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winkwilliams · 03-08-2002, 01:53 PM

Has anyone noticed that "Friends" has slowly morphed into a soap? The Joey/Rachel thing is being played out like a daytime drama. I say, focus on comedy. You are a sitcom right?
One thing I would suggest is to cast me as the guy who steal Rachel from Joey. Hello, producers?

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flagler · 03-11-2002, 10:33 PM

Yeah i kinda agree, but look at that season one episode where Ross was about to tell Rachel his feelings and then Barry barges in and tells Rachel he loves her and can't marry Mindy, he wants her back. That was funny but it was like a soap. I think if the writers handle it properly and make sure it is still funny I won't mind if it is a little soap operish, there is only one season left so I could put up with it, as long as it is funny.

Samsgirl xo · 03-13-2002, 04:33 PM

thats wierd you said that because i noticed that too... but your rite, only 1 season left.. let them do whatever they want.. i got alot of reruns to last me.. as long as they have a good series finale, im happy

Dr. Lilith Sternin · 03-21-2002, 01:13 AM

Wow, Christine... you're just everywhere on Sitcoms Online, aren't you! LOL! I've never missed an episode of this show since the pilot, and I've come to terms recently with the fact it needs to end, and soon! I can't believe they're doing another season! It's completely lost its touch. I want it to go with a bang, so I remember it in a positive light! I only want happy memories of this show I've grown up on!

Samsgirl xo · 03-21-2002, 03:59 PM

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Originally posted by Dr. Lilith Sternin
Wow, Christine... you're just everywhere on Sitcoms Online, aren't you! LOL! I've never missed an episode of this show since the pilot, and I've come to terms recently with the fact it needs to end, and soon! I can't believe they're doing another season! It's completely lost its touch. I want it to go with a bang, so I remember it in a positive light! I only want happy memories of this show I've grown up on!

LOL yea.. i clicked on something from the cheers board and i found alot of other ones.. so i attacked it! ive always loved friends.. i think it came on when i was 9 and i wanted to be jennifer anniston (i was 9 guys.. lol) i had her hair and everything! but yea something with these seasons has made it loose its touch.. i mean most shows cant do that and its still popular.. i guess nbc wants to hold on to anything thats a hit now. and with the actors getting like frigin $2004520847824097 an episode.. i would too.. that sucks, i think thats more a week for them then me in a lifetime.. haha but no i will be out there too!!

Central Perk · 03-24-2002, 11:53 AM

I think its kinda good still but its not as good as the early episodes.

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03-08-2002, 01:53 PM	#1
winkwilliams Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: yonkers, ny Posts: 98	Friends becoming a soap? Has anyone noticed that "Friends" has slowly morphed into a soap? The Joey/Rachel thing is being played out like a daytime drama. I say, focus on comedy. You are a sitcom right? One thing I would suggest is to cast me as the guy who steal Rachel from Joey. Hello, producers? http://winkwilliams.blogspot.com/
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03-21-2002, 01:13 AM	#4
Dr. Lilith Sternin Ice Cube in Heels Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 31, 2002 Posts: 523	Wow, Christine... you're just everywhere on Sitcoms Online, aren't you! LOL! I've never missed an episode of this show since the pilot, and I've come to terms recently with the fact it needs to end, and soon! I can't believe they're doing another season! It's completely lost its touch. I want it to go with a bang, so I remember it in a positive light! I only want happy memories of this show I've grown up on!
	__________________ "Musical theatre -- it's totally American and when it's good, it's like nothing else." ~Bebe Neuwirth </center> Lilith: I mapped out our dominant and recessive traits on a genome square, applied Mendel's laws, allowed for anomolies, and concluded that you are the best biological choice. Frasier: I see. Well, enticed as I am by your honeyed words, I'm gonna need some kissin'. Lilith: Frasier, don't misunderstand. I'm not proposing any change in our relationship. Frasier: Would we sleep together? Lilith: I thought we'd freeze your sperm. Frasier: Is that a yes or a no? Lilith: Natural fertilization isn't practical. I'd have to fly to Seattle every time I ovulate. Frasier: Right, okay. So then, your plan is for me to visit some local doctor, freeze my essence, and then bring it home with you. Lilith: Correct. I'll take mine to go!

03-11-2002, 10:33 PM	#2
flagler Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 28, 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 122	Yeah i kinda agree, but look at that season one episode where Ross was about to tell Rachel his feelings and then Barry barges in and tells Rachel he loves her and can't marry Mindy, he wants her back. That was funny but it was like a soap. I think if the writers handle it properly and make sure it is still funny I won't mind if it is a little soap operish, there is only one season left so I could put up with it, as long as it is funny.

03-13-2002, 04:33 PM	#3
Samsgirl xo I luv my hitachi vcr Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 761	thats wierd you said that because i noticed that too... but your rite, only 1 season left.. let them do whatever they want.. i got alot of reruns to last me.. as long as they have a good series finale, im happy

03-24-2002, 11:53 AM	#6
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	I think its kinda good still but its not as good as the early episodes.