Seinfeld is a popular television comedy based on the humor of comedian Jerry Seinfeld. In a scene from an episode entitled "The Conversion," Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), and George (Jason Alexander) are sitting in Jerry's apartment, and George is talking about how his most recent relationship with a woman is falling apart because of religious differences.

"She says we can't go out anymore," George says.

"Why?" Elaine asks.

"Because I'm not Latvian Orthodox," he says. "Her parents won't let her date anyone who's not Latvian Orthodox."

"She's limiting herself to Latvian Orthodox? That's too bad," Jerry says.

"I know!" George says. "This was the only woman I never lied to! Well, that's not entirely true. She knew I didn't have a job. She knew I lived at home. Didn't seem to bother her. I think I could have married this woman."

"Why didn't you just ask her parents?" Elaine asks.

"I can't," George says. "I met them. They're devout." George pauses for a moment before saying, "You know—in the cab, on the way here—I actually thought about converting."

"To Latvian Orthodox?" Jerry asks.

"Why not? What do I care?" George says.

"You do know it's not like changing toothpaste, right?" Jerry says.

"I think it would be romantic," Elaine says. "Like Edward VIII abdicating the throne to marry Mrs. Simpson."

"Like King Edward," George says. "Like King Edward, Jerry!"

"King Edward didn't live in Queens—with Frank and Estelle Costanza," Jerry fires back, referencing the fact that George lives with his parents despite being a grown man.

Ignoring Jerry's cutting remark, George continues to ponder aloud the possibility of conversion. "You know what? I could probably do this. What's the difference?"

"George, I was just kidding around," Elaine says.

Undeterred, George continues: "I wouldn't even tell her. I could surprise her!"

"George, I wasn't serious!" cries Elaine.

"How hard could it be?" George says. "You make a little contribution, you have a ceremony. I'm gonna think about this. I'm really gonna think about this."

George eventually decides to follow through on his idea of conversion, but despite passing the conversion exam, his girlfriend tells him she's not ready for a commitment.

DVD, Season 5, Disc 3 ("The Conversion"); 00:02:45–00:04:30