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Monday, November 6, 2017

Larry David on SNL: "I consistently strive to be a good Jewish representative."






















At one point during his SNL monologue Larry David says "I consistently strive to be a good Jewish representative" and then adding "When people see me I want them to say 'Oh there goes a FINE Jew for you!" His brilliant jab at racism was a series of punchlines related to the Weinstein sexual abuse and rape charges and Larry noticing at his utter shock and dismay that many of the predators were Jewish.

The monologue which some people are calling offensive is text book Davide, offensive, daring and funny if you get it. If you are a Larry David fan. I am. You may not be but the criticism out there seems to me to be misplaced. David's humor hinges on the uncomfortable and the nature of the male psyche. A lot of the criticism being leveled at David relates to his so called "concentration camp" joke and it occurs to me that more words on social media will be spilled on decrying this comedic bit than actual Holocaust deniers.
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Robb Donker


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