I met the actor that played the Soup Nazi , Larry Thomas. A local restaurant had a soup making contest called The Souper Bowl. 12 area restaurants participated and there were a few bands playing. Larry Thomas was the head judge for the contest. He had 8x10 photos with him and for $10 he would sign it for you. He was super nice , friendly and funny. He's a great guy and the contest was a good time.

I love how the cashier takes the soup back and returns his money in one motion..

I’ve been to the Soup Nazi when I used to work on the west side in the city. I was hysterical when I saw it on Seinfeld, not many NYers knew he was based on a real person.

The actor playing the soup nazi improvised the “no soup for you” line. The script said something like “you don’t get any soup.” His improvised line is much better.

@jacksonmorganfroghin4815

8 ай бұрын

Often times the best lines in movies are the ad libbed lines such as "I'm walkin' here!" or "We're gonna need a bigger boat."

The way George says "yes please" lmao hes so happy to be polite. As if he's going to get bread. One of my favorite lines

Before this episode aired, a friend of mine tried to convince me to stand in a line that stretched down a city block to wait for a bowl of soup. I was told to bring exact change. I wouldn't hear of it. Literally, NYC office workers would stand in the cold for a serving of takeaway soup. A year later, Seinfeld does the "Soup Nazi" episode. I was rolling on the floor with laughter and my friend was gobsmacked. It was true. It was all true.

When The Soup Nazi said, "Adios!, muchacho." ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️...

This is a real guy…in NY. Soup Nazi is based on a real restaurant in NY

@shanedesselle2590

8 ай бұрын

Used to go there. Had the lobster bisque. Was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!

@mem1701movies

8 ай бұрын

@@shanedesselle2590was he this bad?

@zoluhwa3508

8 ай бұрын

There is a video of the real soup nazi on KZread....

@nickguitarhd8441

8 ай бұрын

@@mem1701moviesno soup for you!!

@starbrand3726

8 ай бұрын

​@@mem1701moviesYes! The show didn't exaggerate.

Our local radio station sports show here in central Arkansas went to New Orleans for a University of Arkansas football game. While there they went to Cafe du Monde for beignets and coffee and when they asked this Asian lady for more sugar on their beignets she yelled "no more sugar for you". For months afterwards they talked about the sugar Nazi at Cafe du Monde! It was hilarious!

During the end credits, Newman was telling Jerry that the Soup Nazi was giving away whatever he had left and shutting down. He was rushing home to get a pot for the soup, after which Jerry rushes to get some of that soup before Newman did.

There was a pizza parlor in Coney Island, Brooklyn (Tatone's, I think) who was a pizza Nazi. He would have a certain amount of ingredients, and when he was finished, he threw everyone else out. A fire chief once walked to the front of the line, after 16 hours of fighting a huge blaze, and asked if they get a few pizzas to go. The owner said "get in line, I have customers". Another time, just after threw everyone out, a pregnant woman started knocking on the door, trying to get in. Some friends of mine where there and they were afraid to even look at her. I was there when a teenager asked for extra sauce. He picked up the pot is and said "Do you want the whole fucking pot"! These are just a few of the stories I heard from friends who grew up in the neighborhood.

I read a book about Seinfeld, and it said they were surprised when it became so popular worldwide, having believed it was just "too New York" to be relatable outside the US. After this episode, the word was used for anyone who rigidly adhered to a set of rules, ie "Grammar Nazi," etc.

@jamespohl-md2eq

7 ай бұрын

Grammar Nazi had documented use in 1990. That’s 5 years before the soup Nazi.

@isoldejaneholland8370

7 ай бұрын

@@jamespohl-md2eq Thank you, James. I'm a lifelong "word nerd" so phraseology, idioms, etc. fascinate me. Just the other day I looked up the origins of the expression "you sly boots." It goes back to 1699! Wow.

