The Negotiation | 30 Rock

[@victorespino5650]

You. Out, fired. Everyone's applause lol

[@dbboykid10]

....Weakness? Lmao best part

[@DPMusicStudio]

One of my favorite all time jack moments

[@mikes5637]

Technically though, he didn't speak first.

[@Pr0f3_YT]

Me and my wife quote this line Everytime it's super quiet and someone says something

[@reinux]

@@Pr0f3_YT I need to start doing that

[@darkstar932]

Talk about a great friend. He loses a negotiation with himself on Liz's behalf to win her the best deal possible. We all know how hard Jack is when he beats himself off.

[@alansalgado2740]

DarkStar awesome pun.

[@clunkybootleg1357]

Touché!

[@TheSeasAsleep]

Bravo, sir.

[@dashroodle9507]

Nope, all he was doing was having a good Jack off.

[@RoseisoutofherTOGA]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@eyoelberhane_blackmoth]

The fact she pulls up the toe shoes to make Jack talk first is gold 🤣

[@nirj5991]

agreed

[@just.call.me.nolan.twitch]

Those shoes are so comfortable.

[@dayschange2]

The bit where Jack tries to buy time with a phone call only to say "IT'S ME! Nice try" to himself gets me every time.

[@nijnij3988]

Is this the same episode where Jack is like: "Well done, Lemon. You're becoming a real businessman." And she's like: "Don't you mean: businesswoman?" And he's like: "I don't think that's a thing."

[@jakes_pidzemellia]

🤣 i dont know why i am laughing

[@bonganimazibuko1901]

@@jakes_pidzemellia flippn funny

[@wvu05]

That was much earlier in the series, and it's "I don't think that's a word."

[@JavenarchX]

This show!

[@scottv1781]

I like the line when he says like: "Bravo, Lemon" Liz: "You're s'posed to say 'Brava' to a woman" Jack: "Oh, I'm well aware of that."

[@soloseraphimheartsong3710]

"jack donaghy playing with himself. It's a Jack off." That is an amazing line to this day. That's some grade-A writing. I love this weird show.

[@LesStewartLPS]

Laughed like a maniac at that 😂🎉❤

[@Mulambdaline1]

Their relationship is unique in television. They truly do love and look out for each other! I miss this show so much!!!

[@zapkvr]

We all do. The writing is sublime. It's almost as good as After life

[@ralphdesmond]

I love Jack, even though I don’t tend to even like most far-right capitalist republicans at all.

[@Haloweee]

@@ralphdesmond the thing is that Jack was more of a classic fiscal conservative. He was at his core a good person but truly believed in capitalism. I think his character is best represented in that area when he is talking to Congresswoman Bookman about how immigrants are part of what makes America great, something a modern conservative wouldn’t be caught dead saying.

[@kenlandon6130]

@@Haloweee there's a brand of northeastern boston brahmin types that would certainly say such things. The Larry Hogans of the world. Phil Scott, possibly Chris Sununu, etc.

[@farahabdulahi474]

@@Haloweee exactly. Also a republican does NOT equal conservative even today. republicans have totally given up on smaller government, one of the foundational tenets of conservatism

[@Yogabba]

He was SO glad he finally got the opportunity to say... “it’s a Jack-Off”.. Legendary!

[@dinakay330]

I agree

[@jakobbraun5180]

well, he is a masterbaitor

[@rawadosa90210]

Perhaps the best pun I've seen on telly

[@alansimmonds9030]

Jagoff.

[@TimpossibleOne]

Subconsciously he wants to give her what she demands because she's his bestie

[@jimmyneutron4329]

I though the same thing

[@scooterdooter]

Yes but he countered that with an "Elegante"

[@frankae4668]

I‘m crying over this

[@zapkvr]

He certainly respects her. Even while he hates her

[@samsaraslight8377]

He doesn't really try to hide it. He just wants her to earn it on his own terms.

