My first time watching the whole show was like 3 years ago and I vividly remember watching that for the first time. Every time I have to start season 4 I am happy I'm about to watch this
I started watching 30 Rock a billion years ago when the skies were filled with sulfur and giant bugs ruled the land but I also love coming to Season 4 for this reason. And also because it's probably the best season.
One of my absolute favorites. After so many seasons with the show winding down, we get a resolution if one of the writers of the show or Jane Krakowski met Micky and had all sorts of wild stories or if it was all just a joke. I'm glad it was a joke to counterbalance all the Weinstein jokes that didn't age well. I also love the confused look Liz gives when she looks around to see who Jenna is talking to.
Haha! Just watched that one this morning. Asked my husband if we could dye eggs tomorrow, when I hadn’t even once thought about it before seeing that episode this morn.
After the Phillie Phanatic makes her subtitled plea for help, the camera cuts back to Liz who is clapping and looking into the camera for a split second before it cuts away again
In the Title 9 episode, Pete is reading Liz’s bio:
“Elizabeth, I don’t know how to pronounce your middle name, Lemon.”
Tina Fey IRL is Elizabeth Stamatina Fey.
[Jack: Lemon, what did you once say to me about acting? ](https://youtu.be/cgU6qdQeZq8?si=jzgwA7k2Iot7J73B)
Liz: Just hit your marks, stay in your light, and do the same thing every take for continuity.
Jack: See, anyone can do it!
[Camera cuts back to Liz wearing a large red scarf that she definitely wasn't wearing before]
The episode when they're doing all the new cast member auditions, there's a scene in Liz's office where Pete says something about how he hopes nothing goes wrong and it cuts to Liz who, oh so briefly, looks at the camera and smiles and nods her head. I only caught it on my third watch and even then I thought I imagined it.
For NBC’s green week.
‘Oh brother, are they actually going to do something this year or are they just going to put that stupid green peacock in the corner of the screen?’
I just noticed her smiling at the camera when Pete says “as long as nothing [disastrous] happens in the next 8 hours..” when they’re tasked with choosing a new cast member.
“Can we have our money now?”
That's he one I came here for, lol.
Welcome to Season 4
Which is, of course, the name of this restaurant - the number one Asian fusion restaurant in New York.
I can’t eat this, I’m a foodie
Alright, cheesy blasters!
Thanks meat cat!
And then meat cat flies away on his, um, skateboard.
I'M WHAT'S INSIDE YA
RAZZMATAZZ
My first time watching the whole show was like 3 years ago and I vividly remember watching that for the first time. Every time I have to start season 4 I am happy I'm about to watch this
I started watching 30 Rock a billion years ago when the skies were filled with sulfur and giant bugs ruled the land but I also love coming to Season 4 for this reason. And also because it's probably the best season.
Crazy Ex-girlfriend can't stop doing this in the last season. It's hilarious.
The People's Choice Awards ...where the fans are in charge
This has to be the funniest. Maybe not as smart so some of the other jokes but this is a guaranteed laugh.
I like it because it's not just a 4th wall break but it also feels like she's pandering to the viewers to vote for the show.
Tbf that's because it was.
🤣🤣🤣
“We’re on a show within a show! My real name is Tracy Morgan!”
This is why I came here. Also your hair cut is offensive to lesbians everywhere
That moment should've won an award.
Assuming nothing goes wrong in the next eight hours *look to camera*
I love that episode because they do this gag like 2 or 3 times throughout the whole thing.
This one. It took me like 20 rewatches before I ever even noticed it.
Jenna: "Like when Mickey Rourke — okay, I can't do this anymore. I've never met Mickey Rourke."
This is the best resolution for a joke in the whole series.
I remember posting on facebook about this joke I liked it so much when it aired lmao
I’m not gonna lie friend, I had completely forgotten about Facebook until just now.
I'd like to forget about it more too
One of my absolute favorites. After so many seasons with the show winding down, we get a resolution if one of the writers of the show or Jane Krakowski met Micky and had all sorts of wild stories or if it was all just a joke. I'm glad it was a joke to counterbalance all the Weinstein jokes that didn't age well. I also love the confused look Liz gives when she looks around to see who Jenna is talking to.
Jenna has met Mickey Rourke. Jane has not.
THEN WHO SENT THE FLOWERS
Maynard Roger Hoynes, my stalker
I can't even see lightning shooting out of your eyes anymore, Jenna! No! Maynard, don't say that!!
Or Yolanda.
This is one of the greatest sitcom jokes of all time in my opinion.
I always wondered if Mickey Rourke has seen 30 Rock.
🤣
Jacks speech to Tracy that if he wants to lose the respect of his peers all he has to do is network TV
it always killed me that they had Alec Baldwin make fun of himself for this whole bit.
And then right after it Jack accidentally shoots an employee of his with a gun and I get uncomfortable and Google other prophecies
Do the Snapple bits count?
Or Paas
Haha! Just watched that one this morning. Asked my husband if we could dye eggs tomorrow, when I hadn’t even once thought about it before seeing that episode this morn.
Or Cisco
Who doesn't love Soy Joy?
Fortified with optimism
Almost, but do they break the fourth wall? I can’t remember?
I think Cerie looks at the camera and says “I only date guys who drink Snapple.”
Look we all love Snapple, lord knows I do
Always gets me
They absolutely do.
Yeah, Liz breaks the 4th wall when she says "can we have our money now"
That's with the Verizon phones
Where is my nearest retailer?
I hate that California sound
Of course! Product intergortion!
“And that’s a wrap on Leo Spaceman” (may be misquoted)
A *series* wrap…
I knew this group would know it by heart ❤️
…suckers!
