Seinfeld the Postmodernist

The postmodern characteristics of the show Seinfeld expresses that the characters, whom are reality based, are struggling with the mentality of postmodernism and the shows popularity indicates that these personal struggles are more common then ever before. The ideology of life being absurd through the loss of meaning creates these narcissistic fragmented role models to which others follow and mimic. Media shapes reality, as well as, reflecting reality. Post World War 2 serves as a periodical landmark to the rise of technology as a “technopoly” (Postman), leaving inhabitants with only materials to hold sacred and forced to survive with the assistance of technology. Only the postmodernist can recognize the injustice of technology, mainly in the form of media. However, the postmodernist struggle lies in adapting to the surroundings of a world based on control and power of the media and holding true their individualistic lifestyle. In Seinfeld the characters roles are ones of individua...