35 Frank Costanza Quotes in Memory of the Festivus-Loving Frenchman

"Seinfeld" aired for nearly a decade (1989-1998), and it became one of Jerry Stiller's main staples. The late actor portrayed one of the show's funniest and most beloved characters, the Frenchman Frank Costanza.

Frank Costanza was a spontaneous character to whom Festivus — a Christmas alternative that was more like the opposite of Thanksgiving — meant a great deal. The man had no filter and was never afraid to tell it like it is, especially during Festivus.

Frank delivered a number of hilarious one-liners throughout his recurring appearance on the show, making him one hell of a meme source. Despite some of his lines being outright mean, his brilliant comedic timing made it hard not to like him.

So in memory of this iconic comedic figure, here are 35 of his best quotes.

A photo with Frank Costanza's quote, "This is the best Festivus ever!" | Source: Amodays

The Glory of Festivus

"At the Festivus dinner, you gather your family around and you tell them all the ways they have disappointed you over the past year." — Frank Costanza

"Frank Costanza: Many Christmas' ago, I went to buy a doll for my son. I reached for the last one they had, but so did another man. As I rained blows upon, I realized there had to be another way.

Cosmo Kramer: What happened to the doll?

Frank Costanza: It was destroyed. But out of that, a new holiday was born." — "Seinfeld"

"This is the best Festivus ever!" — Frank Costanza

"George you're forgetting how much Festivus has meant to us all. I brought one of the cassette tapes." — Frank Costanza

A photo with Frank Costanza's quote, "You don't need glasses, you're just weak! You're weak!" | Source: Amodays

"Let's do it then. Festivus is back. I'll get the pole out of the crawl space." — Frank Costanza

"A Festivus for the rest of us." — Frank Costanza

"[about Festivus] Cosmo Kramer: What do you use for decoration?

Frank Costanza: An aluminum pole. I find tinsel distracting." — "Seinfeld"

Frank Costanza's Most Memorable Moments

"You don't need glasses, you're just weak! You're weak!" — Frank Costanza

A photo with Frank Costanza's quote, "No one is touching my feet. Between you and me, Elaine, I think I've got a foot odor problem." | Source: Amodays

"How long it takes to find a bra? What's going on in there? You ask me to get a pair of underwear, I'm back in two seconds… you know about the cup sizes and all? They have different cups." — Frank Costanza

"I'm like a phoenix, rising from Arizona!" — Frank Costanza

"George, we've had it with you. Understand? We love you like a son, but even parents have limits." — Frank Costanza

"Hey George, what do you like better? The 'bro' or the 'mansiere'?" — Frank Costanza

A photo with Frank Costanza's quote, "No one is touching my feet. Between you and me, Elaine, I think I've got a foot odor problem." | Source: Amodays

"He stopped short? That's my move. I'm gonna kill him!" — Frank Costanza

"They don't want us there, so we're going." — Frank Costanza

"Stop crying and fight your father." — Frank Costanza

"It's made from aluminum. Very high strength to weight ratio." — Frank Costanza

A photo with Frank Costanza's quote, "They don't want us there, so we're going." | Source: Amodays

"George. This is a surprise. Who's the suit?" — Frank Costanza

"I was watching a provocative movie on cable tv called 'The Net,' starring that woman from 'The Bus.'" — Frank Costanza

"Let me understand, you got the hen, the chicken, and the rooster. the rooster goes with the chicken. so, who's having sex with the hen?" — Frank Costanza

"That's why I could never become president. That's also why, from an early age, I never had any interest in politics. I refuse to vote. They don't want me, I don't want them!" — Frank Costanza

A photo of Frank Costanza's quote, "Your meatloaf is mushy, your salmon croquettes are oily, and your eggplant parmesan is a disgrace to this house!" | Source: Amodays

"I've got good news and bad news, and they're both the same: you're fired." — Frank Costanza

"A brassiere for men ... the manssiere! Get it?" — Frank Costanza

"Frank Costanza: I am not allowing my wife to date a bra salesman.

Estelle Costanza: Hey, he only sells them, he doesn't wear them." — "Seinfeld"

"Frank Costanza: My George isn't clever enough to hatch a scheme like this.

Elaine: You got that right." — "Seinfeld"

A photo of Frank Costanza's quote, "Serenity now!!!" | Source: Amodays

Frank Costanza: You saying you want a piece of me? [hits his chest]

Frank Costanza : [yelling] You want a piece of me? You got it!" — "Seinfeld"

"You're not the only one improving yourself. I worked out with a dumbbell yesterday. I feel *vigorous*." — Frank Costanza

"No breaks. I feel reborn." — Frank Costanza

"Frank Costanza: Doctor gave me a relaxation cassette. When my blood pressure gets too high, the man on the tape tells me to say: 'SERENITY NOW.'

George Costanza: Are you supposed to yell it?

Frank Costanza: The man on the tape wasn't specific." — "Seinfeld"

A photo with Frank Costanza's quote, "You're not the only one improving yourself. I worked out with a dumbbell yesterday. I feel *vigorous*." | Source: Amodays

The late Jerry Stiller, who passed at age 92 in 2020, breathed life in Frank Costanza alongside Jerry Seinfeld before going on to appear in 2001's "Zoolander" with Ben Stiller and Hairspray with John Travolta.

His last onscreen appearance was in 2016's "Zoolander: Supermodel," and the actor had briefly dabbled in writing and producing. If you've enjoyed some of his best quips in "Seinfeld," perhaps you'll like these Ben Wyatt quotes from Parks and Recreation.