@jackieferrarimusic I loved that saying, and I intend to parrot it as much as possible. Seinfeld has always had a great ability to observe the ridiculous and call it out. I hope the graduates of Duke take his advice and wisdom to heart. I agree that if more people saw the humor in things, our world could be a much kinder and better place. Congrats Class of 2024!!!
I lost respect for Jerry Seinfeld a few years ago because he takes the Lord’s name in vain: first sentence “Oh my G-d”. I thought he had a clean comedy show until I attended one and he took the Lord’s name in vain so many times I should have walked out. Again in this speech “G-d damn.” Sorry Jerry no matter what your message is, you’ve lost my respect for this one reason - breaking the 2nd commandment “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain” consistently and it’s quite disappointing and disrespectful.
ya let's laugh while a foreign ethnostate commits ethnic cleansing in my name, ya just gotta see the funny side of genocide" .... im sure you'd laugh at the fact that he dated a 17 year old when he was 38...funny guy that seinfeld ey?
yes but wasn't it jerry who said comedy is dead because of the "radical left?" Yet Always Sunny, South Park and Curb are highly successful shows that deal with controversial topics. He's just an old cranky white billionaire who isn't actually funny anymore
@gpapaz You are neither fun nor funny, so what do you know about REAL humor? For people like you, REAL humor is a threat, so you have to corrupt it, defame it, impersonate it and make it disappear. I am very impressed by this speech and will come back to it often, like we must do with the genuine treasures among the insanity of life, so we do not become part of the insane, anti-truth, "royal elite," the new-and-improved oppressors and destroyers.
This video came in my feed and being the Jerry fan that I am, I clicked on it. I love speeches made by comedians, especially him. 3-4 minutes into the video I realised I'm sitting on my bed in my dorm room and this is my last day of college. It is! I'm going to pack my bags after this. A cab is going to drop me off 220 km away tomorrow afternoon. This is my last day of college, night rather, I realised, and I listened to the rest of the speech with that realisation. I spent this day being jealous, regretful, and fixing problems with my phone at a shop, and attempting to return this booklet I had, at which I failed btw. I listened to this after eating. I just thought it was beautiful.
I like what Jerry says about enjoying the little things. Makes me feel a lot better about enjoying my coffees, my waterman pens, my hobonichi diaries, and my Diesel jeans. If you are happy with the little things, the energy transmits to other areas of life creating a positive flywheel effect.
@@Sunset672 walking out is like the opposite of lazy...its very proactive. and you say the protestors are foolish? id like to see your graduation results shaw
@@zescapegoat I don’t think so. War has never historically been a nice thing to witness. Jerry has nothing to do with the conflict, neither do you or I. “Losing one’s humour” happens when we think we have all the answers, we forget about our families and the life we can enjoy.
While this is true, and while I enjoyed the speech, the comment “if you don’t like your job just quit” is so off the mark for most people. Shitty jobs are shitty because people can’t afford to quit.
Great comedian, great school. I appreciate the media bringing this to my attention. I would have missed it. I can't believe Jerry is 70. He is doing something right. One of the best speeches I have heard.
I love Jerry Seinfeld. He's generous with this speech. I wish I met someone giving me this speech when I graduated. He's talking about values here which I wished I had in my 20s.❤❤❤
LOVE JERRY! He is entertaining and he appreciates his gift. I hope those kids go back and watch this several times. You have to laugh to get through life. My parents always laughed. My mother taught us to laugh at ourselves. My dad taught us that we control our moods. Thank you, mom and dad!!
I am 40 years old and graduated college 10 years ago at 30 and this is one of the BEST speeches I’ve EVER heard. Repeated it twice and downloaded it to keep. He’s 100% right! Thank you, JS!
His comments about Bee Movie had me cracking up. The whole speech was a banger. I had no idea what to do with my career when I graduated from Clemson. My degree opened doors but I don't use it for my current job. I might not be passionate about what I do, but it is fascinating stuff and I work with a great team of people. That's the end goal.
I instantly thought of the Bee Movie when he mentioned bees lol, but wasn't expecting him to talk as much about the Bee Movie as he did. That was hilarious.
Congratulations, Mr Seinfeld. Well deserved. I still watch your show often. Your three points are so important and invaluable at any age. Good luck to the Duke graduates.
As a Harvard and MIT grad, who worked as a rocket scientist for 3 years, I now live in the jungle building modern mud homes! You truly don't know where life will take you. Being open to change, and working hard no matter what, is the way to really enjoy life
Naval Academy grad here, now playing guitar/singing at hotels and restaurants along the gulf coast. Experiencing more satisfaction now than I've ever had.