[@TheNefastor]

The way she starts eating ice cream while watching him, as if she's at the movies... so hilarious 🤣

[@jbtechcon7434]

She enjoyed watching the jack-off

[@mccamman]

Who eats ice cream at the movies? :)

[@TheNefastor]

@@mccamman my ex. I don't know why. Still trying to convert her to popcorn but hey, some girls like a sloppy mess if you know what I mean.

[@HoldenNY22]

That is Tasty D LIte, not Ice Cream I think Tasty D LIte is Non Dairy.

[@TheNefastor]

@@HoldenNY22 I have no idea what you're talking about. Is that some sort of American carcinogenic pseudo-food made from FDA-approved industrial waste ?

[@Lagera88]

Sorry Jack, I have to take this. *yes, may I please speak to pizza*

[@cesarvictoriano8072]

Luis Lagera Liz for last time I don’t work at that Pizza Hut anymore. Stop calling me!

[@jockejanne]

Lmao the face she does when she realizes her mistake

[@SlideIX]

The ultimate negotiation power move! The self coercion play, where you force the opponent to negotiate against themselves for your best result

[@scooterdooter]

I believed you missed the part where he countered with a "Sorcerer's Apprentice" tho

[@gccwang24]

[peeling tangerine] So, what you wanna do?

[@Super_Unintendo]

@@gccwang24 underrated comment

[@Lafemmefutile]

I really wanted a breakdown of the hillbilly auction. Now I’ll never know!

[@DPMusicStudio]

@@gccwang24 That's a deep cut. I found another true fan here.

[@kaiminchan3835]

Love how Liz’s power accent is a lurid red G-Shock

[@MikelosM]

Oh god I thought that was just a child's toy watch

[@anisamehmeti4310]

I thought it was a scrunchie

[@RoryGilchrist42]

and the vibrams! costuming is great on this show.

[@sl11tenderhand]

30 Rock is one of the greatest shows in the history of T.V, it must be so hard to write a scripts that are so emotionally cohesive but wacky at the same time.

[@REDEEMERWOLF]

It truly is a gem of television.

[@oscarsanchez-ci7vq]

Season 3 actually won the most emmys in a comedy show ever!

[@reinux]

@@oscarsanchez-ci7vq Didn't know that. But it makes sense.

[@RHVTV]

“Sorry, I have to take this. Hello?” “It’s me. Nice try.”

[@briannacherie2146]

"Ughh I hate those shoes!" Hahaha😄

[@The_Pariah]

*Checks who posted first* You. Out. Fired.

[@thinkaboutdis462]

"May I speak to pizza?" Hahahahahahahha

[@antred11]

*please

[@mike73ng]

It’s not just the line, it’s her expression when she hears herself. Perfect.

[@neilpemberton5523]

One of my favorite 30 Rock moments ever is when Liz finds ice cream and sits back to enjoy the Jack vs Jack show.

[@THOMAS2910able]

Pretty hard not to enjoy watching a man jack-off

[@trevorhegstrom2816]

Need a snack to enjoy a good Jack-off

[@Kankudai]

The Jack-off, if you will.

[@geburah8319]

Alex Baldwin is a genius. What an insane performance.

[@nellyhanek9527]

Jack likes playing with himself.

[@DrKlausTrophobie]

@@badidea12341 "In your face!"

[@PurpleHazeVanNederlands]

nothing better than jacking off

[@THETRIVIALTHINGS]

This genius work of comedy needs to be immortalized in a museum or something. So the future generations can marvel at what good writers who are given the freedom to write as they please, can produce.

[@ssenssel]

I know Tina (and other writers under her) wrote this but Alec acting is just brilliant

[@0tto9]

I love Jack. He's so cool. He and Lemon's interactions are great. I wish this show kept going.

[@TheNefastor]

He played with himself _and_ he played himself. Such a multi-tasker!

[@shmookins]

The writing in this show is amazing. So many little details, so many jokes, chemistry is perfect. And they did that for the whole show.

