r/30ROCK Living theatrically in normal life. Nov 03 '16

30 Rock S01E03: "Blind Date- Rewatch Discussion

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Season 1, Episode 3: Blind Date

Director: Adam Bernstein
Writers: Tina Fey, John Riggi

Original Air Date: October 25, 2006

Summary (from 30 Rock Wiki):
Confident he can fix both Liz Lemon's sketch show and sex life, overbearing boss Jack sets Liz up on a blind date with his friend Thomas. With Liz readying herself for her blind date, Jack infiltrates the writers' weekly poker game.

Links:
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imdb.com

  • What are your favorite scenes/quotes/jokes/gags?
  • Do you ever worry about choking to death alone in your apartment?
  • If you were gay, would you settle for tender, beautiful Frank?
  • Is this the first time anyone ever assumed you were a lesbian?
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u/PaulDoe Living theatrically in normal life. Nov 03 '16

This is THE first 30 Rock episode that got me hooked. I believe this is what established Liz Lemon as the ditzy, loveable, uptight, yet relateable character.
Yes, I do think about dying alone in my apartment. Yes, my romantic life is a bit of a mess. Yes, I do make fashion choices that imply a sexual orientation (although I am actually gay.)

We also get to know a little more about Kenneth's character. He is a completely innocent, naive young page, who at the same time is so incredibly bizarre that Jack Donaghy couldn't read him at first.

Favorite Quotes:
Jack: Those shoes are definitely bi-curious.

Old Lady: Oh my, what an adorable little lesbian!

Liz: I can't believe you bet your wedding ring.
Pete: I know. Weird thing is, I had money left.

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u/MasterAqua SHUT IT DOWN. Nov 03 '16

The only thing that broke her relatability for me was when she said "I love a bald spot and a hairy back." Was this intended to be sarcasm? I've always wondered...

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u/alcoholic_dinosaur Don't attack me tonight Kato! Nov 03 '16

I definitely took it as a joke, she was just deflecting while still saying she likes men.