Larry David, the man who’s brought us partially ad-libbed cringe comedy for the last THREE HUNDRED YEARS has told ESPN New York that he is still having fun filming Curb Your Enthusiasm. This statement flies in the face of criticism from some corners of the press which suggest that the show has lost its way.
David, responsible for being part of the team that brought us the equally diabolical Seinfeld, in which unlikeable cockhorse Jerry Seinfeld jogged through life in (admittedly wonderful) trainers while making bland observations about everyday occurrences.
This was all while his equally neurotic friends jogged their way miserably through their own lives, somehow finding them enriched by Jerry’s incessant bland observations.
Okay, so we know that Seinfeld wasn’t actually that bad but it’s what you get with hindsight. Angry.
On the subject of ‘Curb’ its creator told?ESPN Radio New York host Mike Lupica that he can barely keep a straight face while filming scenes for the show. It must be really hard to see the obvious “bite moment” coming after eight years making a show.
“Well, I’ve always had fun doing the show, and I guess that’s why I keep doing it after eight years… It’s hard for me to do a take without laughing really.”
Yeah. Laughing all the way to the bank! (Sorry)
Curb Your Enthusiasm has previously examined Larry’s adoption plans and a (hopefully fictional)?Seinfeld reunion, but David insists that the success of the show’s eighth run may be due to a lack of a story arc. That’s how all successful television works, of ?course. By tearing out the story in favour of self-indulgent nonsense from a man who believes you should care about his life. After all, he did Seinfeld.
Not to paint Larry David as a bit of a cock but in a previous interview, he opened up about his personal life, revealing that he went off marriage following his 2007 divorce.
“It would be a silly thing [to marry again]? Why would I do it? Why would I want that contract? I already have kids. The best situation is being a single parent.
“The best part about it is that you get time off too, because the kids are with their mum, so it’s the best of both worlds. There’s a lot to be said for it.”
After all, it’s no father’s prerogative to want to spend as much time as he possibly can with his children. Who wouldn’t want to keep a woman around to win custody and act like an expensive babysitter. After all, Larry needs time off in his busy schedule to remind everyone that he was responsible for Seinfeld!
He had something to do with Seinfeld. Just in case you came close to forgetting. If you forget, Larry David will cut you while you sleep.
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david f says
you are the self-indulgent narcissist that needs to belittle the great LD to get some attention as thats the only way you know how, show some respect to the creator of the two greatest comedy shows ever made. What idiot let you write this thing.
Dom says
I hated to stumble upon this page. I agree completely with the previous commenter. You have some nerve to comment on LD. How about you try to create a hilarious tv show ; heck two great shows, before you comment.
JoeMomma says
In my continuing tradition of being bored by most of what the masses enjoy. I always found Seinfeld tedious and boring. His original stand-up stuff was good though.
Ricky Retardo says
Michael Park’s articles are all self indulgent bullshit. He is about as funny as swine flu (ok so he’s kind of funny) but seriously who could possibly hate on the great LD this much. So sorry his show doesn’t follow the traditional garbage sitcom format, not every show can be as amazing as “Who’s The Boss”. I’d like to know what comedy shows MP finds funny, care to share??
Jo Dave says
A bit lame to trash LD and it’s not even well written or funny. Just smacks of envy and nothing else. Poor show Hecklerspray! At least try some humour and pick a more deserving subject than the genius LD. Can’t recall if you’ve ever written anything that’s a global hit let alone 2 great comedy series. This just comes off as mean spirited and pathetic. Perhaps 2 and a half men and The Big Bang is more to your taste? Or why not trash shite like that instead?! Your article is poor because there’s nothing to criticise with LD… Oh apart from liking a break now and again from his kids- the horror!
Grant Westbrook says
Man oh man.
You is like dead stupid. But hey, you got a blog so you must know what you’re talking about.
Stick to watching My Family or Fools and Horses.
Either that or stop sticking Tabasco up yr’ass.
Ciao.
larry says
I find Curb Your Enthusiasm very funny. I live in the Buffalo, NY area and they stopped showing reruns on Fox at 11:30pm. Hope it returns.