I love watching Seinfeld reruns and I even named my cats Jerry and George. Listening to this book reminded me how important laughing is. I've consumed a lot of political content and books this year, so it felt good to cleanse my palate. Laughter really is the best medicine.

The material from the 00's onward was new to me. After the TV series wrapped up, Jerry got married and had kids so that's what a lot of the newer jokes are about. There's also jokes about social media, cell phones, and almond milk. I really like those modern-day Seinfeld spoof accounts on Twitter, but I think that the students have eclipsed the master: they gripe without relying on the boomer complaints of "kids these days."

The audio is quite good. In the beginning it sounds like Jerry is reading from the book, but by the end he is looser and the jokes hit the right beats. I wouldn't want to read this book myself; it's much better in his voice.


Food Pairing: breakfast cereal, I'd go with a simple bowl of corn flakes or cheerios.