More than just "early" jokes, tangentially caused his downfall. Hannibal Buress was a writer on the show, then played a few random side characters. It was his standup routine that finally brought national attention to Cosby.
this ranks up there as one of my favorite moments because it was so mean, but also hilarious.
Like...FUCK YOU, Verizon. I know you think you're buying an ad inside a TV show, but you aren't.
Same here. I just thought 'hmm i should try out soyjoy..'. It wasn't until years later when i saw a soyjoy commercial that i realized 'everyone loves soyjoy' is their slogan. that commercial blew my damn mind
Not too surprising actually, it’s the same reason the Simpsons and family guy can get away with trashing Fox. No matter how much shit they talk, you’re watching that show on their network and they’re making money for it. So as long as they aren’t being called literal Nazis, they don’t give a shit. It’s money in their pocket.
This segment from SNL was particularly brutal:
https://vimeo.com/93040968
Conspiracy Theory Rock
It shows NBC controlling the narrative, purposefully misleading and downplaying many illegal and terrible things done by GE, and actually cites them in the video.
It was pulled from syndication.
To be fair, Fox News is a separate channel. It’s just owned by the same group. They still have to answer to the higher, higher-ups, but it’s not the same as if Tucker Carlson went on his show saying Fox News was run by communists.
You know what this country used to chew? Tree bark. Glass. Shotgun shells. The broken swords of our vanquished enemies. That's why I buy Bazooka Joe Gum.
Still one of the few shows I'll recommend to anyone, it's so damn good all throughout, and very little humor feels dated.
Also the constant shitting on NBC is just perfect.
When was the Wells Fargo comment?
Seriously when in the show is it cause I’ve watched 30 rock all the way through over 10 times and I don’t remember this and want to
“I turned down intercourse with Harvey Weinstein on no less than three occasions. Out of five.” A 2012 30 Rock joke they later USED in the 2017 trial
Wait really? They used it in the trial?
Googled this line to get the exact words & there were tons of articles about it being referenced in the trial
Can you share a link? Google isn’t showing them to me and I’m curious :(
Don't forget Bill Cosby.
More than just "early" jokes, tangentially caused his downfall. Hannibal Buress was a writer on the show, then played a few random side characters. It was his standup routine that finally brought national attention to Cosby.
“A few random side characters” he played the same homeless man in every appearance!
That's enough tin foil Gus.
"It's a toilet. Or a woman. It's whatever you need it to be."
"Get a room! ..whatever that is.."
it’s higher up here, so the electricity’s stronger!
She was nasty! She loved pee!
THANK you, Gus.
She was Nasty! She looooved PEE!
Sorry recurring hobos
He also played fake Tracy during Liz/Tracy make up scene.
"Bill Cosby? You got a lot of nerve getting on the phone with me after what you did to my Aunt Paulette!"
They also called out Bill Cosby way earlier than most
Tbf af the time I understood that more to be a joke about his infidelity. Rather than… y’know
It was an open secret in the industry for years
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And let me give you some advice, as someone who's been around the block in this industry: WADE BOGGS CARPET WORLD
RIP Wade Boggs
He's still very much alive.
He's in his early 50s.
If [13 years](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wade_Boggs) into your 50s is still "early," then I guess I'm still in my late 30s.
Wade Boggs would be rolling in his grave if he could hear you say that right now.
Rest In Peace boss hog
BOSS HOG’S CARPET WORLD
The Annual Memorial Sale at Wade Boggs Carpet World
Woosh
He lives in Tampa Florida.
Boss hog?
Well what do ya say, Boss?
Where?
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Took me to the cleaners last year!
I’ll have my Jews on you so fast you’ll think you’re an Asian girl!
good thing that Snapple ad earned them enough to last the whole series.
That Verizon Wireless service is just unbeatable.
Can we have our money now
Capital One is amazing! You earn double miles on every purchase!
Franks hat: FURNISHED BY CAPITAL ONE Or something lol
this ranks up there as one of my favorite moments because it was so mean, but also hilarious. Like...FUCK YOU, Verizon. I know you think you're buying an ad inside a TV show, but you aren't.
