Curb Your Enthusiasm episode 8 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Larry attends a funeral, mistakenly offering condolences for the wrong relative. He discusses a hotel minibar and weight loss, before advising a guest, Craig, on breaking up with his girlfriend after the funeral. Later, Larry struggles with gift-wrapping sunglasses he bought for a friend's mother and deals with an embarrassing typo in an obituary he wrote. Accused of inappropriate behavior, Larry gets kicked out of his friend's house and fails to find another hotel room. The episode ends with a heated confrontation between Larry and Craig at the hotel.

Full Episode S00E08 Recap

### Scene: Condolences at a Funeral - Larry expresses condolences to a guest, mistaken about who the deceased relative is. - He inquires about the hotel minibar being included in his stay. - Conversation about Larry's wife Cheryl and how she's coping. - Larry discusses his unintentional weight loss and the guests share family impressions. ### Scene: Discussing a Break-Up Plan - Larry learns that a guest, Craig, planned to break up with his girlfriend, Becky, before learning of the aunt's suicide. - Craig seeks advice on when to break up post-funeral, with Larry suggesting doing it back in Florida. ### Scene: At the Hotel with Cheryl - Cheryl and Larry discuss the funeral service. - Larry offers to extend the hotel stay for Cheryl's family. - The family expresses disappointment over the lack of an obituary for the deceased. ### Scene: Writing the Obituary - Larry promises to write and submit the obituary. - A discussion on the cause of death leads to discomforting humor. ### Scene: The Aftermath of the Break-Up - Becky reveals to Larry that Craig broke up with her post-funeral. - Larry is seen as possibly having influenced Craig's decision. ### Scene: Larry's Struggle to Gift-wrap Sunglasses - Larry buys sunglasses for his friend Jeff's mother but struggles with getting them gift-wrapped. - The conversation highlights the complexities and frustrations of gift-wrapping in various stores. ### Scene: The Obituary Error - The obituary written by Larry contains a mortifying typo, referring to the deceased as a "beloved cunt" instead of "aunt." - The family is outraged, and Cheryl's mother demands a retraction and apology. ### Scene: Larry Gets Kicked Out - Larry is accused of inappropriately touching Jeff's mother while helping with sunglasses. - Despite his explanation, he is asked to leave the house. ### Scene: A Failed Attempt to Find Accommodation - Larry tries to secure a room at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel but is refused due to full capacity. - In a moment of desperation, Larry attempts to give away the problematic sunglasses and references his role in "Seinfeld." ### Scene: Confrontation with Craig - Larry confronts Craig about revealing their conversation to Becky. - Their argument escalates, and the hotel staff intervenes, ultimately asking Larry to leave.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Larry at the funeral?

Larry was at the funeral to express condolences for Cheryl's aunt who had passed away.

Did Larry stay at a hotel for the funeral?

Yes, Larry stayed at a hotel for the funeral.

What advice did Larry give to Craig about breaking up with his girlfriend?

Larry advised Craig to wait until he returned to Florida to break up with his girlfriend.

How did the family feel about the absence of an obituary?

The family was disappointed and upset about the absence of an obituary for the deceased.

Who wrote the obituary for the deceased?

Larry wrote the obituary for the deceased.

What was the typo in the obituary written by Larry?

The obituary had a typo that referred to the deceased as a "beloved cunt" instead of "aunt."

How did Larry's attempt to gift-wrap sunglasses go?

Larry struggled to find a place to get the sunglasses gift-wrapped and expressed frustration with the process.

What accusation was made against Larry at Jeff's house?

Larry was accused of inappropriately touching Jeff's mother.

Why couldn't Larry get a room at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel?

The hotel was fully booked and couldn't accommodate Larry.

What happened between Larry and Craig at the hotel?

Larry confronted Craig about revealing their private conversation, leading to an argument and the hotel staff asking Larry to leave.

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