[@fireflyeclipse]

I love how excited he was when he realized that she watched his seminars 😁

[@ojthesimpson35]

I am not wearing stockings...that's a vain ...Tina Fey and Baldwin are so good in every scene of that show.

[@BobStein]

"I also brought my Jack Welch power pillow!" (I'm very sorry sir.)

[@haroldhoot]

Only to sit on Jack Welsh’s face.

[@coldchills1091]

.... But he's not eating a tangerine 🙃

[@coldchills1091]

@@crazychrisc6974 (you spoke 1st!) 🤣

[@pronkb000]

@Lala Ghana-Love Trinidadian*

[@Apollomasque]

I love how Liz's Dark Outfit with a Power Accent is just a black pantsuit and a flamboyant red silicon watch you'd get at Forever 21.

[@taithangcong4704]

The 10 percents where the negotiators speak first and still win is cementing their reputations as legends

[@JDNicoll]

Notice Liz’s “single power accent.” 😂

[@joannasowinska6789]

Hair movement is a weakness. I LOVE THIS SHOW!

[@hutch1197]

This is a 4-minute masterpiece.

[@roundninja]

"Sorry, I have to take this." "It's me, nice try." Wow, Jack really got Jack that time.

[@hayreddinbarbarossa661]

God this is and always will be an amazingly written and performed show. Delivery is perfection.

[@mccamman]

True, and Jack as Tracy's therapist and role-plays his father and mother fighting...the best. Fade out as they walk out: Jack whispers: "Too bad you didn't know Howard Cossell. I had him right here in my pocket"

[@timbearese9723]

Love the way he takes the phone call and that cut to himself on the other side. Fantastic editing and timing. 😂😂

[@Sunshine-zm1fx]

This is one of my favorite scenes in the entire series. It's absolutely brilliant. So creative and hilarious.

[@tristanmacmahons9803]

What a great show. I miss this level of writing and casting with the surreal.

[@Squidbillies1000]

Two brilliant actors.

[@neilpemberton5523]

Their chemistry is perfect.

[@spaghettioverlord3247]

I agree. Alec Baldwin killed it but Alec Baldwin really carried. Such great negotiators.

[@yolisak4073]

"still me...I'm everything I hoped I'd be" -power-talking Jack

[@Cactina]

Alec Baldwin played this role out of the park. So many personas, each played to perfection.

[@pchiare]

"Yes, may I please speak to pizza?" It's too funny.

[@pamsp]

I love how enthralled she is during the Cabletown Jack vs Lemon Jack

[@the3spirit]

Thanks to these video teasers I binge watched all 7 seasons 4 weeks ago when quarantine started! :D

[@shai.loves.tacos.]

the3spirit it’s an amazing show right???

[@kungfumastaa]

Same here :)

[@Lyndz54]

Same! I had one on my recommended and it spiralled from there.

[@nbbim2012]

When did Liz get the ice cream? Lol

[@tyrant-den884]

That's her super power.

[@machdude3366]

She decided to go to Dairy Queen as her location. She likely raided the back of the counter. And knowing Liz, she can always get at food.

[@corberus3119]

@@machdude3366 the store is called tasti~d~lite, you can see the name at 1:42 above the door and on the window to the left

[@xpehkto]

There is a big refrigerator with ice cream to the left of her. You can see the full frontal of the refrigerator at 1:53. A shot at 1:47 can be used to measure a distance from her seat to that refrigerator. I think it's about 1.5 meter. She is shown without ice cream at 3:21 and with ice cream at 3:24. So she walked 1.5 m, opened refrigerator, took ice cream, closed refrigerator and went 1.5 m back in about 3 seconds. That is fast and impressive but not an impossible feat.