Loved the part about not losing your sense of humor. So many people are losing their sense of humor now and are so highly sensitive. Great speech! Good advice. Nobody ever regrets laughing too much.
People are more educated and wise today than they’ve ever been and it makes the centrists mad lol. And of course all the pro system boot lickers like you try to feed on it and sound smart. Just give it up.
Actually, it's a vague and largely meaningless statement that many here treat as if it's somehow profound. Give examples of part one and part two of that little profundity. Part one, in particular, strikes me as ridiculous, while part two is perhaps right in certain cases. For example, people who are proud of supporting trump should be embarrassed for being ignorant failed citizens. And people who are proud of their possessions, as if that represents real value. But Seinfeld doesn't give any examples of either part of that quote I believe he cribbed from some other source, so it leaves the application open to endless interpretations from the listeners, most of which are nonsensical.
Did you watch the speech? He literally began with the example of privilege, specifically the privilege of going to a great university, as something we shouldn’t be embarrassed of.
I found myself laughing, reflecting, and worrying throughout his speech. His jokes landed with me, and I couldn't help but laugh out loud. The lightheartedness of his humor was just what I needed. His words made me think about what kind of society that we live in where everything seems so serious. I can't even get an ice-cream with my family without posters plastered everywhere denouncing political problems a world away. And finally, I worry that the algorithms that dictate what we see online, work only to divide us over issues we cannot or don't understand. I think Jerry is right, we shouldn't lose our humor. Our world is messy, and we can either lay down and cry, or start laughing and build a better world for our children. Thanks, Mr. Seinfeld, for taking a considerable risk and giving a commencement speech in what some would consider a "hostile work environment". And finally, Congratulations, class of 2024! Welcome to the workforce--I'll be the one bringing you the coffee.
Im 41 years old. I went to university, got a job in environmental consulting, went to work in the resources sector and have been in the industry for 19 years. Wife, 3 kids, dog, mortgage. I STILL have no idea what i want to do 😂. Do something, pick something, give it a go. If it doesnt work out, change your plans. Be open to opportunities, be humble, do what is best for you but dont burn bridges, do it to the best of your abilities. Life does not happen in a straight line. ❤
I was embarrassed about things my dad taught me. Now as an adult I am happy he gave me tools I can use,forever. He is no longer here,and sometimes I wish he was. He was not perfect. But he was perfect where it counted the most.
So many gems here ... Most of all, "Do not lose your sense of humor ... You have no idea at this point in your life how much you're going to need it to get through." 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Talk about wisdom bombs. This is one of the best speeches I've ever heard. Even though aimed towards youth, I think it applies to all ages. Thank you, Jerry!
This is a nice lesson on life speech. This is something many should listen to, both young and old. I am just right behind Seinfeld in age, and can relate one hundred percent to everything he said. Brilliant!
As a retired scientist, the experience I enjoyed during my higher education challenged me to think for myself. Today? Our universities and colleges have become the bastion of professional students that never grew up and instead surround themselves with likeminded academics who do NOT foster independent thinking, but rather dependent thinking. They live in a bubble they created, not understanding the true meaning of life. Unfortunately, we have a generation of narcissistic people who champion any and every "cause" in an effort to validate their own existence. I was so relieved when my children graduated and left the college campus. Instead of being smothered by all knowing "professors" they could finally experience real life, not the utopian ideal society created by fallible people. Think for yourself. Do NOT follow the mob. There are two sides to every coin. Open your mind.......it is a terrible thing to waste.
I agree that this happens a LOT of the time. However, you're generalizing a bit - not EVERY teacher follows this nonsensical pattern. I teach English at a community college in Arkansas, and my entire aim with every class I teach is helping students learn to think for themselves. I left my previous community college in Texas because they very clearly did not want students to learn - they literally did not want them to think; it was generally discouraged from the curriculum. Having intentionally moved on to an institution that encourages critical thinking, I strive every day to help my students gain their own life opinions, challenge societal norms, and seek out life experiences, good, bad, and everything between. As I said, I would agree with you that the majority of professors (particularly at universities) aren't concerned with much in terms of what they're actually offering students, but I do know teachers that teach for the right reasons, as well.
It’s the “everything was better in my time” complaint again. Fact is: the vast majority of universities and colleges provide high quality education and the vast majority of students are hard working, critical thinking students. To focus on the loud minority tells more about you than about the students and staff. I am 50. I have two university degrees from two different universities.
What's the difference between school and life? In school, we're given a lesson, and then a test. And in life, we're given a test, that teaches us a lesson.