@jamespohl-md2eq

7 ай бұрын

@@isoldejaneholland8370I did not. But I don’t hear that one as often. William Safire’s “on language” column in the NYT’s Magazine was a great source on etymology, unusual usage, etc.

@isoldejaneholland8370

7 ай бұрын

@@jamespohl-md2eq It originally referred to the lowest ranking soldier in a troop, whose job was to polish the officers' boots. Often, they were derided as being devious and opportunistic. But over time, it evolved from being an insult to an affectionate endearment, which is how I used it. This happens a lot. Do you know "awful" started out as a compliment? It meant so impressive that it "filled one with awe"! That happens a lot.

The phrases: "Yada, yada", & "Not that there's anything wrong w/ that"(in reference to same-sex relationships) were also iconic Seinfeld verbal memes.

@BROU-bb2uc

7 ай бұрын

And it's not you it's me.

I occasionally make jambalaya for dinner, and when It’s ready, I group text the entire household the Newman jambalaya meme. Every time…. While Soup Nazi is one of the most favorite episodes, I think “The Contest” has it beat. Would love to see you react to that!

According to the special features on the Seinfeld DVDs, the Soup Nazi is based on a real person in NYC who had a soup place. He was NOT amused when he saw the show.

@isoldejaneholland8370

8 ай бұрын

Just to clarify, his family had been persecuted by the Third Reich during WW2, so being called a Nazi, even in a facetious context, was offensive.

@Vendrix86

8 ай бұрын

@@isoldejaneholland8370that's his problem. He needs to stop acting like that and understand what context is. Can't coddle babies forever.

@IASP17

8 ай бұрын

Al Yeganeh is his name

@shawnanderson6313

8 ай бұрын

Where did you read that I can't find anything online. I know he is Iranian, so how they have been persecuted by the third Reich?@@isoldejaneholland8370

@gokaury

8 ай бұрын

And you used to be able to buy his products in some supermarkets. I don't know if you still can, however.

You'd like the Seinfeld bloopers too. Season 3 and later are the best ones.

My sister met the actor who played the soup Nazi @ our local grocery store. He was of course promoting a companies soup line! She got a video w/ him saying ‘No Soup For You!’

You come back....1 year!😆(personal note...I love how the cashier is ready to give back refunds, yanks back the bags and smashes peoples money back into their hands)

My favorite episode was when George was yelling, "I was in the pool! I was in the pool!!"

@isoldejaneholland8370

8 ай бұрын

"It shrinks?" "Like a frightened turtle." 😅😊

@rocknroller77

8 ай бұрын

​@@isoldejaneholland8370"I dont know how you guys walknaround with those things."

@BigMike4Ever

8 ай бұрын

“I was in the pool”

@charles7836

8 ай бұрын

@@BigMike4Ever Yes! That was it!!

@blakerh

8 ай бұрын

"Like a frightened turtle" is one of the best lines from the show. Also, Kramer saying, "Look away, I am hideous" is another great one.

If you're not familiar (I haven't read all the comments, so someone might have mentioned it) the Soup Nazi is based on a real person named Ali Yeganeh. He's Iranian, and an absolute asshole lunatic, but evidently his soup really was/is that good. He was furious about this episode and its popularity, but he's still around as far as I know.

Fun fact, the lady that forced George to take his money back was an extra. She really stole the scene!

@colleenmonfross4283

8 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@rlciii6182

8 ай бұрын

That’s a fun fact? A fun fact is something that is irrational or uncommon…handing back George’s $ is neither… what a fucking stupid thing to say. So all a woman has to do is return money to a man in an aggressive nature and she’s a hero 🎉❤ 👍🏻🇺🇸

@agonzo8438

8 ай бұрын

​@@rlciii6182A fun fact is something irrelevant. @ChefDuJour78 shared a short fact about the woman in this clip that is irrelevant to this scene. You can think it is irrational and for me I don't really find it all that interesting, but it is an example of a fun fact.

