Ramp up the Enthusiasm

CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM is typically marked by awkward confrontations that are hard to watch, but are the reason for watching. This humor is compelling and done to perfection on CURB (THE OFFICE merely emulates). After a while, though, this style wears on me, as I'm not a devote follower of CURB and for this very reason.
But last night's episode was one of my favorite, if only for the reveal of Larry David wearing female underwear. Although to be fair, it might just have been a pink speedo.
The episode pushed along the SEINFELD reunion plot, with Cheryl finally getting the role that was written specifically for her. All in all this angle just moved the story along, but it did conveniently introduce a way for Larry to say cunnilingus (always a good thing).
Obviously this came up, because Elizabeth Shue's character hurt her neck, which can only be accomplished in a car accident or while performing the aforementioned act. Larry assumes the latter in the wake of a suggestion that Cheryl might be involved in a threesome with Shue's character.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that last night's episode was funny. It was a tight show with laughs driven by a storyline that progressed nicely and tied everything together.
Let me stop writing now because i can only make this post worse. It's not like I can go back and edit it...
Oh yeah, and i enjoyed Larry's friendship with Jeff. Sometimes their dynamic seems strained or awkward to me, but in this episode you could really see how close they are. It was fun.
ONLY TWO EPISODES LEFT IN THIS SEASON!!!!

Larry Bald

THe only thing you really need to take away form last night's episode of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM is that Larry has been diligently working on the SEINFELD reunion script off camera.
Aside from this throw away line the episode didn't offer much, except for an All-Star performances by Jeff Garlin, Ted Danson and Rosie O'Donnell. Garlin kills as the amused side kick who is along for the ride, but retains the option to get off at his convenience. Danson, who routinely antagonizes Larry, was up to his old tricks as he and Larry engaged in a F-Bomb tirade over a piece of pie. As for Rosie, just watching her chase Larry up a set of stairs before delivering an off-screen ass beating almost single handedly saved the episode. Oh yeah, and i would be doing a disservice to JB Smooth if i failed to give him a shout out. So glad he stayed in the house.
Anyway, the episode revolves around Larry's relationship with a handicapped woman, which by itself is mildly amusing. He discovers a hidden world of benefits that he never considered that ultimately keep him from dumping a girl that he wouldn't stand if she was a "walker." Then through a series of forced events, it really doesn't flow well, Larry ends up on a date with a different wheelchair bound person at an event with the first girl.
The only worthwhile moment came when Larry describes how he organizes his phone book, which is not just by name, but with description of that person. Specifically, Larry cites characteristics that are the most striking to him and not always the most sensitive.
Last night's episode felt like filler until the return of the Seinfeld storyline, which will commence again next week.