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ItsPrettyObvious · 15/04/2022 18:26

Because I'm bored :-)

Kathy cheating on Chandler was pretty unbelievable. They sacrificed a lot to be together and were very much in the honeymoon phase. Matthew Perry and Paget Brewster actually went to the producers to protest this and asked that instead she reluctantly leaves him to pursue a career elsewhere but they said no.

Joey was the only one who we never see get drunk throughout the whole show.

Ellen DeGeneres was apparently first choice for Phoebe but she turned it down.

Reese Witherspoon never got a cheer when she made her cameo as Rachel's sister... why? She was already pretty famous by that point.

I think we can all agree Brad Pitt's cameo cheer was the loudest! Closely followed by Christina Applegate.

Some of the scenarios were pretty unrealistic. Being divorced 3 times would be seriously upsetting in real life and not something your friends would regularly take the piss out of. Same with being bullied for being fat.

I think Rachel is the Friend who developed / changed the most. She started off as a whining, spoilt brat and ended up as an independent, considerate woman. Probably followed by either Ross from needy to cool or Chandler from being commitment phobic to a family man. I don't think Monica, Joey or Phoebe evolved very much at all. Thoughts?

Chandler and Monica in real life would be a very annoying couple. Both very full on. Janine had it sussed!

Phoebe and Joey would NEVER have been able to afford to live in Manhattan.

Ross and Rachel broke up and within a couple of months Rachel could hear him having sex with Bonnie in the next room at the beach house. In real life this would be absolutely traumatising.

Couldn't stand Emily or Susan and for some reason I feel pretty meh towards Mike. I much preferred David The Science Guy. He was so dryly funny.

Pete took Monica to Italy (or was it France?) for their first date. Even with millions of dollars how was this possible in a few hours?

Janice was perceived to be annoying. But actually other than the awful laugh and a complete inability to read the room... she was bloody lovely and a very good person to have as a friend. She gave good advice and I really liked her.

If Phoebe's brother Frank had been more mature and cut his hair he would have been really fit!

I'll probably think of others. For the record I LOVE the show I just like talking about it to other fans :-)

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TorySteller · 17/04/2022 21:35

Agree about Joey and Rachel, one of my least favourite storylines.

I also hated how much they dumbed Joey down towards the end - the episode where he spoke “French” wasn’t even funny, it was just ridiculous.

I didn’t like Ross’ character very much but I love David Schwimmer as an actor, so funny.

fffffeeeedddduupp · 17/04/2022 21:59

@Mol1628

It’s Ben Stiller the shouting guy not Adam Sandler.

I also use it as a comfort blanket to sleep to all the time. I just have it on as background noise for company as well as I’m home alone a lot.

Sorry I'm tired and always mix them two up of course it's Ben stiller. Very funny tho.
bendmeoverbackwards · 17/04/2022 22:32

Can’t believe no one has mentioned the episode where Monica fashions different foreskins for Joey. Makes me laugh out loud every time 😂

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TeamSpike · 17/04/2022 22:41

The silly putty

NOT SO SILLY ANYMORE

Gaspingandleaping · 17/04/2022 23:00

@Layza101

I constantly reference friend's quotes, the best one was when I'm driving and the car in front is in both lanes, so I always said 'pick a lane' and then my boyfriend at the time would automatically come back with 'who's Elaine' haha
I say this! "Who's Elaine"? Grin
Poppop4 · 17/04/2022 23:07

I’m joining! Love friends, I’ve spent all week in bed poorly so I’ve watched lots of it.

I actually love Monica and chandler together but hated her proposing to him it really cringed me out.
My least favourite episodes are anything with joey and Rachel as a couple, plus I don’t like Charlie she grates on me.

RedRec · 17/04/2022 23:33

I absolutely do not understand the love on here for Minsk David. He is weird and awkward, and Phoebe and Mike are perfect for each other. And Paul Rudd is gorgeous.

LizBennet · 17/04/2022 23:35

Agreed RedRec. Never understand the David love.

beastlyslumber · 18/04/2022 09:26

The first couple of seasons are the best, imo. I think it changed a lot after 9/11. Before that it had more of a realistic feeling. That's not exactly the right word for it, but something like that. Authenticity or natural feeling. Maybe it's just that they weren't mega famous celebrities in the first season!

HeathenPlayingHouse · 18/04/2022 10:05

My sweet spot for FRIENDS is generally S5-7, but it's so easy to watch from any season.

