Friends Trivia: How Well Do You Remember The Gellers?
- by James Scrawler
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When it comes to the families on Friends, we never get as close to one as we do the Gellers. Sure, we meet the Bings, the Tribbiani clan, the Greens and Phoebe's dysfunctional family, but the Gellers were a constant presence on the show from the very beginning. It makes sense that the Gellers were more involved because both Monica and Ross were main cast members, Monica's apartment was the main set piece and Jack and Judy Geller were a hilarious addition. Chandler and Rachel both had long-lasting friendships with the Gellers too, so the connective tissues were strong throughout the entire group.
Well, seeing as how we've all had plenty of opportunities to meet the Gellers, we thought it was high time we tested you on them. We've included all things Geller in this quiz, trying to focus on the entire family as much as possible. We've gone back to the Gellers' childhoods and all the juicy bits of Geller knowledge in an effort to stump you. Let's see how well you know your Geller family trivia.
This quiz is called: How Well Do You Remember the Gellers?
What did Jack Geller try to sell over the internet?
In the One with Rachel's Book, Monica learns that her parents had spent the Monica Wedding fund on their beach house. Although they had spent the money some time ago, they had started the fund up again when Monica started dating Richard. When that relationship ended, the Gellers remodeled their kitchen with the money from the new marriage fund. Despite all this, Judy claimed that there might still have been money left for the wedding if Jack didn't try to sell something over the internet. What was it?
When Jack hurt Ross' feelings by asking him why he wasn't outside playing like a real boy, what was Ross doing?
In the One with the Male Nanny, Ross fires the nanny Sandy because he is too sensitive and it makes Ross uncomfortable. Though he accepts the decision, Sandy asks Ross what it is that bothers him about the situation. Ross explains slightly, but Sandy probes with questions about the source of the problem. Ross tells of a time when Jack asked him why he wasn't outside playing "like a real boy." This hurt Ross. What does Ross say he was doing inside at the time?
Judy tells Monica that her ears are what?
During the One Where Nana Dies Twice, Monica and her mom bond over the fact that Nana, Judy's mother, picked on Judy in the same way that Judy picks on Monica. This is only after Judy picks at little things about Monica all day, even at the hospital when Nana was dying and during the funeral. Judy starts by saying that Monica might have to start using night cream. She then makes a comment about Monica's ears, saying they are what?
What strange ingredient did Rachel put in the Trifle she fed to the Gellers?
In the One Where Ross Got High, Rachel decides to cook something for Thanksgiving. She settles on making a trifle, reading a cookbook that had pages stuck together. The Gellers come over and the main gang all sit down to eat this desert, but they soon find that it has an unusual ingredient in it. Everyone is pretty disgusted by the food, using clever ways of disposing of it, except for Joey. He loves it. What is the strange ingredient Rachel uses?
What does Judy tell Emma on her "18th birthday recording"?
At Emma's first birthday, Ross decides to record messages from the party members to show to Emma on her 18th birthday. As Judy and Jack start delivering their message, they realize that they may not be alive when she sees this in 17 years. The message then takes a bit of dark turn, with Jack saying this message might very well be from beyond the grave. Judy then gives Emma some advice that doesn't quite fit a birthday message, what is it?
What is one of the things Jack and Judy thank Chandler for?
Judy and Jack Geller have always had a strange relationship with Chandler. As we have seen in some of the flashbacks, Chandler was a bit a jerk back in his college days, but that wasn’t the main reason. It turns out that Ross got caught smoking pot in his room, but he blamed it on Chandler. When this comes out in the open, Jack and Judy realize their mistake. The two Gellers then thank Chandler for various things. What was one of those?
What is Judy's mom's name (Ross and Monica's grandma)?
In the One Where Nana Dies Twice, we get a lot of information about Monica and Ross' grandmother. Before this, we knew that Monica was living in Nana's apartment, but not much else about the woman. In this episode, however, we learn that she treated Judy very much like Judy treated Monica. We learn that she also had a group of friends who hung out at a coffee shop called Java Joes. We learn that Nana looked just like Monica. Other than that, we also learn what Nana's first name was? Do you remember it?