I'm glad I avoided all the headlines and videos about this and just watched it. Very good, and overall entertaining for a commencement address! I like the part about being proud of your degree. I've seen a lot of people with good degrees tell people about it with some level of shame. Some degrees are extremely hard, require countless sleepless nights of studying, and deserve respect. If someone has put in the work, whatever it may be, they shouldn't have to ashamed just because there might be some level of privilege in the equation. You have to work with what you're given, and handicapping yourself helps no one.
Facts. This road ahead is long and challenging, and laughter is the one medics we all need more of in this world. I'd heard folks up and left Jerry's graduation speech, which is truly embarrassing and shameful, but the man speaks truth here. May God bless our world and help everyone find their way back to some place of human decency. Thanks, Jerry!
I graduated from Duke University 25 years ago. Congratulations, Graduates of every type! Thank you, Mr. Seinfeld, for your speak and its availability on youtube! I very much appreciate your advice even more 25 years after graduation! (Cokie Robert's was our 1999 speaker but I don't remember a single thing she said. All I have is my wife's remembrance of Cokie's unfunny anti-men rant and my memory of sitting on the football field in the hot sun on May 16, 1999.)
Thank you Jerry! Grew up watching your shows in the 90's not always understanding but now as an adult, i get it...Humor - "it's your stanely cup water bottle on the brutal long hike of life."
I have couple kids in high school and junior high school. I'm going to collect the amazing commencement speeches that I wish I had when I was graduating and give them to my kids when they graduate. I will start with this one.
One of the most interesting parts of life is how it will surprise you. Spent my whole life feeling confused and unfulfilled, square peg in a round hole. Feeling like I almost got it right, but was never quite the right fit. 28 now and finally feel like I've found my rhythm. Trust yourself and keep your humor. Amazing speech
I had no idea what an incredible human being Jerry was. What a wonderful message, I loved every aspect of it. What great advice for all these young people, I hope they didn't learn more from him about being a human being than from going to school for four years. If i am born again I hope I can come back as a comedian. They all seem more wise than a lot of people i know.
Love you Jerry. Wonderful, heartfelt and fun loving speech. Love you Duke graduates of ‘24!!! You’re great and the greatest future of this country!!!! Thanks to Tim Ferriss who directed us followers to Jerry giving his commencement speech at Duke. Congrats Jerry and Congrats to Graduates of 2024!❤️💐🌻🌷⭐️💥
WOW man, just WOW. At the beginning I thought. Seinfeld? and now, oh yeah, Seinfeld. HE GOT IT! I got as emotional as I did with Steve Jobs's speech, Jerry's speech was so profound, unbelievable. This one was THE BEST: "We’re embarrassed about things we should be proud of and proud of things we should be embarrassed about." 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Here: A 57 year old man who is graduating tomorrow. My hat off to Seinfeld, no teleprompter, no script, JUST HEART. P.S. I've always loved J. Seinfeld
We’re embarrassed about things we should be proud of and proud of things we should be embarrassed about. Man that pretty much sums up our world today.
@jackieferrarimusic I loved that saying, and I intend to parrot it as much as possible. Seinfeld has always had a great ability to observe the ridiculous and call it out. I hope the graduates of Duke take his advice and wisdom to heart. I agree that if more people saw the humor in things, our world could be a much kinder and better place. Congrats Class of 2024!!!
Don't let Hamas take over the US!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Couldn't agree more!
Antisemitism and jealousy drive people out of their minds.
@@Useryr-m8qAntiZionism…read a book, learn the difference.
“…Don’t, think about having, think about becoming…” well said!
It's a great observation....one I hadn't thought about. And I did just that. Wasn't focused on money. At least not to start....not at all.
I lost respect for Jerry Seinfeld a few years ago because he takes the Lord’s name in vain: first sentence “Oh my G-d”. I thought he had a clean comedy show until I attended one and he took the Lord’s name in vain so many times I should have walked out. Again in this speech “G-d damn.” Sorry Jerry no matter what your message is, you’ve lost my respect for this one reason - breaking the 2nd commandment “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain” consistently and it’s quite disappointing and disrespectful.
@@laurieharris1247 god damn, I can't believe I read your entire comment.
Oh my good god damn, lady.
