How Well Do You Remember The Arguments In Friends?

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The bickering and arguments between the friends on Friends is a big part of what made that show so incredible for so long. Each member of the group knew the others really well, but they each took turns driving each other crazy. While there were certainly many moments of trust and communal love, the group was often split into mini-groups. Often times, these small groups or pairs would fight amongst themselves. Seeing how these various subsections of the group fought with each other was some of the most revealing moments on the shows. Through the arguments, we would learn so much about the characters, if only through low blows and cheap shots.

So let's take a trip down memory lane and talk about the best fights on the shows. These weren’t always serious fights either. Sometimes they were just small outbursts. Other times they were harsh and explosive. We're looking at them all to see how much you paid attention to the less-than-flattering moments in our friends lives.

Let's see, How Well Do You Remember the Arguments in Friends?

Question 1

Joey tells the group that the meaning of the box is threefold. What is not one of the three reasons?

After Joey and Kathy breakup, he finds out that Chandler and Kathy have a thing. This hurts him but he tries to get by it. When he sees them together, however, he finds that he cannot. Chandler is determined to help get his and Joey's relationship over the hurdle, so he says he'll do whatever it takes. Joey's solution is to lock Chandler in a box over the course of Thanksgiving dinner. They tell the group that the meaning of the box is threefold. What is not one of the three reasons?

Question 2

Before Ross and Rachel's Break: what does he suggest they do?

When Ross and Rachel are bickering on their anniversary, things go from bad to worse and Rachel ends up saying that they should take a break. At first Ross agrees, saying that they should cool off. It's then that Rachel clarifies that she meant a break from them. Now, we know what happens next. Ross kisses Chloe and sleeps with her and he and Rachel struggle to ever get over that for the rest of the show, but, before that, when Ross thinks Rachel meant a break from fighting, what does he suggest they do?

Question 3

Phoebe Mugged Ross

After Ross nearly got mugged, he tells a story of how when he was a child and was mugged by a thug with a pipe. It turns out that the thug was Phoebe. After Ross leaves, Phoebe admits to her thuggish past to Monica. But it's not all bad. Phoebe kept various keepsakes from her years as a mugger and the comic that Ross made and Phoebe stole was one of those items. When she gives it back to Ross, he's as happy as a clam. The comic was "Science Boy," but what was his power?

Question 4

What did Monica Accidentally Tell Her Mom She Left at Her Boyfriend's Place?

When Ross and Rachel start dating, Monica gets frustrated that Ross is always over at the apartment. They two start bickering like children and Ross seems to love it. At one point, Ross wakes Monica from a nap by talking too loud on the phone. She comes out angry and gets even more bothered when Ross gets a call on the other line for Monica but asks if she can call the person back. When Ross gives Monica the message but doesn't take a number down, Monica yells at him that she doesn't have that person's number. The next time Ross gets a call on the other line, he pretends that it's Monica's boyfriend. He gives her the phone and she starts right into saying she forgot something at his place. It's actually her mother on the other line. What did she say she left at her boyfriend's?

Question 5

Monica and Chandler's Bad Weekend: What caught Chandler's attention that took him away from Monica?

When Monica and Chandler are sneaking around together behind everyone's back, they have to be incredibly careful and secretive and eventually that tires them out. They decide to take a romantic getaway with each other to have some much-needed time alone. Right away, though, things start off bad. Monica is too picky about the hotel rooms and Chandler is occupied doing something else. This "something else" is what we're interested in. What caught Chandler's attention that took him away from Monica?

Question 6

Phoebe and Rachel's Competition: What was the item left behind?

When Rachel and Phoebe see a cute guy walk into Central Perk, they discuss whether or not he's gay. After they catch him eying a passing woman, they determine he's straight. When this man leaves, the women notice that he left behind something of his. They retrieve it and then battle over who it is that gets to return it, hoping that the meeting to return the item might lead to romance. In the end, Phoebe ends up getting the guy, though it's not exactly the scenario they dreamed up. What was the item left behind?

Question 7

What does Monica apologize for?

When Monica and Chandler get engaged, the gang is ready to celebrate. Unfortunately for Monica, she walks out on Rachel and Ross kissing. This bothers her because it’s on her big night. She accuses Rachel of stealing her thunder and a fight starts between them. Monica slams Rachel for being jealous that her fat friend is getting married before her, which hurts Rachel's feelings but isn't that far from the truth. Rachel admits that she was sad. After Rachel apologizes, Monica does too. What does Monica apologize for?

