It was only fitting that a stand-up legend and a master of observational comedy should be greeted with a rush of jokes. On Wednesday, a statement to the media announced that comic superstar Jerry Seinfeld is coming to Mumbai to perform at a festival on March 14 and 15. The price of each ticket: Rs 7,500.
Seinfeld’s fans in India welcomed the news of his visit with hurrays on Twitter. Few could, however, miss the opportunity to quip about the steep tickets or post a reminder of the All India Bakchod controversy.
In his statement Seinfeld announced: “I have always been fascinated by India and its culture. I have great respect for its people and their way of life. It is a great honour for me to be invited to come there and make fun of it in person.”
Best known for playing a semi-fictional version of himself in the sitcom Seinfeld, he will be performing in Mumbai as part of the on-going Stage42 festival. The festival aims to showcase artists and their experiences in comedy, theatre, music and food. Seinfeld’s shows will be held at the National Sports Club of India.
Here is a clip from the Seinfeld episode The Betrayal where the characters – Elaine, Jerry, George and Nina – arrive in India for a wedding.
Soon after the announcement of Seinfeld's visit, Twitter users aired their complaints about the “expensive” tickets:
Seinfeld’s fans in India welcomed the news of his visit with hurrays on Twitter. Few could, however, miss the opportunity to quip about the steep tickets or post a reminder of the All India Bakchod controversy.
In his statement Seinfeld announced: “I have always been fascinated by India and its culture. I have great respect for its people and their way of life. It is a great honour for me to be invited to come there and make fun of it in person.”
Best known for playing a semi-fictional version of himself in the sitcom Seinfeld, he will be performing in Mumbai as part of the on-going Stage42 festival. The festival aims to showcase artists and their experiences in comedy, theatre, music and food. Seinfeld’s shows will be held at the National Sports Club of India.
Here is a clip from the Seinfeld episode The Betrayal where the characters – Elaine, Jerry, George and Nina – arrive in India for a wedding.
Soon after the announcement of Seinfeld's visit, Twitter users aired their complaints about the “expensive” tickets:
JERRY SEINFELD ONCE SAID WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH LAUNDRY...HOW DARE HE MAKE FUN OF DHOBIS IS MAHARSHTRA CULTURAL MINISTER LISTENING BAN BAN BAN
— MrMrRajneesh (@MrMrRajneesh) February 11, 2015Seinfeld in India soon, Will start with apologizing to all the religious groups first. — Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) February 11, 2015Jerry Seinfeld is the new iPhone. — This guy, zabardasti (@AskThePankazzzz) February 11, 2015Jerry Seinfeld coming to Mumbai? No surprise. Every western senior citizen pays a visit to India once they reach that age. — CilemaSnob is now (@NotSoSnob) February 11, 2015Tickets for Jerry Seinfeld START at Rs 7,500. That's an awful lot of money to pay to go to a stadium to get offended and my sentiments hurt. — Nigel Britto (@NigelBritto) February 11, 20157500 for ticket. Is Seinfeld coming here or are we flying to wherever he is?
— kray kray (@krazyfrog) February 11, 2015Dear Jerry Seinfeld, before you land in India start researching on all our religious groups & their list of Offensive Things You Can't Say. — Harneet Singh (@Harneetsin) February 11, 2015Jerry Seinfeld to do a show in India! Really planning to go after the Amish in his routine
— RushdieExplainsIndia (@RushdieExplains) February 11, 2015Before Seinfeld Announcement: If he comes to India, I don't care about the prices! After Seinfeld Announcement: *waits for ticket giveaway*
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