@@laurieharris1247 "Just don't lose your humor. It’s not an accessory"
"Humor is the most powerful, most survival essential quality you will ever have or need to navigate through the human experience."
not really bc Jerry now finds himself on the wrong side of history supporting Israel's genocide and falling victim to media propaganda/indoctrination
ya let's laugh while a foreign ethnostate commits ethnic cleansing in my name, ya just gotta see the funny side of genocide" ....
im sure you'd laugh at the fact that he dated a 17 year old when he was 38...funny guy that seinfeld ey?
yes but wasn't it jerry who said comedy is dead because of the "radical left?" Yet Always Sunny, South Park and Curb are highly successful shows that deal with controversial topics. He's just an old cranky white billionaire who isn't actually funny anymore
Huh?? @@gpapaz
@gpapaz You are neither fun nor funny, so what do you know about REAL humor? For people like you, REAL humor is a threat, so you have to corrupt it, defame it, impersonate it and make it disappear.
I am very impressed by this speech and will come back to it often, like we must do with the genuine treasures among the insanity of life, so we do not become part of the insane, anti-truth, "royal elite," the new-and-improved oppressors and destroyers.
"not enough of life makes sense for you to be able to survive it without humour". Incredible.
Someone once said, "Humor is the ultimate therapy for man in society".
The fact he just preached instead of reading off of a paper is amazing. 100 percent real.
He's reading off a teleprompter (TV screens in the background).
that's his job
No he isnt @Rattenhoofd
@@Daniellasanche Wanna bet? I'm literally 100% sure.
he has been doing it for a lifetime…
Can’t believe Jerry is 70.
Is he?!😳 Wow.
that means his girlfriend should just now be getting out of high school!
@@slaqasdq8787 Don't quit your day job.
70 is Jerry believe can not either.
@@slaqasdq8787 jerry would be laughing at that...
"We’re embarrassed about things we should be proud of and proud of things we should be embarrassed about" ... everyone should hear this !
Seinfeld is an unashamed promoter of the ZioNazis of IsraHell.
Jerry was, is, and will always be, one of the best! In time, those kids will come to realize how lucky they were to have been a part of this.
Cleanest comedian that made me laugh growing up
@@avocado7947 The really good ones don't need it ;)
100%
jerry seinfeld dated and picked up a 17 year old up from high school as a 38 year old.
This video came in my feed and being the Jerry fan that I am, I clicked on it. I love speeches made by comedians, especially him. 3-4 minutes into the video I realised I'm sitting on my bed in my dorm room and this is my last day of college. It is! I'm going to pack my bags after this. A cab is going to drop me off 220 km away tomorrow afternoon. This is my last day of college, night rather, I realised, and I listened to the rest of the speech with that realisation. I spent this day being jealous, regretful, and fixing problems with my phone at a shop, and attempting to return this booklet I had, at which I failed btw. I listened to this after eating. I just thought it was beautiful.
Beautifully written!
@@Samanja.no.1 Thank you!
I like what Jerry says about enjoying the little things. Makes me feel a lot better about enjoying my coffees, my waterman pens, my hobonichi diaries, and my Diesel jeans. If you are happy with the little things, the energy transmits to other areas of life creating a positive flywheel effect.
Great words. Morning coffee is almost sacred, those pens, that script. The piano keys , fog, snow falling slowly . Sky colors. Moments to live for .
I was one of the students there. Glad that I wasn't lazy enough to skip this or foolish enough to walk out on this amazing speech!
Good for you. Congratulations!
@@Sunset672 walking out is like the opposite of lazy...its very proactive. and you say the protestors are foolish? id like to see your graduation results shaw
@@shysonofficial Walking out being proactive depends on what you accomplish by walking out vs what you accomplish by staying.
@@shysonofficialever hear of understanding your enemy? You'd have to listen for a minute to even know whom you disagree with.
Congratulations Class of 2024!
I learnt something today “don’t lose your humour”. Great reminder.
MALCOLM X
too bad while trying to save the loss of his humour, he lost his humanity. Shame Jerry Shame
@@zescapegoat I don’t think so. War has never historically been a nice thing to witness. Jerry has nothing to do with the conflict, neither do you or I. “Losing one’s humour” happens when we think we have all the answers, we forget about our families and the life we can enjoy.
hoomer**
@@zescapegoatwomp womp
no looking down at a script no teleprompter this is from the heart
I agree. I was wondering how he spoke so long and covered so many points without a script?
@@notbraindead7298 ...well, likely teleprompter. Watch his focus, throughout, from side to side.
Because comedians are actually THAT smart.
He has teleprompters. Haha. Clear teleprompters (similar to presidential teleprompters) on each side.
@@robinp2039 in usual club/stage venues, with their own written material: memorized. Admirable...
I was there. Thank you, Jerry. We saw our goddaughter graduate with her masters. Your speech was very funny, yet so point on. :)
Jerry has just demonstrated he’s worth every penny he has. This speech is just brilliant for today’s world.
"Most things do not work." Truer words were never spoken.
