I just saw Seinfeld episode #140 “The Fatigues” where Elaine promotes the mail sorter to an executive position, and Kramer gets Frank Costanza to cook for a Jewish singles night. What was really interesting, and ironic, about the show was the scene at the Jewish singles night. If one looked carefully at what was adorning the walls of that scene, one would have noticed:
- a couple crucifixes (the cross with the human figure of Christ on it)
- a portrait of Pope John Paul II
- an image of the coat of arms of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal benefit society
Those three items above are blatantly clear references to Catholicism, but at a Jewish event? Either the set decorators didn’t do enough research, or else they simply wanted to have a little fun! Clever.
Afterthought: I just realized part of the plot was Kramer choosing to have the Jewish singles night at Frank’s Knights of Columbus hall. Oh well, if one didn’t know that, the irony of the whole thing is still quite interesting!
