u/oncholism

I’ve found myself in a lot of embarrassing situations throughout my life, and for a long time I blamed myself for not handling them the “right” way. Those moments changed me. They made me hyper-aware of everything I say and do. Now, before I speak or try anything, I instinctively think through different outcomes, trying to avoid humiliation before it even happens.

And honestly, it works. It protects me from embarrassing situations. But it also comes at a cost: life starts to feel calculated and restrained. Somewhere along the way, caution replaced spontaneity.

That’s why I resonate so much with Larry. Beneath the comedy, there’s something painfully human about him. We’re all experiencing life for the first time, yet somehow we’re expected to always know the right thing to say and do. As if awkwardness and mistakes aren’t fundamental parts of being human.

(That being said, I’ve never made an affirmative action joke to a Black person.)

I know she was supposed to be just an accessory in the show to move the story forward... we’re not meant to expect anything remarkable from her. But I can’t help it: every scene she’s in is so hard to watch. About 80% of the time, she’s completely unhinged.

And then we’re supposed to feel some relief when she gets humiliated, right? But no... even when she does, it’s still uncomfortable to watch.

There’s something about her character that I’m probably taking too literally, but I can’t quite put my finger on it.

Anyone else feel the same?