Moreover, a lot of the show’s “funniest” tropes might just attract ridicule today.
From the orange sofa at Central Perk to Joey’s iconic “How you doin'?
“,there’s a lot to remember the show by.
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Thankfully, the same cannot be said about the more problematic aspects of the show.
As all things go, sometimes the bad things don’t stick.
The characters were hard-wired with inherently problematic stances on gender and sexuality.
Ross Geller, Rachel Green, Monica Geller, Joey Tribbiani, Chandler Bing, and Phoebe Buffay are six twenty-somethings living in New York City. Over 10 years and seasons, these friends go through life lessons, family, love, drama, friendship, and comedy.
Often times, these stereotypical portrayal would later inspire more erroneous depictions in future sitcoms.
To be fair, not everything the show did was negative.
Even popular shows have underrated episodes.
Joe figurine in “The One With the Metaphorical Tunnel.”
Maybe, it is time to ask, “CouldFriendsbeany more difficult to watch than it already is?”
you’re free to decide for yourself.Friendsis available to stream on Max in the U.S.
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