30 Rock.... rocks

How is it that I wasn't watching this show last season? 30 Rock is giving The Office a run for its money in Erin's world of sitcoms. Last week's episode had me constantly thinking "oh my God... I can't believe they just went there." Prime example: "And the only way I can feel better about myself is to get booby-slapped by a coked-out Russian stripper."

Really, Tracy Jordan... tell us how you really feel.

Also... the writers of 30 Rock may be better than any others at working current event references into their show. I figured it was a mere matter of time before shamed NBA ref Tim Donaghy would be mentioned and they did not disappoint. On top of that, Tracy's wife telling Liz that they were Kucinich supporters rocked my world. It's not because I'm a Kucinich supporter myself (trust me, every time they call me for money... which is DAILY... I tell them that), but the fact that she said it in a manner as though it should've been blatantly obvious is what made it so hilarious.

The primary reason this episode was so fantastic to me was that I truly enjoyed the scenes with Jenna in them... something that doesn't happen for me too often. There was a very real possibility that the fat jokes could've been the same old thing we have seen and heard dozens of times over again. And yet... hearing sweet little Kenneth say "I'm gonna fatten you up, grow to love you, and then my uncles will slit your throat," like the pigs on the farm growing up was exactly the opposite of overdone... and like Jack said, what keeps you on the fat, keeps you on the funny.

But truly, the funniest parts of the show were when Tracy's wife and Liz interacted. Top three quotes of the night:

-I trusted you. You wear glasses.
-Goodbye forever Liz Lemon. Thank you for being my secretary.
-Excuse me. Did you just try to control my body with your white hand?

Genius.