The origin of the Seinfeld/Newman feud is insinuated in season 3 episode 15, where Newman gets Jerry into trouble. Newman's dislike of Jerry appears to stem from resentment at Jerry's status as a relatively famous comedian. Newman considers Jerry to be undeserving of his fame, referring to Jerry's audience as a "half soused nightclub rabble that lap up your inane 'observations.'" Newman's own talents as a poet and wordsmith are not inconsiderable, yet similar recognition to Jerry has so far eluded him.