There are times when I simply can't abide what Larry David does. I know, I know, I have been pushing all season about how nice this guy is, but tonight we really saw some of the man's issues come to the fore.

I think TiVo is as important as the next guy, actually, probably I think TiVo is far more important than the next guy, but the man's wife thought she was going to die and he was more interested in the TiVo repairman. He knew his wife was on an airplane, and he was still more interested in the TiVo repairman. Larry claimed that he didn't know the plane was going down. How much money do they have where he is okay with her using an airphone? I can't imagine Larry ever being okay with such a thing, so clearly there must have been something hugely important happening for Cheryl to be calling from an airplane. Sure, it can be hard to hear when there is a ton of noise in the background from the potential crashing of the airplane, but that in no way forgives Larry's actions.

Now, however wrong Larry was for being a complete moron, I did have trouble believing that Cheryl would have started dating someone so quickly. What was it, three days later when she was out with Glen, and it was while she was still on the airplane that the relationship started to form? I understand that intense experiences create strong emotional bonds more quickly, but it seems to me that Cheryl would have more respect than that. Isn't there some sort of mourning period for the relationship that most couples must abide by? Is there not a standardized list of waiting periods that can be found? Also, didn't Cheryl say that she just needed some time? Did she really mean that she needed to make time with some other guy? I firmly believe that she ought to have waited a respectful period, maybe a month or two, before entering the dating scene again.

After watching the episode, I even have a sneaking suspicion that Cheryl pushed for everyone to choose her over Larry. I have a feeling that she went to every one of their friends, and the restaurants she and Larry frequented, and asked for them to choose her. Wow. Larry got stabbed in the back. Next episode we'll probably even find out that she went after Jeff and Susie too. You think you know a person and then this happens.

It is precisely because of Cheryl's actions that I think Larry was perfectly within his rights to go out with Lucy "Xena" Lawless. In other circumstances I may have said that despite Cheryl's hitting the dating scene again so soon after their breakup, Larry should take the high road, that he should be the bigger person. Think of the points that could earn at a later date. However, when we add so many of their friends choosing her too, I have to give Larry a free pass.

A couple of other thoughts that don't quite fit in above:

First, can someone explain the appeal of Glen's product to me. Does anyone want "No Fly Zone" underwear? Personally, I think it's ridiculous. Glen actually argued that 74 percent of men "go over the fence" instead of "through the gate." I am flabbergasted, that may be the most ridiculous fake statistic ever. I would have trouble believing that 10 percent of men would "go over the fence" much less 74 percent.

Now, for a minute, focus on a hugely important thing for a minute: how do you get the TiVo guy to come to your house? I have two TiVos and I love them, I really and truly do, but I have never, not once, gotten the TiVo guy to come to my house. I even have a TiVo man sticker on my back windshield and no one from TiVo has ever come to my house. I'm going to be brutally honest for a minute here and tell you something I don't really tell people, I kiss my TiVos… on a fairly regular basis. Yet, no one from TiVo has ever come to my house. I converted my wife from a TiVo naysayer to a TiVo lover, our TiVo broke once and it was she, my wife, who complained bitterly until the new one arrived. She loves TiVo because of me and tells everyone how great TiVo is. We're like Jehovah's Witnesses for TiVo. Does that get anyone from TiVo into my home? No, sadly it doesn't.

Hey TiVo man and everyone else? You know where you should head? Wow, is this getting too easy, did you know I was going to suggest The TV and Film Guy's Reviews?

Comments

I go over the fence.

Tyler | Oct 22, 2007 5:40:36 AM | #

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I didn't take it to mean literally a service technician from TiVo. I took it to be one of those high-end home theater installation experts that rich people hire. Larry just refers to him as "the TiVo guy."

Dan | Oct 22, 2007 9:54:28 AM | #

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Two things, I go over the fence and I find to gate to be confusing and obtrusive, given the alternative I would wear the underwear granted that it cost the same as a comfortable pair of my usual hanes.

One thing you seemed to miss in the episode is that most of the friends were exposed to Larry before they chose Cheryl. I think Richard Lewis is an ass for what he constantly does to Larry after the bypass and I know Jeff will be in a tough spot with his wife soon regarding his association with Larry, but I understand the restaurant and Super Dave Osborn dropping Larry after their respective incidents.