Agreed. I know a lady who has a BA in theatre. Today she is a successful bank manager.
While this is true, and while I enjoyed the speech, the comment “if you don’t like your job just quit” is so off the mark for most people. Shitty jobs are shitty because people can’t afford to quit.
Including making a movie about Pop Tarts.
@@toastedburton yep, especially when you tried to apply for every area you want to be in and they don't want you.
Especially products made in China.
Great comedian, great school. I appreciate the media bringing this to my attention. I would have missed it. I can't believe Jerry is 70. He is doing something right. One of the best speeches I have heard.
😂😂 wut? Lol
Great comedian? In what universe is he funny because it sure as shit isn't this one.
@@R.T.Logan.80the one I live in
@@blackout07blue funny among those that spell "what" correctly
@@R.T.Logan.80womp womp
I love Jerry Seinfeld. He's generous with this speech. I wish I met someone giving me this speech when I graduated. He's talking about values here which I wished I had in my 20s.❤❤❤
I typically " love" everything just not someone I don't really know.
@Bongofurry do you "love" his message? you don't have to be in love to love
that speech was GOLD, jerry! GOLD!
LOVE JERRY! He is entertaining and he appreciates his gift. I hope those kids go back and watch this several times. You have to laugh to get through life. My parents always laughed. My mother taught us to laugh at ourselves. My dad taught us that we control our moods. Thank you, mom and dad!!
Awesome. Brilliant. Insightful. Wise. Genius. We need more speeches like this at colleges and universities.
Why? He’s a whiny baby who can’t take criticism. I completely believe Larry David was the real mind behind Seinfeld.
Brilliant and thought provoking!
@@herotyranus6540 Jerry Seinfeld is a whiney baby? I watched the commencement speech. find a mirror.
@@avocado7947 I was talking about him whining about how you “can’t make jokes anymore”
One of the best speeches EVER !!!! I'm old and he is 100% correct on all points :)
😂😂
I thought people walked out?
@@SanFrancisco94118Yeah, the anti-American, rapist-terrorist supporters, and sympathizers did. Their loss. What a bunch of absolute jerks!
Woke idiots are not people
@@SanFrancisco94118Idiots walked out.
"Hey kids, what's the deal with homework? You're not working on your home!" -Jerry Seinfeld
That's gold !!!
Don't let Hamas take over the US!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Who's ready to LAUGH??
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At his age, he's still got it.
Amen, Jerry Seinfeld. Whatever you think is cool, is cool. Just go for whatever you think is cool.
I am 40 years old and graduated college 10 years ago at 30 and this is one of the BEST speeches I’ve EVER heard. Repeated it twice and downloaded it to keep. He’s 100% right! Thank you, JS!
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@Jerryseinfeldofficial Shes not 17 Jerry, chill
That is the best commencement speech I've ever heard!! Well Done JS.
Arnold Schwarzenegger also did a great speech, but yeah this one is fantastic.
I fully agree.
hey - I liked bob iger's too
His comments about Bee Movie had me cracking up. The whole speech was a banger. I had no idea what to do with my career when I graduated from Clemson. My degree opened doors but I don't use it for my current job. I might not be passionate about what I do, but it is fascinating stuff and I work with a great team of people. That's the end goal.
I instantly thought of the Bee Movie when he mentioned bees lol, but wasn't expecting him to talk as much about the Bee Movie as he did. That was hilarious.
So you are saying that you wasted a lot of time and somebody's money for nothing. I get it. Biden pay your loans ?
It was nice of that gentleman behind Jerry to dress as a bee.
Congratulations, Mr Seinfeld. Well deserved. I still watch your show often. Your three points are so important and invaluable at any age. Good luck to the Duke graduates.
Probably the best commencement speech I've ever heard..wow!
As a Harvard and MIT grad, who worked as a rocket scientist for 3 years, I now live in the jungle building modern mud homes! You truly don't know where life will take you. Being open to change, and working hard no matter what, is the way to really enjoy life
SOOOOO cool!
Naval Academy grad here, now playing guitar/singing at hotels and restaurants along the gulf coast. Experiencing more satisfaction now than I've ever had.
are you bragging lol you sound dumb listing your university name
must be nice to not have to earn a living
@bobpx what makes you assume that? I am the breadwinner in my household. I am a college consultant for half the year so we can pay our expenses.
Loved the part about not losing your sense of humor. So many people are losing their sense of humor now and are so highly sensitive. Great speech! Good advice. Nobody ever regrets laughing too much.
I loved that part too. Mostly because Seinfeld isn't humorous.
