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The Wait Out

‘The Wait Out’

Season 7, Episode 23 -  Aired May 9, 1996

Jerry and Elaine eagerly pounce on a married couple, Beth (Debra Messing) and David (Cary Elwes), who are separating because of a comment George made. Meanwhile, Kramer starts wearing jeans.

Quote from Elaine

David: Am I happy Beth left me? Of course not. Can I hope to pick up the pieces and move on? Absolutely.
Elaine: You're gonna pick up the pieces.
David: We just had our third anniversary on April 8th.
Elaine: Tenth.
David: Right.
Elaine: Right.
David: You know, as far as I'm concerned, this whole thing is George's fault.
Elaine: Well, David, the thing about George is that... he's an idiot.

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Quote from Kramer

Mickey: I'm sorry, my scene partner isn't here yet so I guess...
Kramer: Sorry I'm late.
Mickey: What's with the jeans? You're a businessman.
Kramer: Long story.
Mickey: Well, just get up here. So, Bradley... I guess this is the last place you expected to find yourself. Well, we're gonna be here a while, so take a seat. [Kramer struggles to sit down] If it hadn't been for that secretary of yours.... I said, sit down. Are you deaf, Bradley? I said, sit down. Bradley, it's very important that you sit down. Now, for the last time... try again to sit down! [lunges at Kramer] Sit down, you big, stupid ape!

Quote from Elaine

Elaine: Did I have a great time with David Lukner last night? I sure did. Do I think there's a future here? I don't see why not.

Quote from Elaine

George: What's going on?
Jerry: What's going on? You're the man of the hour, that's what's going on.
Elaine: That is right.
George: What do you mean?
Elaine: Well, thanks to you and your little comment there to David and Beth, Jerry and l are in prime pouncing position to scoop these two up before they know what hit them.

Quote from George

George: So it was my comment that broke them up?
Jerry: According to them.
Elaine: Yeah.
George: I feel terrible. I can't be responsible for breaking up a marriage. [heads for the door] Oh, no.
Jerry: Where are you going?
George: Well, I gotta go talk to Beth.
Jerry: Talk to Beth?
George: I gotta undo what I did.
Jerry: You're not undoing anything.
George: Oh, yes, I am.
Jerry: Oh, no, you're not.
George: All right, get out of my way. [Jerry and Elaine block George's path] All right, don't make me get physical here!
Elaine: You be careful, George. [the pair tackle George]

Quote from George

George: Anyway, Jerry told me that it might have been my comment in the coffee shop that broke you up.
Beth: Oh. Well, you know, it's funny, George, sometimes you don't know how you're feeling about something until a person like you comes along and articulates it so perfectly.
George: [scoffs] Articulate? Me? I've never articulated anything. I'm completely incoherent.

Quote from Jerry

Elaine: Let's go. I'll drive you over there. Come on.
Jerry: You go on ahead. I'll take the bus.
Elaine: What? I'm parked outside.
Jerry: I'll take the subway.
Elaine: It doesn't matter. I'll take you.
Jerry: I can hitchhike.
Elaine: What's your problem?
Jerry: It's really not necessary.
Elaine: What's your problem?

Quote from George

George: The... The shoelaces that you bought me, they worked out well.
Susan Ross: Well, you know, if you need some more, I can get them for you.
George: It should be a while, though.

Quote from Jerry

Jerry: Anyway, Beth. You know, I was thinking on my way over, how when I was 9, I wanted these handball sneakers. They were all black. But they only came in adult sizes. So, you know, I never got the sneakers.
Beth: Oh, really?

Quote from Elaine

Elaine: My father left us when I was 9, so I guess that's why I have such a fear of abandonment.
David: Wow, that's so touching.
Elaine: Yes, it is.

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