Minnesotans love Jerry Seinfeld. The comedian will do four shows this weekend at the Orpheum Theatre; most cities on his current tour are lucky to get half that number. Part of the reason for the fervor is that the 69-year-old comic hasn't performed in the Twin Cities since 2017, an unusually long gap for someone constantly on the road.
But just being among the thousands planning to see him in downtown Minneapolis on Friday and Saturday doesn't automatically make you a superfan.
Only those who have dug deep into his catalog deserve that title.
Here are the rules: Give yourself credit for each of the following that you've seen or read — than tally your points. Your final score will determine your status in the world of Superman, Seinfeld's favorite comic book hero.
If you've got a ticket for one of the upcoming shows, spot yourself five points to get started. Good luck!
"Seinfeld" (1989-98): No other sitcom has ever made its mark on pop culture through such callous characters. And because Seinfeld and co-creator Larry David avoided topical humor, the episodes still hold up today. (1 point)
"Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" (2012-19): Big names including Eddie Murphy, Barack Obama and Don Rickles were more than willing to ride shotgun for a chance to dissect humor with the master. The only nit: not enough female passengers. (1 point)
"Comedian" (2002): Developing new material is a struggle no matter how big you get. This insightful documentary captures Seinfeld and less famous Orny Adams as they separately prepare new sets. Their journeys are more similar than you might expect. (2 points)