Streaking is the third episode in the first season of That '70s Show. It aired on September 6, 1998.
Kelso persuades Eric to streak during President Ford's visit to town. Red is chosen to ask the President a question.
Tropes:
- Idea Bulb: Parodied and played straight, first with the guys getting inspired to cause mischief when President Ford stops by for a visit. Light bulbs light up during points of the speech over Hyde ("Protesting accomplishes nothing."), Eric ("Oh, sure, you might see a chance to prove your manhood or show you're cool."), and Kelso ("No shenanigans, you hear me?") while Fez get the "Exit" sign ("If that's your kind of attitude, you might as well just go home right now."). Bob later gets a lamp lighting over his head with a doorbell sound when he has to find the right person to ask Ford a question ("I guess someone you and I would call a loser."). Red calls out the last one when he has the porch light over his head after he's inspired to tell the President his views:Red: Turn off that light.
- "Last Supper" Steal: After Eric agrees to streak with his friends, he informs the rest of the group that nobody can find out since "If my father finds out what we're planned, he will nail me to the wall," at which point a heavenly glow seems to hit the table and everyone is frozen in the poses from The Last Supper with Eric as Christ:Jackie: (walking by) Why are you all sitting on one side of the table?
- Nixon Mask: Played straight, with Eric wearing said Nixon Mask.
- Streaking: The male members of the gang conspire to streak wearing Richard Nixon masks while at a press conference featuring President Gerald Ford. The plan goes south when the guys notice several security officers with several vicious looking guard dogs causing them to chicken out; however Eric notices his father having trouble while asking his question to President Ford prompting Eric to drop his cover and pull through with the act, prompting Red to comically question Ford as to how he could pardon Richard Nixon.
