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03-28-2022, 08:54 PM
https://www.looper.com/813854/questionable-things-we-ignore-in-friends/
BY NEERAJ CHAND/MARCH 28, 2022 4:56 PM EDT
"Friends" (1994 to 2004) was a sitcom that pretty much redefined what it meant to have a popular show in the genre. The series hit the sweet spot for global domination thanks to its witty writing, a young and glamorous main cast, and a palpable chemistry between its actors that cannot be faked. Over 10 seasons of its run, "Friends" became one of the most popular shows in history not just in the United States but around the world.
The series explored the lives of 20-somethings living in New York and trying to find love, along with fulfilling their professional dreams. While the premise can seem basic, it allowed the storylines on "Friends" to be relatable to young people around the world, who saw their own struggles — and hopes and fears — reflected in the main cast of the show.
More than a decade since the series ended, "Friends" continues to hold sway over the imaginations of its fans. But the fact remains the show was a product of its time, and some of the storylines the writers created for "Friends" would not fly by today's standards of what is acceptable to make fun of. Here are some of the most questionable story arcs we got to see on the show.
BY NEERAJ CHAND/MARCH 28, 2022 4:56 PM EDT
"Friends" (1994 to 2004) was a sitcom that pretty much redefined what it meant to have a popular show in the genre. The series hit the sweet spot for global domination thanks to its witty writing, a young and glamorous main cast, and a palpable chemistry between its actors that cannot be faked. Over 10 seasons of its run, "Friends" became one of the most popular shows in history not just in the United States but around the world.
The series explored the lives of 20-somethings living in New York and trying to find love, along with fulfilling their professional dreams. While the premise can seem basic, it allowed the storylines on "Friends" to be relatable to young people around the world, who saw their own struggles — and hopes and fears — reflected in the main cast of the show.
More than a decade since the series ended, "Friends" continues to hold sway over the imaginations of its fans. But the fact remains the show was a product of its time, and some of the storylines the writers created for "Friends" would not fly by today's standards of what is acceptable to make fun of. Here are some of the most questionable story arcs we got to see on the show.