If You Can't Pass This Friends Quiz, You're The Worst Fan
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It’s been almost 25 years since the first episode aired, yet in spite of how long ago it was, Friends remains one of the greatest TV shows ever made. Few shows have managed to stand the test of time quite like it, which is probably a testament to how little it’s really aged. While there’s plenty of dated technology (like the time Monica recorded an embarrassing message by accident on Richard’s outgoing greeting) and pop culture references pertinent to that time, it’s still beloved for being relatable to new and old viewers alike.
The truth is—while not everyone lives in a New York apartment during the ’90s—there’s a lot for people to identify in the characters regardless of the background they come from. In this way, when it comes to the characters’ behavior and social dynamics they encounter, the show has aged little. It’s for this reason, and the fact that the show is so funny, that it’s become memorable to many. There’s a reason 52 million people watched the series finale back in 2004. But how many people would consider themselves a true fan of the show? There’s only one way to find out, and we’ve put together the ultimate quiz that separates the fans from the phonies.
What does Monica lose in one of her quiches?
While Monica is tasked with catering for a party at her mom’s house—a task her mother thinks is beyond her capabilities—she accidentally loses something in a quiche, causing her mother to admit she “pulled a Monica.” This causes Monica’s mother to pull out lasagnas from the freezer as a backup, suspecting Monica would somehow screw up at the event. Of the options listed below, which answer is the thing that Monica accidentally loses in one of the quiches?
What kind of animal is Joey’s stuffed toy Huggsy?
While Joey is considered the man’s man of the group, he also tends to be the softest of the group. In a way, he’s like a child, and even has a “Bedtime Pal” named Huggsy. In a later episode, Rachel and Ross’s daughter Emma becomes attached to Huggsy, which leads Joey to become upset. Huggsy is a stuffed animal that Joey claimed to have stolen from a child. Of the options listed below, what kind of animal is Joey’s stuffed toy Huggsy?
What famous actor plays himself and gets between Monica and Rachel?
In one episode, Ross goes to visit a movie set for the film Outbreak 2 to see his pet monkey named Marcel. Anxious to see a star and be on a big movie set, Rachel and Monica tag along. On the set, they end up seeing a famous action movie star who actually plays himself. Ultimately, Monica falls for him, but is too nervous to go up to him, so Rachel decides to ask him out on Monica’s behalf. But when Rachel goes up to the actor to see if he wants to go on a date with Monica, he ends up falling for Rachel instead. What famous actor plays himself and gets between Monica and Rachel?
Which main character, besides Chandler takes up smoking at work for a short time?
Like all hit TV shows, Friends has its share of long-running jokes throughout the series. One of the jokes that comes up repeatedly is Chandler’s on again-off again habit of smoking cigarettes. In one episode, another one of the main characters takes up smoking in order to fit in at work. This character’s boss at work smokes, so they found out they were missing out on a chance to advance in their career by pitching ideas during smoke breaks. Other than Chandler, which of the main characters takes up smoking at work for a short time?
What famous actress cameos as Chandler’s girlfriend in this episode?
If there’s one character who had poor luck in relationships throughout the series—at least before he met Monica—it would have to be Chandler. In one episode, Chandler ends up reuniting with a girl he knew from his childhood who ended up being really attractive. They go on a few dates and he really falls for her, especially since she’s really attractive. In the end, however, she ends up getting revenge on him by leaving him naked in a bathroom stall for something he did that embarrassed her when they were younger. What famous actress cameos as Chandler’s girlfriend in this episode?
What does Ross say he did instead of having a threesome?
One of the jokes of the show is that Ross is addicted to being married and getting divorced. During his first marriage, his ex-wife realized she was gay and ended up falling for a girl she met at the gym. But before they split, Ross tried to salvage the marriage and suggested they have a threesome—which Carol, his ex-wife, happily agreed to. Unfortunately for Ross, he ended up participating very little in the threesome and instead ended up watching and doing this unrelated activity. What does Ross say he did instead of a threesome?
What is it no one knows about Chandler?