Anyone who has watched Seinfeld extras he talks the same points in his extras interview, JS THE GOAT
😂😂 dork
“We’re embarrassed about things we should be proud of and proud of things we should be embarrassed about.” = perfect description of our culture today.
People are more educated and wise today than they’ve ever been and it makes the centrists mad lol. And of course all the pro system boot lickers like you try to feed on it and sound smart. Just give it up.
Actually, it's a vague and largely meaningless statement that many here treat as if it's somehow profound. Give examples of part one and part two of that little profundity. Part one, in particular, strikes me as ridiculous, while part two is perhaps right in certain cases. For example, people who are proud of supporting trump should be embarrassed for being ignorant failed citizens. And people who are proud of their possessions, as if that represents real value. But Seinfeld doesn't give any examples of either part of that quote I believe he cribbed from some other source, so it leaves the application open to endless interpretations from the listeners, most of which are nonsensical.
@@surfwriter8461 Stop sniffing your own farts.
Did you watch the speech? He literally began with the example of privilege, specifically the privilege of going to a great university, as something we shouldn’t be embarrassed of.
@@surfwriter8461 are you a real person?
What an incredible message to give to a graduating class. A sense of humor is everything. Great speech.
BRILLIANT. As a 53 year old- I hope this lands for the younger generation. Thank you Duke and Jerry! 🎤🔥❤
What a GENIUS! He put work , heart , comedy and wisdom! What a privilege!
I found myself laughing, reflecting, and worrying throughout his speech. His jokes landed with me, and I couldn't help but laugh out loud. The lightheartedness of his humor was just what I needed. His words made me think about what kind of society that we live in where everything seems so serious. I can't even get an ice-cream with my family without posters plastered everywhere denouncing political problems a world away. And finally, I worry that the algorithms that dictate what we see online, work only to divide us over issues we cannot or don't understand. I think Jerry is right, we shouldn't lose our humor. Our world is messy, and we can either lay down and cry, or start laughing and build a better world for our children. Thanks, Mr. Seinfeld, for taking a considerable risk and giving a commencement speech in what some would consider a "hostile work environment". And finally, Congratulations, class of 2024! Welcome to the workforce--I'll be the one bringing you the coffee.
I really like the point about falling in love with things. Makes me remember to be thankful & appreciate each moment.
Im 41 years old. I went to university, got a job in environmental consulting, went to work in the resources sector and have been in the industry for 19 years. Wife, 3 kids, dog, mortgage. I STILL have no idea what i want to do 😂. Do something, pick something, give it a go. If it doesnt work out, change your plans. Be open to opportunities, be humble, do what is best for you but dont burn bridges, do it to the best of your abilities. Life does not happen in a straight line. ❤
I was embarrassed about things my dad taught me. Now as an adult I am happy he gave me tools I can use,forever. He is no longer here,and sometimes I wish he was. He was not perfect. But he was perfect where it counted the most.
I love Seinfeld ! He looks amazing - he is 70 but if I didn’t know who he was I would guess early 50s - he seems so much younger.
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Jerry Seinfeld will always be the G.O.A.T.! Live long and prosper.. I wish you the best dude..
He is maybe the SGOAT. The GOAT is Louis CK. The acknowledged king of comedy: the comedian's comedian.
So many gems here ... Most of all, "Do not lose your sense of humor ... You have no idea at this point in your life how much you're going to need it to get through." 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@@write-only So simple...so true.
I find that part of his speech ironic because he isn't humorous. He's boring and has terrible "jokes".
@@R.T.Logan.80 I think he's funny af. Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, SNL, Seth Myers, now that's unfunny and boring.
@@SuperJolie2011 you're a very easily entertained, doofus.
@@R.T.Logan.80to each his and her own when it comes to fun and finding what's funny. I think he said what he thinks and I respect that.
Thank you very much for share this ceremony. Congratulations for all the Duke students! Sienfeld is the best!
Talk about wisdom bombs. This is one of the best speeches I've ever heard. Even though aimed towards youth, I think it applies to all ages. Thank you, Jerry!
People trashed this kind of talk ? He did great. Good speech. He told the truth!
No trashing, everyone loves it!
They didn’t walk out bc of his speech but his snd his wife’s support of IDF and the destruction of the Palestine people
@@checksandbalances6714hmm. missed that, explain
@@natalyaa4928a handful of graduates walked out; watch out for tents popping up in your neighborhood
A few bratty people walked out because he is Jewish.
This is a nice lesson on life speech. This is something many should listen to, both young and old. I am just right behind Seinfeld in age, and can relate one hundred percent to everything he said. Brilliant!
