Friends #3 The one with the third thread

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Mike never really clicks for me on the show, its weird, cause I've found Paul Rudd funny in other stuff. Maybe because they introduced him as such a wang, lol. Or maybe its the bloody duffel coat.
We all know phoebe should of married David 🤣
I dont think Mike fitted in the show and i love paul Rudd normally just dont think he was kooky enough for phoebe
 
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I did enjoy Mike and Monica getting overly competitive over the ping pong in the Hawaii episode. I agree that perhaps he wasn’t overly kooky but there were definite moments, the rat babies, the wedding on the street. Additionally I loved the bridesmaid dresses that Monica and Rachel had.
 
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I actually think Mike not being massively kooky was right for Phoebe. He had his moments where he could match Phoebe's kookiness, but ultimately he was quite a normal, albeit from a rich family, man. And for Phoebe having had such a unusual upbringing and difficult life at times. Her getting a very normal, conventional marriage and husband felt like her getting her shot at a normal life thing happening to her.
 
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I also liked him reasoning with her on her level - "Crap Bag" being a perfectly reasonable name, for example! Rather than just saying "what on earth are you talking about" when she changes her name to Princess Consuela Bananahammock.
 
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I actually think Mike not being massively kooky was right for Phoebe. He had his moments where he could match Phoebe's kookiness, but ultimately he was quite a normal, albeit from a rich family, man. And for Phoebe having had such a unusual upbringing and difficult life at times. Her getting a very normal, conventional marriage and husband felt like her getting her shot at a normal life thing happening to her.
I think so too. I think he made a better longterm character than David too. Although I liked David.

I liked Mike's character. Playing the imaginary piano. Phoebe trying to be posh and madly overdoing it, to meet his parents. I love their wedding. It is one of my favourite episodes.
 
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Last episode, never understood why Ross is bothered about Rachel leaving but never mentions his child is being taken to foreign country
 
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Mike never really clicks for me on the show, its weird, cause I've found Paul Rudd funny in other stuff. Maybe because they introduced him as such a wang, lol. Or maybe its the bloody duffel coat.
I wanted David for Phoebe's endgame. I hated the way the writers ended their relationship, it felt so cruel. He was so sweet.

I go so hot and cold on Phoebe, mainly once Monica and Chandler get together and it seemed like she kept trying to break them up!
 
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The ones in Barbados are so bad. I forget how much until they roll around again. The season ten opener is painful.
 
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This was on the Friends Gripes thread on DS. According to the author on the TV Line website, these are the 15 episodes that can be skipped on a rewatch as they don’t like them because of frustrating inconsistencies, out-of-character moments, or have aged poorly for various reasons. They explain their reasons for each episode in this link


15 Friends episodes to skip on a rewatch -

1. The One with the Evil Orthodontist (Season 1, Episode 20)
2. The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner (Season 3, Episode 14)
3. The One with the Invitation (Season 4, Episode 21)
4. The One Where Rachel Smokes (Season 5, Episode 18)
5. The One with the Apothecary Table (Season 6, Episode 11)
6. The One with the Joke (Season 6, Episode 12)
7. The One with the Engagement Picture (Season 7, Episode 5)
8. The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs (Season 7, Episode 8)
9. The One with the Cooking Class (Season 8, Episode 21)
10. The One with the Sharks (Season 9, Episode 4)
11. The One with the Male Nanny (Season 9, Episode 6)
12. The One with the Lottery (Season 9, Episode 18)
13. The One Where Ross is Fine (Season 10 Episode 2)
14. The One Where the Stripper Cries (Season 10, Episode 11)
15. The One Where Joey Speaks French (Season 10, Episode 13)

I think some of these episodes are great. TOW The Stripper Cries being my favourite out of this selection so shouldn’t be in this list in my opinion
 
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This was on the Friends Gripes thread on DS. According to the author on the TV Line website, these are the 15 episodes that can be skipped on a rewatch as they don’t like them because of frustrating inconsistencies, out-of-character moments, or have aged poorly for various reasons. They explain their reasons for each episode in this link


15 Friends episodes to skip on a rewatch -

1. The One with the Evil Orthodontist (Season 1, Episode 20)
2. The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner (Season 3, Episode 14)
3. The One with the Invitation (Season 4, Episode 21)
4. The One Where Rachel Smokes (Season 5, Episode 18)
5. The One with the Apothecary Table (Season 6, Episode 11)
6. The One with the Joke (Season 6, Episode 12)
7. The One with the Engagement Picture (Season 7, Episode 5)
8. The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs (Season 7, Episode 8)
9. The One with the Cooking Class (Season 8, Episode 21)
10. The One with the Sharks (Season 9, Episode 4)
11. The One with the Male Nanny (Season 9, Episode 6)
12. The One with the Lottery (Season 9, Episode 18)
13. The One Where Ross is Fine (Season 10 Episode 2)
14. The One Where the Stripper Cries (Season 10, Episode 11)
15. The One Where Joey Speaks French (Season 10, Episode 13)