Throughout the series, jokes are made about Chandler at his expense. For example, the way he talks—"Could she BE any more out of my league?”–and the fact that he’s always mistaken for being gay, or his on again-off again relationship with Janice. But perhaps the biggest of all is the fact that no one knows this part about him that should be obvious, especially to a group of people who interact with him every day. It’s a joke that comes up repeatedly when it comes to Chandler. What is it no one knows about Chandler?
What painful act does Joey intentionally do going into the audition to help his acting chops?
Throughout the series, Joey is always struggling to make it big as a successful actor. In one episode, Jeff Goldblum stars as an eccentric casting director who’s overseeing auditions for a new role. Joey ends up auditioning for the role and tries hard to get the job. That includes doing something uncomfortable after it affects his acting method, in turn impressing Jeff Goldblum’s character. What painful act does Joey intentionally do going into the audition to help his acting chops?
What naval explorer is Phoebe in love with?
If there’s one tradition each season of Friends was known for, it’s having great Thanksgiving episodes. One of the best ones is when several events converge at once—Ross confesses to his parents that he smoked marijuana, Monica broke the porch swing when she was little, Ross and Rachel married and divorced for a second time, Rachel realizes she wasn’t supposed to put peas in the trifle, Joey wants to leave, and Phoebe professes her love to a famous naval explorer (someone she had a dream about). What naval explorer is Phoebe in love with?
What does Ross do that Joey is hurt by when they work at the same place?
At one point in the show, two friends get jobs working at the museum—Ross has a job as a paleontologist, while Joey works as a tour guide. Although they’re friends outside of work, Ross ignores Joey since the paleontologists don’t really interact with lower employees like the tour guides. Joey is hurt and even tries to break down the social barrier between the two sides. There is one scene at the lunch table reminiscent of what might take place in a high school where Ross ignores Joey. What does Ross do that hurts Joey?
What fictional movie character does Ross envision himself to be?
Ross and Rachel are practically in a complicated on and off again relationship throughout the show. While Ross and Rachel are out shopping in one episode for baby clothes, though they’re not together, Ross is hit on by a woman checking them out. She mentions how he’s a paleontologist that works out, comparing him to a popular fictional character. This puffs up Ross’s ego, leading him to believe he’s this character. What fictional movie character does Ross envision himself to be?
Rachel breaks up with her boyfriend—played by Bruce Willis—because he does what too much?
Rachel has a reputation in the show for breaking hearts. Being one of the most attractive of the bunch, she’s dated a lot of guys. While there’s been a lot of odd romances, her relationship with a character—played by Bruce Willis—ends when she breaks up with him for doing too much of something. What causes Bruce Willis to do this thing is a story from his childhood that he won’t stop talking about, even at an older age. What does Rachel break up with him for doing too much of?
Where did Phoebe live with her friend at one time that you can never run on?
In an episode, Phoebe reunites with one of her friends who also has a passion for playing guitar and songwriting. Sadly, this friend ends up stealing a song from Phoebe that ends up becoming a jingle on TV for kitty litter. While reminiscing with her friend, Phoebe and her friend recollect how they once lived on one of these, also mentioning that you never run on one. Where did Phoebe live with her friend at one time that you can never run on?
Which character did Chandler help wax an eyebrow for?
In one episode, a character goes to get their eyebrows waxed after it was recommended they do this. The experience, however, turned out horribly. They only ended up waxing one eyebrow because it was so painful, but now had the problem of looking strange with only one waxed eyebrow. That’s when Chandler came to the rescue, offering to wax the other eyebrow for this character, after he said he learned it from his Dad. Which character did Chandler help wax an eyebrow for?
Which of Monica's ex boyfriends had a moustache like a civil war soldier?
Every character has their signature relationships, including Monica who dates someone older than her. She really falls for this character, and eventually—after they break up—she does something silly to be reminded of him. In remembrance of her boyfriend, she does what he used to do, which is smoke cigars and watch Civil War films as she looks back on their relationship fondly. Which of Monica's ex boyfriends had a moustache like a civil war soldier?
