#11 There's Actually Nothing Wrong With Them..

Seinfeld addresses homosexuality in several episodes. In “The Outing” (February 11, 1993) where Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) and George (Jason Alexander) are falsely identified as a gay couple they treat the issue of homosexuality very carefully. To me there are no negative inferences by the writers, however I see how one could come to that conclusion. This particular episodes catch phrase of “not that there’s anything wrong with that” has given some people a negative connotation, but I believe that if taken at face value no ill will is intended. Some people’s argument is that the fact that the characters say this implies that there is something wrong with homosexuality. To me it is more of someone being identified as something they are not and trying to rectify the situation. If you are left handed and someone tells you that you’re actually right handed I am sure that you would try to correct them. While they definitely don’t put a positive spin on being a homosexual I think it is easy to say they have NOT put a negative view of homosexuality in this episode. With all the stereotypes and rude words that could have been used I think the very careful treatment is proof that the writers and producers have consciously decided not to pick a stance on the issue!