George Costanza vs Kramer. Which is the better character?

[Possum Jenkins]

George and his parents were the best part of the show

100%

From the main four, have them like this:

1) George
2) Elaine
3) Jerry
4) Kramer

I might be the only person that borderline disliked Kramer. I just never found his physical comedy very funny. What's more, I didn't think physical comedy fit in in a show that was so clever and well-written. You have intricate plot lines, hilarious word play... and a big doofus that stumbles on shit.

 

[Fuzzybabyducks]

100%

From the main four, have them like this:

1) George
2) Elaine
3) Jerry
4) Kramer

I might be the only person that borderline disliked Kramer. I just never found his physical comedy very funny. What's more, I didn't think physical comedy fit in in a show that was so clever and well-written. You have intricate plot lines, hilarious word play... and a big doofus that stumbles on shit.

Yeah I kind of agree . He had his moments but I’d say he was the least interesting out of the 4 .

 

[Texan6533]

George was the more interesting character.

 

[fordman7795]

I personally like Kramer more. Jason played a great costanza but I found Kramer to be the funnier character.

“Look away I’m hideous” is the best line of the show

 

[hohner]

The paradox of self-doubt/ self-loathing and arrogance that is essentially Larry Daivd's entire shtick, and Jason Alexander's portrayal of it make George a more interesting, and more relatable character. Kramer was more often laugh out loud funny when watching an episode for the first time, but George's more commonplace absurdity and constant self-sabotage make him the better character.

 

[Otto!]

My vote goes to George. Kramer had his moments, but George was always on.

 

[Winter-John]

100%

I might be the only person that borderline disliked Kramer. I just never found his physical comedy very funny. What's more, I didn't think physical comedy fit in in a show that was so clever and well-written. You have intricate plot lines, hilarious word play... and a big doofus that stumbles on shit.

I didn't like him at all. He pretty much ruined the show for me

 

[Sirwastealot]

George was the best from the main cast, also the funniest.

But there were no weak characters. Even jerry with his weak acting was always strong comedically.

 

[Sycho Sid]

George is an actual person and character, Kramer is a cartoon. Not even a question.

 

[Swoliosis]

George at his core is a very slimy character, but you root for him. There's not many characters like that.

 

[TheOneAboveAll3]

100%

From the main four, have them like this:

1) George
2) Elaine
3) Jerry
4) Kramer

I might be the only person that borderline disliked Kramer. I just never found his physical comedy very funny. What's more, I didn't think physical comedy fit in in a show that was so clever and well-written. You have intricate plot lines, hilarious word play... and a big doofus that stumbles on shit.

I didnt dislike kramer but I believe he is overrated. I have it like this

1. George







2. Seinfeld
3.Kramer
4.Elaie

 

[TheOneAboveAll3]

I personally like Kramer more. Jason played a great costanza but I found Kramer to be the funnier character.

“Look away I’m hideous” is the best line of the show

Say what? Watch this clip and tell me it aint funnier? I couldnt stop laughing throughout the clip

The bit where he asked who would lead the clown? <Lmaoo><45>
The bit where he talked about the protocols on a fire and how he pushed everyone so they could be close to the ground? <45><Lmaoo>
The bit where he was asked how he lives with himself? "its not easy" <Lmaoo><45>
Him pushing the clown and everyone else, <45><Lmaoo>. There were other moments but the whole 4 minutes is just gold.

 

[TankAbbott4Eva]

I preferred Kramer early but Costanza was the best, such a cunt of a human.

One of his greatest moments was laughing in the last episode when they were in court, when he said on the recording "he's doing the fat guy a favour, less money to buy food", vintage George.

 

[Simple Southerner]

Kramer

 

[zuffazombee]

I preferred Kramer early but Costanza was the best, such a cunt of a human.

To be fair, all 4 main characters are horrible people. That's part of the beauty of the show.

 

[raty tat tat]

We should have a poll in this thread.

Maybe TS or the mods might be nice and make one.

As far as I feel the best in order are:
1. George
2. Kramer
3. Jerry
4. Elaine

 

[Badger67]

Can't stand ya is the goat.

 

[Sirwastealot]

Say what? Watch this clip and tell me it aint funnier? I couldnt stop laughing throughout the clip

The bit where he asked who would lead the clown? <Lmaoo><45>
The bit where he talked about the protocols on a fire and how he pushed everyone so they could be close to the ground? <45><Lmaoo>
The bit where he was asked how he lives with himself? "its not easy" <Lmaoo><45>
Him pushing the clown and everyone else, <45><Lmaoo>. There were other moments but the whole 4 minutes is just gold.

All this time i had no idea jon favreau was in seinfeld too. That guys in everything.

My fav line is the angry sea:

 

[TankAbbott4Eva]

To be fair, all 4 main characters are horrible people. That's part of the beauty of the show.

Oh yeah for sure, I just feel like George is the worst of the lot. Another example:

 

[fordman7795]

Say what? Watch this clip and tell me it aint funnier? I couldnt stop laughing throughout the clip

The bit where he asked who would lead the clown? <Lmaoo><45>
The bit where he talked about the protocols on a fire and how he pushed everyone so they could be close to the ground? <45><Lmaoo>
The bit where he was asked how he lives with himself? "its not easy" <Lmaoo><45>
Him pushing the clown and everyone else, <45><Lmaoo>. There were other moments but the whole 4 minutes is just gold.

Don’t get me wrong, I love everything Seinfeld like you wouldn’t believe. But look away I’m hideous absolutely slays me every time. He actually delivers it better in the outtake than what was aired.