Question 8

Chandler and Ross Halloween Fight: They both have a lot to lose in the struggle, but do you remember who wins the epic battle?

Ross and Chandler are into all night at one of the Halloween parties. Ross is there dressed as Spudnik, a potato satellite, (or a doodie, depending on who you ask) and Chandler is dressed as a bunny. When a conversation about who's tougher between the two men starts up, things get a little confrontational. Eventually they decide to arm wrestle to settle the debate. They both have a lot to lose in the struggle, but do you remember who wins the epic battle?

Question 9

Joey and Ross Get Fighty: What is not one of the things that happens to Ross in Central Perk?

Remember when Joey and Ross weren't speaking to each other after the beginnings of the whole Joey and Rachel thing. It all started when Joey accidentally proposed to Rachel and Ross found out she said yes. OK, so flashforward to Central Perk and Joey is trying to make amends. He wants Ross to hit him to make himself feel better, but Ross doesn't get to feel better at all. In fact, Ross gets injured three times. What is not one of the things that happens to Ross in Central Perk?

Question 10

What exercise does Joey start doing to make the damage worse?

"The One Where No Ones Ready" is considered one of the best Friends episodes because it involves so much drama and bickering. Pretty much everyone is bickering with someone else. One of the most memorable fights is between Chandler and Joey. It starts with Joey taking Chandler's seat. Joey then takes the couch cushions. Chandler then hides Joey's underwear, so Joey puts on all of Chandler's clothes. It's not the wearing of the clothes that is the big problem for Chandler. It's the fact that Joey is commando and sweating in them. What exercise does Joey start doing to make the damage worse?

Question 11

Ross and Monica Spill the Beans: What is not one of the secrets revealed?

Ross and Monica have a long history of hiding things from their parents. They apparently got away with a laundry list of lies. During a dinner at Monica's apartment, Ross is forced to come clean about one of these lies so that the Geller parents will get over their grudge of Chandler. Since Chandler was blamed for Ross' crime, the parents have hated him for many years. During Ross' admission, Monica ends up giving too much information. Everyone then tells a secret or two. What is not one of the secrets revealed?

Question 12

Ross and Phoebe Discuss Evolution: What is Phoebe's main reasoning for not believing in it?

Phoebe and Ross have very opposing views on many things in life. This becomes apparent when they discuss evolution. Phoebe lumps evolution in with crop circles and the Bermuda triangle, which really sets Ross off. He questions her about it, but Phoebe argues that she just doesn't believe in it. Ross gets pretty heated about it and, even though he drops it in the end, you can see he is visibly upset by it. What is Phoebe's main reasoning for not believing in it?

Question 13

Joey and Phoebe and the Selfless Good Deeds

Phoebe and Joey hardly ever fight. They have a very solid relationship, but they do argue a bit when Joey signs on to help host a telethon for PBS. Phoebe hates PBS. Joey argues that he wants to do a good deed, but Phoebe suggests that Joey just wants to get on TV. He's selfish in her mind. Joey then argues that, technically, all good deeds are selfish. Phoebe is then determined to prove him wrong. She has issues proving this though. She later described that she snuck over and raked an old man's leaves, but that didn’t work. What made this deed selfish?

Question 14

Rachel Gets Testy with Chandler

Some people argue that Chandler and Rachel are the weakest link in the Friends group. Yet, in the first season, Rachel gets fed up with Chandler's quips after she missed her flight to go skiing with her family. This is all during the first Thanksgiving the group spends together and Chandler is gloomy because of his hatred of the holiday. Then, right as Rachel's about to leave to catch her flight, Chandler bursts in with some amazing news (in his mind), a balloon escaped from the parade and the gang set out to watch it. They then get locked out and Rachel misses her flight. What balloon escaped?

Question 15

After the ring is retrieved by the vet, Ross does something interesting with the ring. What was it?

When Ross names Chandler as his best man for his wedding to Emily, Joey is offended. To make it easier for Joey, Chandler announces that Joey will be his. This offends Ross so much that he names Joey as his best man. Sadly, Joey struggles with the responsibility and loses the ring. They think it's the stripper's fault at first, but it turns out to be that the duck ate the ring. After the ring is retrieved by the vet, Ross does something interesting with the ring. What was it?

Question 16

Monica Doesn't Like Phoebe's Music: What does she say that about the food that offends Monica?

When Phoebe learns that Monica doesn't want her to play music at the restaurant anymore, she gets very offended. Phoebe thinks it's because of how she looks, so she goes out and buys a new flashy outfit. Monica then says that it's not Phoebe, it's her songs. The two girls start bickering back and forth and say some mean things to each other. Phoebe starts criticizing Monica's restaurant, which doesn’t go over well with the chef. What does she say that about the food that offends Monica?

