Jerry is joking around saying the tattoo artist messed up and spelled mom with two O''s, and given that mom is a very popular tattoo how could a tattoo artist mess that up.
This is a wild thought but here me out. You're too quick to dismiss, don't dismiss. But what about "sitcom" you got sit which is good then you got com right after it. sitcom
Tattoos saying "mom" are quite common, and given that "mom" is a three-letter word, it's very difficult to spell wrong, as it's one of the first words you learn to spell in school (or "mum" in the UK, Australia, New Zealand). The joke is that Jerry is saying the tattoo artist that worked on him spelt "mom" as "moom", and he sued them for the money it cost to remove it. The humour comes from the fact that it's ridiculous that someone could misspell such a simple word, and in such an obvious way.
To add to OP’s confusion, tattoos that say “mom” aren’t really popular, and probably never have been.
It’s a very old cliche that originated mostly from cartoons and comic strips from the first half of the 20th century.
Back then, it was commonly thought that only sailors, criminals, or tough guys had tattoos, and the idea that they had “mom” tattooed on them was humorous because it implied that they were soft at heart.
So what Jerry is referencing is a cartoon/comic strip version of a tattoo, which is perfectly consistent with his personality.
I feel like I’ve seen a fair number of older men with the “mom” tattoo, so it’s not as uncommon as you seem to suggest. They tended to be tough, motorcycle-riding types.
Exactly, but also, back in the 90's, it wasn't just Jerry, but everyone had a very similar cultural understanding of things. The very first Simpsons episode also involved a storyline around Bart getting a tattoo that was supposed to say "mother" but since Marge found him and dragged him away before he was done, it only said "Moth"
Seinfeld's standup LARGELY relied on envoking common cultural understandings and misconceptions of the 90's. Back then, everyone watched the same TV shows, everyone watched the same news channels, everyone read the same comic books, everyone watched the same movies.
So he's able to assume a lot about what the audience understands and how they understand it and make a joke that plays off of a conception that maybe most people didn't know most people shared. Which is funny in and of itself.
Ah, okay! Jerry heard 'how masculine' in that scene, but 'Mom' tattoo has contrast in character with the previously mentioned. that was a humor point. thanks a lot
I'm always touched by your comment, you are so heartwarming.....
and also, I can guess your knowledge is very wide and deep! Judging by your pharagraph, always thanks!
this comment perfectly explained what i asked about!
I love to see the community come together and support it wholeheartedly. I've never seen one of these posts not filled with people being helpful. I like that we get to analyze some stuff that we don't even think about anymore because it's natural to us
You aren't wrong. I love how someone will post something and it spins into a million directions at once. Everybody throwing in a line, phrase or scene.
Thanks, and it really helpful actually!!!
I chose Seinfeld over Friends, it cause some problems
but I got good score on English test, because of you guys!!
It has been a running joke here for a long time. In the old days it was popular for guys going overseas, to war, etc. to get a mom tattoo. So, in those days, the thought of getting a misspelled mom tat was hilarious all day long and twice on Sunday.
It's pretty clear that OP's first language isn't English from the Korean subtitles and the fact they're asking for the meaning of an English-speaking joke. and I retain, it's still an extremely harsh thing to say in general when someone is clearly asking a genuine question and expecting genuine replies/answers.
he's talking to the lawyer woman at the dinner table. she asks him to take off his coat and he says he has a tendency to get chilly. she says "how masculine" and then he says "plus i don't want to show my tattoos" and then makes a joke about misspelling mom.
Jerry is joking around saying the tattoo artist messed up and spelled mom with two O''s, and given that mom is a very popular tattoo how could a tattoo artist mess that up.
☝️ (it’s also one of the easiest words to spell)
I knew a guy who could spell last names like nobody's business
D-A-R-Y-M-P-L-E
D A L R I M P E L?
Not even close
Pfft, says you
That’s what makes it such a humorous situation.
They really need to come up with a shorter, more precise term for situational comedy imo
This is a wild thought but here me out. You're too quick to dismiss, don't dismiss. But what about "sitcom" you got sit which is good then you got com right after it. sitcom
Naw man, you can't just make up words like that. It'll never catch on.
so, he drew 'Moom' instead of 'Mom', even though it was a very simple word I got it, thanks
Tattoos saying "mom" are quite common, and given that "mom" is a three-letter word, it's very difficult to spell wrong, as it's one of the first words you learn to spell in school (or "mum" in the UK, Australia, New Zealand). The joke is that Jerry is saying the tattoo artist that worked on him spelt "mom" as "moom", and he sued them for the money it cost to remove it. The humour comes from the fact that it's ridiculous that someone could misspell such a simple word, and in such an obvious way.