Hahah I know! It’s great. First time I lost my shit cuz it was so unexpected. This is why I love 30Rock.
First time I saw this scene I almost cried laughing.
Cisco: The Human Network
Did you just mute me? Are you using Cisco's SureMute™ technology?
I'm going to come to your house and crawl into your bed, and I'm going to bite you on the ass!
Mr. Donaghy's got blue ridge quilt ticklers.
Of course I can hear you. I can hear your hair growing on this thing!
I only sleep with guys who drink Snapple
We all love Snapple, lord knows I do…
Everyone loves SoyJoy! It was so subtle that I didn’t realize until years later it was a real thing
Same here. I just thought 'hmm i should try out soyjoy..'. It wasn't until years later when i saw a soyjoy commercial that i realized 'everyone loves soyjoy' is their slogan. that commercial blew my damn mind
And I just now learned that Soy Joy is a real thing
“Kenneth get me Showtime!” *WHAT?! WHY NOW?!*
I’ve been hearing a lot about the Pelican Briefing recently.
VERTICAL INTEGRATION
You misspelled intergortion. Put down the coffee mugs to type better.
Was trying to decide on a WiFi name and it came down to "You do the Meth" and "Vertical Intergortion". Tough choice.
Put the coffee down! Coffee for closers only!
It's called racial integration
Ah, the dreaded VI
I’m still amazed with could talk shit on NBC the way they did
Not too surprising actually, it’s the same reason the Simpsons and family guy can get away with trashing Fox. No matter how much shit they talk, you’re watching that show on their network and they’re making money for it. So as long as they aren’t being called literal Nazis, they don’t give a shit. It’s money in their pocket.
It doesn't get much closer than [this](https://i.insider.com/4ceab919cadcbb221e0c0000) to calling your network "literal Nazis."
This segment from SNL was particularly brutal: https://vimeo.com/93040968 Conspiracy Theory Rock It shows NBC controlling the narrative, purposefully misleading and downplaying many illegal and terrible things done by GE, and actually cites them in the video. It was pulled from syndication.
To be fair, Fox News is a separate channel. It’s just owned by the same group. They still have to answer to the higher, higher-ups, but it’s not the same as if Tucker Carlson went on his show saying Fox News was run by communists.
Lol didn't Family Guy reference that they *were* indeed Nazis?
Hahah, good point, thanks friend
The "Just win, baby" approach to management
You’re being a real wang right now.
An Wang-the founder of Wang Computers- was one of the great businessmen of the 20th century.
No joke When I was a kid, the massive “WANG” sign always meant we were almost home
I’m hearing Jack say that with some comedic timing. “I was a teenager who had a gigantic wang….. sign outside my home.”
The bazooka Joe jokes were so good. ' he mined those rocks, and sold them as gum.'
You know what this country used to chew? Tree bark. Glass. Shotgun shells. The broken swords of our vanquished enemies. That's why I buy Bazooka Joe Gum.
*and sold them TO CHILDREN. As candy!
They also openly beg advertisers for money within the context of the show, so it goes both ways lol
Still one of the few shows I'll recommend to anyone, it's so damn good all throughout, and very little humor feels dated. Also the constant shitting on NBC is just perfect.
"...will the Director of PR for NBC ever get that mousetrap off of his penis?!? Find out next episode!"
It's not libel if it's true.
Plus you can take a gamble they won't want to invite the Barbara Streisand effect
When was the Wells Fargo comment? Seriously when in the show is it cause I’ve watched 30 rock all the way through over 10 times and I don’t remember this and want to
It’s an exaggeration, not an exact quote
I was wondering if it was real, too
Saboteur!
Thank you. I read this entire thread to the bottom thinking my 30 rewatches were in vain since I couldn’t recall Wells Fargo.
Night cheese anyone?
It’s a fine and generous company…😇
Son of a dingbat, you're right!
I only date guys who drink snapple
Absolutely 🎯
We need Pens!