The One Where We Celebrate F.R.I.E.N.D.S

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Posted: 7 months ago
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Hello, fellow Friends fans! 🌟

Let’s take a trip down memory lane and celebrate one of the most beloved sitcoms in television history—Friends! A show that defined friendship, humor, and love for generations.

🛋️ The Premise

Set against the bustling backdrop of New York City, Friends follows the lives of six unforgettable characters as they navigate love, career struggles, and personal growth, all while sharing laughs and coffee at Central Perk.

🎭 Meet the Gang

  • Ross Geller (David Schwimmer): The lovable paleontologist with a penchant for awkwardness and an iconic romance with Rachel.
  • Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston): The runaway bride who grows into a successful fashionista and proves independence is empowering.
  • Monica Geller (Courteney Cox): The competitive yet nurturing chef whose obsessive tendencies make her all the more endearing.
  • Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry): The king of sarcasm who hides a tender heart beneath his witty humor.
  • Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc): The aspiring actor whose charm and childlike innocence won over hearts worldwide.
  • Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow): The quirky, free-spirited musician whose eccentricity and songs like Smelly Cat brought endless joy.

🌟 Why Friends is Forever

  • Timeless Humor: Its jokes and comedic scenarios are as fresh today as they were decades ago.
  • Ultimate Friendship Goals: It beautifully portrays the highs and lows of friendship, reminding us that true friends are the family we choose.
  • Unforgettable Moments: From “We were on a break!” to “Pivot!” and Monica dancing with a turkey on her head, the show is a treasure trove of iconic scenes.

💬 Let’s Chat!

  • Who’s your favorite character and why?
  • Which Friends moment made you laugh (or cry) the most?
  • Were Ross and Rachel really “on a break”?

Whether you're a die-hard fan or just discovering the magic of Friends, let’s relive the joy, share your thoughts, and create "The One Where the Hollywood Forum Comes Alive!"

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Posted: 7 months ago
#2

Now this topic me likes

But I m sleepy now

It's 11 pm

Kal aa jaongi Pucca

Tab tak good night 💤💤

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Posted: 7 months ago
#3

My favorite character is Chandler smiley19

This moment didn't make me cry but it was the first time when the show got really serious and i loved the way how Matt delivered his line during this scene so much was said without actually being said......that "terrified" gives me goosebumps to this day smiley27

https://youtu.be/Ir891rgSIDM?si=jOSw8-rYJtq75TtC

And this was also the point where i started shipping Joey and Rachel


Ross and Rachel were technically on a break but that didn't give him a license to sleep with another woman just hours after their "break"smiley7

P.S ; Please make a simillar thread for Seinfeld / Cheers / Scrubs if possible

Edited by CID-fan-394 - 7 months ago
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Posted: 7 months ago
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My favouritesttttt show smiley41smiley42

Who's your favorite character and why? - Honestly, I’m all about Chandler. Dude's sarcasm is EVERYTHING, but he's got this soft side you just can’t help but love smiley43 Plus, his jokes are top-tier smiley37

Which Friends moment made you laugh (or cry) the most? - The “Pivot!” moment when they’re trying to move the couch up the stairs. I could watch that 100 times and still laugh smiley36smiley37 Ross yelling "PIVOT" is iconic! And ofcourse that scene when she talks with Bing about 'baby time' not seeing her bro is in the room smiley37 and him saying - "How about you scan the room before speaking anythin" smiley37

Were Ross and Rachel really "on a break"? - Okay, so technically they were on a break... but Ross kinda messed up. Like .... he took it too far ... and I think Rachel had every right to be mad. Classic misunderstanding smiley36

Thanks for tagging dear Simantini smiley9 Nostalgia smiley42

Edited by nushhkiee - 7 months ago
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Posted: 7 months ago
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Originally posted by: Quantum-Dot

  • Who’s your favorite character and why?
  • Which Friends moment made you laugh (or cry) the most?
  • Were Ross and Rachel really “on a break”?

Thanks for the tag! I have to admit - I resisted watching Friends for the longest time. I think most people watch it in their teens, early twenties. I watched it much much later when I was a mom with a 10 year old! I can still appreciate the humour and the wacky moments but I found a lot of it to be icky, the more I think about it, especially when you view it through today's lens (which I know I shouldn't be doing but still...) I have only watched the series once and have caught some reruns of a few epis at some point but I don't have a moment that stands out except I have to say that the memes from that show are GOLD!

If I had to pick one moment that made me laugh the most it might be the "They don't know that we know they know" moment. Though the scene I revisit the most is when Rachel is flying to London to stop Ross and Emily's wedding and her co-passenger (the very adorable and irrepressible Hugh Laurie in his most English accent) calls her a "horrible person". I was like -

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Favorite character: Umm Idk. They're all problematic in some ways but if I have to pick the least problematic one, it may be Phoebe objectively speaking. But personally, it would be Chandler Bing.

Ross and Rachel - ugh, I don't care smiley36

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Posted: 7 months ago
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matthew perry friends GIFThese two are the only reason I ever watched Friends in the first place. I do not like Ross and Rachel and never understood the hype around them.

#ChandlerJoeyForever

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Posted: 7 months ago
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3., 2, 1 …. I know I’m gonna be judged probably but …. I haven’t watched Friends! smiley18smiley39 I know it’s a great show because there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t love it to bits, at least not from what I have seen. It’s been on my watchlist from forever, but idk I haven’t had the urge to watch. Surprising to people maybe - I’ll definitely give it a watch someday! And B99 too! smiley36 Imagine for someone who has played 4-5 seasons Jimmy Jab & has no clue about the show lmao. smiley37

But thanks for the tag Simi smiley10

Edited by missFiesty_69 - 7 months ago
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Posted: 7 months ago
#8

Originally posted by: minakrish

matthew perry friends GIFThese two are the only reason I ever watched Friends in the first place. I do not like Ross and Rachel and never understood the hype around them.

#ChandlerJoeyForever

I agree, i didnt like Ross at all. My fav were Joey, Chandler and Phoebe
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Posted: 7 months ago
#9

I Didn't Watch Every Episode Of Friends

Just Watched One Season

Then Dropped It

Didn't Have Time Back Then

My Favorite Characters Of Friends Is

Rachel Green And Phoebe Buffay

Rachel And Phoebe Their Were My Favourites

smiley9two women are peeking out of a door and smiling for the camera


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Posted: 7 months ago
#10

Originally posted by: missFiesty_69

3., 2, 1 …. I know I’m gonna be judged probably but …. I haven’t watched Friends! smiley18smiley39 I know it’s a great show because there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t love it to bits, at least not from what I have seen. It’s been on my watchlist from forever, but idk I haven’t had the urge to watch. Surprising to people maybe - I’ll definitely give it a watch someday! And B99 too! smiley36 Imagine for someone who has played 4-5 seasons Jimmy Jab & has no clue about the show lmao. smiley37

But thanks for the tag Simi smiley10

B99 is better than Friends especially if you liked crime shows. I'm not into the humour Friends offers- and it hasn't aged well either.

Phoebe is a mood tho! ;))

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