"I'll 30 your Rock"

Erin and I have entered what I am considering calling the fourth level of NBC Comedy shows. Some of you may recognize the pattern, wherever you are in the metamorphosis. It starts very innocently with the Office on Thursday nights for three or four seasons. Then one night Dwight locks his co-workers in the office and starts a fire to “teach them how unprepared they are for a fire.” As you watch Oscar climb into the ventilation duct, you think to yourself. This is about as good as it can get. That’s level one. I know what you are thinking, that’s a lot to just be the first level. Level two is actually very short, it consists of two or three weeks of you trying to convince yourself that you like Parks and Recs. I mean, it has to be good, right? Level two may last longer for some of us, but eventually, we all come to the third level, currently known as bliss.
You have decided that the Office is still hilarious and you’ve given up on Parks and Recs. This inevitably brings us all to the same crossroads, “do I or do I not start watching 30 Rock?” I know what you are thinking, 30 Rock? Really? Trust me, I was there myself. I discovered the greatness that is 30 Rock later than some, I didn’t watch the first season until last year. I was immediately hooked, but could not convince my better half to acquiesce to my decision to move to the third level. After many months of obscure references and maybe just a little begging, I convinced her to start with the first season and see what happens. I even agreed to watch it all again with her. Thanks to Netflix and their wonderful streaming devices, we blew through the first three seasons in a matter of days. I won’t ruin the experience for any of you, by including comedic highlights at this time. You really need to experience this raw and without any warning what so ever. It’s that good. Trust me. Those of you that know me know I don’t usually bother with something if it’s not worth the effort. Trust me, it’s worth it. Some of you may be asking yourselves right now, “Why did he say level 3 was Bliss, when he is in level 4?” I’m glad you asked.
Level 4 occurs immediately after you watch the season 3 finale. You are left with an enormous since of disappointment that you did not expect. During your mad dash run through the greatness that is 30 Rock, you had a seemingly endless supply of ridiculous comedy streaming into your home. Only the very fortunate foresee this problem and quench the unending thirst for comedy. These brave souls take there time with the episodes and don’t cram them all into a few days. So, in an alternate universe, Erin and I could still be watching new episodes, but alas, we are weak. I tip my hat to those that are able to pace themselves. God bless you people, you are better than I.
In conclusion, let me say, if you have not started 30 Rock, do so now.

Just do it sparingly.