Liz clashes with Tracy when he says that women aren’t funny. Meanwhile, Jack discovers that one of his hookups isn’t exclusive with him, and sets out to find what makes her other lovers special.
The 30 Rock episode “Stride of Pride” contains examples of:
- Desk Sweep of Passion: Criss does one in preparation for making love in Liz’s office, but she immediately protests that it’s organized and now she has to redo it.
- Distracted by the Shiny: Jack and Zarina’s respective “sex idiot” partners are so dumb the best way to get their attention is by clapping loudly or jingling your keys.
- Even the Guys Want Him: Jack spends a lot of time musing over Steve McQueen in The Great Escape
- Leaning on the Fourth Wall: Tracy’s tweet about how women aren’t funny has the hashtag #plotpoint.
- Making Love in All the Wrong Places: Criss surprises Liz at work so they can have sex in her office, and they specifically pick the desk for it, instead of the more obviously comfortable couch.
- Title Drop: Liz catches Jack doing a walk of shame and dubs it a stride of pride, feeling unusually happy about her own sex life.
