things you don't see in snoburbia

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In the snoburbs, you don’t see… white sneakers. You know, the white leather ones, à la Jerry Seinfeld? If you wear sneakers, they should be gray or maybe brownish. You must look as if you are about to jump on a hiking trail at any moment.

Larry David, in character, on curb your enthusiasm, speaking to his shrink:

David: So, I’m really happy with my new sneakers, you know, ’cause they’re gray. And – you think about it –  it’s a good color, ’cause white is really too bright, and black is almost like a pair of shoes. Gray is kinda right in the middle. They look good.

Shrink: [Pause] Maybe we should get back to [talking about David’s wife] Cheryl…

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