Published On May 9, 2024
Gene Seymour, a critic, has expressed growing unease about comedian Jerry Seinfeld, particularly in his recent Netflix comedy, "Unfrosted." Critics have been conflicted, with some critics arguing that Seinfeld's spoof about the invention of the Pop Tart is overextended and blatantly a manifestation of the recent trend to make "biopics" of corporate brands. However, Seymour believes that "Unfrosted" is the quintessential comedian's movie, as it thumbs its nose at everything without necessarily believing in anything. He believes that Seinfeld's "observational comedy" leaves no resonances or echoes in its wake and doesn't leave audiences with any perceptions of substance about what is truly mortifying about Being Human.