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The ’80s Called and Want You to Leave a Message

Goldbergs creator (and star of sorts) Adam F. Goldberg delivered yet another insanely awesome flashback to 1980s-something wrapped in network sitcom gold.

Without diving deep into the episode, which has been done in the past, tonight’s post will be light-hearted and brief. This despite the engaging premise of the older sister-younger brother favor disguised as a hang-out. This dynamic rings especially true as a younger brother who has always been a die-hard movie fan (generally, not just the movie Die Hard).

Instead, I want to draw your attention to something quite simple and straightforward from the October 18, 2017, episode of The Goldbergs. A phone number appears during a (spoiler-free) moment that is presumed to be as fictional as certain parts of the episode exaggerated for comedic and dramatic effect. However, Adam F. Goldberg and Co. know their fans because they are fans themselves. Therefore, they prepared and I’m glad they did.

Here’s the number, so dial with your landline now.

(215) 883-4400

Notice the area code above is Philadelphia, PA. Well played, Adam F. Goldberg, well played.

Thank goodness ABC employed some nerds for its primetime television programming, despite that whole “pantry-raiding” incident.

Happy Monday

Larry David.

Alright, after you’re done chuckling to yourself recalling a funny Seinfeld episode featuring Larry David’s old TV-self George Costanza, enjoy the new TV-version of Larry David called…Larry David.

This has me thinking one thing:

How much wood would Jerry Seinfeld chuck if Larry David could not bear to chuck wood?

(Insert Jerry Seinfeld’s famed arm gesture) “Larry!”

Lesson? Be goofy and roll with your absurdity. Why? It’s highly entertaining.

Have a Better Week Than Last Week.

Social Cues with a Short Fuse

Social etiquette can be tricky.

Especially when you have the names Larry and David in your name.

Social cues, golden material for sitcoms and comedy, are mostly objective things in civil society. These norms are called norms for good reason. They’re considered normal behavior. The only problem is when most people are abnormal, these pre-determined social “norms” become subjective.

Enter shock, frustration and disgust.

(See people who take their shoes off on airplanes. Actually, on second thought, don’t)

However, in particular social situations, there are great opportunities for hilarious entertainment. And that guy with the names Larry and David mentioned above exposes and highlights these awkward moments with brilliant levity and insight.

Wait, according to social etiquette, what’s the cut-off time for posting a new blog post…?

The Even More Unlimited and Extended Labor Day Blog Post

Hopefully, you had a nice, relaxing Labor Day.

Following a long holiday weekend, it can be laboring to return to the working grind. There are several (even countless) tasks that need to be sorted out on a Tuesday that puts on a rare mask and acts like a Monday, characterized by moments of exhaustion and stress.

And yet, because this workweek started on a Tuesday, there’s this feeling within us that it’s not really a Monday in approach and tendency. Despite the routine being similar to Monday, there’s an extra breath of relief because Wednesday is tomorrow…and then Thursday arrives…and then Friday is here before we know it!

Coming off a long holiday weekend, kicking off our weekly routine on a Tuesday gives us a bounce in our step. We don’t sweat (as many of) the small things. However, those ever-present Monday traits find subtle and bold ways of reminding us exactly what day it really is.

Like this.

That, ladies and gentlemen, is any Tuesday after a long holiday weekend.