Larry David is Coming
Getting ready season 9 of Curb Your Enthusiasm
It’s been five years since we last watched Leib, son of Nat, take on pig-parkers, LOLs, and survivors while becoming the most likable, misunderstood star on television. Since Curb Your Enthusiasm last aired, Larry, his costars and many writing partners have dominated popular culture with shows like The League (Jeff Schaffer, creator of the single greatest holiday known to man), Silicon Valley (Alec Berg), and The Goldbergs (Jeff Garlin). In 2014, Cheryl Hines married a Kennedy (we’ll see how this one turns out) and currently stars in the Fox sitcom Son of Zorn. Larry’s most prominent roles since leaving HBO have included a stint on Broadway in Fish the Dark and some wonderful spots on SNL shooting the shit with Jerry Seinfeld, trolling Donald Trump and mocking former Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders.
Last year, HBO announced that Larry would be returning for another season of Curb and earlier this month it was announced that it would air sometime in late 2017. When I heard this joyous news I immediately started thinking about the possibilities for Curb in the age of social media. When season 8 ended, Snapchat was just getting off the ground, GIFs didn’t exist, and Vine was still a thing (RIP). All that considered, these are 10 things I hope Larry takes on this Fall and some reasons why
- Swipe Dating Apps: Larry struggled to find someone after he and Cheryl divorced. I’d love to see him to try to meet the next Mrs. David on Tinder, wouldn’t you?
- Snapchat: Who wouldn’t want to see an old curmudgeon take on the ultimate young people app? If he can even figure out how to use it I’ll be impressed.
- 3–1 Leads (and the Blowing Of): This has nothing to do with Larry but come on, it’s gotta be done.
- Athleisure Clothing: I’m excited to watch Larry’s rant when he encounters Richard Lewis jogging around in a pair of black Lululemon leggings, New Balance trainers, and a Nike dry-fit tee? Lewis won’t come back from that.
- Donald Trump: Had to throw this one in there.
- Squad Pics: Just the idea of Larry, Leon, Jeff, Jerry Seinfeld, Lewis, Funkhouser and Ted Danson sitting down for a picture at Leo’s eating Larry David Sandwiches brings a smile to my face.
- Slang: JB Smoove has already gone on record discussing Larry’s lack of “woke-ness.” Imagine him in conversation and someone just casually slips in a “lit” or “fam.” Better yet him referring to Leon as his “fam” mid-conversation.
- Dick Pics: This is another angle on the modern dating scene. Dick pics have become way too normal in the 2010’s and someone has got to take a stand. I vote Larry.
- Crossfit: Nobody really knows what Crossfit even is, who better to explain this witchcraft than the lovable LD?
- Anti-Social Tech Billionaires: The world is ripe with Aspbergers-ridden tech billionaires who have no clue how to function in society. These guys would be Larry’s best friends. Who better to make him look like a well-adjusted, normal human being than modern-day Rain Men?
No matter what happens, I can’t wait for Larry to once again harp on the worst of society for the good of all humankind.
