It has been seventeen years since Curb Your Enthusiasm first aired, and I am certainly not proud of the fact that it took me that long to finally sit down and let the awkwardness of Larry David bring me to laughter.
Larry David's past as the co-creator of the hit sitcom Seinfeld is fairly common knowledge, but his humour certainly extends far beyond the limits of Seinfeld with his simplistic thinking and sheer social awkwardness. Larry is the type to see a glass of water and not question whether it is half empty or half full, but to go deep into the silly perspective of both sides and come to the conclusion that nobody should give a shit: it's just a glass of water.
Curb Your Enthusiasm takes a look into the social expectations we have and how they affect our thinking and overall behaviour, but from the mind of someone that despises the common rules we live by, all while fully supporting them in his own way.
Larry is ignorant, awkward, and often rude, but as a viewer, the scenarios he winds himself up in seem to validate his perspective. His points on society and social interactions aren't just for comedic purposes, but are genuinely validated by how complicated everything really is. It makes the show incredibly enjoyable because they aren't just somewhat relatable hiccups in life, nor are they too unrealistic; they're a perfect blend of just about possible and ridiculous.
I'm certain the show will continue to explore the complex mind of Larry David as it progresses through the seasons, and I highly recommend finally jumping into the show if you haven't yet done so, especially if you are a fan of Seinfeld.