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The Bookstore

‘The Bookstore’

Season 9, Episode 17 -  Aired April 9, 1998

George is forced to a buy a book after taking it into the bathroom at a book store. Jerry sees his Uncle Leo stealing a book. Meanwhile, Elaine pretends to date a co-worker she made out with, and Kramer and Newman start a rickshaw business.

Quote from Elaine

Jerry: So, even though you're not really going out with this guy, he's cheating on you?
Elaine: That is correct. But here's the beauty part. Now, I stand up for myself by telling everybody I'm dumping his sorry ass, and I'm the office-
Jerry: Tina Turner?
Elaine: All right.

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Quote from Elaine

Jerry: What is that doing on the table?
George: Jerry, simmer down.
Jerry: I'm not eating anything in the vicinity of that book.
Elaine: What is wrong with this book?
George: Simmer!
Jerry: That book has been on a wild ride. George took it into the bathroom with him and-
Elaine: All right! Everyone clear! Bio-hazard coming through! Clear! Clear!

Quote from Elaine

Jerry: [answers phone] Hello?
Elaine: Hey, it's me.
Jerry: Uncle Leo?
Elaine: Oh, that's nice. What are you up to?
Jerry: Nightmares. You?
Elaine: My fake boyfriend is going through real withdrawals.
Zach: [o.s.] I'm burning up! Elaine!
Elaine: Eat your soup!
Jerry: You're not feeding him, are you?
Elaine: Why? [Zach vomits] I told you, away from the curtains. Away. Use your bucket. [Zach vomits again] There you go, that's it.

Quote from Jerry

Manager: Did you want to speak with the manager?
Jerry: Yes. My Uncle Leo was caught shoplifting here the other day.
Manager: Yes, Uncle Leo. I remember him. I'm sorry, our policy is we prosecute all shoplifters.
Jerry: Oh, come on. He's just a lonely old man. All old people steal.
Manager: That's right. That's why we stopped carrying batteries. Look, I'll be honest with you, we've had a lot of trouble with theft lately and my boss says I have to make an example to someone.
Jerry: So it could be anyone?
Manager: I guess. As long as we catch him in the act.
Jerry: That guy! [points to George] Swarm! Swarm!
George: No, Jerry!

Quote from Jerry

Newman: There you are.
Jerry: Will everybody please leave?!
Newman: I just heard that a postman spotted a rickshaw down in Battery Park.
Kramer: Our rickshaw?
Newman: It's entirely possible.
Jerry: I want everyone out!
Kramer: Let's talk in Jerry's kitchen. I'll make some cocoa.
Newman: Good night, Jerry.
Jerry: Good night, Newman.

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