Former President Barack Obama made a special appearance in the final episode of the sketch comedy series Life, Larry. The show, which starred Larry David, featured Obama as himself in a scene set inside the Oval Office. In the sketch, Obama and Larry are discussing wardrobe choices for an upcoming press conference. Obama is seen wearing a navy suit jacket while talking with Larry about what foods can’t be eaten with a tie on. The conversation also touches on whether Obama can ski and the awkwardness of saying hello to someone for you.
Later in the sketch, Obama leaves Larry alone for a few moments, according to Consequence. During this time, an orange juice spill ruins Obama’s navy jacket. Larry then encourages Obama to switch into a tan suit for the press conference. This leads to a humorous reference to the real-life controversy surrounding Obama’s 2014 tan suit appearance.
The episode ends with Obama speaking directly to the camera and reminding viewers that not everything in the series was true. He does not clarify whether or not the tan suit scene was among the fictionalized parts.
Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness is currently available to stream on HBO Max. The series has now concluded with its final episode featuring this notable cameo.
IMAGE: Barack and Michelle Obama exciting the stage after a campaign stop in Des Moines, IA. Less than 24 hours after this photo was taken Mr. Obama won the Iowa Caucus.
Reflecting on this night three years after, it really does capture Obama at the last moment of the “underdog” phase of his campaign. The following day he would rise to national prominence and, with the help the national media who were in the gymnasium with him the previous night, would be catapulted to near a “front-runner” status.. Photo: vargas2040 / Wikimedia, taken 2008-01-07, CC BY-SA 3.0
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