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John Fennelly

Iconic comedian Jerry Seinfeld shades Giants during WFAN call

Everyone is taking swipes at the New York Giants these days it seems from all walks of life across the country.

This week, legendary sitcom icon and standup comedian Jerry Seinfeld made reference to the Giants’ woes on a surprise call to the New York sports radio station, WFAN.

Seinfeld called into the station after the show’s producer, Paul Rosenberg, shaded the enduring sitcom in a conversation with host Chris McMonigle.

From the New York Post:

The legendary comedian was apparently listening to the sports talk radio network when Rosenberg took a jab at his sitcom, “Seinfeld,” after McMonigle referenced the Season 8 episode “The Chicken Roaster” during a conversation about the NBA’s colorful courts during the Emirates Cup.

“One of the few good Seinfeld episodes,” Rosenberg quipped.

Speaking with host Chris McGonigle, Seinfeld — a lifelong New York Mets fan who is a frequent listener/caller of the station — defended his show by saying that the criticism doesn’t bother him.

“One out of two is fine,” joked the comedian before thrusting a dagger in the Giants’ direction. “Look, we made 180 Seinfeld episodes. So, we made three good ones. We’re like the Giants. We’re 3-177.”

Et tu, Jerry? Giant fans are getting enough grief these days. They don’t need you piling on.

But to be fair, the Giants (2-8) have earned the disrespect they’ve been getting this year. Who else but the guy who created the show “about nothing” would chime in on the team that is actually about nothing?

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