Larry David Pens Satirical “My Dinner With Adolf” Essay, Mocking Bill Maher’s White House Visit

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Larry David wrote a humorous article called “My Evening with Adolf,” published in The New York Times, playfully criticizing Bill Maher’s recent meeting with President Donald Trump.

In the opinion article, Larry David, creator-star of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” envisioned a scenario where it was 1939 and he had been invited to dine with Adolf Hitler, the world’s most notorious man. David humorously said, “I had been a frequent critic of his on the radio since the start, accurately forecasting much of what would follow as he rose to power as a dictator. Everyone I knew advised against my attendance. ‘He’s Hitler. He’s a monster.’ However, I eventually decided that hatred doesn’t solve anything. I realized I couldn’t change his beliefs, but it’s essential to engage with opposing viewpoints — even if they come from someone who has invaded and annexed other countries and committed heinous crimes against humanity.

David said he made a light-hearted comment about being surprised to see him in a brown suit as it wouldn’t fit the image of a leader, and that tickled him immensely. To his surprise, he had never seen him laugh before. In that moment, he seemed more human. I was expecting to meet Hitler, the one I knew from images and recordings – the public figure. But this private side of Hitler was something else entirely. It was almost as if this was the genuine Hitler. The whole encounter left me feeling bewildered.

In simpler terms, a guest essay from one of the creators of “Seinfeld” was published several weeks after the comedian (who has been critical of the president) met with Trump. After their meeting, he spoke about the dinner on his HBO show, “Real Time,” and expressed a changed viewpoint towards Trump, describing him as “gracious and measured,” rather than someone who acts like a character portraying insanity on television.

The individual I encountered isn’t the same person who, prior to our dinner, posted numerous offensive comments criticizing my idea and calling me an irrational fool on Twitter. Upon reading it, I thought it was a peculiar way to greet a guest. However, when I arrived, that individual was not the resident of the house.” – Maher stated earlier.

During that gathering, I picked up on an interesting tidbit – apparently, someone who’s spent quite a bit of time portraying a madman on screen dwells in the White House. Now, I know this sounds messed up, but let me tell you, it wasn’t as twisted as I initially thought. At least not compared to what I had imagined before.

In his satirical piece about the meal, David finished by stating, “Two hours after the dinner ended, the leader escorted me out. ‘I’m truly delighted to have met you,’ he said. ‘I hope I’m no longer the villain you perceived me to be.’ To which I responded, ‘Indeed, my leader, I am grateful for this encounter. Even though we differ on numerous matters, it doesn’t imply that we must harbor animosity towards each other.’ And with those words, I offered him a Nazi salute and exited into the night.

In the gaming world, I’d put it like this: “I, too, penned an article alongside my piece – think of it as the bonus level to my main opus. This bonus content dives into the backstory of how my essay was born, and let me clarify a common misconception – I wasn’t equating Trump to Hitler.

Larry heard Bill Maher discuss his meal with Trump, where he stated on his Max show that Trump was ‘polite and restrained’ contrary to the person criticizing him on Truth Social. In his article, Larry is not likening Trump to Hitler. Instead, it emphasizes understanding people for who they truly are and not losing sight of reality.

He stated, “Larry David contends that anyone can display humanity during a solitary meal or confidential gathering, but such actions don’t necessarily reflect their true capabilities.

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2025-04-23 03:54