What does Joey discover about his mother once he finds out she knew about his father cheating on her?
Joey Tribbiani is not exactly the brightest character on the show, but he’s got a big heart and he’s there for others when it matters. That includes one episode when he stands by his mom after discovering that his dad has been cheating on her. Joey goes to his mom, but he’s surprised to find out how she responds. What he finds out is that his mom already knew about the affair. After Joey finds out his mom already knew, what does he discover about how she feels?
Monica lost weight and tried to make Chandler feel bad by coming across sexy while holding a knife in the kitchen. She accidentally drops the knife though, and what happens?
While season 2 is the only season not to air a Thanksgiving episode, there are still plenty of others in the series. In one of these episodes, Chandler shares his past Thanksgiving experiences. For one Thanksgiving, his parents split up. Another time, he ended up spending Thanksgiving at the Gellers and called Monica fat, which she heard. The next Thanksgiving, Monica lost weight and tried to make Chandler feel bad by coming across sexy while holding a knife in the kitchen. She accidentally drops the knife though, and what happens?
Who gave Monica her first kiss?
Besides Phoebe, Monica had a tough childhood as well. While she did grow up in a well-off family and good home, she was never the favorite child of her parents. She also struggled with being overweight and didn’t date many guys until she was older. This made it hard for Monica to carry on much of a romantic life. While her belief was that she kissed a mystery midnight kisser in college while she was asleep on the couch, she discovers in one episode who that kisser really was. Who gave Monica her first kiss?
What food item from Ross’s lunch did someone eat?
Another Thanksgiving episode, and another unforgettable Friends moment happens following a Thanksgiving meal when Ross has made his lunch out of the leftovers and is looking forward to eating it on his break. He soon discovers that when he looks for his lunch, a food item that he’s been looking forward to is gone. He realizes someone has eaten his Thanksgiving leftovers, causing him to shout in anger. He even went as far as to nickname these leftovers the “Moist Maker.” What food item from Ross’s lunch did someone eat?
Who is Chandler surprised to find when he meets his online date?
In one of the episodes, Chandler tries to meet new women by turning to internet chat rooms. While this method may have been revolutionary at the time the episode aired, it’s common today to meet people online. While he does end up connecting with someone online, and they hit it off, he decides to finally meet her in person. The only thing is she isn’t who he expected and the whole thing backfires. Who is Chandler surprised to find when he meets his online date?
Why does Joey unbutton Phoebe's blouse?
Those who’ve watched the show will notice an occurrence involving Joey and Phoebe’s bra. If anything, Joey proves that he knows his way around a bra. In one episode, he uses the underwire in Phoebe’s bra to pick a lock. Later on in the series, however, he unbuttons her blouse to reveal her bra. When he does this, Phoebe is surprised. What is the reason that Joey unbuttons her blouse to reveal her bra?
What object does Frank drop into Phoebe's guitar case that he later returns to retrieve?
A supporting character, who shows up more than once, is Phoebe’s younger brother, Frank, who ends up falling in love with his teacher and marries her when he turns 18. The character is played by Giovanni Ribisi, who’s a well-known actor, known for his roles in movies like Avatar and Saving Private Ryan. In an earlier episode, Friends fanatics will spot Ribisi making a brief appearance in a scene with Phoebe. After dropping something in her guitar case when she’s playing music on the street, he goes back later to retrieve it. What object did he put in Phoebe’s guitar case?
What does Monica do during her massage that leads Phoebe to never want to give her one again?
One of Phoebe’s steady jobs throughout the show is being a masseuse. Because of this job, she finds herself in plenty of awkward situations. In one episode, Phoebe agrees to have a session with Monica and give her a massage. As a result, Monica ends up loving the massage and wants to have Phoebe continue to be her masseuse. The only problem is, Phoebe doesn’t want to give Monica a massage ever again. Why does she not want to again?
How does Monica react when Chandler asks if she would ever date him if there were no other men left on Earth?
