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Jerry Seinfeld is one of the most well-known celebrities in Hollywood, having dominated the world of comedy through his stand-up specials and shows likeSeinfeld. His sitcom is one of the most iconic of all time, not only having a lasting effect on the genre, but its cast was also full of many big-name stars.
Larry David, who made many guest appearances on the show, has entered the media spotlight again in recent months; however, it is not for the best reasons. The comedian famously beat up a high-profile celebrity on live television. Naturally, he has received a lot of backlash for his actions.
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Interestingly enough, it would seem that despite David being in the wrong, Seinfeld is publicly showing his support for his former co-star.
Larry David Used Violence On Live Television
Early this year, Larry David was making an appearance on theToday Showwhen the promotion of his series,Curb Your Enthusiasm,went south very quickly. In the middle of the interview, the star got up and physically assaulted one of the most treasured celebrities in Hollywood, Elmo.
The altercation was followed up by the muppet telling the comedian that he was a fan of his before what had just transpired. Since the segment was live, there was no saving David from the backlash he was going to get. Fans were outraged at what happened, not being able to believe how someone could physically hurt a soul as pure as Elmo’s.
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“Mr. Li, Elmo liked you before. Let’s talk about how you feel.”said Elmo.
Even though David made a public apology, mocking the muppet’s voice in it did not sit well with fans. The fact that he later mentioned thathe would punch Elmo again, if given the opportunity, did not help his case.
Jerry Seinfeld Supports Larry David’s Decision
A former co-star of Larry David has come out of the woodwork to save him. Recently,Jerry Seinfeldalso made an appearance on theToday Show, where he was asked to comment on what his co-star did during his appearance. He started by saying that he enjoyed watching Elmo being beaten in what was supposed to be a safe environment.
“I’m a pathological liar”: Larry David Accosts Himself During Interview While Facing Criticism For Assaulting Elmo on Live TV
“No, I liked it. I enjoyed that!”said Seinfeld,“Well, even treasures need a beating once in a while.”
This was followed up by his interviewers saying that he was a national treasure and did not deserve to be treated like on live television. To this, the actor stated that sometimes icons also need to be beaten up.
Ananya Godboley
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Ananya Godboley is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows, with over 2,000 articles published. She has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology from K.R. Mangalam University, Ananya also likes to fangirl as a full-time job. She covers news and analyses on anything from Rick and Morty to Hannibal and even Arcane. In between these lines, she also enjoys superheroes and Taylor Swift.A philosophy enthusiast, Ananya enjoys digging deeper into the media she consumes, trying to understand the root of her favorite characters' behavior.
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