The controversy continues with the aspect ratios of the classics that are being incorporated to the platforms streaming. In this case, it is the turn of ‘Seinfeld’ with its arrival on Netflix, one of the most beloved comedy series in the history of television. Also one of the best. And what has happened is worth an episode of it.
A matter of (aspect) ratio
As it happened with ‘The Simpsons’ after its arrival at Disney +, the arrival of from ‘Seinfeld’ to Netflix it is being examined with a magnifying glass. A viewer of the series pointed out on Twitter that one of the series’ crucial visual gags, the bump that “stars in” the episode ‘The Hole’, has gone unnoticed in its leap to the 16: 9 remastering of the platform. Things that happen when you pervert a 4: 3 of a lifetime.
That pothole (in which George Constanza believes he has lost his keys) is completely removed from the scene. As the series a couple of generations grew up with (‘The X-Files’ ‘Miami Corruption’, ‘Friends’) transition to streaming platforms or to luxurious and neat home HD editions, aspect ratio is still a problem for viewers.
to emphasize, the titular pothole from the season 8 episode The Pothole is cropped out on Netflix https://t.co/gH4l5V8HfS pic.twitter.com/6G35eZQymW
– Brandon (spooky version) (@ Thatoneguy64) October 1, 2021
‘The Simpsons’ came to Disney + in November 2019 with a hideous cutout to fit standard-size televisions, leaving some of the best visual gags in the series behind. Of course, the reaction of the fans was immediate and it shouldn’t take too long for the platform to correct your mistake. Who the hell needs to watch Seinfeld in widescreen hd?