@ChefDuJour78

8 ай бұрын

@@rlciii6182 seek some therapy

Classic! I went to the real soup guy about 15 yrs ago. He was only open during the week for like 3 hrs. Put the soup in a brown bag and they put a banana or an orange and bread I think. He was quiet and no tantrums at least not on me and my GF lol

I live in Jersey and I remember Vito at M&Ms!! WOW!! 😀

@limeygg

8 ай бұрын

I used to watch the ash on his cigarette like a hawk. It was teetering on the edge of my pizza being made 😂

@tanyaperez4892

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂@@limeygg

Every time my wife and I eat out and see jambalaya on a menu, we look at each other and say, "jambaaaayyyaaa" just like Newman.

@kirbyculp3449

7 ай бұрын

This episode inspired me to learn to make jambalaya, and jollof rice and paella.

In a DVD extra about this episode, the actor who played the Soup Nazi, Larry Thomas, didn't realize at first that his character was based on a real person. He claims he based the accent on the way Omar Sharif sounded in the film "Lawrence of Arabia".

I remember in some episode, Kramer mentioned that he was supposed to be Argentinean in the Seinfeld series.

Seinfeld and Cheers are the Best Sitcoms I ever loved ❤❤❤👍

The "Soup Nazi" was based on the owner of an actual place in New York City called "Soup Nutsy", run by a grumpy immigrant (from Eastern Europe I think?). He wasn't happy when he found out the character was based on him, but apparently he is rarely happy anyway.

I have always LOVED this show, im actually watching it agian on Netflix, it never gets OLD

Elaine is the villain of this episode!

My Favorite shows from the UK. Is Benny Hill and the Beautiful People. ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍

The all-time classic. I've still never had Mulligatawny soup ;)

@isoldejaneholland8370

8 ай бұрын

I've heard it's VERY spicy, so my wimpy palate definitely couldn't take the heat. There's a terrific Indian buffet near me, and I can only eat the items rated with one 🔥 on their menu.

@GodLovesComics

8 ай бұрын

@@isoldejaneholland8370 I know Indian can be very hot but I think I can handle the heat. I just never go out for Indian, which probably explains why I haven't seen Mulligatawny on any menus ;)

@isoldejaneholland8370

8 ай бұрын

@@GodLovesComics Luckily, that Indian buffet place survived the pandemic; a lot of my other favorites did not. The only places in town that served authentic poutine, bubble tea, Italian ices with real chunks of fruit 🍓🍑.....all gone.

@kirbyculp3449

7 ай бұрын

DIY, the recipes are out there.

@GodLovesComics

7 ай бұрын

@@kirbyculp3449 I've worked in restaurants and made some pretty great soups both at work and at home. Just never that one.

I’m really enjoying your family reactions to Seinfeld, King Of Queens, and Modern Family! 😁

There is a place called The Soup Nutsy in Arlington Virginia in Crystal City, across from the Pentagon. I haven't been there in decades but they sold the best soups and salads there. Not sure if it was affiliated with this or not but it always reminded me of one or the other.

I agree, it really has to be the most famous line from the show.

@norwegianblue2017

8 ай бұрын

Probably, but there are so many quotables from this series. "Master of your domain", "sponge-worthy", "Take the pen!" come to mind.

He told George to let it go, but his inner-Karen kicked in. 🤣

@thomashernandez8700

Күн бұрын

Inner Karen has nothing to do with this.

@LukaDonesnitch

Күн бұрын

@@thomashernandez8700 It has everything to do with going over your head.

What is really funny is that The Soup Nazi was a real place in NYC and when they interviewed him and asked him why he was so strict he said cause there are alot of people who go to his shop for soup during lunch and if the line isn't moving fast enough he'll lose customers.

Did you watch "The Nanny" while you lived in the US?

