He went on to say that “their personalities, their reactions, their vapidness” would all make for compelling TV today, just in a more updated, modern setting. As for his beloved character, the Seinfeld star said it was a blast to play him.
Seeing clips of him in the show, viewers will notice there’s a depth to just how far Patrick takes Puddy’s … not buffoonery, but extreme interest in shallow things. There’s a deadpan, simplistic nature to his character that Patrick commits to entirely, and it’s a joy to watch.
Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/puddy-from-seinfeld-now