Character Analysis
Ned Isakoff
Played by Todd Kimsey
6 jokes across 1 episodes of Seinfeld
1.9
6
7.5
7.2
Deadpan/Understatement
Ned delivers 6 scored jokes across 1 episodes of Seinfeld, averaging 7.5 on craft and 7.2 on impact for a career WAR of 1.9. Their comedy leans toward deadpan/understatement. The highest-scoring line is below.
Funniest Ned Lines
Ned:She named name.
Ned · Elaine:Elaine, when my father was blacklisted, he couldn't work for years. He and his friends used to sit in Hop Sing's every day figuring out how to survive. / Your father was blacklisted? / Yes, he was. And you know why? Because he was betrayed by people he trusted. They named names.
Jerry · Ned:A commie. Must be a bummer for you guys...what with the fall of the Soviet empire and everything. / Well, yeah. Well, we still got China, Cuba. / Yeah, but come on. / I know. It's not the same. / Well, you had a good run.
Chinese restaurant worker · Elaine · Ned:I knew it was you. You tried to trick Hop Sing. / You're on our list. Elaine Benes. / And now you're on our list. Ned Isaacoff.
Elaine · Ned:So what if I wanna open a delicatessen? / There are no delicatessens under Communists. / Whoa, why not? / Well, because the meats are divided into a class system. You've got pastrami and corned beef in one, and salami and bologna in another. Not right. / So you can't get corned beef? / Well, you know, if you're in the politburo, maybe.
All Jokes — 12 total
Jerry · Ned:So how was work? Another day, another dollar? / I guess. / Yeah, well, nothing wrong with that. Gotta make those big bucks. Money, money, money. / Are you a Communist?
Ned:Yes, as a matter of fact, I am.
Jerry · Ned:A commie. Must be a bummer for you guys...what with the fall of the Soviet empire and everything. / Well, yeah. Well, we still got China, Cuba. / Yeah, but come on. / I know. It's not the same. / Well, you had a good run.
Ned · Santa worker · Kramer:Anyone who works here is a sap. / Hey, watch it, pal. / The Santas at Bloomfields are making double what you are. / Double? / I bet the glue from that beard itches. / You've got that straight.
Ned · store manager:So when you get a rash all over your face, you think Coleman's will be there with a medical plan? / Look, you take that commie crap out to the street. / I've got literature in my car that will change your whole way of thinking.
Ned · Elaine:Each according to his ability, to each according to his means. / What does that mean? / Well, if you got means and ability, that's a pretty good combination.
Elaine · Ned:So what if I wanna open a delicatessen? / There are no delicatessens under Communists. / Whoa, why not? / Well, because the meats are divided into a class system. You've got pastrami and corned beef in one, and salami and bologna in another. Not right. / So you can't get corned beef? / Well, you know, if you're in the politburo, maybe.
Elaine · Ned:I'm sorry, Elaine. This shirt's too fancy. Just because you're a Communist, you can't wear anything nice? / You look like Trotsky. / Good.
Elaine · Ned:I'm gonna order Chinese food. / You're ordering from Hop Sing's? / Does it have to be Hop Sing's? I kind of had a fight with them.
Ned · Elaine:Elaine, when my father was blacklisted, he couldn't work for years. He and his friends used to sit in Hop Sing's every day figuring out how to survive. / Your father was blacklisted? / Yes, he was. And you know why? Because he was betrayed by people he trusted. They named names.
Chinese restaurant worker · Elaine · Ned:I knew it was you. You tried to trick Hop Sing. / You're on our list. Elaine Benes. / And now you're on our list. Ned Isaacoff.
Ned:She named name.