Dear F.R.I.E.N.D.S,
It’s been a long time, almost 14 years now. How have you managed to shape the lives of not just yourself, but millions others so wonderfully? I don’t know how many times someone has said this to all six of you, and yet I’ll say this one more time : Thank you for everything.
Monica : Welcome to the real world! It sucks. You’re gonna love it!
Your love life was a mess. Ethan, seriously? But you held on, and gave every other guy a chance to be your prince charming. You’ve had your heart broken oh so many times, and you’ve come out smiling every time. Life has thrown so many lemons at you, but you, being the amazing chef that you are, have always made the tastiest lemonades. You’ve made being organized fun for all of us. Although once in a while, I do leave glasses without coasters on the table. I am sorry?
Rachel : Isn’t that just kick-you-in-the-crotch, spit-on-your-neck fantastic?
While we were all waiting for the knock on the door, you chose the window and just completely changed your life. Dreams were your forte. I don’t know how many people thought you were crazy to do something that you love, but I do know you’ve made following dreams easier for us. You’ve shown us what we need to know the most, that it will not be easy, and that we will make it. You’ve shown us that you’d choose your lobster over the fashion capital, and what could be more important?
Phoebe : They don’t know that we know they know we know.
It really is okay to be weird, huh. Your songs alone are life changing, no wonder the kids loved you. From living on the streets, to having one of the prettiest weddings, it has been amazing, hasn’t it? Who would’ve guessed you didn’t even have a pla? You have been the craziest undercover there has ever been, Regina. To be as honest as you, it takes much more than just balls. And to be a believer, it takes just a little faith. And that’s what you’ve given us. Balls, faith, and the confidence to be real.
Chandler : What must it be like not to be crippled by fear and self-loathing?
Time and time again, you’ve brought out the scared side of me out into this world, and made him laugh so hard, he almost choked to death. You would be the king of Facebook and Twitter, had you not shifted to the suburbs, and disappeared. You’ve had a crappy childhood, two mothers and a defense mechanism, and you’ve used these to enjoy all of life (except some festivals) to the fullest. You’ve found your soulmate in a friend, and you have found a brother in your roommate. Could it BE any better?
Joey : How you doin?
I don’t share food, either. And I love girls on bread. That’s the best kind of sandwich, right? You weren’t the dumb one. You were the best bud. Friendship has always been a priority for you, and you’ve given us goals. You’ve told us that being an out-of-work actor is much better than being something that you don’t love. You’ve told us that it’s okay to eat everything in the fridge because it broke down. You’ve told us it is okay to be a kid in this world. What haven’t you done for a friend? I wish there were more people like you, Tribbiani.
Ross : I don’t want to get over her. I want to be with her.
I relate to you most of all. Love hasn’t really been easy for you. You tried once, and your wife became a lesbian. Tried again, but said the wrong name. And then again, when you were drunk. Three failed marriages, and you’re still the reason why people believe they will find their lobster. You loved dinosaurs, and so you followed your passion. Every time you spoke about the Jurassic period, I promise I did not fall asleep. You see, I fell in love in ninth grade too, and I couldn’t do anything about it. Let’s hope for the best?
Thank you. I didn’t know what I was looking for, but I’ve found it now, all because of the six of you. The three years I have been away from what I felt was my home, would be unbearable, but you were there. Life isn’t all good, or all bad. It’s the right proportion of both. But yes, Monica. I do love it.
Yours,
Just another fan.
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Ah I never get tired of watching it again n again n again…
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Beautifully described, I guess all F.R.I.E>N.D.S fan will agree to it 🙂
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Aptly sums up all my emotions about the show which can tear me up and make me laugh both at the same time. It was not a tv show for me. It was my family. Heck they are still my family. Wonderfully written.
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I couldn’t agree more. Thank you for summing up something that has been so much more than friendship. Those six just make me laugh over and over again, no matter how often I watch them. 😀
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For me F.R.I.E.N.D.S is the best drama series ever….after all those years there is still no replacement and never will be……
You beautifully described it….whenever i m upset over something ….F.R.I.E.N.D.S came to my rescue
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It’s a delight to read this article specially if your a die hard follower of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Very well written. 👏☺️
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Wow! Aside from your write-ups, I love the illustrations! Who creates your illustrations? They’re superb!
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I’m glad you liked them, beautiful. The illustrations are made by various artists all over the internet. I got them through Google.
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Ohh, okay. They’re really nice. I feel like they’ve been created for your posts cause most of them fits perfectly for your post/s.
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Yeah, I try my best to get the right ones. I’m glad you noticed, beautiful.
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I am so in love with this post.
This made my day.
Thank you so much.
But I always felt Rachel should not have got off that plane….
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Why do feel so?
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Rachel had found an amazing job opportunity for her in Paris and for someone so dedicated towards her dreams and ambitions, Paris was her true dream.
As much as I ship Roschel I feel the directors should have made them get together earlier in such a way Rachel didn’t miss out on her fashion ambitions.
Plus I always loved the way Joey fell for Rachel after knowing her inside our for so many years so…
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Actually, I think you might be wrong about the Paris thing. I’d agree with what you said but the truth is that the show went on even after we stopped watching it. Here’s what I think happened. She did go to Paris but he went with her. They got married (They actually mention the married part in the standalone show of Joey). That way, they stay together and her dream is still fulfilled. It’s how you choose to see what they did after the last episode.
As for the Joey part, that’s subjective. So yes, I agree. That could’ve been that way too and it would still be just as good. 🙂
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I’m so sorry I had no idea about that they did go to Paris and it was mentioned in the spin-off. I totally agree with you.
All the three female leads are such inspirations for women all over the world especially Rachel (she’s my favourite) This show is evergreen and never gets old.😍
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No no, it wasn’t said that they went to Paris. That’s my belief. The show just mentioned that they got married.
And yes, it is the best ❤️
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Oh, I actually knew that they had got married I didn’t know that Paris was just your take.
But given Ross’s growth especially after the breakup in relationships and the new-born respect he had earned for her throughout so many episodes where Rachel proved she has wasn’t the dependent one and could always stand on her own feet and is one of the strongest women on the show, I’m pretty sure they must have got married in Paris.
But I really Joey had found someone too…
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I believe Ross always respected her. The cheating part was definitely wrong, though xD but yeah, I think after ten seasons, he had developed enough to be the kind of person who would go to Paris with the love of his life.
Joey did find someone in his own show.
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They were on a break, but still were somehow not on one xD
I think I would really have to see Joey asap!!!
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And during season 9, I really felt that Ross and Charlie would’ve made a good pair. But that’s just an underrated opinion of mine😅
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It might’ve been. But in the context of storytelling, the Rachel story really was the better choice.
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Totally agree
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