Breaking The Fourth Wall
In Saved by the Bell, Zack broke the fourth wall on numerous occasions. During many episodes, he would introduce the episode, or speak his opinion on different topics, such as Slater, Kelly, etc. Perhaps the most popular times Zack broke the Fourth Wall was when he would take a "Time Out." Usually when he was notably worried about something (such as Slater getting a car to impress Kelly) Zack would say "Time Out", and make a motion with his hands similar to a basketball player requesting a time out from the referee, and everyone around him would freeze. Then, Zack would offer his opinion, and when he was finished, he would say "Time In", and the episode would continue. In one episode, Zack had to use the "Time Out", to make sure he would not get punched by Slater. Slater instead punched Mr. Belding because Zack moved out of the way, bizarrely implying that this was more than a mere artistic touch and actually some sort of supernatural power. When he "Timed-Out" in this instance he placed a piece of paper between the lips of Kelly and a boy she was kissing.
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