tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post8823021217698336972..comments2024-03-18T13:50:45.615-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: 30 Rock, "Future Husband": Rip Torn from the headlinesAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61850924565993909042010-03-19T00:25:22.065-04:002010-03-19T00:25:22.065-04:00Best show of this seasonBest show of this seasonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-87423965469479481822010-03-15T10:17:59.155-04:002010-03-15T10:17:59.155-04:00@Anonymous 7:40 PM: the T is most certainly NOT si...@Anonymous 7:40 PM: the T is most certainly NOT silent in the French pronunciation of <i>forte</i>, because there is a final <i>e</i>. The T would only be silent if it were spelled <i>fort</i>.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288100796201737845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-49484483585040072772010-03-13T22:11:27.213-05:002010-03-13T22:11:27.213-05:00The hard cheese and your root canal pamphlet had m...The hard cheese and your root canal pamphlet had me laughing for hours. I laughed till I cried. I laughed a painful laugh. No one else mentioned it! huh. ("And frankly I'm a little tired of talking about it."abchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070807960172692374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-55239556367499775122010-03-13T02:08:04.597-05:002010-03-13T02:08:04.597-05:00That was much better than most of this season. 30 ...That was much better than most of this season. 30 Rock just doesn't function well as only a fountain of silliness. It needs actual story lines and characters to work. This was a step in the right direction.Mervenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-90047880829942516132010-03-12T23:30:22.554-05:002010-03-12T23:30:22.554-05:00*A relatively recent word, I should say. Otherwise...*A relatively recent word, I should say. Otherwise I'd be including pretty much all words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-86512808623647899122010-03-12T23:27:57.900-05:002010-03-12T23:27:57.900-05:00It's difficult to be prescriptive about a word...It's difficult to be prescriptive about a word's pronunciation when it's foreignish and apparently derived from words that are other parts of speech altogether (noun versus adjective or adverb). It's untenable to be a purist or nitpicky about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-19262008342596327752010-03-12T23:20:49.494-05:002010-03-12T23:20:49.494-05:00Ditto on much on what has been said .
I loved se...Ditto on much on what has been said .<br /><br /><br />I loved seeing Michael Sheen (& a big thanks for reminding me about "The Damned United") but would have liked to see the interaction a little less painful.<br />I hope they can fix that.<br /><br />Loved Kenneth's donkey fits, except I may always think of him as the the old Hee-Haw cartoon donkey. Loved Jack and his "husky-like piercing blue eyes" ..I hope I'm close on the quote.<br /><br />Kenneth's warning that Liz was sliding into an Irish accent from the Jamaican one was hilarious.ADWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-63000900160423720592010-03-12T22:59:54.738-05:002010-03-12T22:59:54.738-05:00Oh Alan, it crushes me that you have no appreciati...Oh Alan, it crushes me that you have no appreciation for the Beautiful Game, but I do share your enjoyment of sports movies (Hoosiers is on my TV right now). "Charming" isn't a word I'd ever have attached to Sheen ("smarmy" hits closer to the mark) but the scene with him and Liz was wonderfully cringe-worthy.<br /><br />Oh, and while it's correct that "forte" (pronounced "fort") means "strong" in French, the pronunciation "fortay" can be attributed to the Italian musical term which also means "strongly" or, more accurately, "loudly."filmcrickethttp://filmcricket.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-71107845025147650402010-03-12T19:40:38.570-05:002010-03-12T19:40:38.570-05:00There is little point in trying to regulate "...There is little point in trying to regulate "forte," as the word itself is some weird mutt, not English but not proper French either (the French word has the T silent, too).<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ForteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-24369667553935543432010-03-12T16:50:29.474-05:002010-03-12T16:50:29.474-05:00Yeah, that Brian Williams cameo was a highlight.Yeah, that Brian Williams cameo was a highlight.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663953193984351560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-39742742424747454342010-03-12T16:07:08.011-05:002010-03-12T16:07:08.011-05:00Liz is so out of it that she puts a waffle in a DV...Liz is so out of it that she puts a waffle in a DVD palyer but she can type "Future Husband" and a phone # into her phone? They should have at least spelled it funny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61138645538847532642010-03-12T15:41:55.587-05:002010-03-12T15:41:55.587-05:00I liked this episode, but it could have been bette...I liked this episode, but it could have been better. <br /><br />I loved the Dwight-Jim interactions, glad to see those back again. I understand Pam won't be coming out as much for while because of their baby and that's fine with me. <br /><br />The Andy and Erin? Loved it! It was cute, sweet, and funny. Not super funny, but Andy and Erin funny, cute funny. I've become a Erin and Andy fan and by seeing this episode, I hope nothing goes wrong. Andy has always had bad luck with love; and Erin seems like the type of girl to make him happy. Also I was glad to see more Erin, she's a great character, and rather cute too.<br /><br />I just wish the episodes could be an hour long.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-85611384562891995072010-03-12T15:41:15.542-05:002010-03-12T15:41:15.542-05:00ADC, one correction. It's "wherefore art ...ADC, one correction. It's "wherefore art thou Romeo" with no comma.Alfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-44329967787399051032010-03-12T15:06:52.166-05:002010-03-12T15:06:52.166-05:00I love 30 rock but Liz's impersonation of the ...I love 30 rock but Liz's impersonation of the receptionist rubbed me the wrong way. Last week's scene with the dental staff was funny because we could attribute it to Liz's whacked out post-operative state, this time it seemed unearned. <br /><br />Liz saying "gentlemen friend" however was extremely hilariously. She managed to make that sound as unseeingly as possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-30481260713466623432010-03-12T15:00:29.299-05:002010-03-12T15:00:29.299-05:00Kristi- 100% agree. This episode was probably the...Kristi- 100% agree. This episode was probably the best of the season, but the show is NOTHING like the first two wonderful seasons.iamnoahjames.comhttp://iamnoahjames.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-3284417816793136402010-03-12T14:13:05.358-05:002010-03-12T14:13:05.358-05:00I thought it was okay. The long break between new ...I thought it was okay. The long break between new episodes kind of made me forget where we were in the ongoing storylines.<br /><br />I never care much for the Don Geiss/NBC politics/Will Arnett episodes (although love Arnett in other roles.) So if this signals an end to them soon, I'm happy.<br /><br />I agree with those who thought the donkey fits was too broad, but can't agree with the sentiment that you can have too much Kenneth. Never enough!Tyrocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-80735060010235685222010-03-12T14:03:49.706-05:002010-03-12T14:03:49.706-05:00"Anonymous said...