As a retired scientist, the experience I enjoyed during my higher education challenged me to think for myself. Today? Our universities and colleges have become the bastion of professional students that never grew up and instead surround themselves with likeminded academics who do NOT foster independent thinking, but rather dependent thinking. They live in a bubble they created, not understanding the true meaning of life. Unfortunately, we have a generation of narcissistic people who champion any and every "cause" in an effort to validate their own existence. I was so relieved when my children graduated and left the college campus. Instead of being smothered by all knowing "professors" they could finally experience real life, not the utopian ideal society created by fallible people. Think for yourself. Do NOT follow the mob. There are two sides to every coin. Open your mind.......it is a terrible thing to waste.
Well said!
Those people in the bubble are now running the country, and they want to run the world. Enough!
I agree that this happens a LOT of the time. However, you're generalizing a bit - not EVERY teacher follows this nonsensical pattern. I teach English at a community college in Arkansas, and my entire aim with every class I teach is helping students learn to think for themselves. I left my previous community college in Texas because they very clearly did not want students to learn - they literally did not want them to think; it was generally discouraged from the curriculum. Having intentionally moved on to an institution that encourages critical thinking, I strive every day to help my students gain their own life opinions, challenge societal norms, and seek out life experiences, good, bad, and everything between. As I said, I would agree with you that the majority of professors (particularly at universities) aren't concerned with much in terms of what they're actually offering students, but I do know teachers that teach for the right reasons, as well.
mission accomplished, public education
It’s the “everything was better in my time” complaint again. Fact is: the vast majority of universities and colleges provide high quality education and the vast majority of students are hard working, critical thinking students. To focus on the loud minority tells more about you than about the students and staff.
I am 50. I have two university degrees from two different universities.
Great speech! I'm 48 and I got some good things out of that. Notably the importance of figuring out the coolest job and doing that. So true.
Thanks Jerry, from a Duke Grad, class of ‘59
What's the difference between school and life? In school, we're given a lesson, and then a test. And in life, we're given a test, that teaches us a lesson.
I'm glad I avoided all the headlines and videos about this and just watched it. Very good, and overall entertaining for a commencement address! I like the part about being proud of your degree. I've seen a lot of people with good degrees tell people about it with some level of shame. Some degrees are extremely hard, require countless sleepless nights of studying, and deserve respect. If someone has put in the work, whatever it may be, they shouldn't have to ashamed just because there might be some level of privilege in the equation. You have to work with what you're given, and handicapping yourself helps no one.
Great speech! You gotta love Jerry!! Congratulations to Duke grads.
Great speech. I love it and I have rewatched it several times. Just perfect balance of humor and heartfelt wisdoms.
As a Duke Dad 2014 myself, my tears keep flowing 😂😂. Congrats Duke 2024 boys and girls !
At 59, I still managed to get a lot from this speech. He's really something.
Yeah he's a guy who dates 17 year Olds as a 38 year old
@mr.terrible7415 and you're a guy who aspires to be a trrorst incel who only gets laid by force
@@mr.terrible7415 True. Something else to be envious of.
Great experience! I enjoyed it! My daughter was a graduate there. I am a proud mom!
So you're the one they didn't catch bribing the coach!
He’s a flipping genius, I’ve been falling in love all day, thanks JS
The Warren Buffett of stand-up comedy … It all makes so much sense when he says it.
OK Boomer
@@AnotherOneForTheToad yeah that’s right (said in my best David Putty voice)
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Facts. This road ahead is long and challenging, and laughter is the one medics we all need more of in this world. I'd heard folks up and left Jerry's graduation speech, which is truly embarrassing and shameful, but the man speaks truth here. May God bless our world and help everyone find their way back to some place of human decency. Thanks, Jerry!
One of the best I've heard. Don't loose your ability to laugh at yourself and others.
I can hear his mother now: "How could anyone not like him?"
Half the people walked out before the speech
He’s a whiny baby
he is a monster who supports the ongoing genocide and starvation of children and orphans in Palestine. Fuck Genocide Seinfeld
@@Derail07you are clearly terrible with numbers. 30 out of 7000 is not half
@@Sunset672 Yes, half of them
Here because of a tip from Tim Ferriss on the Kevin Rose Show, and not disappointed. Absolutely amazing and important commencement address.
same same!
I graduated from Duke University 25 years ago. Congratulations, Graduates of every type!
Thank you, Mr. Seinfeld, for your speak and its availability on youtube! I very much appreciate your advice even more 25 years after graduation!
(Cokie Robert's was our 1999 speaker but I don't remember a single thing she said. All I have is my wife's remembrance of Cokie's unfunny anti-men rant and my memory of sitting on the football field in the hot sun on May 16, 1999.)
