That’s almost too lazy of an observation when it comes to the praise that Insecure, in fine form again as one of the best series on television, deserves, and certainly seems obvious. GIF has become a somewhat defining viral moment for Insecure, because it represents so accurately what the series is about and, more than that, actually accomplished-as proven by the four episodes that I’ve seen of the new and final season, which starts Sunday on HBO.
Tell your coworker that when your boss sent that annoying email, you did not reply back with a passive-aggressive note. Report back to someone that, yes, you were drunk last night, but, no, you did not text your ex. Brag to your friend that you made dinner instead of ordering delivery for the fifth night in a row. You can use it to be snarky or to be earnest.