I am almost always the last person to watch a hit television show. I saw my very first episode of Breaking Bad a few months ago. I’ve been saying I’ll get around to having a looksie at Dexter. It’ll be another 20 years (and gut-wrenching boredom) before I watch The Walking Dead.
As one would expect, I was very late to the game when it came to viewing 30 Rock. I wasn’t interested in the premise of the show, and it wasn’t until a friend encouraged me to watch it that I finally did. “I think you’d really like one of the main characters, Liz Lemon.”
To say she was right is a very serious understatement. I mean, we’re practically the same person.
Neither of us understands how to meet a men:
We both have sad home lives:
We’re both really comfortable in groups of women:
Our conflict resolution styles are similar:
We feel the same way about the word “lovers”:
We share a relationship philosophy:
We’re both hardcore fitness enthusiasts:
Two words: NIGHT CHEESE
Are there any television or movie characters you identify with?
Sips of Jen and Tonic 
From what I’ve gathered, people think I’m a combination of Lucy (hyper, quirky, martial arts enthusiast/undercover agent) from Despicable Me 2, Katie (weird but doesn’t care) from Horton Hears a Who, aaaand a couple other crazy/weird/happy cartoonish characters… Take what you will from all that. Haha.
I think you are a character ALL your own.
Haha, I like that! 🙂
I (perhaps unfortunately) relate to Nick (the bartender) in “The New Girl.”
I love that character!
YOU CAN’T LOVE EVERYTHING JESS!!!
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Wait, what just happened?
I’m always late to the party, too. I am just getting into 30 Rock. But I’ve always been into Tina Fey. She is my idol.
I think I would cry if I ever met her.
I Still haven’t seen 30 Rock but I’ve seen her opening gig on the Emmys with Neil Patrick…It was pretty hilarious!! She’s bold and talented and funny. She is inspiring!!
I’ll get around to that show soon enough!!!Fingers Crossed!
Yes, it’s her boldness that I love. She isn’t trying for anything other than being herself.
True!
She kills me. When everything seems wrong, Liz Lemon makes them seem so right.
That is the PERFECT way to describe her.
I am hype averse and often late to the party when it comes to tv shows. I’ve NEVER seen an episode of Breaking Bad or Downton Abbey or Dexter. I do love me some Liz Lemon though. I started watching 30 Rock last year.
You and I need to get together and watch shows from decades ago together.
Oh my Lord! Might have to start watching 30 Rock! Your spirit animal is way better than my husband’s. He says his is the sloth. I shit you not.
The sloth is awesome. It always has a “I don’t give a fuck” look that I love.
If only there was a character on TV that picked off their toenail polish, I’d be covered.
We need to write that character. She sounds awesome.
Tina Fey annoys me.
But I think you’re one of the all-time hottest, most clever, kick-ass chicks of all time, Jen.
Well done!
You don’t like Tina Fey?!?!?! I’ll forgive you since you said such nice things about me. Good recovery!
She irks me.
I find her irksome.
That’s how I feel about Robin Williams. I totally get it.
I knew you would!
I’ve never really identified with a charcter from TV, but I loved Leo in the West Wing. He was so dry and acerbic, but beneath all that there was a true heart of gold. I think I’m mostly drawn to darker, mysterious characters. Toby in the West Wing was morose and desperately unhappy. In fiction Sherlock Holmes was a really complex character as was Raskolnikov in Crime and Punishment. There seems to be more of a backstory with darker characters and a mystery to unravel. On a lighter note, people back home called me Finch from American Pie and my Dad calls me Mr Bean. Can’t win ’em all 🙂
You know what, I can kind of see the Finch thing! That’s not a bad thing at all. He’s such a suave character.
Have you watched the American show Parks & Recreation? There is a character on there, Ron, who is gruff and grumpy, but he’s a good guy deep down. Also, he’s hysterical.
I’ve still never seen any of them. Although I know almost all the words to that “Muffin top” song, thanks to workmates.
Also, if you ever get around to Dexter – stop at the end of season 4. I wasted 2 1/2 years of life on the mess tat was season 5 – 8
HA! I forgot about Jenna’s muffin top song.
Liz Lemon– yes. Sarah Braverman from Parenthood, although I haven’t watched last season yet. She has that “single mom and don’t know what in the hell I’m doing with my life” sort of thing that I completely relate to.
I love the actress who plays that character. I think she’s perfect for that kind of part.
Also, I think you’re doing a fine job on your own.
I agree.
And thanks. My bank account would beg to differ, though.
I am ALWAYS a late bloomer when it comes to watching TV hits. Just started watching China Beach and I don’t get it. It’s not even in China. But I have been a big fan of 30 Rock since from the beginning… on Netflix.
You’re only 22 years behind on China Beach so no worries there. There’s also this show called M*A*S*H you might enjoy.
Dang it! I just loaded S.W.A.T. on my Netflix…
M*A*S*H is my favourite TV show ever.
I never watched this show, either, until my 17-year-old daughter got me hooked, LOL! Fangette (my daughter’s pseudonym) is a BIG FAN of Liz Lemon!
You’re not missing anything with “Dexter”— I watched the first season and had to stop. Ultimately, I was so confounded by the casting of the female lead — who I later discovered was married IRL to the male lead, which explained A LOT — who was such a terrible actress and the fact that, considering that she reminded me of Olive Oyl, was constantly sought after by men just left me scratching my head. I mean, come on, there’s “suspension of disbelief” and there’s “suspension of disbelief”, am I right?
