Larry David's HBO Sketch Targets Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Over Vaccine Views
In a new HBO comedy sketch, Larry David's character confronts a figure resembling RFK Jr., criticizing his anti-vaccine stance.
Larry David appeared in the latest episode of HBO's sketch series "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness," produced by Barack Obama. In the segment, David performed in drag as Dora Salk, the mother of polio-vaccine developer Jonas Salk. While discussing vaccine development, a character identified as Bobby—described as resembling Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—accused the vaccine of being dangerous.
"That vaccine’s gonna kill people. It’s gonna give them heart attacks!" David’s character responded sharply, saying, "Drop dead, Bobby. You should die a dog’s death. You don’t know anything about science, you’re not a doctor." The exchange continued with Bobby claiming he would prevent children from receiving vaccines if he were in charge, to which Dora retorted that such a scenario would be disastrous for humanity. The sketch reflects David’s known criticism of the current administration and highlights his strained relationship with Kennedy, who has been a vocal opponent of certain vaccines. The episode marks the first appearance of a Kennedy-look-alike in the series, while Kennedy’s wife, Cheryl Hines, who previously acted alongside David on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," has not been featured in the new show.