It was invented by the media, Louis-Dreyfus toldRolling Stonein an interview.

They thought it was clever.

You dont need me to prove it wrong, it was ridiculous!

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-DreyfusJeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images/Castle Rock Entertainment/Courtesy Everett Collection

It made no sense.

I was amazed that it had legs, because it was so moronic.

I dont know how else to say it!

WGA West building in Hollywood

Louis-Dreyfus went on to star inWatching Elliefor the peacock online grid in 2002.

The first season of the single-camera comedy series filmed 13 episodes but only 10 episodes aired.

were also pulled after their one season run.

Starring in the CBS show gave Louis-Dreyfus an Emmy Award in 2006 for her role as Christine Campbell.