Obama’s Hilarious Cameo: Ketchup Rants and Larry David Jabs

WHO:

A.V. Club - Barack Obama, Larry David, Michelle Obama, Jeff Schaffer

Variety - Larry David, Barack Obama

WHAT:

A.V. Club - Barack Obama appeared in a sketch in the final episode of the HBO series "Life, Larry, And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness."

A.V. Club - Obama previously appeared in the first episode of the series.

A.V. Club - Obama expressed a strong opinion about ketchup, stating, “No one should be using ketchup after age 12. That’s a child’s condiment. It’s just sugar. Use mustard! Use an adult condiment!”

Variety - The series features Larry David inserting himself into pivotal moments in American history.

WHERE:

A.V. Club - The filming of the series took place over a four-hour shoot.

WHEN:

A.V. Club - The final episode of "Life, Larry, And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness" aired on HBO.

WHY:

A.V. Club - The producers praised Obama’s comedic skills and noted that he began to sound like Larry David during filming.

HOW:

A.V. Club - Obama was involved in a four-hour shoot for the series.

(UPDATED August 8, 2026 05:39 UTC)

In a memorable appearance, President Obama joined Larry David in a sketch for the final episode of the HBO series "Life, Larry, And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness," which showcased David inserting himself into key moments in American history. During the four-hour shoot, Obama humorously declared that “no one should be using ketchup after age 12,” advocating for mustard as the preferred adult condiment. The producers praised Obama's comedic timing, noting that he started to sound like Larry David himself during filming.