Saying that George is a loser and a colossal failure in everything ignores the fact in who and how he is as a friend. He remains loyal to Jerry, having known him since they were kids. He consistently goes out with Jerry, Kramer and Elaine and they are always seen together. They never get into severe arguments and George is always able to find his way back into the group and this tight-knit circle. In this episode, Jerry is taken with a woman he met earlier and wants to see her again. Therefore, he stakes out at her office hoping to run into her and brings George along for the ride. Unsure and nervous, Jerry looks to George to calm him down and come up with a solution as to why they are there. George thinking quickly is able to come up with an entire scenario almost immediately. He is the problem-solver, the comic relief and the sole factor that keeps Jerry composed in this awkward situation.
It is crucial to note George's friendships with the other three main characters not solely because it is the basis for the entire show, but also because it exemplifies how close they are to each other and how close he is to them. For example, in The Pool Guy (7.8) George explains to Jerry how there are two separate George's---relationship George and independent George and that they have to remain separate so that he can have an escape from Susan and his relationship when necessary. "There is also independent George, that's the George you know, the George you grew up with!" to which Jerry replies "I...I love that George." This is important because it shows the history that Jerry and George have; also because it shows us that George needs his friends fore they are his escape, his wicked salvation in a world full of do-gooders. They allow him to be himself and he needs them. As a result, he will do a lot for them and remains loyal to them from the pilot to the finale. Although Root is right in George being a loser in some instances, friendship is not one of them.
It is crucial to note George's friendships with the other three main characters not solely because it is the basis for the entire show, but also because it exemplifies how close they are to each other and how close he is to them. For example, in The Pool Guy (7.8) George explains to Jerry how there are two separate George's---relationship George and independent George and that they have to remain separate so that he can have an escape from Susan and his relationship when necessary. "There is also independent George, that's the George you know, the George you grew up with!" to which Jerry replies "I...I love that George." This is important because it shows the history that Jerry and George have; also because it shows us that George needs his friends fore they are his escape, his wicked salvation in a world full of do-gooders. They allow him to be himself and he needs them. As a result, he will do a lot for them and remains loyal to them from the pilot to the finale. Although Root is right in George being a loser in some instances, friendship is not one of them.