What did Ross do as a child to get Judy to bring him to the parlor?
Ross is a unique man and every time we hear a story from his childhood, we learn that he was unique when he was a little boy as well. In the One with Phoebe's Birthday Dinner, Rachel is having a hard time leaving Emma, so Judy relates a story from when Ross was little. When Judy tried to go to the parlor, Ross got so upset he tried to get Judy to bring him. What did he do to convince her?
What does Jack invite Chandler to do with him and Ross?
In the One with Phoebe's Cookies, Chandler is desperate for some bonding time with Monica's father, Jack. It took a while for the Gellers to warm up to him, so it's a big moment when Jack invites him to do something together with him and Ross. Excited about the opportunity and ready to show that he's a fun guy, Chandler accepts. In the end, he makes a complete fool of himself, but he still got to join in. What was it that Jack invited Chandler to join in on?
What do the Gellers call Richard's mystery girlfriend in the city (Monica)?
In the One Where Joey Moves Out, Monica and Ross are invited their parent's house to celebrate Jack's birthday. Monica and Richard have been dating secretly at this point, but rumors have been flying around about who Richard's mystery girl is. Since the Gellers are friends with Richard, plenty of people have heard that he has an anonymous girlfriend in the city, but no one has nailed down her identity. Since they don't know her name, they call her something else. What is it?
Other than for smoking pot, why did Jack hate Chandler?
In the One Where Ross Got High, we learned that Ross was caught smoking pot and blamed Chandler. This was the main reason that both Jack and Judy Geller hated Chandler for so many years. There was, however, another reason that the Gellers hated Chandler. There was another thing that Ross got caught doing and he blamed Chandler for doing. This greatly added to the hate they had for Ross' friend. What was this other thing that Chandler took the fall for?
What is Jack's nickname for Monica?
From early on, Jack and Judy play up the fact that they are very proud of Ross and critical of Monica. Since Ross was a doctor, had been married, had a child, and was an enormous suck up, the Gellers, especially Judy, appeared to favor him. Throughout the series, we saw that Monica ended up taking some of the glory from her big brother. Still, even when their relationship was most strained, Jack always had an endearing nickname for Monica, what was it?
Why does Jack want to be buried at sea?
In the One Where Nana Dies Twice, Jack and Monica sit down and talk about life and death. It's here that Jack tells Monica that he wants to be buried at sea. This surprises Monica. He encourages her to make a day of it, pack a lunch, and throw him in the water. Even though we learn that part of the reason Jack wants this done is because his friends think he is predictable, Jack gives another reason for why he wants to buried at sea. What was it?
What name does Jack mistakenly call Chandler?
In the One with Phoebe's Cookies, Chandler, Ross and Jack all spend some quality time together. Prior to this, however, Ross tells Chandler that when his dad invited him, he messed up his name. Sure, Chandler's name gets messed up a few times in the show and there are a couple jokes about how strange of name it is, but this mess-up is noteworthy because it's done by Chandler's future father-in-law. What name does Ross say Jack mistakenly called Chandler?
Where is Monica when she catches her parents fooling around?
In the One Where Joey Moves Out, Monica and Richard are secretly dating and plan on telling Jack and Judy about their relationship. They both go to Jack Geller's party and plan on revealing their secret there. At one point during the party for Jack's birthday, Monica gets trapped somewhere and both of her parents enter. While she remains hidden, Monica is then forced to listen in as her parents fool around. Where was it that Monica was hiding when she was trapped?
What did Monica get when her childhood boxes were ruined?
