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Seinfeld's Adulthood-Adjacent Philosophy Gains New Relevance

  • The sitcom "Seinfeld" presented an irreverent and carefree version of adulthood that mocked societal norms.
  • The show focused on friendships instead of traditional life milestones like career, relationships, and family.
  • The characters largely faced few consequences for their failures and remained unbothered by societal expectations.
  • Seinfeld offered an aspirational worldview that valued leisure and escapism over hustle culture and life milestones.
  • The show's priorities seem increasingly relevant today amid growing societal reevaluations of work-life balance and life priorities.
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