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The Times Have Changed. Seinfeld Hasn’t.

There’s something soothing about watching a comedian who has been telling the same jokes for decades.
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One of the first entertainment comforts I turned to when quarantine began was stand-up comedy. It’s perfect for stressed-out, can’t-focus viewing, given that specials tend to be short (45 minutes to an hour), entirely lacking in complex plotting, and geared only toward making you laugh. The release of Jerry Seinfeld’s latest special, , which dropped Tuesday on Netflix, feels especially apt for a moment when looking at the news for five minutes can trigger waves of anxiety. Nobody is

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