It was Groat's Disease and apparently its a fictional disease Larry made up for the show. it appeared in an episode in season 3 as well.
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RudiStein
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It was Groat's Disease and apparently its a fictional disease Larry made up for the show. it appeared in an episode in season 3 as well.
RudiStein
*Not really a bail bondsman
I'm good. Another thing that bugs me about the show is the whole "this happened because I said this thing so now I have to act this way" or "I'm in this situation because I'm a moron that can't talk my way out of anything". It's almost like a high-brow '3's Company'.
Baloney Sandwich
Footballguy
what is wrong with high-brow three's company?
Please See Mine
Footballguy
There is a Grote's Syndrome"finger-like thumbs"It was Groat's Disease and apparently its a fictional disease Larry made up for the show. it appeared in an episode in season 3 as well.
Hoart Petterson
Footballguy
One day you'll look back on this post and wonder who the person was who posted it. Kind of like the Otis/John Mayer is awesome posts.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Hey, if your world is full of so many great comedies that you can skip this one, then that's awesome. To me, most TV comedies are garbage. So far you've stated that you don't like Curb or Flight of the Conchords. So now I'm curious as to which TV comedies you favor.
crewmember
Footballguy
yes rash on her daughters cat. not a misunderstanding, she just doesn't mind saying it flat out.Ok, soooooo, she's talking about her daughter's cat, right? I assume it's a misunderstanding?nothing better than Larry saying it to the mother in front of Jerry. Jerry's reaction right away is priceless, like Larry is way out of line.nah,nothing better than the mother saying what she said about her 9-year-old's rash..GRRRRRRREAT episode!!! Too many awesome lines to pick just one.
crewmember
Footballguy
Didn't know it was fictional thought I heard about it before. That was probaly season 3 I heard it though. My fantasy team is named Good Hodgkins.It was Groat's Disease and apparently its a fictional disease Larry made up for the show. it appeared in an episode in season 3 as well.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Yes, that is a misunderstanding. Larry thinks it's the daughter, and so does everyone he tells it to.crewmember said:yes rash on her daughters cat. not a misunderstanding, she just doesn't mind saying it flat out.Ok, soooooo, she's talking about her daughter's cat, right? I assume it's a misunderstanding?nothing better than Larry saying it to the mother in front of Jerry. Jerry's reaction right away is priceless, like Larry is way out of line.nah,nothing better than the mother saying what she said about her 9-year-old's rash..GRRRRRRREAT episode!!! Too many awesome lines to pick just one.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
What's with Jason Alexander's JET BLACK hair dye?
It looks completely natural.
It looks completely natural.
Saints-Man
Footballguy
Just started watching this season and really liked it. It does grow on you.
Does anyone know the significance of the title "Curb Your Enthusiasm"?
Does anyone know the significance of the title "Curb Your Enthusiasm"?
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Larry is a wet blanket.Pretty awful finale, BTW.
bosoxs45
Footballguy
Horrible season.He keeps pulling me back in for more.
Bobcat10
Footballguy
FWIW, it took me alot more than 3 watches to get into this show. I used to cringe when my buddies wanted to watch it. It couldn't hold my attention and I'd rather watch something else. Now, complete 180 of that.
Baloney Sandwich
Footballguy
I agree it wasn't the best episode and didn't have a lot of belly laugh moments. Now, having said that, I think Larry was trying to strike a balance between it being a Curb episode and showcasing the Seinfeld folks as he winded down that storyline. I think that made it difficult to incorporate Leon and some of the other regular Curb folks and as a result you didn't get as many laughs.
Kumerica
Footballguy
Solid analysis. I actually laughed out loud a few times, and suspect I laughed more than most. My not-enough-Leon complaint is applicable to the whole season, not just the finale. Leon/Michael Richards last week was classic.ETA: I wish Larry took Leon to the golf course. Just once.Baloney Sandwich said:
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crewmember
Footballguy
nah,nothing better than the mother saying what she said about her 9-year-old's rash..
nothing better than Larry saying it to the mother in front of Jerry. Jerry's reaction right away is priceless, like Larry is way out of line.
Ok, soooooo, she's talking about her daughter's cat, right? I assume it's a misunderstanding?
yes rash on her daughters cat. not a misunderstanding, she just doesn't mind saying it flat out.
Yes, that is a misunderstanding. Larry thinks it's the daughter, and so does everyone he tells it to.
it is the daughter. i was using "cat" as a code word, as i assumed you were.
nothing better than Larry saying it to the mother in front of Jerry. Jerry's reaction right away is priceless, like Larry is way out of line.