@limeygg

8 ай бұрын

Yes! 😂

@SilvanaDil

8 ай бұрын

@@limeygg - Such great characters. I particularly loved Fran's mother Sylvia. Peak Sylvia: meeting Elizabeth Taylor.

No soup for you! A catchphrase often said by everyone after this episode aired.

Sitcoms that are actually funny..as in laugh out loud funny, are RARE. This one was rare. I never tire of it especially when I need a laugh. I can count on it... Great concept, great cast, great writing....great show...

I'd love to see y'all react to George Costanzas "Batman Excuse". It was on the Chinese Restaurant episode.

How nice to see you on with your lady. One of the best Seinfeld episodes.

I joined your Patreon to watch Seinfeld with you two and joined Office Bloke’s Patreon today to watch The Office. GOOD TIMES! ❤

Somehow I didn’t expect jambalaya to be popular in NYC. 😂

The Elaine "Dance" scene is, in my opinion, the funniest moment in American TV history.

The man really had a storefront where he sold his soup. My college boyfriend and I went to the city and got in line. The soup was tasty and there was bread , an apple and chocolate in the plain paper bag.

Subscribed!! Seinfeld is so funny!!!!

The soup Nazi is a real sweetheart too...

Absolute classic.

If you ever order a cheesesteak in Philly you can expect a similar experience. You had better know exactly what you want and exactly how to say it (Philly has its own cheesesteak slang) before you even think about getting in line.

I don't know whether anyone has mentioned it below, but the real Soup Nazi, Albert Yeganeh, opened up some other stores. They were called "The Original Soupman". I don't know how many there were, but one was in Pittsburgh and I had a chance to sample a few of the soups, the most memorable being the Italian sausage soup. It was very good, but I wouldn't make a habit of buying it at the listed price. Also, the lines were too long. I can't remember how long the store lasted, but I think it was gone after less than a year. The brand also may have had some packaged soups in grocery stores, as I remember.

LOL! I grew up in Hillside, NJ ... I went to High School up the road from M&Ms.

You missed one of the funniest parts during the closing credits when Jerry and Newman are panicked and scrambling to get the last bits of soup as the soup stand is closing. 😂

The real Soup Nazi Ali "Al" Yeganeh was offended by his portrayal in this Seinfeld episode. However it didn't seem to bother him when he started a chain of restaurants based on the success of the episode.

There was an "Original Soupman" franchise along the Embarcadero in San Francisco. It was a chain of soup restaurants started by the real "Soup Nazi," Al Yeganeh. I always wanted to try his soups, so I went in and bought one. It was VERY good. So, I went back several times trying different soups. They were all very good. Anytime I was in the city, I would stop there for lunch. Unfortunately, it closed its doors a few months after I discovered it. It was strange that I liked the soups so much because I really don't enjoy soup. I don't know if it was a psychosomatic response to the Seinfeld episode, but I did find that they really were extremely tasty.

No Soup For You! NEXT!

Did he say Hillside, NJ? I go there all the time. LMAO

@limeygg

8 ай бұрын

Yes! We worked there.

There was a small Italian restaurant here in my city. The owner was always rude and short with customers but his wife was a great cook and kind. If you didn't know the situation you'd never go back

This is so funny!

Elaine hitting him with a NEXT😂😂

the actress giving the money back is the best part

1. It figures of all the people the Soup Nazi liked, it would be Kramer lol 2. The restaurant is loosely modeled after an actual restaurant here in New York City called The Original Soupman. I've eaten there a few times and the soup is really good although the people there are much nicer and not temperamental like on the show. The Soup Nazi character I think is loosely based on the founder who supposedly didn't originally like the portrayal on the show despite it being one of the most loved episodes of the series.

Most famous line, not that there is anything wrong with it

soup nazi is a classic!

George Costanza is also an architect. Well . . .

This is the kind of show where the guest stars and non-main characters were what made the show.