I think some of these episodes are great. TOW The Stripper Cries being my favourite out of this selection so shouldn’t be in this list in my opinion
I'm much less of a fan of the later seasons but there are some really great moments in there. Surprised to see The one where Ross is fine on the list - I still quote his love speech 😂 . O is for OH WOW
 
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This was on the Friends Gripes thread on DS. According to the author on the TV Line website, these are the 15 episodes that can be skipped on a rewatch as they don’t like them because of frustrating inconsistencies, out-of-character moments, or have aged poorly for various reasons. They explain their reasons for each episode in this link


15 Friends episodes to skip on a rewatch -

1. The One with the Evil Orthodontist (Season 1, Episode 20)
2. The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner (Season 3, Episode 14)
3. The One with the Invitation (Season 4, Episode 21)
4. The One Where Rachel Smokes (Season 5, Episode 18)
5. The One with the Apothecary Table (Season 6, Episode 11)
6. The One with the Joke (Season 6, Episode 12)
7. The One with the Engagement Picture (Season 7, Episode 5)
8. The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs (Season 7, Episode 8)
9. The One with the Cooking Class (Season 8, Episode 21)
10. The One with the Sharks (Season 9, Episode 4)
11. The One with the Male Nanny (Season 9, Episode 6)
12. The One with the Lottery (Season 9, Episode 18)
13. The One Where Ross is Fine (Season 10 Episode 2)
14. The One Where the Stripper Cries (Season 10, Episode 11)
15. The One Where Joey Speaks French (Season 10, Episode 13)

I think some of these episodes are great. TOW The Stripper Cries being my favourite out of this selection so shouldn’t be in this list in my opinion
Three episodes there I really like and wouldn't skip over.

How could you ever skip over Ross' speech and him being fine.
 
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If I was doing a rewatch I would never skip 11, 12, 13, and 14. I love them all

Danny Devito and Freddie Prinze Jr are two of the best guest stars IMO
 
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If I was doing a rewatch I would never skip 11, 12, 13, and 14. I love them all

Danny Devito and Freddie Prinze Jr are two of the best guest stars IMO
I agree those 4 episodes are great to rewatch again, some of the better episodes from the later seasons

With the Stripper episode it’s not only the Danny DeVito part that I like but also the other storylines where Chandler & Ross go to their University/College reunion and we see the flashbacks with Monica & Rachel coming to visit them. Also Joey on The Pyramid Game with Donny Osmond
 
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This was on the Friends Gripes thread on DS. According to the author on the TV Line website, these are the 15 episodes that can be skipped on a rewatch as they don’t like them because of frustrating inconsistencies, out-of-character moments, or have aged poorly for various reasons. They explain their reasons for each episode in this link


15 Friends episodes to skip on a rewatch -

1. The One with the Evil Orthodontist (Season 1, Episode 20)
2. The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner (Season 3, Episode 14)
3. The One with the Invitation (Season 4, Episode 21)
4. The One Where Rachel Smokes (Season 5, Episode 18)
5. The One with the Apothecary Table (Season 6, Episode 11)
6. The One with the Joke (Season 6, Episode 12)
7. The One with the Engagement Picture (Season 7, Episode 5)
8. The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs (Season 7, Episode 8)
9. The One with the Cooking Class (Season 8, Episode 21)
10. The One with the Sharks (Season 9, Episode 4)
11. The One with the Male Nanny (Season 9, Episode 6)
12. The One with the Lottery (Season 9, Episode 18)
13. The One Where Ross is Fine (Season 10 Episode 2)
14. The One Where the Stripper Cries (Season 10, Episode 11)
15. The One Where Joey Speaks French (Season 10, Episode 13)

I think some of these episodes are great. TOW The Stripper Cries being my favourite out of this selection so shouldn’t be in this list in my opinion
They love griping on DS. I didn't bother reading their reasons. Life is far too short.

Similarly on Reddit, the way they go on, betimes, I think they forget that it's not actually real. I saw a thread recently where someone had watched for the first time and on reading online, they 'were surprised that there's so much hate for Ross'. Seriously, if you're actually claiming to hate a fictional character, you might need to have a think about yourself.

Friends is my comfort blanket. There are a few storylines I find a bit irritating - at most - but actually hating characters, or going on as if it's all to be taken ever so seriously - ah c'mon. 😁
 
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