Question 17

Monica vs Everyone

In "The One with Chandler in a Box," the main fight is between Chandler and Joey, but really, tensions are high for everyone. Monica invites Richard's son, Timothy, to dinner. The group all argue that this a terrible idea. They then start poking fun at her. Eventually, things come to a head during dinner and Monica explodes on everyone. She points out each of the gang's big issues. What is not one of the things she slams a person for?

Question 18

Ross and Phoebe Get Into It

Ross and Phoebe butt heads a lot, but one argument of theirs was small and might have been missed if you weren't paying attention. This argument comes after Ross marries Rachel in Las Vegas. He says that the only reason he did it was because he was drunk. In fact, his quote is, "I would have married Joey with that amount of alcohol." This causes Phoebe to scold Ross. What exactly does she say in defense of her friend Joey?

Question 19

Rachel and Ross' One Night Stand

In "The One with the Videotape," Ross and Rachel get into an argument over who came onto who, leading to their unexpected pregnancy. It turns out that Ross had the entire thing taped because he was practicing telling a story. This was a story that Joey had told him would pickup any woman. Once everyone watches the tape, they see that it was Rachel who came on to Ross. The proof is that Rachel started telling Ross that very the pickup story. What was it called?

Question 20

The Male Nanny is Like a Woman Trying to be What?

When Rachel hires a male nanny, Ross can't seem to come to terms with it. He finds it too strange for a male to be in that profession. When he tells Monica about it, she's happy. She clearly doesn’t see anything wrong with it. Then Joey overhears the news and he too thinks it's weird. He was about to say that male nanny is like a woman trying to be something, but he trails off. Eager to hear the end of the sentence, Ross asks him to finish it. Monica too wants to hear it, getting angry just thinking of how sexist it will be. So what was Joey trying to say, a Male being a Nanny would be like a woman being what?

Question 21

Monica's Underwear: Who was Monica sleeping with on the terrace that night?

When Phoebe tells everyone that she married Duncan secretly and now he's asking for a divorce to remarry, Monica is perturbed. Why, she asks, would Phoebe not tell her when they were so close? They lived together at the time, she argues. Phoebe says that she held back because Monica would be judgemental. Phoebe also says that Monica doesn't tell her everything, such as the fact that the underwear on telephone pole outside are hers from a night with a guy on the terrace. Who was Monica sleeping with on the terrace that night?

Question 22

The Bachelor Party: She says she is "this close to" what?

When Monica ordered a stripper for Chandler's bachelor party, she got confused and ordered a hooker instead. When the woman arrives, she goes into the bedroom and awaits the bachelor. Afraid to go in, Chandler and Joey argue over who will have to tell her to leave. They play rock, paper, scissors to see who has to deliver the news. Before they can determine a winner, the hooker comes out of the bedroom draped in a sheet. She says she is "this close to" what?

Question 23

Rachel Lets Marcel Out

When Ross asks Rachel if she could watch Marcel, his pet monkey, Rachel agrees and then lets the little guy escape. They gang looks for Marcel but cannot find him before Ross comes back. Rachel is forced to explain what happened, but Ross is upset. He says that it is his fault, that he shouldn't have trusted Rachel with a Monkey so soon, he should have started her out with something smaller. What is it he says he should have left with her first?

Question 24

Ben Bumps His Head: What is not one of the things that Ben was doing differently?

Truthfully, this one isn't a very venomous argument, but there is some chasing around the apartment afterward. So, Monica and Rachel babysit Ben and he bonks his head on a beam. They put him in a hat and try to hide it from Ross. After Ross asks Rachel what happened, she spills the beans and rats out Monica. To mess with his sister, Ross says that Ben has been acting differently. What is not one of the things that Ben was doing differently?

Question 25

Ross and Rachel and the List

We all remember the list that Ross made about Rachel and Julie. This list was done to determine who was better suited for him. Unfortunately, even though Rachel was incredibly happy he chose her, she ends up finding the list he made. Chandler tries to hide the list from her, but he is unsuccessful in the end. At first, he pretends it's a short story that he was writing. Rachel demands to read it, so Chandler reads it aloud. What is not one of the things in the story?

Question 26

Monica and Rachel's List

When Chandler plans to move in with Monica, this forces Rachel out. At first, Rachel doesn't take it seriously. Then it gets really sad. Phoebe doesn't enjoy all the sadness, so she comes up with an idea: list off all the things that you won't be missing about the other person. Monica wants no part in that at first, but when Rachel starts it off, things get serious. Predictably, this leads to a big fight and the two women take jabs at each other. What is not one of the things that is listed?