In the One Where Rosita Dies, the Gellers sell their house and ask their kids to come by and collect their keepsakes. In the garage, there are two sets of boxes. Ross', which were perfectly well kept, and Monica's, which were ruined in a flood. This really hurts Monica and she tells her father that she believes they love Ross more than her. To make up for letting all her things get ruined, Jack gives Monica a present. The fact that Monica gets this present really bugs Ross, but there's nothing he can do about it. What was the gift?
Jack fired the mailman for something Ross did, what was it?
We learn over the course of the show that any time Ross was caught by his parents doing something he shouldn't have been doing, he blamed someone else. One of these things that Ross did, we hear he ended up blaming the mailman for. Jack, believing his son's lies, fired the mailman. It's only after Monica reveals the truth that Jack learns it was actually Ross behind the act. What was it that Ross did that ended up getting the mailman fired?
What did Jack say about Emma's mistaken phallic-shaped birthday cake?
When Rachel orders a cake for Emma from a novelty shop, she is super excited about it. The shop just asked for her to send in a picture of Emma and they would put it on the cake. When Rachel finally opens the box to see what the cake looks like, she is shocked that it is shaped like a man's privates. When everyone comes over to get a better look at the cake, Jack Geller makes a joke. What does he say?
What story has Jack been "telling for years"?
After Chandler and Jack have a little mix up in the steam room, Monica tries to reassure Chandler that her dad will have thought it was a funny story. Much to Chandlers' chagrin, she says that Jack will probably tell the story for years. Obviously, Chandler doesn't want this story told, but Ross insists that it will be passed on. He refers to a story about Monica that their dad has been telling for years. Do you know what this story is?
Jack says having Judy is like "I have" what?
You might not remember this little quip, but it was said during the event with Monica and Richard. Neither Jack nor Judy knew at this time that Richard's young girlfriend was Monica, so they were discussing the allure of having a young girlfriend for a man of Richard's age. Judy asks if Jack would be interested in a young girlfriend like Richard has. He says that he wouldn't be interested in that at all because, with Judy, he has what?
When did Jack say he first felt like a father?
When Ross is looking for parenting advice, he asks his dad all sorts of questions. Ross asks if Jack ever panicked or felt unsure of his abilities. Though Jack's answers don't quite put Ross at ease, there is one thing he says that helps to calm Ross. It's when he describes the first moment he felt like a father. There was something that happened that made Jack realize that it was real. Ross hears this and feels better. What was it?
What did the Gellar kids blame for breaking the porch swing when they were kids?
Though this was revealed in passing, specifically during the tattletale run that Monica and Ross went on, it's an interesting question. We discover this because Ross was mad that Monica told his parents something about him. Apparently, During Monica's heavier days, she accidentally broke the Geller's porch swing. To escape the wrath of their parents, Ross and Monica decided to blame something else for doing it. Though it was Monica who actually broke the swing, what was it that they blamed?
What did Ross do to take attention away from Monica on her first birthday?
In the One with the Cake, everyone gets together to celebrate Emma's birthday. Judy tells a story about how Ross was jealous during Monica's first birthday. Since Monica was getting all the attention and little Ross couldn't stand it, he did something drastic to turn the tables. Now, we know that Ross and Monica have always been competitive, but what Ross did was especially strange, even for him. What was it that Ross did to take the attention away from his little sister?
What did Monica and Ross' Nana always steal?
When Ross is helping his mom find something suitable to bury his Nana in, he is asked to climb into her closet to pick out a dress. After going through all the dresses, they settle on the burgundy one. Then Ross is asked to find shoes. Though he moans about having to cram himself in the closet, he finds a box that contains stuff that Nana was known for stealing. The box was filled with these things. What were they?
What is Jack carrying right before he learns that Monica is dating Richard?
Monica and Richard keep their relationship secret for quite a while, mainly because Richard is friends with the Gellers and they know that they will take the news rather hard. For whatever reason, Monica and Richard decide that the best time to tell the Gellers is at Jack's birthday party. Regardless of whether this is the right decision, it's the one they go with. When they break the news to Judy, she calls for Jack. When Jack walks in, he's carrying something. What is it?