"seinfeld" The Understudy(1995) Direct

: Elaine suspects her Korean manicurists are mocking her and enlists Frank Costanza to eavesdrop, as he is fluent in Korean from his time in the war. This backfires when Frank reunites with his old flame, Kim, but ruins it by refusing to take his shoes off in her home.

The episode is a direct reference to the 1994 Winter Olympics controversy: "Seinfeld" The Understudy(1995)

: In the final scene, Gennice takes the stage but tearfully stops her performance because her shoelace is untied, mimicking Tonya Harding’s real-life Olympic lace incident. Notable Guest Stars & Debuts : Elaine suspects her Korean manicurists are mocking

: An ardent fan, Kramer becomes Midler’s personal assistant during her recovery, catering to her demands for pineapple Italian ice and black-and-white cookies. "Seinfeld" The Understudy(1995)