
Character Analysis

J. Peterman
Played by John O'Hurley
5 jokes across 1 episodes of Seinfeld
1.8
5
8.0
7.6
Character Comedy
J. Peterman delivers 5 scored jokes across 1 episodes of Seinfeld, averaging 8.0 on craft and 7.6 on impact for a career WAR of 1.8. Their comedy leans toward character comedy. The highest-scoring line is below.
Funniest J. Peterman Lines
Mama Peterman · George · J. Peterman:Peterman's mother, supposedly near death and speechless, suddenly says 'Bosco' — then louder as George desperately tries to silence her — then her final word before dying is 'Bosco.'
J. Peterman:Peterman tells George: 'You know, George, growing up as a boy in Costa Rica...I heard a rumour that Mama had taken a lover. Perhaps Bosco was this man's name.'
J. Peterman:Then, in the distance, I heard the bulls... and I began running as fast as I could. Fortunately, I was wearing my Italian capto oxfords. Sophisticated yet different, without making a huge fuss about it.
J. Peterman:Peterman's first words after his mother dies: 'Bosco?'
J. Peterman · Elaine:That's a very nice jacket. / Oh, thanks. / Very soft. Huge button flaps... cargo pockets, drawstring waist... deep bi-swing vents in the back, perfect for jumping into a gondola.
All Jokes — 13 total
Elaine · J. Peterman:Oh, God, I'm so sorry. I don't even know where I'm going. / Well, that's the best way to get someplace you've never been.
J. Peterman · Elaine:That's a very nice jacket. / Oh, thanks. / Very soft. Huge button flaps... cargo pockets, drawstring waist... deep bi-swing vents in the back, perfect for jumping into a gondola.
Elaine · J. Peterman:How do you know all that? / That's my coat. / You mean--? / Yes. I'm J. Peterman.
J. Peterman:Then, in the distance, I heard the bulls... and I began running as fast as I could. Fortunately, I was wearing my Italian capto oxfords. Sophisticated yet different, without making a huge fuss about it.
J. Peterman:This innocent-looking shirt has something which isn't innocent at all. Touchability. [...] Innocence and mayhem at once.
Jerry · J. Peterman:Jerry's excuse to escape Peterman: 'Actually, I just remembered I promised this comedy club that I'd do a set tonight.' Peterman: 'I understand. No hard feelings.'
J. Peterman · George:Peterman receives a call — his mother is 'at death's door' and he must go immediately. He tells George 'I still have George here to help me through this.'
Mama Peterman · George · J. Peterman:Peterman's mother, supposedly near death and speechless, suddenly says 'Bosco' — then louder as George desperately tries to silence her — then her final word before dying is 'Bosco.'
J. Peterman:Peterman's first words after his mother dies: 'Bosco?'
J. Peterman:Peterman tells George: 'You know, George, growing up as a boy in Costa Rica...I heard a rumour that Mama had taken a lover. Perhaps Bosco was this man's name.'
Elaine Benes · J. Peterman:Elaine: 'What about my stock options?' Peterman: 'I think not.'
J. Peterman:You're that gangly fellow we bought the stories from.
Kramer · J. Peterman:Kramer is physically ejected from the Peterman book signing — 'These are my fans! Hey, you're hurting my elbow!'