'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' Review: Larry David's 'Curb' Pet Peeves Get a Period Makeover
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Alison Herman
Summary
A review of Larry David's HBO sketch show 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness', executive produced by the Obamas. The piece examines how the show revisits concepts and pet peeves from 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' (like "Happy New Year" expiring on Jan. 7, "chat 'n' cut" line-skipping, and "pig parker" parking offenses) in a period setting, putting Larry David's signature curmudgeonly humor in the past.
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Variety'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' Review: Larry David's 'Curb' Pet Peeves Get a Period Makeovervariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe principle that 'Happy New Year!' is a sentiment that expires on Jan. 7, for example.
Or the offense he takes from a 'chat 'n' cut,' an etiquette breach in which someone uses a quick catch-up with an acquaintance as an excuse to skip ahead in a line.
Or the loathsomeness of a 'pig parker' — a person so selfish they hog multiple spaces rather than take the time to make sure they're leaving room for others.
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