The main character of the sitcom Seinfeld, is, of course, Jerry Seinfeld. The series follows nine seasons of nothing as four friends, Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer experience the trivial and mundane with eccentrics and questionable decisions. But is Jerry really the main character?
It seems like most of the time, Jerry relies on his friend's daily adventures and pop bys to make things interesting. And nobody was in closer range to Seinfeld than his apartment neighbor Kramer, whose entrances drove viewers wild, as well as his complex and enticing personality. He was, by far, one of the most interesting characters on the show and held viewers in suspense. He redefined the whacky neighbor into so much more. So was he the main character all along?
10 He Has Presence
When Kramer isn't on-screen his absence is palpable. His episode arcs, no matter how mundane or absurd have viewers wanting to know what happens next.
When Kramer decides to leave his apartment and go to Hollywood, Jerry's strangeness at not having his neighbor around is also felt by the audience. In scenes showing the quartet, Kramer's nuanced actions, expressions, and physical comedy always add to the action taking place.
9 He Redefines The Whacky Neighbor
Many television series have the whacky neighbor. Some characteristics they share are being nosy, intrusive, odd, and having nothing better to do with their lives. Kramer was all of these things except that he wasn't kept in the box of the stereotype. He wasn't reliant on Jerry's life except for maybe the fridge. He was actually friends with his neighbor.
He didn't appear once in a while but was always doing something. He had his own life to which Jerry was the observer and reluctant participant. When something needed to be done or advice was sought, many went to Kramer.
8 His Distinctive Character Arc
The interesting thing about Kramer's character is just how under wraps his character arc is. The show tries to keep to the no-growth, hugs, and learnings of its characters, but Kramer was one who had no understandable narrative except for a few informative pieces to the puzzle.
This made him intriguing as tidbits were given randomly. But it also didn't feel as if anything was missing because, with Kramer, you got what you got. His character kept revealing more and more layers in a slow burn.
7 His Love For Life
Kramer is a refreshing member of the main quartet. While Kerry, Elaine, and George easily feed off each other's complaints, cynicism, and narcissism, Kramer is curious about life and all the possibilities. He is extremely sociable and devoted and has many friends the others don't know. He also got along with most of the people the others had problems with.
He's into theatre, was a painter's muse, is quick on his feet and with his thoughts, and goes for what he wants in life. As each episode made sure that each of the quartet had something going on, Kramer's storylines were noticeably different.
6 He Knows How To Make An Entrance
Viewers knew that any time Kramer made his entrance on the show, things were about to get even more entertaining. He had them just waiting for something whacky and hilarious to happen.
Every time Kramer opened Jerry Seinfeld's apartment door with a wide swing, bursting into the room with an intrigued expression and long slide, audience members would applaud loud and long. He was one of the most loved characters.
5 His Storytelling Ability
Kramer reels in both his friends and viewers with his fascinating and brilliant explanations. After all, who could forget the story of the pinky toe or the Van Buren Boys?
Kramer relies on his stories for attention and finds that he isn't himself after he sells his anecdotes to Mr. Peterman. Why did Mr. Peterman want his stories? Because they are entertaining for readers, just as they are for the viewers of the show.
4 His Inventions & Schemes Grab Viewers
Kramer was memorable for his inventive ways of living. He participated in lawsuits, made a coffee table book of celebrity coffee tables, collected cans, and bottles for a scam, tried to make it in Hollywood, was a Calvin Klein model, tried to sell raincoats, acted out illnesses for a medical school, and worked for H&H Bagels.
He came up with business ideas including a beach scented cologne, public restroom tie dispensers, his tour, the bro, and a do-it-yourself pizza place. He also created an internship for his organization Kramerica Industries.
3 He Has More Room For Adventure
There are certain characters who exist, like Kramer, who can be put in an endless number of situations. This can also be said of George, Elaine, and Jerry.
But it is Kramer's unique and unpredictable nature that makes him the perfect protagonist for endless odd scenarios. His character lends itself to the unlikely and the adventurous.
2 He's A Complex Character
Jerry, George, Elaine, and the viewers didn't find out Kramer's first name until well into the show's sixth season. No one knew anything about his parents or upbringing.
Kramer was revealed to be on strike from his job for the past twelve years while everyone assumed he was unemployed. He was a mystery for most of the show and created suspense by only revealing what he wanted about himself.
1 He Is Far From Conventional
Kramer isn't a boring character who has graced the screen before; he's iconic. He's one of the most unconventional characters on the show and has incredibly memorable physical comedy. He changes his apartment theme every now and then, from a ski lodge, adding a screen door and a front porch feel, to even making it "The Merv Griffin Show" so he can act as the host.
He spends days in a hot tub, makes a "kavorca" remedy, slices his own meat to thin pieces, shaves with butter, has many get rich schemes, becomes a ball man for tennis, has been on a work strike for 12 years, and makes pasta statues as a hobby.
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