George Costanza

George Costanza is arguably the most Jewish character to ever grace television screens, despite the fact that his Jewishness is only occasionally, and usually vaguely, acknowledged. He embodies the neurotic, self-deprecating, and perpetually aggrieved archetype so perfectly, it's almost a masterclass in cultural appropriation, if it weren't so damn relatable.

His parents, Frank and Estelle Costanza, are quintessential examples of overbearing, yelling, and deeply insecure New Yorkers, whose every interaction is a masterclass in familial dysfunction. Their dynamic screams