Larry David Just Served Rfk Jr. A Side of Shade in His New HBO Show (Yikes)
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Well, folks, it looks like Larry David is bringing the heat in his latest HBO offering, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness (and yes, produced by Barack Obama himself). In a recent episode, the legendary funnyman allegedly dressed as Dora Salk (yes, that Dora) and threw some serious shade at a character who could practically be a stand-in for the guy who’s been stirring the vaccine pot lately—let's call him RFK Jr.
In this comedic showdown, Larry—sorry, Dora—allegedly told Bobby (the character’s name, but we all know who this is really aimed at) to “Drop dead” after enduring some of his infamous, overly tan rants about vaccines. Honestly, if he had a penny for every time he’s got science wrong, he’d still be broke.
Larry doesn’t hold back, making it crystal clear that if Bobby were ever in charge, we’d be in for a wild ride, saying, “If you were in charge, God help us all!” Watching this unfold is like witnessing a tragic comedy; it’s hard not to see it as a metaphor for their unraveling friendship over political disagreements (and a certain appointment in the Trump administration that really put a nail in the coffin).
Can you even wrap your head around the fact that these two used to be tight? They were practically the comedy duo of the decade, and now it feels like someone’s throwing shade from the sidelines. Even Bobby’s wife used to be on Larry's show, and now it’s like they’ve gone from comedic gold to an absolute dumpster fire with no therapy in sight. Yikes!
Sending love to all involved, because this level of public shade is downright complicated. Maybe they should grab a cup of chamomile tea and sort this out—bless their hearts!
—Mimi