[@jeffreyclem5953]

The power quiet talking was Roose Bolton's move in the books asoiaf

[@saucecastillo460]

The fake phone call was hilarious, b/c she said "I have to take this", as if she was getting a call, then asked to speak to pizza, as if she made the call 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@patricklambert112]

Soooo...nobody’s gonna mention the fact that the “brass balls” bit was from “Glengarry Glen Ross” an excellent movie he did in ‘92?

[@joncumber2020]

Patrick Along the way, this show decided to operate on several levels with references plain and obscure often in the same sentence. And then would throw in absurdity for good measure. It never dumbed itself down.

[@davidcollaso7081]

And before that it was in a 1950’s movie called Mutiny on the bounty

[@389383]

@@davidcollaso7081 No you mean The Caine Mutiny.

[@obroni]

@@389383 The movie was actually called Glengarry Glen Caine Mutiny on the Ross

[@jakestroll6518]

Alec never stops talking about Glengarry Glen Ross on his podcast. You'd think it was Citizen Kane 😂😂😂

[@justasimpleman7111]

A classic comedy pairing on a fantastic show.

[@machdude3366]

Ultimately, the show explains everything in that Jack wanted Liz to have what she wanted which was why he played himself to his full potential, pun intended. It was well within his power to sabotage her, but it was because he was her friend that made him carry the negotiation to the end on the highest terms. That being said, this also was led on by the fact that he was enticed by the initial challenge of a jack off.

[@mhxistenz]

Nobody beats the Liz! 🤣 Classic!

[@andrerobitaille559]

It took me this many years to catch the Biz Markie reference.

[@Doctor4077]

Okay but for real, those shoes are the worst

[@TheNefastor]

I once discussed them with a guy who wears them, he says they are great once you get used to them. Maybe I'll try someday, if I'm really, really bored. Like, if KZbin ever goes dead.

[@TheDemonicPenguin]

THE WOOOOORORRRSSSSTTTTT!

[@zapkvr]

It was a tactic. She knocked him off his spiel

[@zapkvr]

@@TheNefastor only the boring are ever bored. I oughtta know

[@TheNefastor]

@@zapkvr oh I know a lot of boring people who are always busy. Doesn't mean anything.

[@DeltaEcho303]

We're all Liz at 3:24. Don't try to understand it, just sit back and watch the amazing show unfolding in front of you.

[@russellmoore8187]

Nobody beats the LIZ

[@wh5601]

“You’d have more lawyers on you than a midtown hooker” would be a top tier line in scenes from most shows. Here, it’s like the 20th best joke. What an insane show

[@acastiglioni11]

1:24 effing histerical

[@wwalsh7311]

Genius writing! How great is Alec?!!! Tina acting like she’s watching a magic show! Brilliant!!!

[@bjornjohansen5397]

These two are just wonderful together

[@shimmerine1]

I miss this show so much.

[@pgbollwerk]

Such a brilliantly written show

[@ggsay1687]

"In your face", I love this show.

[@gmchessplay9043]

3:34 When you ask your teacher for help on your homework assignment and they start doing it for you.

[@andrewbloom7694]

All jokes aside he is *staggeringly* good at negotiating.

[@andywood5699]

It's a Jackoff" Always something new when I watch this show.

[@DrKlausTrophobie]

Liz: "In your face!"

[@ElEspectroDeLaMi]

I always think of Baldwin's infamous "always be closing" monologue in Glengarry Glen Ross when rewatching this scene. "You know what it takes to run a media conglomerate? It takes rubbing steel balls together to run a media conglomerate!"

[@stackhat8624]

No doubt Baldwin's role in Glengarry Glen Ross is what made Tina Fey and NBC want Baldwin for the show.

[@NeoStoicism]

Eleganté, eleganté primo, carry the one..

[@MArgabrite1]

30 Rock Second only to The Wire I feel like most people don't appreciate how hard this is to do.

[@justaguy328]

I like that Jack has names for every tactic haha

[@JoelSchoenmeyer]

I’m a huge fan of whatever kind of comedy it is when something is very obscure and very specific. This (“the hillbilly auction”?), Ben Wyatt playing Cones of Dunshire on “Parks & Rec”, the True American game on “New Girl” - they are all hilarious.

