Julia Louis-Dreyfus reacts to Marianne Williamson using Seinfeld catchphrase during Democratic debate
Classic Seinfeld episode dates back to 1997
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Your support makes all the difference.Julia Louis-Dreyfus was as surprised as anyone else when Marianne Williamson used a classic Seinfeld line during the Democratic debate.
Williamson used the phrase “yada yada yada” while discussing gun control on the debate stage Tuesday.
While the expression predates Seinfeld, it has become associated with the TV show since an episode titled “The Yada Yada” aired in 1997. In that episode, George Costanza is mystified by his girlfriend’s frequent use of the phrase, and wonders what information she might be hiding.
Louis-Dreyfus, who played Elaine Benes on the sitcom, reacted to the “bizarre” debate moment on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday.
“I guess she’s going to pick me as a running mate – is that what that means?” she mused.
When Kimmel asked her what it felt like to hear the famous catchphrase referenced during the debate, she added: “It’s bizarre. It’s kind of like, worlds colliding and then some.”
Louis-Dreyfus just wrapped up a seven-year run as Selina Meyer in Veep.
The HBO show concluded in May this year after seven seasons.
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