The Bubble Boy
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| “The Bubble Boy” | 
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| Episode no.: 47 | |
| Season: 4 | |
| Airdate: October 7, 1992 | |
| Writer(s): Larry David, Larry Charles | |
| Director: Tom Cherones | |
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The Bubble Boy is the name of a 1992 episode of the American sitcom Seinfeld, and the name of a character in that episode.
The episode was written by Larry David and Larry Charles and was directed by Tom Cherones.
[edit] Plot
In the episode, George claims "The Moops" is the answer to the Trivial Pursuit question "Who invaded Spain in the 8th century A.D.?". The Bubble Boy contested the answer, claiming it was the Moors (which is correct). George, with his stubborn nature, in reaction to the belligerent arrogance of the Bubble Boy, and out of spite, refused to accept the response in favor of the (presumably misprinted) answer given by the card. This incident is based on an actual error spotted by one of the writers while playing the home edition of Jeopardy!.
The episode is also inspired by the "Boy in the bubble" trope in American pop culture.
[edit] The Bubble Boy
The Bubble Boy is never actually shown throughout the episode. He is described as an anemic who has to live in an quarantine. The bubble is not like an igloo but rather like a "thin film of plastic separating the room".