The guy this is based on (who has no mustache) had a line of soups sold in stores across the country. They used to make a cheddar broccoli and I have to say it was the best cheddar broccoli soup I have ever had in my life. I can see why people got so excited for the stuff.

@Maya33777

5 ай бұрын

Just because something is very good or tasty, it doesn't mean you can be jerk to customers... but as someone said, new yorkers are cold and rude

Hair looks lovely, G!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Seinfeld reactions are my favorite...

I remember the soup nazi. the real guy not the show actor. A tiny spot in NY on 54th street in the city. Not as extreme as the show but you had to know what you wanted. it was really good soup and the bread was free. I was shocked to see him depicted on the show. Him and the berlin sausage guy are people that always had long lines. their food was that good.

Wow, you guys were in Hillside NJ. I’m a Jersey girl.

Should have put Elaine in an oven at the end of that episode.

This is funny yes but my favorite episode is The Moile. It also includes the "pigman" character.

May I suggest you two watch 6 videos of Seinfeld that are on KZread that I personally found very humorous: The Estelle Doll, Jerry And Elaine Are Asked To Be Godparents, Mail Fraud, Kramer's Communist Christmas, Izzy Mandelbaum, Elaine's Mannequin.

I once ordered soup from the real one. I worked in Manhattan.

I remember going to school and always stopping by there to get soup. The line was around the block 😅

NO SOUP FOR YOU

If you ever go to Primo Pizza in NYC across from MSG. You will get the greatest pizza ever. IF you are ready, they don't take kindly to the undecided.

where has Aiden been? never mind you told us

MORE SEINFELD

Now we know where Gordon Ramsey takes his cue’s from 😂😂😂😂

I would love to hear your comments on US law enforcement compared to British.

_good luck with that for you!_ 😜

This is a clip of the real soup restaurant's owner on whom the skit is based on: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pK6qvJJufKWac8o.html

I'm confused. Is Sophie a family member?

Seinfeld was my favorite until It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Still a strong second though. Number three is WAY down the list. Those shows are in the stratosphere. League of their own.

Does anyone know how they all are related? Is Sophie their daughter? Just curious

@limeygg

8 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJiAo8mje6atorw.htmlsi=T6EOGuf_KxwTG0Xw

Seinfeld is my second favorite sitcom . IMHO Frasier is funnier .

when shows were good, when shows were funny, when no narratives were pushed. miss it.

Considering it is a show about nothing aiden would probably do alright lol

supposedly the soup nazi was based upon a real person. seinfeld had a lot of great episoides. there was the lady who wore a bra as a shirt, george's dad and kramer invent the "man-bra" and there's "newman" the mailman, kramer's friend and seinfeld's arch enemy who appears sporadically throughout the series. the episode where seinfeld discovers his present girlfriend was rejected by newman in the past is hilarioius. one of the things i liked so much about the show is how they reference past shows in new episodes. example: they must've referenced the soup nazi in 10 different episodes. the show was very creative and refreshing. along with the "dick van dyke show" from the 60s and the "jack benny show" of the 50s its one of the best american tv comedy shows ever!

@cjmacq-vg8um

8 ай бұрын

seinfeld's last episode was a two parter where MANY of the characters who appeared on the show throughout the series returned and were witnesses in court against seinfeld, george, elaine and kramer. they testified how the four ruined their lives. its a classic. but it wouldn't make much sense unless you were familiar with the characters from the past shows.

When were you guys in america? Maybe my brain doesnt work well but I feel like I met you at the Madhatter for a City game.

@officeblokedaz

7 ай бұрын

You could well have done. Had many a game in there 👍🏻

Would be cool if y’all reacted to Jackass vids! Love the channel

JambaLAY-AA

You're reacting to something you've already seen?

Am I the only one who don't get this.

@BROU-bb2uc

7 ай бұрын

Yes

You should do Taxi. It was a MUCH funnier show than Seinfeld. Check out the episode with Louie (Danny DeVito) as a stockbroker. That's a good start.