35 Things Most People Forgot About Friends. Which Fans Can Ace This Quiz?
- by Joseph Pulford
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Friends is one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. It has earned its place in the pop culture lexicon. The show premiered in 1994, with Rachel running into the coffee house wearing a dress. It was the cornerstone of NBC's must-see Thursdays, and it was a ratings powerhouse for its entire ten-season run. Fans got to know Joey, Chandler, Rachel, Ross, Monica, and Phoobe, one thirty-minute episode at a time. We even got to know their families. Almost fifteen years after the last episode of the show fans are still watching every season over and over again. People are still coming up with fan theories for this show, and everyone is hoping for a reunion, which is being rumored once again. When was the last time you watched the whole series? How much of the show have you forgotten?
So, grab your favorite chair at the coffee house and order your favorite beverage. Do you know Kathy from Janice? Can you remember which Friend made out with a rockstar? Do you know how many sisters Joey has? Can you remember who Ross married (Ok, that may be unfair; you're only human, and he was married a lot.)? Take this quiz and see just how well you remember Friends?
What's the name of the coffee house where the Friends hang out?
Friends had three main sets: Monica and Rachel's Apartment, Joey and Chandler's, and the Coffee House. Ross's apartment is added to the mix in later seasons. We find out in flashbacks that the coffee house used to be a bar. Both Rachel and Joey worked at the coffee house in the ten year run of the series. There is an episode where it is brought up that the Friends hog the couch and chairs. What is the name of the coffee house?
Who wrote the Friends theme song?
It's OK to admit that when you read this question, you wanted to clap. The Friends theme is one of the most famous and catchy songs in TV history. Even casual Friends fans recognize the song after only a few bars. We see the group dancing in the fountain to this song at the beginning of every episode, and we all know the words. When it hasn't been your day, do you know the name of the group that sings the song though?
Which Friend had to go to health camp when they were younger?
During the course of the show, we learned a lot about the Friends. We learned that Phoebe had two moms, and Rachel had a new nose. We learned that Joey had an imaginary space cowboy friend, and Chandler hates Thanksgiving. We also learned that Ross and Monica used to share a dance routine for Dick Clarks Rocking New Years Eve. One of the many facts we learn about the Friends is that one of them used to go to a fat camp. Which Friend was it?
Who bought the first chick?
The Friends were known for their strange pets. Ross had a monkey in the first season, and then, Chandler and Joey got a chick and a duck. There was no plan to keep these creatures, but when the gang found out that the animals would be killed if they didn't have a home, there was no way they could return the cute little guy. Which friend buys the chick that starts them down the path of owning a chick and a duck?
Which Friend's parent do we first meet last in the season?
During the run of the show, we meet every one of the Friend's parents, including Phoebe's living mom, and her dead mom if you count the cat. Out of all the friend's parents, one of them had to be last. Ross and Monica's parents are the ones that we see most often in the series because they live the closest, and two of their children are in the main six characters. Which Friends parent was the last to be seen in the season?
What is the name of Phoebe's second husband?
We all know Phoebe was married to a gay ice dancer so he could stay in the country. That was her first marriage. We also find out in the Las Vegas episodes that she may have gotten married in Vegas because she thought it wasn't a real marriage, but they never go back to this. We do know for a fact that she got married in the last season of the series. What was the name of her husband who played the piano?
What is the name of Joey's stuffed Penguin?
Joey likes to show off how manly he is, especially in comparison to Chandler and Ross. However, there is a very soft side to Joey. He is one of the first ones to cry when he sees something heartwarming. He also keeps an awful lot of toys from his childhood. On top of a stuffed Penguin, we also know that Joey has a Cabbage Patch Doll with a cowboy costume. What is the name of Joey's penguin?
What is the name of the coffee house manager?
The manager at the local coffee house is sometimes called the seventh Friend. Outside of the main cast, he is in the most episodes. Though he doesn't talk much, we know that he is in love with Rachel and that he used to be on All My Children. He also used to smoke. We never learn his last name, but we know that it's not Central Perk. He is often invited to the Friend's parties and events. Can you name this coffee house manager who hired Rachel?
Which Friend has the most siblings?
The only siblings we see often in Friends are Ross and Monica, but we do meet all the other Friends siblings at different points in the show. One of the Friend's is the clear winner in siblings, and family size overall. Some of the siblings we meet are half-siblings. Sometimes, we meet them individually, and other times we meet them all in one big group. Some of the siblings are famous guest stars, and others aren't. Which Friend has by far the most siblings?
What does Ross name his monkey?
Ross had a capuchin monkey that only appeared in eight episodes in the first season. Though this little guy was only around for a short time, he became a symbol of the show and is still mentioned by fans when they talk about the series. This monkey loved Rachel's Curious George doll, and he loved the song, "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." What is the name of this small monkey that had to be given up when he became sexually mature?
Who was the model Chandler met in the ATM vestibule?