Question 27

Joey's Mad at Monica and Chandler

When Chandler and Monica inform the group that they're moving out of the city, Joey is the one who is most hurt by it. In his mind, there is just too much changing. It's not until Monica and Chandler bring Joey by the house that he finally accepts it. They even give him his own room. When Joey is visiting the house, he meets the little girl who currently lives there. Like Joey, the little girl is bothered with the move. After hearing Joey bemoan the move, the little girl tells him a line that her mother says to her. What is it?

Question 28

Joey and Rachel Ruin Books

Joey and Rachel end up switching books that they love. Rachel takes on the challenge of reading Joey's book, The Shining, and Joey reads Little Women for Rachel. When Joey asks about her progress in the book, Rachel lets him know where she is. Joey then spoils the majority of the book, bothering Rachel. She returns the favor. Joey then tells Rachel the ending of The Shining, so she reveals a massive spoiler about Little Women that shocks Joey to his core. What is it?

Question 29

Monica Working Chandler Out

When Chandler worries that he's getting fat, Monica suggests that they work out together. He agrees and, soon after, a wicked workout montage starts up. In the session, Monica is at Chandler's feet while he does crunches. After a few reps, he falls back in agony. Monica yells for five more, but Chandler won't budge. She gets sterner but he refuses. Then, Monica gives him an offer, five more and she will flash him. Chandler starts doing crunches again right away. Still, he's unable to get to five. He then tries to bargain. What does he ask for?

Question 30

Joey's Script

When Ross is on Sabbatical, he encourages Joey to write a script. Meanwhile, Chandler is trying to get Joey to play some games with him. This leads to a fight between Ross and Chandler and Joey is caught in the middle. By the end of the episode, Joey writes a script and asks Chandler and Ross to play parts in it. As the guys read it aloud, they realize that it's Joey's way of playing mediator and helping them work through their problems. There's a good laugh in there when Ross reads what Joey said his profession was. What did he call it?

Question 31

Rachel and Ross Saying Goodbye

In "The One with Rachel's Goodbye Party," Rachel says that she wants to say goodbye to each person in the group individually. She starts with Phoebe and then works her way through. When Joey gets his goodbye, he even tries to jump off the terrace. When it comes time for Ross' goodbye, however, Rachel says she's tired and wants to go home. This leads everyone to wonder if she forgot. Monica even asks if she forgot something. Rachel then says, "right, Ross!" But it's not what we think. What did Rachel say she forgot?

Question 32

Rachel Cleaned the Apartment

Shortly after Rachel moves into Monica's apartment, the group comes home to find that Rachel had cleaned the apartment. Now, everyone knows that Monica is anal, but Rachel hadn't yet learned this. After announcing that she had cleaned the place, Monica began to walk around and see what was different, checking if anything had been moved. She notices right away that Rachel moved the ottoman. Monica moves it back to its rightful place. What was the reason Rachel gave for moving it?

Question 33

Monica and Rachel Fight

After Monica asked Rachel to set her up with Jean-Claude Van Damme and Rachel set her own date, the two women get into it. Phoebe tries to have the friends discuss it in a civil manner but both women were too fired up. As Rachel starts to explain herself, she catches Monica mocking her behind her back. Monica then tries to explain her feelings as Rachel is trying to talk and neither can get a word in edgewise. Rachel then does something that leads to a wrestling match between the two. What did she do?

Question 34

Chandler and Joey's Bracelets

When Joey wants to show Chandler that he loves him and to say thank you for being there for him, he gives Chandler a gold bracelet. Joey even had the bracelet engraved: To my best bud. Chandler hates it. At Central Perk, he tells Phoebe how much he hates the bracelet, saying that Joey could have got him a set of golf clubs or a VCR, but instead he got a bracelet. Joey walks in while Chandler is making fun of it and he gets his feelings hurt. What did Chandler call the bracelet?

Question 35

The Women Taking Each Other's Wind

After Phoebe gets the girls reading a book she stumbled across, Be Your Own Windkeeper, the women all become enthralled with the ideas in it. The book is about empowering women and coming to terms with the fact that men steal their wind. However, as the women do a quiz called The Goddess, they begin challenging each other's answers and they argue. Each of the questions are ridiculous and the terminology in the book is very strange. For instance, Phoebe says that Monica slept with a guy on the first date in an interesting way. How does she describe it?

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