The 'Larry David Staredown' is a signature comedic device from the long-running HBO series 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' which debuted in 2000. In these scenes, Larry David (playing a fictionalized version of himself) engages in an uncomfortably long, silent eye-contact battle with another character to determine if they are telling the truth. The tension is usually underscored by a jaunty, inquisitive musical score, eventually concluding with Larry either nodding in approval or narrowing his eyes in further doubt. This clip has become the gold standard for representing extreme skepticism and social investigation in digital culture. It is commonly used to depict situations where someone is trying to detect a lie, evaluate a suspicious claim, or judge a friend's questionable logic. Whether it is questioning a waiter's claim that the food is 'coming right out' or checking if a friend is actually '5 minutes away,' this template fits any moment of high-stakes scrutiny. Example captions include: 'When you try to figure out if your boss is being serious about the deadline,' 'Me checking if my dog actually swallowed something he shouldn't have,' or 'Trying to see if she is really fine like she says she is.'