In the Chinese restaurant episode of "Seinfeld," why couldn't Jerry and his friends get a table? (show, happened)

[xxblue100]

I love the show and am by no means taking it too seriously, but in the episode entitled "The Chinese Restaurant," is there any underlying reason why the gang could not get a table the entire time they were there, and then their table was called as soon as they left? Several other parties got tables before them that had come in after them. Did the host have something against Jerry or his act and was acting out of spite, or was it just a total coincidence that they couldn't get a table and then were called as soon as they left? Or was it just part of the show's entertainment?

[maggie2101]

I don't know, but stuff like that has happened to me before. Maybe the host accidentally crossed off his name will seating someone else.

[Ohiogirl81]

Because it's a comedy, and if they got the table the joke would be over.

Good grief ...

[Blinx]

Did the other diners have 2 or 4 people in their party? Often 2 people can sit at a tiny table but 4 can't.

[PippySkiddles]

I think most being seated had reservations.

[SabresFanInSA]

Originally Posted by PippySkiddles

I think most being seated had reservations.

This.

They were going to see "Plan 9 From Outer Space" and wanted to grab a quick dinner but didnt have a reservation

[SabresFanInSA]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl81

Because it's a comedy, and if they got the table the joke would be over.

Good grief ...

They were asking what the joke was

Is it that hard to be helpful?

[xxblue100]

Originally Posted by SabresFanInSA

They were asking what the joke was

Is it that hard to be helpful?

Yeah, really. That's all I was asking. I understand it's a joke, but I just wanted to know the content.

[LoveBeingAMommy]

Originally Posted by SabresFanInSA

This.

They were going to see "Plan 9 From Outer Space" and wanted to grab a quick dinner but didnt have a reservation

Bingo.

[Enigma777]

Originally Posted by Brooklynnetman

I love the show and am by no means taking it too seriously, but in the episode entitled "The Chinese Restaurant," is there any underlying reason why the gang could not get a table the entire time they were there, and then their table was called as soon as they left? Several other parties got tables before them that had come in after them. Did the host have something against Jerry or his act and was acting out of spite, or was it just a total coincidence that they couldn't get a table and then were called as soon as they left? Or was it just part of the show's entertainment?

Because it is a show about nothing.