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 Post subject: Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - Quotes, Memories, Episodes, Etc.
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Larry David: The Most Important Meal of the Day
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/23/opin ... david.html

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There have been a number of highly publicized walk-backs by the White House of late, the most notable being “wouldn’t” replacing “would.” The week before, however, there was one during the NATO Conference in Brussels that went somewhat under the radar. While President Trump was berating Germany, Gen. John F. Kelly, his chief of staff, was clearly seen grimacing at the table. Within hours, Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a statement saying the reason Kelly grimaced was not because of anything Trump said; rather, Kelly was displeased “because he was expecting a full breakfast and there were only pastries and cheese.”

Sanders was roundly mocked for that explanation, but being a big breakfast fan, I withheld any criticism until I could gather more information about the incident. And gather I did. I have since concluded that Sanders was, in fact, correct. And although the last thing I’d ever want to do is defend the White House, the facts are irrefutable. I present them herein.

The night before the aforementioned conference, Kelly had a light supper consisting of fresh halibut and peas. By 11 o’clock that evening, he was starving and lightheaded. He eyed the Pringles in the mini bar, but then decided it made more sense to go to bed hungry and gorge himself the next morning on a huge breakfast. (Note: In speaking with some of Kelly’s friends and family, I’ve learned he’s always been a big breakfast guy. Legend has it he made his first bacon and eggs unsupervised while standing on a chair when he was 2 and a half. Even when he was stationed in Iraq, he made sure to have his breakfast brought in every morning, sometimes at great personal risk to the aide-de-camp.)

Back to the night in question … At 11:03 p.m., he called the young Belgian assigned to him, Romain De Stedt, to find out when the conference was starting in the morning so he would have enough time to have breakfast in the hotel without rushing. (He considered a rushed breakfast a crime against nature.) But young De Stedt told him he could sleep in, assuring him they’d be serving breakfast at the conference.

“Are you sure?”

“Definitely. And it’s gonna be a good one, from what I’m told. Pancakes.”

Kelly couldn’t believe his ears. “Pancakes? You’re kidding.”

“I wouldn’t kid about that. With real maple syrup.”

Kelly’s mouth watered. “Gee, it’s been a while since I had pancakes with real maple syrup. You know this for a fact?”

“Yes. I’ve got an in with the guy who’s in charge of the whole thing and he confirmed it. Actually, why don’t you tell me now what you want so it’ll all be ready for you when the conference starts.”

“O.K., well definitely the pancakes. Can I get eggs too?”

“Sure.”

“Really? I don’t want them to think I’m a pig.”

“No, they don’t care. Get the eggs.”

“And make sure not to put the eggs on the pancakes — I want them on the side. The pancakes are not a substitute for toast.”

“How do you take them?”

“Over-easy. And if the yolk is broken, don’t bother. I’m not eating anything with a broken yolk. I swear, if I find any broken yolk, there’s gonna be hell to pay.”

“No worries, sir.”

“And maybe a toasted English muffin. But it has to be toasted. English muffins are awful when they’re not toasted enough.”

“Sir, those muffins will be toasted. You can bank on it.”

“O.K., this is fantastic. When are you gonna put the order in?”

“Soon as I wake up. I’ll set the alarm.”

Kelly was so excited at the prospect of his big breakfast that he could barely sleep that night. Pancakes! Real maple syrup! … There is a God. Kelly turned his pillow over, adjusted the blanket … and then the fretting began. Maybe I should’ve ordered two English muffins. One is not enough for dunking in the yolk. You are so stupid. You know one muffin’s not enough … Holy cow, did I forget the bacon?!

The next morning, Kelly arrived at the conference table, dark circles under his eyes. He could barely pay attention to anyone, so focused was he on breakfast. But where was it? Where’s that idiot, De Stedt?! I knew there was something about that guy! He wears those colorful socks! They look ridiculous.

Then, just as Trump started to speak, De Stedt burst in, spotted Kelly, and with as much apologetic fervor as he could muster, mouthed, “No breakfast … Sorry.” Kelly was incredulous. “What happened?!” he mouthed back. De Stedt hung his head. “My alarm didn’t go off.” Kelly sat back, crushed. He thought about the pancakes and maple syrup and his face twisted into a sour knot.

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Kay Bailey Hutchison, who was sitting next to him, was also expecting breakfast that morning. It was just Greek yogurt and berries, but her disappointment was palpable and it was all she could do to keep it together. When the conference ended, the two of them made haste to the nearest restaurant.

While they were waiting for their food, they checked their phones — both were lit up with texts commenting on how the two of them were grimacing during Trump’s remarks. Kelly was nonplused.

“Grimacing?! That’s ridiculous!”

Hutchison agreed. “Nothing could be further from the truth!”

Kelly was beside himself. “Damn. This could turn into some kind of international incident. Maybe cost me my job. What shall we do?”

Hutchison pondered that for a second. “Let’s just tell them the truth.”

It was at this point that the waiter placed their breakfast on the table. Kelly looked it over, quite pleased. “Good idea.” Then he rubbed his hands together. “Let’s eat!”


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 Post subject: Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - Quotes, Memories, Episodes, Etc.
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tragabigzanda wrote:
Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a statement saying the reason Kelly grimaced was not because of anything Trump said; rather, Kelly was displeased “because he was expecting a full breakfast and there were only pastries and cheese.”

I remember thinking that seemed like a Larry David moment at the time.


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I finally started watching season 1 of this last week.


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 Post subject: Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - Quotes, Memories, Episodes, Etc.
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On the third episode of season 9. So far, it's the best of the season. When Ted blew that horn, that was hilarious. Elizabeth Banks is yummy.

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 Post subject: Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - Quotes, Memories, Episodes, Etc.
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S10 is happening:

https://www.thewrap.com/curb-your-enthu ... roduction/


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 Post subject: Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - Quotes, Memories, Episodes, Etc.
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tragabigzanda wrote:


Not just happened...gonna be great. I saw Jeff Garlin do standup (which is a must if you ever get opportunity, it's all improv/riffing) and he said in response to a question it's the best season they have ever done script wise. And he is not prone to hyperbole or hype.


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 Post subject: Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - Quotes, Memories, Episodes, Etc.
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 Post subject: Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - Quotes, Memories, Episodes, Etc.
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Heh

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 Post subject: Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - Quotes, Memories, Episodes, Etc.
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Rewatched some of S7 on a plane last night. The Catherine o’Hara episode is great but I doubt it would make it to air in today’s climate.


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The wife doesn’t know it yet, but we’re getting ready to do a deep dive on this. She’s never watched it. She loved Seinfeld so I have high hopes she’ll get into this like I have.

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I started this show finally last week. into season 7 now. GREATEST SHOW EVER. I swear Larry David is my dad, it must be a New York jew thing.

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Have also been rewatching Curb myself lately. Season 7 is pure gold. Gold, Jerry...gold.

PS your cunt is in the sink. RIP Funkhouser


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Whas that a palsy shake? lol. this show. this fucking show.

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I really hope they have a Funkhauser funeral episode in the next season.

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This weekend, bitches!!!!!


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Fuck yeah, hoping for a better season than last. Only episode I felt was legitimately funny in season 9 was the Accidental Text On Purpose


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Crap; I knew a new season was on its way but just realized it starts back tonight!


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Ok so the premier was 100x better than season 9's opener. Lost track of how many times I laughed out loud. Loving the Mocha Joe spite, #MeToo, MAGA, and Cheryl pieces that I hope continue for the duration


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Fantastic premier


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