I watched the first episode of “Breaking Bad”. It was good, I guess, but it didn’t dazzle me, if you know what I mean.
I also tuned into an episode of “Walking Dead”, which was, just as I suspected, stupid. So, no more of that!
I think the character on television that I most closely identify with is The Dowager Duchess, played by Maggie Smith, on “Downton Abbey” — she has some of the best one-liners EVER! I like to think that I get off a decent “zinger” now and then myself. What’s more is that the ever-delightful Fangette would agree. LOL!
I’ve heard that about Dexter as well…and Breaking Bad…and The Walking Dead. I mean, it’s not like I have refined taste in television. I watch things on E! and Bravo for god’s sakes. It’s just a matter of taste.
I have not seen Downton Abbey, but I’ve heard Maggie Smith is genius in it. I’ll have to have a look at it.
Think of me when you see her — I’m a much younger version, though. LOL!
I love 30 Rock. I went through a 30 Rock marathon when I had my tonsils removed. It was glorious.
You lost your tonsils, but you gained some serious comedy.
For one, The Walking Dead is a wonderful show.
For two, I think I’m closest to that donkey fellow from the Winnie the Poo show. Thanks for noticing my comment.
I always incur the wrath of The Walking Dead fans! I just don’t enjoy zombies. Probably because they’re trying to eat my brain.
Aw, you’re Eeyore? I didn’t see a tail or small piglet companion when we met…
A.A. Milne was the foremost philosopher of the last century. The donkey gets a bad rap. Good on you sir.
I’d like to be Black Widow from the avengers – she knows how to handle men a wee bit better than Liz. However, night cheese is super appealing.
Who says Black Widow can’t partake in a bit of night cheese?
I’ve only seen a few episodes of that show, but I’m with you. There’s a comfort in Liz that it is okay not to fit in the cookie-cutter woman profile.
Often times I feel like I am a mix of Bridget Jones and Sarah Nolan (played by Dianne Lane) in Must Love Dogs. It’s that constant foot in mouth, not so great at relationships feel I get from them that I really bond with.
I agree, she’s just doing her own thing. I think foot in mouth is endearing, but I’m sure living it…not so much.
I miss Liz Lemon. I watched 30 Rock from the start though it kind of petered out near the end. But if you just started watching it, you’ve got plenty of seasons ahead of you!
I’ve gotten through all of it, and I agree with you. I wish they would just have a show focused on her character.
I have a Liz Lemon post in my drafts folder!
This made my day and it’s only 8:30 am. Off to eat copious amounts of donuts, Liz Lemon style.
That scene where she asks the lady what time they start giving out free donuts is hysterical. Can’t wait for your post!
Ooh, when are you posting it?
It’s been in my drafts for at least a year. I don’t have a humor blog remember?
Well, neither do I and that’s never stopped me. Maybe write about her cooking something with lemons in it?
Um, I’ve snorted when reading your blog which is proof that you are a humor blogger. Or a blogger who is humorous. Or that I might have a crush on you and get nervous in your presence.
Who…. me? You mean Rache, right? Or Liz Lemon? If you do mean me you have just about made my entire month with that comment — no — my year.
I mean you. She’s boss too, but that comment was aimed at you.
Maybe post a recipe with lemons in it to tie it all in? Humor + food = ORGASM.
I’ll have to make this happen for you, Jen!
Perfection. Your recipes make me wish I could never stop eating.
I am going to have doughnuts too. I applaud your life-choices.
I applaud your spelling of the word donuts.
I try…
Oh my goodness I love Liz Lemon! I’m also a few years late when it comes to tv shows; I watched one episode of Breaking Bad when it first came out and haven’t touched it since.
I feel like most shows don’t live up to the hype surrounding them (Lost, anyone?) so I don’t want to be pressured to like the show like everyone else. I was really disappointed with Breaking Bad although I’m told that you need to get beyond the first season to enjoy it.
Love!
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I hate to add to your list of unwatched TV shows but if you like Tiny Fey, you may like The Mindy Project. I’m all about the funny ladies.
I LOVE THAT SHOW.
Liz Lemon fans unite!
In an attempt to improve my Chinese listening skills I started watching a day-time soap opera on TV here in Beijing. I could more or less figure out what was going on (at least I
thought I could) it was the usual story: marriage not going too well, wife takes up with hot ex-lover, mother-in-law who never liked her is suspicious etc etc. The first week I couldn’t follow any of the dialogue. Second week likewise. By the third week I was a bit perturbed that I couldn’t identify a single word. Finally caved in and asked my Chinese teacher what was wrong and why couldn’t I understand anything? She switched on the programme and within a nanosecond told me the problem – it was a Korean soap opera.
That’s hysterical! On the plus side, you’re now fluent in Korean.
Wow, it’s like abrunette, successful version of me. I need to check this show out, after we finish power-watching “Scrubs”.
Some of the plots are just okay, but she’s in so much of the show that it saves it. I watched Scrubs for the first time a few years ago and was telling a friend about it, and he was like, “Welcome to five years ago.”
Netflix has us going through marathons, whether we watched the show originally or not. We just finished up “That 70s Show” so “Scrubs” was the logical next choice.
Ha! This was a delightful read!!
Hmm TV characters that I resonate with…well…I do like Patrick from SpongeBob..he’s so….cool and calm…you know? He’s like how I want to be..all Zen like (seriously!)
I love Patrick! I like how laid-back he is. Plus, he seems like a good friend.
Aww he is. He trusts so completely…sigh. See, Patrick is just that awesome.. 😉