During a blackout, Chandler becomes stuck in an ATM vestibule with a Victoria's Secret model. He uses her cell phone to call his Friends and tell them who he is with, but only Joey can understand him. In classic Chandler fashion, he makes a few goofy mistakes when talking to her, like spitting out his gum by accident, then chewing old gum and choking. Chandler has a good evening with her after she saves him. What is the name of this Victoria's Secret model?
Which Friend did Phoebe name one of the triplets after?
When Phoebe was carrying Frank and Alice's kids, she got the ability to name one of them. One was going, to be Frank Jr. Jr., and one was Leslie. She took this seriously, and after considering names like The Hulk, she decided to name the kid after one of her friends. Two of her friends try really hard to earn this honor, and she has to choose which name to use. Which of her friends did she decide to name the kid after?
What profession does Chandler start working in by the end of the show?
For most of Friends, there was a running gag where no one knows what Chandler did. This all changed in a Christmas episode where Chandler quits his job and decides to find his life's calling. When he finally picks a field, it takes him a while to get a job in it. Some comedy is found in the fact that Chandler is so much older than the other interns. What field does Chandler transition into in the final seasons of the show?
What was the name of Ross's first ex-wife?
It's shocking how many times Ross got married and divorced in this series. We see two of these relationships during the run of the show. We actually never see him married to or divorcing his first wife, but she is referred to a lot, especially in the first few seasons of the show. We find out that she is a lesbian, and she has a new wife, whose wedding we attend. What is the name of Ross's first wife who had his son?
What is the name of the song that Phoebe makes a music video for?
Phoebe's most famous song is also the one that made her the most money in the series. Her friend sold this song as a jingle, and she made a music video that featured this song. The song is an earworm that will get stuck in your head if you hear it. She has songs about farm animals being butchered and dead grandmas. She even has a few holiday songs, but there is only one song every fan always sings. What is the name of Phoebe's most famous song?
What is the name of Joey's girlfriend that Chandler kisses?
Chandler falls in love with one of Joey's girlfriends. Though the group thinks that Joey would have let Chandler date her, Chandler makes a mistake and kisses her before he talks to Joey. This puts a strain on their friendship, and Chandler has to spend Thanksgiving in a box to atone for the mistake. After Joey and Chandler make up, Chandler dates this character for a little while. What is the name of the woman who Chandler falls in love with?
Which of Monica's boyfriends was also her parents' friend?
Monica dated a much older man. He was an eye doctor who had children from his first marriage that were Monica's age. They reconnected as adults when she catered a party he was hosting. After that, they dated for a while but broke up when they realized they wanted different things in life. He would come back in a few episodes, and he did propose to her once. Chandler even threatened to beat him up for that. Can you name Monica's boyfriend who was played by Tom Selleck?
Who did Rachel leave at the altar?
Friends starts with Rachel running into the coffee house in her wedding dress. She left a man at the altar and used that to start a new life. He was an orthodontist that never excited her. She would go back to him for a short time until she found out he had been cheating on her, with her best friend. She did attend his wedding and was Mindy's Maid of Honor. Who was Rachel's ex, who was a complete jerk?
Which soap opera was Joey on?
Joey's acting career had some real ups and downs. He was in a lot of bad plays, including Fraud!, and a play with aliens that we never learn the name of. Joey had two stints as Dr. Drake Ramoray during the series. The first time he was killed off because he said he wrote his own lines. The second time he got hired, he was much more careful with his interviews. Which soap opera choose to cast Joey as a Doctor?
What object did Phoebe find in a soda?
When Phoebe had made money on a bank error, she tried everything in her power to give the money back. The bank keeps giving her gifts and more money. She even gets a football phone from her bank. When all else fails, she gives the money to a homeless friend of hers. To pay her back, her friend buys her a soda. When Phoebe opens the can, she sees something disturbing floating in it. What very odd object does Phoebe find in her soda?
Who did Joey dress as in the Friends only Halloween episode?
Friends only had one Halloween episode in its 10-year run. This is shocking because they had a lot of awesome Thanksgiving and Christmas specials. Most of the characters dressed up for it. Ross is Spud-nik, Phoebe is Supergirl, Monica is Catwoman, and Chandler is a pink bunny. Even Gunther dresses as Charlie Brown, and Mona is a nurse. Joey's costume is one of the hits of the party, and everyone likes it. What does Joey dress up as for Halloween?
How do Rachel and Monica get their apartment back?
Chandler and Joey win the big apartment by playing a trivia game with Monica and Rachel. This upsets the girls, and they try many different ways to win or bribe their apartment back. They get fed up and eventual change apartments when the guys are at a Knicks game. Chandler is planning on moving everything back when Monica and Rachel offer to do something. This offer gets the guys to give the big apartment back to the girls. What do Monica and Rachel do?
Which volume of the encyclopedia does Joey buy?