Phoebe: Save it, Red! Unless you want to spend the night in the slammer, you apologise to the tree.
Smoking lady: I am not going to apologise to a tree.
Phoebe: You apologise to the tree right now, or I am calling for backup.
Smoking woman: ...
Phoebe: Backup! Backup!
Smoking woman: I'm sorry! Sorry!
Phoebe: Okay, cancel backup! Cancel backup!

Creased!

Poppop4 · 18/04/2022 10:40

@HeathenPlayingHouse
I love that episode!

Not sure I can choose a favourite, “the one with the cop” is probably one of my faves. I love it when Gary knocks on the door and Joey shouting just a minute officer shovelling his stolen pizza in his mouth 🤣 and of course the same episodes houses the classic pivot! Scene which is utterly hilarious but I also crease st the ending.
Ross: I would like to return this couch
Store assistant: this couch is cut in half
Ross: yes and I would like to exchange for one that is not cut in half
Assistant: did you cut this couch I half
Ross: I’m not an unreasonable
Man I will accept store credit
Assistant: I’ll give you store credit to the amount of 4 dollars
Ross: I’ll take it
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Brilliant!!

Musomama1 · 18/04/2022 10:47

Definitely something very attractive about the nerdy science guy. They would have made such an awesome quirky couple but long-term I guess Mike actually was a good pick for Phoebe, grounded and 'normal'.

Rewatched early series a few years ago. Ross is unbelievably insecure and annoying when Rachel starts getting good jobs. How did she put up with that?

clary · 18/04/2022 12:28

if we are talking faves, I love The one where no ones ready, one room, almost real time, very clever. I better not do any lunges...you don't go commando in another mans fatigues.. drink the fat....and Rachel's dress

clary · 18/04/2022 12:30

watched the one where Monica buys the wedding dress yesterday and I'd like to point out what I am sure you have all noticed - the dress she buys at the sale is NOT the same as the one she tries on at the start and end!

Also get actual dress is not good - CC is so slim and pretty but that very fitted fishtail does not flatter her at all IMO. I like Rachel's wedding dress the best I think.

GellerYeller · 18/04/2022 12:40

@clary yes I never understood why that initial dress and the one she married in were such different styles! And I've said this before on here when she did the washing up in Emily's wedding dress- no way would Monica have done that!

The One with all the Wedding Dresses though 'I dooooooo!' Grin

LizBennet · 18/04/2022 12:42

Yeah there's no chance that Monica of all people would wear Emily's dress like that 😱

sobby49 · 18/04/2022 12:52

Can't stand that show

HeathenPlayingHouse · 18/04/2022 12:56

What I never understood was that silly headpiece Monica was wearing with Emily's dress, it reminded me of a shower cap! Clearly Emily had better taste because she didn't go near it!

BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 18/04/2022 12:59

@clary

if we are talking faves, I love The one where no ones ready, one room, almost real time, very clever. I better not do any lunges...you don't go commando in another mans fatigues.. drink the fat....and Rachel's dress
This one is my favourite too
Poppop4 · 18/04/2022 13:13

@GellerYeller
I doooooooo….yep that oughta do it 🤣 another brilliant episode!

clary · 18/04/2022 13:27

@HeathenPlayingHouse

What I never understood was that silly headpiece Monica was wearing with Emily's dress, it reminded me of a shower cap! Clearly Emily had better taste because she didn't go near it!
yes yes THIS it is gopping! I am not a fan of that dress either, too low at the front.

I loooove the episode with all the dresses tho "well, that outta do it" I do think JA as an actress had amazing comic timing "you're setting Ross up with someone? Does she have a wedding dress?" "I'm just sorry we don't have popcorn". Shame all her movies were a bit pants

Purplecatshopaholic · 18/04/2022 13:28

Sometimes monkeys die….

bendmeoverbackwards · 18/04/2022 13:51

Love all the flashbacks. Remember the one where Monica accidentally cuts off one of Chandler’s toes?

GellerYeller · 18/04/2022 14:17

I am so pleased I wasn't the only person who loathed that headdress! I always thought it looked like a bridal version of a kids nativity costume!

Mookie81 · 18/04/2022 14:24

@bendmeoverbackwards

Love all the flashbacks. Remember the one where Monica accidentally cuts off one of Chandler’s toes?
His wicker shoes! Easter Grin
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