NBC has been the launching pad for many beloved comedies, including iconic shows like Parks and Recreation, Friends, and The Office. Among these gems is 30 Rock, which debuted in 2006. Created by the brilliant Tina Fey, the series revolves around the shenanigans behind the scenes of a fictional NBC comedy show. Though the series concluded in 2013, its witty and absurd quotes remain unforgettable. Here’s a collection of some of the most memorable lines from the show.
Liz Lemon
- “Once at summer camp, I dared a girl to kiss me, and then she just… well, she drowned.”
- “Hey, nerds! Who’s got two thumbs, a limited grasp of French, and hasn’t shed a single tear today? This gal!”
- “No matter how long you’ve called New York home, it’s always amusing to look up and pretend the buildings are giant robot penises.”
- “Honestly, I shouldn’t be on this jury. I’m a hologram, for crying out loud.”
- “We have a show tonight! I’ve never missed a performance, not even when I had that virus they insisted only raccoons get.”
- “Tracy exploited my white guilt, which is supposed to be used for good things, like over-tipping and supporting Barack Obama.”
- “I assure everyone here that I cannot possibly be pregnant, considering I’ve had my period for 61 days straight.”
- “Did you actually think I’d forget my college futon? It’s got a signature lack of stains.”
- “Lizzing is a blend of laughter and… well, you get it.”
- “I once saw my grandparents get it on, and I didn’t leave right away!”
- “Sorry, Jack, I need to take this call. Yes, could I please speak to pizza?”
- “If reality TV has taught us anything, it’s that those without shame will always rise to the top.”
Jack Donaghy
- “I didn’t get a bathroom door that looks like a wall by merely being average at business.”
- “You want a confession? Let’s hurry it along so I can eat. I’m divorced, I often use the Lord’s name in vain, and I may have hit my mom with a car — accidentally, of course.”
- “Rich at 50 is middle-class at 38.”
- “Lemon, you look awful, and I once watched you eat oysters while sick.”
- “I don’t sleep on planes; I don’t want to be incepted.”
- “I’m not a creative type like you, with your sneakers and left-handedness.”
- “I did Big Sister in college, and that little girl taught me how to use tampons.”
- “I need to speak to Rachel Maddow. Only one of us can have this hairstyle.”
- “What’s bothering you, Lemon? When I see you chewing your nails, it either means you’re anxious or you’ve just dealt with some ham.”
- “I only fart once a year, atop a mountain in Switzerland for one hour.”
Jenna Maroney
- “Relationships are like sharks, Liz: if you’re not left with bite marks after sex, something’s off.”
- “This is a nightmare! My rivals — Abigail Breslin and that woman from those Progressive Insurance ads — are in the audience.”
- “You’re engaged?! What if the bachelorette party theme was ‘sluts’?”
- “There’s no ‘I’ or ‘me’ in ‘America.’”
- “You look like that flashcard that signifies sadness.”
- “Fine, I’ll set aside my feud with Raven Symone for one day; she knows what she did.”
- “I’m sure she’s down there, chain-smoking, waiting for me, just like on the day I was born.”
- “When I was in pageants, my mother told me three things stand between you and victory: your breasts and your desire to win.”
- “You know what they say, guys. If you can’t handle the heat, get off of Mickey Rourke’s sex grill.”
Tracy Jordan
- “Stop nibbling on old French fries, pigeon! Have some self-respect! Don’t you realize you can fly?”
- “Here’s advice I wish I had at your age: Live every week like it’s Shark Week.”
- “Tell her to donate her body to science, and that you’re science. Go on, Jack!”
- “I believe the moon doesn’t exist, vampires are the best golfers, and there are 31 letters in the white alphabet. Wait, what was the question?”
- “I watched Boston Legal nine times before realizing it wasn’t a new Star Trek series.”
- “I’m not rehearsing. I’m grabbing a sandwich and eating it on the toilet.”
- “I’m a stabbing robot.”
- “I swear, I promise on my mother’s grape.”
- “A book hasn’t caused me this much trouble since Where’s Waldo went to that barber pole factory.”
- “You remember Donald, my son who’s actually two years older than me.”
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In summary, 30 Rock continues to be a source of laughter, showcasing the unforgettable dynamics between its characters, especially Liz and Jack, through their sharp and often absurd humor.