everybody got that Kable T..."Anonymous said...<br />everybody got that Kable Town was an obvious reference to Comcast, based in Philadelphia...when it tried to buy ABC, right?"<br /><br />Nope. "Everybody" got that Kable Town was an obvious reference to Comcast, based in Philadelphia.... which has *actually* bought NBC/Uni in real life. <br /><br />Right?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053749295025061099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-5334899559291755382010-03-12T13:58:06.124-05:002010-03-12T13:58:06.124-05:00I hate to say it, but "30 Rock" isn'...I hate to say it, but "30 Rock" isn't working for me as it has in years past (it was my favorite of the Thursday night NBC lineup for the last couple of years), and I find myself looking much more forward to episodes of "P&R" and "Community". I don't know if it was the late season start or the fact that it seems like there have only been a handful of new episodes this season, but I just haven't been able to get into it. At this point, Jack Donaghey's got nothing on Ron Fing Swanson.<br /><br />Did love the Dr. Spaceman commercial, though.Kristi Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684481798170376367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-77399327295157902442010-03-12T13:42:38.244-05:002010-03-12T13:42:38.244-05:00Wherefore art THOU, not THOUGH.Wherefore art THOU, not THOUGH.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764435613950847885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-53441307289955784352010-03-12T13:42:28.542-05:002010-03-12T13:42:28.542-05:00(wherefore art though, Liz's baby fever?)'...<i>(wherefore art though, Liz's baby fever?)'</i><br /><br />Sssshhhh! Don't remind them!<br /><br />I'm sad to see Don Geiss die, but I guess it is possible they can bring him back. I still have a soft spot in my heart for Rip Torn from the Larry Sanders Show. I'm kind of surprised at Jack Welch making an appearance, given that I always figured DG was based on him, and not always in a flattering way..<br /><br />No Frank, no Grizz or Dot.com? If those are budget moves, I have a differest savings measure to suggest to Tina Fey and crew.Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-59741074065097751642010-03-12T13:40:20.313-05:002010-03-12T13:40:20.313-05:00Loved the straight into the camera endorsement Liz...Loved the straight into the camera endorsement Liz gave to Kable Town-- "fine, generous company"FoundNemohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06839066640655194025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-34623192121662464822010-03-12T13:37:23.578-05:002010-03-12T13:37:23.578-05:00"Pac-Man, I'm Jewish!" was definitel..."Pac-Man, I'm Jewish!" was definitely the best line of the night. I wish that Don Geiss was given a more substantial send-off than the "locked in the freezer" throwaway line. My main fear now is that we won't be seeing much of Kathy Geiss now that her father has passed on. <br /><br />I haven't been following any spoilers, so I don't know if Devin Banks will be making any appearances in an effort to capture the CEO throne. Will Arnett is starring in that new FOX sitcom, so if it's picked up I don't think we'll be seeing Devin in season five.<br /><br />Anyways, if anyone is interested, more of my thoughts on this episode are available on my blog where I go into detail about what character has had the best romantic chemistry with Jack. Click my username for the link.tribalismhttp://wordbribery.com/30_rock_future_husband/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-39930038266397170502010-03-12T12:58:45.322-05:002010-03-12T12:58:45.322-05:00I apologize in advance for this. But "wheref...I apologize in advance for this. But "wherefore" means "why." From Wiktionary:<br /><br /><i>"A common misconception is that "wherefore" has ever meant "where"; it has even been used in that sense in cartoon depictions of Romeo and Juliet. In Romeo and Juliet, the meaning of "Wherefore art thou, Romeo?" is not "Where are you, Romeo?" but "Why are you Romeo?" (i.e. "Why did you have to be a Montague?")."</i><br /><br />While I'm nerding out, a PSA: "forte" (something you're good at) is pronounced "fort," not "fort-ay." <br /><br />That is all.A. Duncan Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02778450069277264055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-56411351038315102842010-03-12T12:57:16.807-05:002010-03-12T12:57:16.807-05:00Liz Lemon's ringtone was definitely Peaches...Liz Lemon's ringtone was definitely Peaches's "Fuck the Pain Away"--hearing that made me burst into a fit of laughter. Or maybe it was just a donkey spell. . . .ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09001281261965355022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-90220924625472791262010-03-12T12:44:12.420-05:002010-03-12T12:44:12.420-05:00I agree that the donkey seizures were awful. I hat...I agree that the donkey seizures were awful. I hated them more and more as the episode went on.<br /><br />What was that muffin top-like thing, bread back?Alfnoreply@blogger.com