In the iconic Seinfeld episode "The Puffy Shirt," Jerry Seinfeld is forced to wear a flamboyant, pirate-inspired puffy shirt designed by Kramer’s low-talking girlfriend, Leslie, for a Today Show appearance. Unwillingly agreeing to the commitment during a conversation he couldn’t hear, Jerry is mortified by the outlandish garment, famously declaring, "I don't want to be a pirate!" His discomfort and the shirt’s absurdity drive the episode’s chaotic chain of events, ultimately leading to the shirt’s downfall and ironic redemption when homeless men wear them on the street, prompting Jerry to admit, "It really isn't such a bad-looking shirt after all."

If you want to dress like the guy who’s always one scheme away from disaster, try this George Costanza costume guide!