Craig | Oct 22, 2007 10:52:57 AM | #

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... and one more thing, I get Cheryl meeting someone and moving on right away since for 10 years she's been with Larry and probably is scared of not being in some kind of relationship. She didn't break up with Larry to be alone, she wanted someone different.

That said, I still think it's bad form for her to be serious about a new relationship this soon. But maybe that's because I feel so bad for Larry. That ending shot of him in the bed without Cheryl has to be the lowest I've ever seen him, and with Larry, that's saying something.

Craig | Oct 22, 2007 10:59:02 AM | #

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This episode made no sense. I think the outline was obscure and the way the events played out were stupid. I think Larry is in the wrong, but Cheryl's over exaggeration doesn't play out till now? Why? I don't get it. The season needs more Richard Lewis, it's like he's disappeared. Xena did a good performance but the whole episode was way too fast. It should have been a developing story. That is all. I don't care about real time.

James | Oct 22, 2007 12:15:41 PM | #

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I believe the NoFlyZone stat. I go over the fence and hate the fly. I have some bad Calvin undies with a weak fly. I play tennis or walk around a little and my guy falls out and rubs against my short or pants. I wish that my wife would sew the fly closed.

As far as the rest of the episode and this season it is pretty weak. I can't stop watching it but it really has gone downhill since the third season.

Also I agree with the above posters about Richard Lewis. Running around with LD's kidney you'd think that Richard wouldn't be so much of a Dick to Larry...

Big D | Oct 22, 2007 2:34:57 PM | #

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over the fence baby

| Oct 22, 2007 5:04:50 PM | #

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Definitely over the fence. Flies annoy the hell out of me. I'm always popping out and having to work it back in. I thought it was just me, but glad to hear I have company!

s.l. | Oct 22, 2007 6:00:16 PM | #

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Over the fence!

MonkeyLice | Oct 22, 2007 8:15:47 PM | #

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it's Glenn.. with two N's

larry | Oct 23, 2007 2:12:42 AM | #

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I drop trou and sit 90% of the time.

Women have the right idea!

andrew | Oct 23, 2007 7:27:45 AM | #

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Boxers...through the gate!

Boxer-Briefs...over the fence!

J-Ro | Oct 23, 2007 10:01:25 AM | #

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Definitely over the fence. And I have to tell you, I feel guilty not teaching my boys (not the euphamism for my test!cles, but my actual male children) about the gate, but they're just now started NOT dropping their underwear all the way to their ankles, so I don't want to interfere with their ongoing penile education.

Scandalous | Oct 23, 2007 12:39:29 PM | #

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This has been the most informative talkback ever!

Another over the fencer | Oct 24, 2007 4:16:12 AM | #

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I go over the fence to, i'd buy no fly zone underwear

joe | Oct 24, 2007 7:36:27 AM | #

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the gate is too narrow; definitely over the fence.

x | Oct 28, 2007 10:35:37 PM | #

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In this audio interview (and transcription), Cheryl Hines talks about the effect of Larry David’s divorce on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and her role, as well as her favorite improv moments and what it was like to play opposite Robin Williams in "RV": http://www.mrmedia.com/2007/10/cheryl-hines-001-curb-your-enthusiasm.html .

Bob Andelman | Nov 2, 2007 7:20:16 PM | #

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Definitely over the fence, i was kind of hoping the no fly zone was real. I especially hate a loose fly on boxers, you are guaranteed to fall out of them occassionally, I love the calvin klein boxer briefs i got, the have no fly and unfortunately they are the only thing i can wear now without being extremely uncomfortable, unfortunate because they are $20 a pair!

Jer | Nov 29, 2007 12:16:36 PM | #

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I always go over the fence, through the gate is way to much of a production

2Time Johnny | Dec 12, 2007 1:31:49 AM | #

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I always go over the fence, through the gate is way to much of a production

2Time Johnny | Dec 12, 2007 1:31:57 AM | #

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Over the fence. I'm starting the company "NOFLYZONE Inc."
Only in black (last longer, no bleaching) and cheap. I hate flys. 9.99 a two pack.

Marc | Jan 4, 2008 12:05:56 PM | #

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you realize this is fiction right?

LD | Sep 6, 2008 8:23:11 PM | #

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