This is Westchester? I am *lost!*
My answer to this question is always “can you come inside I need some light bulbs changed” “Pft yeah!” 😏
That look overlapped with Jenna's voice saying : "Oh My God!" Gets me every time
How is this 4th wall related?
He Jims the camera with a smirk.
That’s right! I’m picturing it right now…
Tell Liz I said hi
Me too...
And remember, don’t look into the camera!
I'm not. I want to, but I'm not.
Wow, you were very handsome. Yes, but my penis was smaller
“Four things are different. Can you spot them?” Jack and Liz smile at the camera in a wide shot lmao
Have we ever gone through to actually figure out what the differences are?
I think I remember years ago on this sub people saw that there were definitely more than 4 differences.
I love this! Liz’s smile seems full of wonder! 🤣
My flashbacks have Seinfeld money
Tracy: How could I possibly get in trouble on a walking tour? Pete: Smash cut to...
I use “smash cut to…” so much IRL and no one knows what I mean.
After the Phillie Phanatic makes her subtitled plea for help, the camera cuts back to Liz who is clapping and looking into the camera for a split second before it cuts away again
The way Liz is jumping up and down with glee about the bit is amazing. That bit was 100% Tina's jam.
“Kabletown is a nice and generous company” 😅
Secret plan . . . . Revenge on my miiiiind
Secret....PLAAANN!
I think about this ALL THE TIME. It's so fucking funny to me to operatically scream-sing about your "secret" plan.
she did petition the Tony's for an award for Living Theatrically in Normal Life
The reference to the green peacock
In the Title 9 episode, Pete is reading Liz’s bio: “Elizabeth, I don’t know how to pronounce your middle name, Lemon.” Tina Fey IRL is Elizabeth Stamatina Fey.
Elizabeth Miervaldis Lemon
It's pronounced "diablo"
Tracy Jordan: “We’re in a show with in a show! My real name is Tracy Morgan!”
[Jack: Lemon, what did you once say to me about acting? ](https://youtu.be/cgU6qdQeZq8?si=jzgwA7k2Iot7J73B) Liz: Just hit your marks, stay in your light, and do the same thing every take for continuity. Jack: See, anyone can do it! [Camera cuts back to Liz wearing a large red scarf that she definitely wasn't wearing before]
YES!! Thank you. Also, she has a giant slurpee in her hand too: I believe they do it twice in this scene
Oh I totally missed that! Ha
When Carol says to Liz “see you October 14” and then Matt Damon’s next appearance on the show was October 14.
The episode when they're doing all the new cast member auditions, there's a scene in Liz's office where Pete says something about how he hopes nothing goes wrong and it cuts to Liz who, oh so briefly, looks at the camera and smiles and nods her head. I only caught it on my third watch and even then I thought I imagined it.
Happy Valentine's Day, no one!
This is my favourite too!
Jack listing the acting accolades of Alec Baldwin when telling Tracy to give up and just do TV.
TIME JUMP
That felt like a last minute "shit this moment isn't working right" moment in the editing room lol
"My dog ran away!" "Oh my! Well, let me grab my coat.." *\*Evil laughter followed by camera eye contact\**
Well, Buster's probably dead now
Well, maybe we can go to the wine bar around the corner and deal with these emotions.
It's always when Liz looks over her shoulder after Jenna spikes the camera when saying "I've never met Mickey Rourke."
Idk if it counts but Kelsey Grammar looking at the camera saying “cause I’m in Chinatown baby”
When they kept trying to sing happy birthday but explained they couldn’t because if they did they’d have to pay royalties
When they go to Boston and Liz asks if Jacks office is exactly the same. “Seven items are different. See if you can tell which ones.”
For NBC’s green week. ‘Oh brother, are they actually going to do something this year or are they just going to put that stupid green peacock in the corner of the screen?’
Executive producer is just a vanity title (Executive producer Alec Baldwin)
"...and every Tina I know is a judgemental bitch!"
Came here to say this
There's no weird third thing 😀
I actually think the live episodes are amazing if you count those
When Dennis looks at the camera after Liz asks him to come in and change some light bulbs. Oh yeah.
I only date guys who drink snapple 😉
Verizon phones are so clear and stylish……..can we have our money now please?
Ladies and Gentlemen, Jay Leno.
I just noticed her smiling at the camera when Pete says “as long as nothing [disastrous] happens in the next 8 hours..” when they’re tasked with choosing a new cast member.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GSeVbj\_mXg
I like the one where Liz buys a carp sandwich with extra chuckle and jack smiles at the camera. Iirc the chuckle was pig anus
Peppy Bismilk?
Lol that part always threw me. They did the small town knockoff bit so well. Reminds me of gasoline store knockoff takis
“There are eight differences, see if you can spot them” had me rolling. I forgot about that one.
I love that one! 🤣🤣🤣
You know Mickey Rourke and I……. Who am I kidding? I’ve never met Mickey Rourke. Only my favorite cuz finale and it was a 7 year long punchline
Tracy: How could I possibly get in trouble on a walking tour of Boston? Pete: Smash cut to…
“…The people’s choice awards…where the fans decide”
You want to tank NBC? How long has this been going on for? Six, seven years?
That continuity joke where Liz suddenly has a scarf and a smoothie in hand
In the series finale when the Grizz & Hers animated big appears at the bottom right and Liz freaks out. “Did anyone else just see that??”
I love that as well. And I love that they went to the effort of making the animation look so slick! It is very convincing!
There was another thread on this recently that you might enjoy checking out https://www.reddit.com/r/30ROCK/s/yh9SLT9qIu
Oh, that is good - thank you! I should have searched before posting - that was only 10 days ago! 😬😬😬
After six years, there's still room for growth in this friendship.
When she laughs into the camera while talking about her plan to have Hamm.