Jerry Seinfeld

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Jerry Seinfeld Longing for Dominant Masculinity Sparks Controversy

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Find out why Jerry Seinfeld's nostalgia for 'dominant masculinity' is causing a stir online. Are you on board with his views or not? #JerrySeinfeld #DominantMasculinity

Jerry Seinfeld, the iconic comedian known for his wit and humor, recently stirred controversy with his comments on missing 'dominant masculinity' in society. In various interviews and podcasts, Seinfeld expressed nostalgia for the traditional gender roles and hierarchy prevalent in the 1960s American culture. He joked about longing to be 'a real man' and the humor he finds in reading his harshest critics' reviews.

Despite his longing for 'dominant masculinity,' Seinfeld mentioned that he doesn't embody it in his own career. He emphasized the importance and value he sees in the concept, even if he doesn't actively reflect it in his work. These sentiments have sparked debates online, with some supporting his views while others criticize them as outdated.

In a recent podcast with Bari Weiss, Seinfeld delved into his experiences, cultural observations, and reflections on societal shifts. From discussing his recent visit to Israel to his thoughts on the concept of 'punching down,' Seinfeld's insights continue to captivate audiences.

As the debate around 'dominant masculinity' in modern times continues, Seinfeld's remarks serve as a reminder of the evolving perceptions of gender roles and societal norms. Whether fans agree with his views or not, one thing is certain – Jerry Seinfeld's comedic talent and unapologetic opinions keep the conversation lively and engaging.

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Jerry Seinfeld Misses 'Dominant Masculinity,' Laughs At His Bad ... (Variety)

Jerry Seinfeld says he loves to read his "absolute worst reviews" because it's funny that people think everyone should find his stuff funny.

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Jerry Seinfeld Says He's Nostalgic for “Agreed-Upon Hierarchy” and ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Jerry Seinfeld said he is nostalgic for the agreed-upon hierarchy of American culture in the 1960s, adding that he misses dominant masculinity.

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Jerry Seinfeld Says He Misses “Dominant Masculinity”: “I Like A ... (Deadline)

In a sit down with Bari Weiss for The Free Press's podcast Honestly, Seinfeld reminisced about growing up and wanting to become “a real man,” joking that he ...

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Jerry Seinfeld calls for a return of 'dominant masculinity' and social ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is expressing his affinity for “real men,” revealing in a recent interview that he misses “dominant masculinity” and the established ...

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Why Jerry Seinfeld Misses 'Dominant Masculinity' in Society (Us Weekly)

Jerry Seinfeld explains why he misses a 'dominant masculinity' in modern society, which impacted his role in Netflix's 'Unfrosted'

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Well, That's Enough Jerry Seinfeld Talking for Today (Pajiba)

You guys know me. I don't pull my punches, so I'll be fully transparent in saying that I was somewhat -- heavy, heavy emphasis on somewhat -- sympathetic to ...

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Jerry Seinfeld says he misses the era of 'dominant masculinity' in ... (Daily Mail)

Despite admitting that he ironically does not channel that himself in his own career, the 70-year-old comedian stressed the importance of what it means to ...

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Jerry Seinfeld Says He Misses 'Dominant Masculinity' (10 News First)

Speaking on the podcast Honestly with Bari Weiss, Seinfeld covered a range of topics from his recent visit to Israel, to cultural hierarchy and his latest film ...

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Jerry Seinfeld blasts "punching down" and wishes for a return to ... (Salon)

Jerry Seinfeld blasts "punching down" and wishes for a return to masculinity in an interview with Bari Weiss.

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Jerry Seinfeld misses dominant masculinity: 'I like a real man' (Hindustan Times)

In a recent interview, Jerry Seinfeld expressed his desire to see dominant masculinity return in a grand way. | Hollywood.

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Jerry Seinfeld 'misses dominant masculinity' and an 'agreed upon ... (OMG! Canada)

Jerry Seinfeld has admitted he misses "dominant masculinity" and feels nostalgic for an "agreed-upon hierarchy". The 70-year-old comedian has reflected on ...