Joey meets an encyclopedia salesman, played by Penn Jillette, who tries to sell him the books. Joey realizes that if he gets all these books, he could become as smart as his friends. He is ready to buy, but then he hears the price tag. He points out that he is sitting in his home in the middle of the day on lawn furniture. When he searches his pockets he finds 50 dollars because they are Chandler's pants. That gets him one book, so which does he buy?
Which show do Chandler and Joey set their oven timer for?
Joey and Chandler have an enduring love for a specific TV show. It comes up a lot during the series, including being one of the reasons Chandler and his new roommate don't get along. They even name the chick after an actress on the show. The show is a bonding tool for the two men. Joey introduced Chandler to this show the first day they lived together. They loved the slow-motion running. What cheesy 90's show do the Friends often watch together?
Which Friend used to smoke?
Only one of the Friends ever showed an affinity to smoking. It only came up a few times, but whenever they got stressed, there was a chance they would start smoking. They would go to lengths to hide this addiction, and they kicked it a few times. No one else in the group liked it, and they would make this friend stand on the balcony, even in the rain. After all this, they would still sneak a smoke here and there. Which friend smoked?
What is the name of Ross's son?
Ross's son is often forgotten in the show. We only see the character a handful of times in the series. He is mentioned often though, and Ross does seem to know what's going on in his life. We do see the son learning about Hanukkah and how to ride a bike from his father. He is Emma's half-brother, but we never see them together. The son was named after the janitor that let Susan and Ross out of the locked closet. What is the son's name?
Which video game does Phoebe buy Monica and Chandler?
Phoebe can do many strange things. She had a really hard life and spent time on the streets. This early life forged her odd responses to many things in the world. She was self-taught on the guitar, and she did not like having her things touched by others. She was a good Friend though, and she got Monica and Chandler an arcade game for their wedding. Chandler spent all day playing it so he could get good. Which game did she buy them?
What was the name of Joey's agent?
We meet Joey's agent after one of his plays. She was an older woman who always had a cigarette. When we first meet her, she explains that with Monica's face and Rachel's body she could really make something. During the series, we see that she is good at finding ways to get her clients hired. Though she was not the best agent, she tried to help Joey get jobs. She dies before the end of the series, and Joey gives her eulogy. Who is Joey's agent?
What band do three of the Friends get to meet backstage at a concert?
When the group is having issues with money, three of the Friends go to a concert, while the other three stay at home miserable. After the concert, Monica recognizes a boy she used to babysit. He works for the band and get's her, Ross, and Chandler backstage. They meet the band, and Monica even gets a hickey from one of the performers. This leads to friction, but everything takes a backseat when Monica gets fired over the phone. Which band do some of the Friends meet?
Which friend was the last one to meet the group?
For fans, every episode of the show had the same six Friends. The whole main cast appeared in every episode of the series. During the show, we learn about how the Friends all met. Ross and Monica are obviously the first two to meet each other because they were in the same family. We find out from flashbacks the order in which they met the rest of the Friends. Which Friend was the last one to be added to the group?
Where did Monica and Chandler first hook up?
At a few different points in the early seasons of Friends, Monica makes fun of the idea of dating Chandler. When she is mistaken for Ross's mom, though, she seeks comfort in the arms of a friend. This connection would become the love story of the series, overtaking the Ross and Rachel love story. Monica and Chandler were both unlucky at love until they started dating each other. Once they got together, they made each other better. Where did their romantic relationship first start?
What was the name of Chandler's new roommate?
Chandler got a new roommate after Joey moved into his own apartment. The new roommate had a lot of issues. He liked to dehydrate everything. He also was very protective of his fish, even when it was a cracker. The final straw was when Chandler woke up to him staring at him in his room. Chandler kicked him out, but he came back the next day with a mannequin head and a story about going to Las Vegas. Who was Chandler's crazy roommate?
Which sci-fi character did Rachel dress as for Ross?
Ross reveals to Rachel that he has a fantasy about her wearing a costume in their relationship. This makes Rachel a little uneasy, but Phoebe confirms that many guys like this costume. Ross talks about the fantasy with the guys, and Chandler also knows the costume immediately before Ross even finishes the thought. Eventually, Rachel does dress as this character for Ross, but thanks to Chandler, all Ross can see is his mother. What costume does Ross want Rachel to wear?
Who is Chandler's on again, off again girlfriend?
Though Chandler ends up with Monica, many fans thought that he was going to eventually settle down with another character. Throughout the series, he dated this woman multiple times and had to break up with her a lot of times as well. She is known for her nasally voice, her laugh, and saying, "Oh, My God!" She would also sleep with Ross at some point. She would end up happily married to a man with a hearing condition. Who was Chandler's annoying girlfriend?
What is Joey's most famous pick-up line?
Joey Tribbiani was known for his skills with women. He was always hitting on girls that he met. At some point, the female Friends ask him what his pick up line is. He tells them, but they don't believe that it can be that simple. So, who uses it on Phoebe, and she starts to giggle. This simple phrase became the tag line of the show, with almost every character using it at some point. What is Joey's famous pickup line?