Jerry Seinfeld has a bone to pick with his longtime friend and television legend Larry David – and it has nothing to do with punchlines.
“I don’t understand your life as a Yankee fan,” Seinfeld told David. “That if you don’t win the World Series, you fail. And if you do win the World Series, that meets your expectation.”
Then, after a perfectly timed pause, he delivered the kicker: “What kind of life is that!” Even David had to laugh.
For Seinfeld, and most Mets fans, being a baseball supporter isn’t just about winning titles – it’s about the journey.
While Yankees fans see anything short of winning the World Series as failure, Mets fandom is built on chaos and unwavering hope.
“We like people that entertain you,” Seinfeld said. “And hopefully go about their business as well.”
Seinfeld isn’t the only funnyman drawn to the Mets. While the Yankees are very well supported, a large number of comedians have grown up as Mets fans.
But why do so many comics choose the Mets over their 27-time champion cross-town rivals? The answer, according to Seinfeld, is simple…
“Comedians are attracted to well-drawn, outsized personalities,” Seinfeld said.
Seinfeld’s passion for the team hasn’t wavered.
Whether watching on TV or attending games, he’s locked in. He praises owner Steve Cohen’s approach and the stacked, dynamic lineup.
“That guy surrounded in that lineup is a thing of beauty,” Seinfeld said, already anticipating the impact of Juan Soto.
Cohen, a die-hard Mets fan himself, embodies what the franchise’s supporters have always wanted in an owner: someone who believes and isn’t afraid to put his money where his mouth is.
With Opening Day upon us, there has been plenty of trash talk between the fanbases of the two New York rivals. Soto’s move from the Bronx to Queens has only taken the heat up a notch.
While the Mets need to prove it on the field, there are many who feel that New York is becoming a Mets town. (Just ask Soto.)
Having said that, the standard never changes with the Bombers. Whether Seinfeld likes it or not, it’s World Series or bust in the Bronx.
What are your thoughts on Seinfeld’s comments?
Would you rather be a Mets fan and fully enjoy the “journey” – or be a Yankees fan where the focus is always on the end result???
