If you love Seinfeld, you know the show mixes silliness, laughs, and everyday situations in a clever way. The show becomes even more fun when you learn that many of its crazy stories come from real things that happened to its creator Larry David. One story that stands out is from Season 2, in an episode called “The Revenge.” It shows George quitting his job in anger and then wishing he hadn’t right away. Here’s the kicker: this whole episode comes from something that happened to Larry David when he was just starting out.

The Episode: George Blows Up and Feels Bad

In The Revenge, Jason Alexander portrays George Costanza, who grows irritated with his superior after receiving a scolding for using the executive restroom instead of the regular one. While the issue appears minor, George feels so annoyed that he rushes into his boss’s office without thinking, speaks his mind, and quits in a showy manner. “I AM THROUGH, I AM DONE. I QUIT. I WILL NEVER WORK FOR YOU AGAIN,” George slams his boss with these words. Right after, George grasps how serious his actions were and starts to worry.

Frantic and at his wit’s end, George hurries to Jerry’s place to get his input. Jerry portrayed by Jerry Seinfeld, presents him with a ridiculous yet uncomplicated answer: simply return to the office and act as if nothing occurred. , this idea seems ludicrous, but in the realm of Seinfeld, it’s typical. George chooses to take Jerry’s suggestion and attempts to go back to work like everything’s normal. , things don’t work out for George, as his employer doesn’t buy the act, and George ends up jobless.

Although the storyline might appear far-fetched, it drew inspiration from an actual event in Larry David’s life!

The True Tale Behind “The Revenge”

Larry David’s own life provided the spark for The Revenge. While he worked as a writer on Saturday Night Live (SNL), David kept pitching his sketches to his boss. But his ideas always got turned down. David, who’s known to speak his mind and has a knack for comedy reached his breaking point. He just couldn’t handle the constant rejection anymore.

Larry David reached his breaking point just like George Costanza. One day, after getting turned down again, David blew up at his boss and quit his job in a big way. “I AM THROUGH, I AM DONE. I QUIT. I WILL NEVER WORK FOR YOU AGAIN,” Larry slammed at one of the producers. But similar to George, David understood what a huge mistake he’d made. He had just walked out on one of the best comedy writing jobs in the nation and now found himself unemployed.

But the story takes another Seinfeld-like twist. David’s neighbour at the time was Kenny Kramer—the real-life model for the character of Cosmo Kramer played by Michael Richards on the show. When David told Kramer what had happened, Kramer gave him some unexpected advice: just go back to work the next day and act like nothing ever happened.

At first, it seemed crazy, but David, with nothing to lose, decided to try it. He showed up at the office the following Monday as if his outburst never happened, and, his boss said nothing. Larry David kept working at SNL for two more years after that incident.

Jason Alexander’s Shock

When Jason Alexander, who played George read The Revenge script, he couldn’t believe such an event happened in real life. The concept of quitting a job and then coming back as if nothing happened seemed so crazy that Alexander asked Larry David to explain.

David just said: “Yeah, I did that.” This type of weird but true story makes Seinfeld so special and enduring. The show often took everyday sometimes embarrassing, moments from its creators’ lives and turned them into comedy gold connecting with millions of viewers.

Larry David’s Real-Life Inspiration Proves Brilliant

What sets Seinfeld apart is its focus on everyday situations rather than far-fetched plots. The show excels at taking small common experiences—often awkward, uncomfortable, or silly—and transforming them into episodes that resonate with viewers while making them laugh.

“The Revenge” showcases this. Many people know the feeling of quitting a job in anger than wishing they hadn’t. But Seinfeld adds its unique spin by having the character try to go back to work like nothing happened. This type of humour stays rooted in real life but pushes the boundaries just enough to become absurd.

Larry David’s skill at turning his own mishaps into classic TV scenes plays a big role in Seinfeld‘s success. His talent to find comedy in personal events—even the most awkward or weird ones—gave the show a genuine feel that few other sitcoms have matched.