Thank you Jerry! Grew up watching your shows in the 90's not always understanding but now as an adult, i get it...Humor - "it's your stanely cup water bottle on the brutal long hike of life."
When Jerry said "What a crowd !", I remembered the late Rodney Dangerfield, bless his soul.
It would have been classic if kramer walked on stage looking lost.
😂😂😂
I loved this speech, I’m 68 and I also learned and was reminded of the best of life
I have couple kids in high school and junior high school. I'm going to collect the amazing commencement speeches that I wish I had when I was graduating and give them to my kids when they graduate. I will start with this one.
Thank you Jerry, for making me laugh at myself and the world.
I feel like I just got more value than I would have gotten out of a degree at Duke.
Thanks for sharing this gem publicly!
I really enjoyed this. Thanks Jerry!
One of the most interesting parts of life is how it will surprise you. Spent my whole life feeling confused and unfulfilled, square peg in a round hole. Feeling like I almost got it right, but was never quite the right fit. 28 now and finally feel like I've found my rhythm. Trust yourself and keep your humor. Amazing speech
This was excellent. Grateful to my friend for sharing it with me.
Couldn't have been much better Jer! Fantastic!! I hope you get to visit every "Distinguished School" with the same truths!
Fantastic Jerry. Don't EVER lose your sense of humor = words to live by
What a lovely speech. Thank you, Jerry.
Humor is so necessary. Very important speech, filled with wisdom!
The most important things in life are hard work, fall in love, and find/keep humor. Wonderfully said.
Definitely one of the best commencement addresses I’ve seen.
Me too and with 5 kids and 10 grandkids, Ive heard plenty.
This is one of the greatest public speeches ever - delivery and content. Seinfeld is wise.
I had no idea what an incredible human being Jerry was. What a wonderful message, I loved every aspect of it. What great advice for all these young people, I hope they didn't learn more from him about being a human being than from going to school for four years. If i am born again I hope I can come back as a comedian. They all seem more wise than a lot of people i know.
How beautiful to hear Seinfeld Minutia expand into a life-path of joy in the journey, in the details, and in engagement with life. ❤❤❤
Wow. Just amazing ! Jerry true to form, excellent and lovable. Good choice, DUKE.
Yay! I liked it! Peace Love and Laughter!
Love you Jerry. Wonderful, heartfelt and fun loving speech.
Love you Duke graduates of ‘24!!!
You’re great and the greatest future of this country!!!!
Thanks to Tim Ferriss who directed us followers to Jerry giving his commencement speech at Duke. Congrats Jerry and Congrats to Graduates of 2024!❤️💐🌻🌷⭐️💥
One of the best speeches I've ever heard
I may not be one of those students however that speech gave this 77yo hope for our future. Awesome job Seinfeld. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Ok boomer
@@conundrum51Were you born a tool, or did you gradually become one?
@@conundrum51 Troll
@@ethos1236okay idiot
It sure doesn't take much to impress you.
"You just can't do it..." Hahahaha
This guy is a pure GENIUS.
Jerry has always had just the right way of putting things. Funny, and realistic at the same time. Excellent choice for a speaker.
he is so wise and eloquent with his words. Listen to Jerry
WOW man, just WOW. At the beginning I thought. Seinfeld? and now, oh yeah, Seinfeld. HE GOT IT!
I got as emotional as I did with Steve Jobs's speech, Jerry's speech was so profound, unbelievable.
This one was THE BEST:
"We’re embarrassed about things we should be proud of and proud of things we should be embarrassed about."
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Here:
A 57 year old man who is graduating tomorrow.
My hat off to Seinfeld, no teleprompter, no script, JUST HEART.
P.S.
I've always loved J. Seinfeld
What an awesome speech! So much wisdom here. Jerry is the 🐐
LOL ... I totally lost it when Jerry said "Thank you for the phony degree" ..... Although I'm sure he meant well about receiving the doctorate !!
It is phony. I don't see the point of it at all.
its a reference to his sitcom SEINFELD ;-)
What an honor to have Jerry Seinfeld at your graduation speech. He's still making good jokes and good points.
He is not reading off of a script. He is not looking down, but out and around. Well done for a speaker.
One of the best commencement speeches I've heard. Thanks, Jerry Seinfeld for keeping it real! From a 53-year-old in the Philippines!😊🙏💕
He made a show about nothing, and gave a speech that meant everything. And I laughed at both. Thank you, Jerry!
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I love❤Seinfeld..still watch reruns to this day. This man is really funny in real life.