Larry David Skewers American History in New HBO Comedy Series

Larry David, the acclaimed creator of "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is back with a new seven-episode sketch comedy series on HBO and HBO Max titled "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness." The show presents a deliberately skewed version of American history, infused with David's signature humor and a penchant for the absurd.

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Because the person who has the umbrella is getting wet, 'cause you're squeezing in. Bring your own umbrella!

One of the series' central comedic devices is a reimagined Preamble to the Declaration of Independence. This version includes clauses that reflect David's imagined grievances and peculiar social observations, such as "It is illegal to ask to share an umbrella" and "No sharing of dessert." David argues that historical documents should incorporate humor, stating, "There should be jokes in everything."

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I think there should've been some humor in that Declaration. There should be jokes in everything. Are you kidding?

In the series, David portrays a variety of characters, including a World War I soldier feigning death and a man seated next to Rosa Parks on a bus, offering a comically obnoxious perspective. He also plays a sexist character embodying suffragist Susan B. Anthony, a role he found amusing due to the contrast. The show's producers include former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.

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If I was in that war, knowing who I am, I would run and pretend I got shot.