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Who Is Best At Being Seinfeld? Jerry Seinfeld, or Jimmy Fallon?

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By Jenny Singer November 27, 2017

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There are many comedians in the world, but there’s only one Jerry Seinfeld. But is Jerry Seinfeld the best at being Jerry Seinfeld?

Last week, Jerry Seinfeld performed bits from his stand-up comedy routines on “The Tonight Show.” Jimmy Fallon also performed bits from Jerry Seinfeld’s stand-up comedy routines on “The Tonight Show.” Nasal, shout-y, and occasionally hysterical, both men did excellent impressions of Jerry Seinfeld.

But only one Seinfeld could win.

Watch the video below to decide which Seinfeld will rule them all:

Jenny Singer is a writer for the Forward. You can reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter @jeanvaljenny

Jenny Singer is a freelance writer with pieces in Vox, the Washington Post, The San Francisco Chronicle, Teen Vogue, and more. She was previously a staff writer at Glamour and the Forward, and she’s currently getting an MFA in nonfiction writing at the University of Iowa.

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