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Jerry Seinfeld 'misses dominant masculinity' (Shepparton News)

Jerry Seinfeld has admitted he misses "dominant masculinity" and feels nostalgic for an "agreed-upon hierarchy".

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Jerry Seinfeld 'misses dominant masculinity' (Illawarra Mercury)

The 70-year-old comedian has reflected on the American culture in the 1960s after exploring the era in his new Netflix film Unfrosted, which tells the ...

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Jerry Seinfeld Misses "Dominant Masculinity" In Society (Conway Daily Sun)

Jerry Seinfeld recently expressed nostalgia for “dominant masculinity” during an interview on The Free Press' “Honestly” podcast. While discussing his film, ...

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Jerry Seinfeld hits out at 'dumb' criticism of Israel (Jewish Chronicle)

Jerry Seinfeld has spoken out about being criticised by pro-Palestinian protesters over his solidarity to Israel. The stand-up Jewish comedian, 70, ...

Jerry Seinfeld's Emotions Over Israel (Vision Christian Media)

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has been overwhelmed with emotion as he recalled a trip to Israel in the wake of the Hamas attacks on the Jewish state and the ...

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Jerry Seinfeld hits back at Pro-Palestinian protesters (Arab News)

DUBAI: US comedian Jerry Seinfeld has hit back at Pro-Palestinian protesters saying that his comedy shows becoming the target of protests is “so dumb,” ...

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Jerry Seinfeld says pro-Palestinian protests against him are 'so dumb' (The Independent)

'I love that these young people, they're trying to get engaged with politics,' said Seinfeld. 'We have to just correct their aim a little bit.'

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Seinfeld: 'I miss dominant masculinity' (NEWS.com.au)

The comedian admitted he knew it was “toxic”, but that he'd always wanted to be a “real man” while growing up. Nicki Cox – Page Six. 2 min read.

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Jerry Seinfeld Says He Misses 'Dominant Masculinity' And People ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

"I like a real man," the "Unfrosted" star said in an interview that's getting some flak.

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Jerry Seinfeld Says He Misses 'Hierarchy' and 'Dominant Masculinity ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

"Yeah, I get the [toxic masculinity] but still, I like a real man," said the comedian.

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Jerry Seinfeld Responds to Anti-Israel Protesters Heckling Him ... (Algemeiner)

Jewish stand-up comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld said in an interview on the podcast "Honestly with Bari Weiss" this week that it's "comedic" and "so ...

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Jerry Seinfeld Criticized Over Masculinity Comments (Newsweek)

Tuesday, the comedian appeared on the Honestly With Bari Weiss podcast to promote his latest film, Unfrosted. Set in 1960s Michigan, the movie is loosely based ...

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'I like a real man': Jerry Seinfeld says he misses 'dominant masculinity' (NBC News)

Seinfeld said he had a nostalgia for the 60s when he grew up, noting that the time period had an "agreed upon hierarchy" and strong male role models like ...

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Jerry Seinfeld is unfazed that 'Unfrosted' got terrible reviews: 'It ... (Yahoo News Canada)

Jerry Seinfeld addressed the poor reception to "Unfrosted" on a podcast, and said: "the only thing I want to read are the absolute worst reviews."

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Jerry Seinfeld says pro-Palestinian protests against him are 'so dumb' (The Independent)

'I love that these young people, they're trying to get engaged with politics,' said Seinfeld. 'We have to just correct their aim a little bit.'

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Jerry Seinfeld misses 'dominant masculinity' in society: 'I like a real ... (Globalnews.ca)

When he was younger, in the 1960s, Jerry Seinfeld recalled always wanting to be a "real man," like John F. Kennedy, Muhammad Ali and Sean Connery.

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"I Miss A Dominant Masculinity": Jerry Seinfeld Laments Over Not ... (Bored Panda)

Jerry Seinfeld said, I've always wanted to be a real man. I never made it, before listing out some of the famous figures he believes are real men.

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Jerry Seinfeld, Dominant Masculinity and Culture's Hunger for Real ... (Daily Citizen)

Jerry Seinfeld has been in the news quite a bit lately and for reasons usually not associated with a standup comedian who has made his career musing about ...

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