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Friends fans- need your opinions?

108 replies

Timeisavirtue · 12/06/2021 13:48

Having a discussion about the friends characters and who was the best so decided to ask on here everyone’s opinions.
My list is...

  1. Chandler (without a doubt 🥰)
  2. Joey
  3. Monica
  4. Phoebe
  5. Ross
6. Rachel

So tell me yours!

OP posts:
dontgobaconmyheart · 12/06/2021 15:44

Chandler
Rachel
Monica/Ross
Joey
Phoebe (who I could do without entirely, controversial I know and don't actually find Joey that funny either, though he is very likeable).

I think Chandler and Ross get the best wittiest lines and so seem funnier.

fashionablefennel · 12/06/2021 15:46

I can't call it either, Friends need every single one of them! Love them all.

I can imagine moving with anyone of them would have its own challenges Grin

FelicityPike · 12/06/2021 15:46

Chandler
Joey
Phoebe
Ross
Rachel
Monica

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EveryFlightBeginsWithAFall · 12/06/2021 15:48

Chandler
Joey
Monica
Rachel
Ross
Phoebe

Blueemeraldagain · 12/06/2021 15:48

I totally agree @Chihuahuacat. My list of “who would I be friends with” and who made the best TV are pretty different!

Friends
Joey
Chandler
Phoebe (season 1-5)
Monica
Rachel
Phoebe (season 5 onward- what a bitch)
Ross

Best TV
Ross
Chandler
Joey (Season 1-5)
Monica
Phoebe
Rachel
Joey (season 5 onward- the “dumb Joey” bit got old)

cupsofcoffee · 12/06/2021 15:50

Chandler
Joey
Monica
Ross
Rachel
Phoebe

CheerfulBunny · 12/06/2021 15:50

So difficult but:
Rachel
Monica
Chandler
Ross
Joey
Phoebe
I was actually pondering my LEAST favourite character today as I caught a bit of The One Where Phoebe Runs*. Jeane (Elle McPherson) just pips it from Mike - I like Paul Rudd but I can't stand Mike, he's so passive aggressive. I'd have gone for David every time. He got a shit deal.
*Jennifer Aniston's hair was incredible in this series. Serious hair envy Envy

MissMogwai · 12/06/2021 15:52

Chandler
Rachel
Phoebe
Joey
Ross - I loved him as a teenager, now - what a bellend.
Monica

Special mention to Mike and Janice.

Hated Joshua who Rachel met at work. Also hate Emily although I would have murdered Ross for the wrong name at the wedding situation.

Getafuckinggripman · 12/06/2021 15:53

I LOVE ROSS GELLER!!! He and Rachel progressed the most throughout the show. He went from needy and controlling to funny and cool. She went from spoilt and self centred to independent and considerate.

Ross
Rachel
Chandler
Joey
Monica
Phoebe

In real life though I think Chandler and Monica would be very full on and annoying. Chandler because very pussy whipped once he got with her and I think she was much better suited to Richard other than the incompatibility over children.

I didn't like Phoebe she's a nasty bitch who throws her friends under the bus on a regular basis.

I also think Joey is the most loyal and caring friend, although in real life he would be classed as a bit of a loser unfortunately.

SassenachWitch · 12/06/2021 15:53

Joey
Rachel
Chandler
Ross
Monica
Phoebe

I also think Phoebe should’ve ended up with David, never liked Mikes character.

MissMogwai · 12/06/2021 15:57

Agree Phoebe is awful in some of the later episodes. Such as when she tells Chandler that Monica has met up with Richard and also that Monica was looking for Joey for a shag in the London episode.

Every time I see that episode I think what a rubbish friend! Who would do that to their girlfriends!! 😂

gabsdot45 · 12/06/2021 16:05

1 Chandler, he was so adorably cute and funny
2 Monica, I relate to her very strongly. I love cleaning and organising

  1. Rachel, for her hair, figure and clothes
4, Ross. He's a good father and a real adult, although a bit whiney 5.Joey and Phoebe, equally silly and funny.
Aspiringmatriarch · 12/06/2021 16:06

Joey
Monica
Chandler
Rachel
Phoebe
Ross

Planttrees · 12/06/2021 16:13

Ross
Rachel
Joey
Chandler
Phoebe
Monica

But I also need to put in a good word for Gunther who I think is great.

OrchidLass · 12/06/2021 16:14

Rachel
Chandler
Joey
Monica
Ross
Phoebe

I love them all though

Planttrees · 12/06/2021 16:15

Should also have mentioned that I hated Emily and also much prefered David over Mike.

RolloTomassi · 12/06/2021 16:17
  1. Ross
  2. Chandler
  3. Joey
  4. Monica
  5. Rachel
  1. Phoebe

It's hard to choose because they change them so much throughout the show. When he's on form Ross has the most laugh-out-loud lines, but they exaggerate the nerdiness way too much in later seasons (the sandwich storyline and "I'm fine" shit).

Same with Phoebe - always the weak link for laughs, but often quite unlikeable by the end. Chandler is superb but was a bit wet with Monica.

ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 12/06/2021 16:21

Joey
Phoebe
Ross
Chandler
Monica
Janice
Richard
Mike
Jack Geller
Susan
Rachel

trifleandbaileys · 12/06/2021 16:22

Ross
Joey
Chandler
Monica
Rachel
Phoebe

PivotPivotPivottt · 12/06/2021 16:22
  1. Chandler
  2. Ross
  3. Monica
  4. Rachel
  5. Phoebe
  6. Joey

Hard to choose between Ross and Monica I would rank them equal 2nd.

dapsnotplimsolls · 12/06/2021 16:25
  1. Chandler
  2. Joey
  3. Phoebe
  4. Monica
  5. Rachel
  6. Ross

I can't stand the big Ross moments - pivot, suntan, leather trousers, teeth - ugh!

grapewine · 12/06/2021 16:25
  1. Chandler
  2. Joey
  3. Rachel
  4. Monica
  5. Phoebe
  6. Ross

I agree with this from PP:

Should also have mentioned that I hated Emily and also much prefered David over Mike.

Getafuckinggripman · 12/06/2021 16:27

I absolutely fucking HATED Susan with a passion! Fucking bitch!! Also disliked stuck up boring Charlie and whiny Emily.

Loved David the Science Guy, Frank Jr and Rachel's vile but enigmatic father.

lovelybitofsquirrell · 12/06/2021 16:27

Joey
Rachel
Phoebe
Chandler
Ross

Monica.

Anotherlovelybitofsquirrel · 12/06/2021 16:35

I love them all but

Chandler
Joey
Monica
Ross
Rachel
Phoebe

Loathed Emily. Really didn't like Mike, like PP, I preferred David.