[@bonganimazibuko1901]

Thats a vein 😂

[@sriramkiron4566]

3:24 Where did Liz get the frozen yogurt? Is it there to show that Jack was speaking for so long that she had time to get it?

[@Moggetslittlesister]

They're in a frozen yogurt shop, Liz's home turf.

[@tyrant-den884]

There is an amazing movie called Gamers 2: Dorkness rising. At one point a character throws a tomato at a peasant, to which a goody two shoes friend asks how he even got a tomato, to which the character responds: "Hello, I'm a bard."

[@Assisi4]

This was at the TastiDelight and their frozen yogurt was THE BEST because it tasted like real icecream. Sad that it's gone.

[@claiminglight]

This show may not be for you. Have you considered Sesime Street?

[@ufotofu9]

1:23 I just laughed so loud I think I pulled a muscle!

[@mrqs1549]

I need them both back in my life again.

[@camy205]

Love how that ice cream pops out of nowhere

[@azaelcp]

she always carry those under the armpit

[@asecretone]

Always love seeing the truly talented actors write with their left hand ♥️♥️♥️

[@typar6431]

This show should have never ended.

[@mrcheesesmith]

The sorcerer's apprentice, pirate holiday, hillbilly auction, i dont know what hes talking about or how the writers came up with this but i love it.

[@Jabberwocky-nh8us]

I like how Liz still got up when Jack told her they were leaving during the negotiation with himself. It's the little things.

[@ryankenyon5010]

I'm glad there are others out there who want to go to there.

[@kinsmed]

Why will there never be another show like 30 Rock... *WHY?!!*

[@BaumanExplores]

Name another show with this level of genius

[@calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse]

aint no negotiation like a liz lemon negotiation, cuz a liz lemon negotiation is MANDATORY!

[@jerrycordova1971]

3:59 her excited expression cracks me up!

[@Bleepurchin]

Baldwin is a comic genius 😂

[@daveguy11]

"Nobody beats the Liz!!" Ding! Ding! Ding! Score!

[@mattpiekos]

That's a reference to Seinfeld: "Nobody beats the Wiz!"

[@abehaile2659]

I I remember always being impressed by how quick they spoke on the show (cramming in a 1 hour show into 22 minutes); however, I accidentally had my KZbin viewing preferences set at 1.25x playback speed 😅 Thank God I'm not aging as fast as I thought

[@Bobainthome]

Carry the 1... thats what gets me on this scene

[@StonyRC]

Sublime comedy ... simply sublime!

[@GarryAndrews_]

I love how Alec Baldwin is teaching about how to make an impression.

[@douglasmarquezin3575]

Give a Oscar to this man!

[@mk1st]

Such fantastic writing...none more better.

[@canismajor1186]

They're such good friends.

[@nat6704]

“I’m everything I hoped I’d be” 😂😂 I love that

[@swyxTV]

they have the best relationship

[@cbarnes2160]

Petty much my all time favorite show and one of the best bits. Liz and Jack are pretty much the best buddy comedy duo ever.

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Ha, ha, ha! Still the best show for laughs! LA is weird. NYC is wired. But 30 Rock is weird, wired, and damn funny!

[@getpumped87]

I don't know if it's an editing error but when Jack fakes the phone call he uses his right hand but his reflection is seen with it also in his right hand, meaning it would be in actual Jack's left hand, then when actual Jack puts the phone away it's in his right hand. I could just see Jack saying that being right handed is American so his reflection would have to also be right handed.

[@thijsgeurts5003]

The best scene. Jack beating jack in favor of liz..

[@archer1949]

“Yes, may I please to pizza..”

[@turbojon8117]

You're 86% there

[@mopedmike8317]

Liz just sitting there eating ice cream with out doing nothing and got what she wants lol 😂