30 rock doesn't translate

a channel in germany just started running 30 rock episodes, and turns out they are not popular at all! the nytimes specualates that perhaps the jokes are too based in american pop-culture, but also hypothesizes that it might be inadequate billing in the network's show description, which they ran through google translate:

Episode 1 - The New Boss

The aspiring manager has achieved great success with a new microwave oven for the NBC parent company General Electric - he was quickly promoted to station boss and Liz put in front of the nose. The absolute Fernsehlaie want to miss the show a new look.

As the first official act he rolls behind Liz’s back to the concept of the show and simply requires the eccentric movie star Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan) for the consignment. But that’s beginning for long-term single and a workaholic Liz Lemon until their problems, as well as for her private life, Jack has really great ideas. (via)

thx bun-bun.