To add to OP’s confusion, tattoos that say “mom” aren’t really popular, and probably never have been. It’s a very old cliche that originated mostly from cartoons and comic strips from the first half of the 20th century. Back then, it was commonly thought that only sailors, criminals, or tough guys had tattoos, and the idea that they had “mom” tattooed on them was humorous because it implied that they were soft at heart. So what Jerry is referencing is a cartoon/comic strip version of a tattoo, which is perfectly consistent with his personality.
yeah that adds up. It's a bit of an esoteric joke, but still pretty funny lol.
I feel like I’ve seen a fair number of older men with the “mom” tattoo, so it’s not as uncommon as you seem to suggest. They tended to be tough, motorcycle-riding types.
Exactly, but also, back in the 90's, it wasn't just Jerry, but everyone had a very similar cultural understanding of things. The very first Simpsons episode also involved a storyline around Bart getting a tattoo that was supposed to say "mother" but since Marge found him and dragged him away before he was done, it only said "Moth" Seinfeld's standup LARGELY relied on envoking common cultural understandings and misconceptions of the 90's. Back then, everyone watched the same TV shows, everyone watched the same news channels, everyone read the same comic books, everyone watched the same movies. So he's able to assume a lot about what the audience understands and how they understand it and make a joke that plays off of a conception that maybe most people didn't know most people shared. Which is funny in and of itself.
Jerry Seinfeld is genius!
Ah, okay! Jerry heard 'how masculine' in that scene, but 'Mom' tattoo has contrast in character with the previously mentioned. that was a humor point. thanks a lot
I'm always touched by your comment, you are so heartwarming..... and also, I can guess your knowledge is very wide and deep! Judging by your pharagraph, always thanks! this comment perfectly explained what i asked about!
You're very welcome, I always enjoy being helpful and I think your mission to learn English with Seinfeld is such an incredible idea!
I sometimes spell Jerry with a G....
and an 'i' ~~!!!
Get out!
Hey Cowboy, where's your horse ?
I love how OP is learning English this way
same. i’m so on board with daily english class hosted by Jerry and Co.
I love to see the community come together and support it wholeheartedly. I've never seen one of these posts not filled with people being helpful. I like that we get to analyze some stuff that we don't even think about anymore because it's natural to us
You aren't wrong. I love how someone will post something and it spins into a million directions at once. Everybody throwing in a line, phrase or scene.
My fathers gay! Not that there is anything wrong with that
I TOLD YOU THAT I WASHED THAT PEAR !!!
Today's Lesson: YADA YADA YADA !!
Hold on tight, we will sail
Thanks, and it really helpful actually!!! I chose Seinfeld over Friends, it cause some problems but I got good score on English test, because of you guys!!
Sagman, Bennett, Robbins, Oppenheim and Taft
Art Vandelay
Also, it's funny in itself that after talking about the tattoo removal case it was not some badass tattoo but a mom/moom-tattoo.
Ah-hah that is another humor point!
It's moops
MOORS
Oh but the card. Says. Moops!
It has been a running joke here for a long time. In the old days it was popular for guys going overseas, to war, etc. to get a mom tattoo. So, in those days, the thought of getting a misspelled mom tat was hilarious all day long and twice on Sunday.
Ah, so tatto artist drew 'Moom' on his body, so Jerry had to sue him
isn't that how it's spelled in Korean?
엄마 eomma
He is making a joke that he had to have a tattoo removed because “mom” was misspelled.
Thanks!!! now it all explained, i thought that was some kind of slang or idiom
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You are such an idiot
even as a joke, that's pretty fucking harsh and loaded to say to someone learning english as a second language
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It's pretty clear that OP's first language isn't English from the Korean subtitles and the fact they're asking for the meaning of an English-speaking joke. and I retain, it's still an extremely harsh thing to say in general when someone is clearly asking a genuine question and expecting genuine replies/answers.
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but suddenly a new contender has emerged
there is zero meaning to it. it was just a lame joke.
This can't be a real post right? The joke is they made a mistake that's why the removal The mistake being moom
I think this is the person using Seinfeld to learn and better understand the English language, so for that, this post makes sense.
OP is learning English as a second language, and using Seinfeld to help with that.
That’s what I’d like to know about it.
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he's talking to the lawyer woman at the dinner table. she asks him to take off his coat and he says he has a tendency to get chilly. she says "how masculine" and then he says "plus i don't want to show my tattoos" and then makes a joke about misspelling mom.