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I'm not non-American, but I'll throw my two cents in anyhow.
You have to find Seinfeld appealing because it throws into relief every minute facet of human interrelation. Even if you hadn't realized it before, you watch the seemingly obsessive, neurotic dilemmas of the characters in Seinfeld, and can completely identify. Their fixation on everyday etiquette and character traits is amusing because they're so banal and trivial. Who can't sympathize with Jerry's irritation with people who stand too close to you while talking, or his inner turmoil over toothbrush hygiene?
I don't know why Jews would be offended - while there are certainly Jewish references in the show, it's never a focal point. These neuroses are totally universal.
And, at least with the people I know, Seinfeld has quite a few UK fans. We used to watch it on Sky over there practically religiously.
Glice, I think you might just be weird.
*Edit: I shouldn't say "over there" - I mean specifically, Ireland. But I think Sky has the same programming there as well, does it not?
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