Larry David Destroys Group Texting
In one two minute scene of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” – Larry David destroys group texting. Forever. What happened with Larry? Larry runs into Stu’s cousin from the text chain…and in…
Larry David attends the premiere of HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” at Paramount Pictures Studios on October 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
Rich Fury/Getty ImagesIn one two minute scene of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" - Larry David destroys group texting. Forever.
What happened with Larry?
Larry runs into Stu's cousin from the text chain...and in short order Larry David not only removes himself from the group text, but speaks up for everyone trapped in a group text full of emojis and wacky cat pics (editors note: I'm not a fan of them...lol)
Larry David Destroys Group Texting - but is this bad behavior/poor manners?
Seriously - how do you extricate yourself from these group texts? I found one article that shows us how to gracefully exit (or tune out) a group text . It's great advice but very PC...not all the way Larry David would do it, right?
But what if you HAVE to be in a group text? Here's six rules to consider:
1. Additions to group chats must be approved. By the group AND by the person you're adding. Don't just toss someone in there. Ask first.
2. Respond whenever you want. You shouldn't feel pressured to reply right away. In general, there should be a 48-hour grace period. After that, just move on. No one cares what someone said two days after the fact.
3. Making fun of Android users for their "green bubble" IS allowed. So, this was obviously written by an iPhone user. By the way, Google blames Apple for the whole green bubble thing. And for compressed videos too.
4. Limit the amount of memes you send. But they're still pretty liberal with it. No more than four memes or gifs in a short period of time.
5. Never respond with just the word "ha." This one's more about texting in general. A single "ha" can be seen as passive-aggressive, like you didn't really think it was funny. So at least double it up and go with a "haha."
6. If it's a work-related group chat, no texting on weekends. Everyone's work-life balance is stressed enough as it is.
Bottom Line
If you're stuck in a group text with family, you may just have to put up with it (check out Ryan's story about weird family trees)
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesThe 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' co-creator and star was born on July 2, 1947, in New York. His series is in its 11th season. While it's not quite as popular as "Seinfeld," many would argue that it's as good, or better.
Or go full Larry David and see what happens...I mean Larry David destroys group texting in two minutes, right? Just film it when it does so we can post the video.
