The misanthrope who is perpetually aggravated by everyone and everything around him.
And did what he’s on TV to do, which is create comedy.
Then a few hours later, doubled down on the joke with Seth Myers.
I would do it again!"
Everyone involved in the gag played along.
No highly merchandised plush toys were harmed in the filming of this morning show.
And a good time was had by all.
OK, not all exactly.
There was at least one notable exception.
As well as some middle aged men.
Nor does he have time for his poppycock.
And if it’s too hard to read, I apologize.
What the fuck is wrong with that guy?
Elmo is, like, the best friend to multiple generations of children.
And Larry Fucking David … did … that?
And thought it was going to be … funny?
What a stupid, self-centered, tone deaf asshole.
Like, read the room, dickhead.
It isnt always about you being the center of attention.
And understand whats happening in the moment, fuck.
Understand that there are larger things in the world than you and your garbage ego.
OK, that’s a lot to unpack.
And I’m going to tread lightly for a few reasons.
The simplest of which is I like Wil Wheaton.
At least his celebrity persona; of course I know nothing about him as a person.
Which I highly recommend.
Second, and more importantly, it’s not for me to say what he’s going through.
With all that said, Wheaton doesn’t do himself any favors here.
With all due respect, two can play that “What the fuck is wrong with that guy?”
Often involving someone or something that is important to them.
But everyone has their own.
But it’s on every one of us to pick our battles.
And the first question you oughta ask yourself before getting super offended is what the intent was.
The joke isn’t on abuse victims; it’s on Larry David for being a jerk.
That’s been the point of every episode ofCurb Your Enthusiasm.
And it’s what makes it one of the great comedies of all time.
Again, we can all empathize with someone who was maltreated by their parents when they were little.
But not everything needs to be seen through the prism of everyone else’s trauma.
So you gotta take it in the spirit in which it’s intended.
Life is much easier and more enjoyable that way.