Ok, soooooo, she's talking about her daughter's cat, right? I assume it's a misunderstanding?
yes rash on her daughters cat. not a misunderstanding, she just doesn't mind saying it flat out.
Yes, that is a misunderstanding. Larry thinks it's the daughter, and so does everyone he tells it to.
it is the daughter. i was using "cat" as a code word, as i assumed you were.
crewmember
Footballguy
I liked the finale.
Sarnoff
Footballguy
I don't know if it was intentionally ironic or not, but, seemed to me that a lot of the episode was just "filler", thinking the audience would get a kick out of seeing the old cast in the old sets one last time (sadly they just re-used the dialogue we heard already)... thing is, that was kind of how the Seinfeld finale was, all that wasted time bringing back Soup Nazi and the O'Henry heiress, with no actual story advancement. They had several lines over the course of the season about how much the Seinfeld finale sucked, then, they basically did it again.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Fun episode, very few laughs. I'll say it again: this show thrives when the supporting players like Leon have a lot of screen time. I was glad to see all the Seinfeld bits. But if this show is to find its way again next season, it needs to get back to the formula that made it so successful.
eddiezz74
Footballguy
I think it is because he had a special called "Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm", before he had the series. I always thought it was called that because of the way you were supposed to read the title, meaning "Larry David: Yeah, don't get too excited."
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
There is no next season. Having said that, Larry can be wishy-washy.jdoggydogg said:
NYRAGE
Footballguy
Yup, the show came full circle.Plus he got his Seinfeld reunion. Nothing left for this show to do.
I've been watching this show from day one, but it's been hit or miss this season. It's been a hell of a funny series. Very underrated imo.
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Sarnoff
Footballguy
Something to watch for, not sure if anyone caught it upthread... in the episode where Larry leaves wearing the Banana Republic pants, when the fire alarm goes off and everyone has to leave the store, apparently you can see Ben Affleck as one of the people walking out. According to my contact on set, he was there the day they were filming and they asked if he'd like to be in the scene. Happens a lot apparently, a couple episodes before one of the PAs was sent to clear some onlookers while they did an outdoor shot, turned out it was Ray Liotta just hanging out watching them film.
Encyclopedia Brown
Footballguy
Am I the only one that thinks that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is hotter now as she approaches 50 than she was in her 30's during "Seinfeld"?
headcrack
Footballguy
No, you're not the only one. I never thought she was at all attractive before ... but now?
DAMN.
shadyridr
Footballguy
Yep I noticed that. Also, I believe in another episode Erik Siedel was eating in the background
IDrinkyourMilkshake
Footballguy
Leon should really get his own spinoff show.
NYRAGE
Footballguy
I always liked her, but she is really holding up well. She still looks great.
videoguy505
Footballguy
To the surprise of few, especially friends of mine who were working on the show and told to 'stay close by' for another year, CYE has been picked up for a 10-episode 8th season.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Awesome.
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Sweet Love
IBL Representative
This is one of my favorite shows of all time. Honestly, my wife knows when I am watching because it is the only show I laugh out loud at. My uncle through marriage (who is Jewish) is just like Larry, less aggressive, but pushy nonetheless, turned me onto the show years ago and I always thank him when I see him. Great to see there will be another season...
northern exposure
Footballguy
Behind the camera?
General Malaise
Footballguy
well....time to reorder HBO.
Dr. No
Footballguy
i just started this show with first episode of season 1 on reruns on one of our local channels.
I'm sure the show isn't quite as good when censored, but I'm still enjoying it.
It kind of feels like Seinfeld "lite" to me since there's really only one funny character - Larry David.
but since I enjoyd Seinfeld quite a bit, Seinfeld "lite" is still better than a lot of comedies out there.
I'm sure the show isn't quite as good when censored, but I'm still enjoying it.
It kind of feels like Seinfeld "lite" to me since there's really only one funny character - Larry David.
but since I enjoyd Seinfeld quite a bit, Seinfeld "lite" is still better than a lot of comedies out there.
Bobcat10
Footballguy
I like Jeff and his wife. But as you get further along, characters will break in who are really funny. They are not on every show, which doesn't really put them in the class of George/Kramer/Elaine, but they are great nonetheless.
Please See Mine
Footballguy
I guess that you could look at it that way, but I also think that it's sometimes a more raw and unadulterated version of Seinfeld. Obviously since it is on HBO, Larry can do anything he wants and get more twisted and vulgar. Episode 1 is fairly tame. Wait until you get to episode 3. Not sure how they will handle that on regular tv, though the syndication I've seen around here has it on at 10:00 or midnight, so they can probably get away with more.
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