS
  • '…Not that there’s anything wrong with that'

    Easily one of the most versatile Seinfeld-isms from the whole series.

    Seinfeld: Not That There's Anything Wrong With That (Clip) | TBS
  • 'No soup for you!'

    Soup!  Seinfeld has changed the way we look at soup since this classic episode!

    Seinfeld: No Soup For You (Clip) | TBS
  • 'Spare a square

    You know a show is influential when you could be sitting on the toilet and think about it.

    The Stall - I Don't Have a Square to Spare
  • Man hands

    Jerry was always picky about his women, but this was easily one of our favorite “deal breakers” of his.

    Seinfeld: Man Hands (Clip) | TBS
  • 'Master of your domain

    Really…this entire episode is a prime example of just how good the writing was.

    Seinfeld: The Contest (Clip) | TBS
  • 'Sponge-worthy'

    The fact that Luke from Gilmore Girls is the one trying to prove himself to be “sponge-worthy” makes this clip even better.

    Seinfeld: Sponge Worthy (Clip) | TBS
  • 'Yada Yada Yada'

    Anyone else “yada yada’d” sex?  Anyone…anyone?

    Seinfeld: The Yada Yada (Clip) | TBS
  • Regifting

    Some of us have “regifted” pre-Seinfeld, but they helped coin the term.

    The Origins of the term "ReGifting"
  • Schmoopie

    This writer’s in-laws call each other “schmoopie.” Even though they’re just kidding around, it’s still gross.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BFXa4CNyEk

  • 'These pretzels are making me thirsty!'

    Regardless of the type of pretzel, it’s hard not to think of this Seinfeld-ism when you’re eating them.

    Seinfeld-"These Pretzels are making me Thirsty" Scene

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