Jerry Seinfeld gets bullied online for saying he misses ‘dominant masculinity’

“Yeah, I get the toxic thing,” the Seinfeld alum said, “but still, I like a real man.”

Jerry Seinfeld expressed nostalgia for "dominant" masculinity in society during discussions about his new Netflix movie, "Unfrosted," a comedy revolving around the introduction of Pop-Tarts in the 1960s.

In his recent appearance on The Free Press’ “Honestly” podcast, he discussed his desire to be a “real man” while he was growing up.

“And the other thing is, as a man — I’ve always wanted to be a real man. I’ve never made it,” joked the 70-year-old, attributing his “childish pursuit” of comedy stopped him.

The "Seinfeld" actor clarified that in his youth, he aimed to emulate figures such as former President John F. Kennedy, Muhammad Ali, Sean Connery, and Howard Cosell, whom he views as epitomizing authentic masculinity.

“But I miss a dominant masculinity,” he remarked, prompting a nervous chuckle from journalist Bari Weiss.

“Yeah, I get the toxic thing,” he continued, “but still, I like a real man.”

Seinfeld also praised Hugh Grant, his co-star in the new movie, as an exemplary embodiment of a “real man.”

“That’s why I love Hugh Grant,”  he elaborated. “Because he felt like one of those guys I wanted to be. He knows how to dress, he knows how to talk, he’s charming, he has stories, he’s comfortable at dinner parties, he knows how to get a drink … I love those movements of style.”

In addition to Grant, Seinfeld cast Melissa McCarthy, Amy Schumer, and Jim Gaffigan in the new Netflix film, aiming to create a diversion from the exhausting political atmosphere.

Numerous fans have weighed in on the matter, poking fun at Seinfeld for his perceived lack of masculinity. One fan noted, “he’s never been one (a real man)”, while others labeled his remarks "toxic," recalling his past relationship with “a 16 year old girlfriend when he was in his 40s”.

Last month, the legendary comedian informed Page Six that he isn't concerned about potentially offending people with his occasional politically themed jokes and commentary.

“Political correctness is something of a worry for people that can’t think,” he expressed to the outlet.

“The stupid mistakes I see people making sometimes — offensive, unnecessary insensitivities — it’s like, you know, pick up a paper! Find out what’s going on and just navigate around it.”