Jerry Seinfeld on reunions, why he hates Newman

During a BuzzFeed Brews interview, the former "Seinfeld" star and co-creator told fans not to expect a full-fledged reunion any time soon of his hit NBC show, and he opened up about Jerry's hatred for Newman on the show.

[chop]

Wayne Knight played the Newman role brilliantly.

[glenbard]

The funniest Newman bit was when Jerry's mom said "Hello Newman" the same way Jerry does.

[Michael-rvib]

Jerry is the most transparent example of living life with "F you money."

[ZombieLincoln]

1:45 - they keep the camera on that random audience member too long

[OldBuford]

"do not give the public what it wants, thats why theyre not in show business"...you know, hes absolutely right. people pushed this whole full house/fuller house thing and it happened and it was awful. people begged for anchorman 2, it was horrible. nobody asked for a show about nothing and it was stupendous.

[umarsyed]

When he said "no...no...no testing of waters" It was like going back to the show.

[Vyselink]

That might be the most honest answer I've ever heard. "Because it just seemed funny to hate Newman".

[johnherrera]

Interviewer: *So Jerry, how is life post-Seinfeld?*
Jerry Seinfeld: *(Gets furious)*

[marssj]

I can see why Jerry rarely does interviews.

[Archedgar]

*"No no no, no testing of waters. I don't test water."*
That is such a Seinfeld line. Great stuff.

[MichaelSimmons.]

I'm glad there's someone out there that understands, reunion shows never work. 99% of the time, they never come close to the same quality as the original show.

[gdparry]

Directors Chairs and "oh they've gotten old"... that is pretty much MOST reunion specials. Jerry nailed it

[kenm.]

Newman was lonely and had an inferiority complex. He fought back by being a diabolical and scheming character who wanted to see Jerry suffer failure. Newman actually looked up to Jerry because Jerry had success and Newman resented Jerry because Jerry simply did not like nor trust Newman. This 'rub' is what made their relationship on the show so entertaining.
Newman actually developed an air of superiority out of his own insecurity. He became a nemesis of sorts to Jerry. Like a funny Lex Luther. Brilliant really! And it worked great.

[kevindelaurentis]

As much as the Seinfeld actors were all great, Wayne Knight (Newman) was my favorite. He was so smarmy, so slimy, and so funny.

[DeflatingAtheism]

I always thought- since Seinfeld is obsessed with Superman- that there just needed to be a supervillain in his saga.

[masercot]

Seinfeld looks like a healthy Gilbert Gottfried...

[kcstott]

you know what I hate? People asking stupid questions about a TV show pretending like it's real life and there has to be an answer to every little thing. Its a damn show, nothing more. there's no back story, it's entertainment.

[yukimaruzam]

"My theory of show business is Do not give the public what it wants." Perfect statement.

[dodgermaven]

Jerry Seinfeld is not a guy you would want to hang out with. He's short fused in every interview.

[computernew]

I'm glad he clarified that. I loved the hate between Jerry and Newman. It was funny.