As one of the greatest shows to ever appear on the small screen, Seinfeld has a unique legacy that is almost impossible to rival. The series had a slow start, but once it blossomed, it was an unstoppable force that is considered to be one of the shows that defined the 90s. Years later, fans still cannot get enough of it, and there are still little details that fans continue to notice. What’s more, is that fan theories about the show still run rampant!

Despite being about nothing, Seinfeld changed the game and entertained millions of people. As time has gone on, people have taken a closer look at this iconic piece of television history to get to know it better. There was plenty that went on behind the scenes, and we have some juicy details!

Today, we are going to take a look back at some amazing Seinfeld facts!

15 An Episode About Jerry Buying A Gun Was Cancelled

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It is weird to think that there would ever be an episode for Seinfeld to get nixed, but this is what happened when an idea for an episode about purchasing a gun came up. According to EW, a joke about John Kennedy is what officially took things too far for those in the cast.

14 At Least One Superman Symbol Appears In Over 40 Episodes

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Any person that has watched the show may have noticed that Superman tends to make a small appearance in a lot of episodes. While some have speculated that the Man of Steel is in every Seinfeld episode, the truth is that Superman’s symbol appears in about 46 episodes, according to Comic Vine.

13 The Real-Life Kramer Was Paid $1,000 For His Likeness

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Kramer is perhaps the most loved character to appear on Seinfeld, and he is actually based on a real person. The real Kramer was able to scoop up some cash for his likeness, but not nearly the amount that people would expect. Despite the character’s iconic status, the real Kramer only got $1,000, according to EW.

12 Jerry Seinfeld Made Julia Louis-Dreyfus Cry When She Was Pregnant While Filming

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Things don’t always go well on set, and despite being friends, there was once an incident that saw Jerry Seinfeld make Julia Louis-Dreyfus cry. While she was pregnant, Jerry said, “Hey I have a great idea. How about we write in this season that Elaine just gets fat.” Dreyfus cried, and the idea was scrapped, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

11 The Main Cast Made The Decision To Write Off Susan Because The Actress Was Difficult

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Being an outsider and coming onto an established set means that you’ll have to play ball and work hard. More importantly, you need to be liked to stick around. Well, Heidi Swedberg did herself no favors on the show, and the cast disliked her so much that she was taken out on the show!

10 NBC Issued An Apology After Kramer Lit A Puerto Rican Flag On Fire

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This was a controversial moment that saw NBC issue an apology to an entire country. During an episode of the series, Kramer can be seen accidentally setting fire to a Puerto Rican flag. This caused a massive amount of backlash, and, according to The Washington Post, the studio issued an apology.

9 The Show Was Sued By The Man That George Costanza Was Based On

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Imagine knowing someone who goes on to become a famous television star and seeing them use a character that is basically a comedic version of yourself on their show. Well, Michael Costanza wound up suing the show for this exact same reason! Despite his efforts, he would lose the lawsuit.

8 The Soup Man Is Based On A Real Person In New York

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Inspiration can come from all sorts of places, and even though television characters may seem larger than life, they are often derived from real people. The infamous soup episode of Seinfeld introduced one of its most famous characters, and this character was actually based on a real soup chef, according to Eater.

7 Jerry And George Had Multiple Fathers On The Show

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This is a little detail that some fans may have noticed a while back, but considering the show’s most famous episodes came later on, most people don’t know about this actor swap. According to Vulture, both Jerry and George had multiple actors play their fathers at some point on the show.

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6 The Chinese Restaurant Episode Was Nearly Nixed

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Having an episode take place in one setting is a bold move, but somehow, it worked out. "The Chinese Restaurant" episode of Seinfeld is one of its most famous, but it almost didn’t happen. In fact, according to Vulture, “NBC’s Warren Littlefield even thought the script was missing pages when he originally read it.”

5 There Was Belief That Elaine's Dance Would Ruin Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Career

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Elaine’s dance is of the funniest and most iconic moments of the entire series, and it is hard to imagine this show without it. Turns out, there were concerns that this dance would negatively impact Julia Louis-Dreyfus, according to Marie Claire. Thankfully, the dance was still used in the episode.

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4 Jason Alexander Threatened To Quit After The Florida Trip Episode

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George Costanza is one of the greatest characters in Seinfeld history, and he was a huge reason why people kept coming back for more each week. There was a point when Jason Alexander had threatened to quit the show. News reports that, after being left out of an episode, Alexander let his voice be heard.

3 There Were Only 9 Seasons Because 9 Is Seinfeld's Number

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People wanted more Seinfeld, but Jerry wasn’t hearing it. He made the decision to pull the plug on the show after 9 seasons, and he was questioned about this. Vanity Fair reported that Seinfeld said, “But 10 is lame. Nine is my number. And then I found out that nine in numerology means completion.”

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2 The Junior Mint Surgery Nearly Involved Lifesavers Or M&Ms

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Junior Mints reached a whole new level of popularity after appearing in a classic episode of Seinfeld, and this almost wasn’t the case. The show had also reached out to Lifesaver and M&M just in case, according to Patti Ganguzza when speaking with The Huffington Post. Thankfully, all went well with the episode.

1 The Audience Had To Control Their Applause For Kramer

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Kramer is one of the greatest television characters of all time, and whenever he rolled through Jerry’s door, the crowd would erupt with applause. This was causing some problems while filming, so this was limited to a set amount of time or not done at all, according to Sitcoms Online.

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