Monica and Chandler’s romance is one of the twists to come out of the show. Early in the series, there was little indication that these two could ever get together. One such instance involved both sitting on the beach together. Chandler is presenting scenarios to Monica and asks whether she would ever consider dating him if there were no other men left on Earth. When asked this question, Monica reacts in a hilarious way. What does she say in response to Chandler’s question?
Which character stepped up by peeing on Monica’s leg?
During their time on the beach, Monica gets stung by a jellyfish and is in pain. Under the belief that peeing on the wound will help ease the pain, those who are with Monica consider whether they will do it. One of them tries, but ultimately can’t bring themselves to go through with it. Monica, on the other hand, is unable to pee on herself. In turn, this character goes through with it saying they would do it for any one of them, claiming they did what was necessary. Which character stepped up by peeing on Monica’s leg?
Of the following choices–only one of which was true—which one did Phoebe used to do?
All the characters are known for having distinct personalities. But of all the characters, Phoebe is easily known for being the weirdest. She comes from the weirdest background and likes strange things. There’s also a lot about how she came from a rough background and did things she isn’t always proud of. Throughout the show, little snippets of her past or exploits seem to come out and always manage to surprise the audience—even though they know she’s so bizarre! Of the following choices–only one of which was true—which one did Phoebe used to do?
What character walks in on Chandler and Monica at the hospital while they’re in the middle of having sex?
One time, while Monica and Chandler were at the hospital, being around babies made them want to try having a child. Sadly, the two had a long history of having trouble ever getting pregnant. But while they were trying, they decided to sneak into a small hospital closet for quick sex in the hopes of conceiving. Unfortunately, any desire to have intercourse immediately evaporated when someone walked in on them doing it. What character walks in on Chandler and Monica at the hospital while they’re in the middle of having sex?
What is it that Ursula reveals to Phoebe on her birthday that she didn’t know before?
Something that Phoebe’s true fans will know is that she has a twin sister who’s named Ursula. Ursula is the exact opposite of Phoebe—mean and uncaring. So, when Phoebe goes to visit her twin sister on her birthday, she finds out something from her sister about her she didn’t know. Of course, Ursula is rude when she shares this with her, and it ends up affecting Phoebe. What is it that Ursula reveals to Phoebe on her birthday that she didn’t know before?
Who is it that Phoebe believes the cat is a spirit of?
Over the course of the show, Phoebe’s childhood is revealed in dark comic ways. In one episode, Phoebe encounters a cat whom she believes is the spirit of someone from her life. She ends up taking the cat home and taking care of it. Later, signs start going up that the cat is missing, and a little girl is looking for it. Ross considers telling Phoebe to return the cat, since it belongs to a little girl, but everyone else thinks it would be better not to hurt her and just let her go on thinking her cat is this person. Who is it that Phoebe believes the cat is a spirit of?
Ross convinces Chandler to let him win an arm wrestling contest so he can impress who?
After an argument between Monica and Phoebe over who would win in a fight—Ross or Chandler—it’s decided that they should both arm wrestle to settle the matter. On a side note, Chandler is dressed as a pink bunny and Ross is dressed as “Spud-nik”—a cross between a potato and the Russian satellite. Ultimately, Ross convinces Chandler to let him win so he can look good in front of someone. Who does Ross want to look good in front of?
Of the following, which is another thing that Phoebe shares with her potential in-laws?
In the later part of the series, Phoebe finds her match when she meets Mike. There’s a scene where she’s at his parents’ house, and she’s trying to impress them. She has a fake accent, she’s dressed plain, and inevitably, parts of her bizarre past start to come out when she accidentally shares unflattering details. These details include being a freelance masseuse, living in a burned-out Buick LeSabre, and not paying taxes. Of the following, which is another thing that Phoebe shares with her potential in-laws?
What is the item Joey pushes Ross into to try and get him to pay for a new one?
On two separate occasions, Joey tries to get his friends to pay up for breaking things in his house. One of those times, this thing was already broken, and he ended up pushing Ross into it. By pushing Ross into it, he pretended that it broke because of him, and therefore, had to pay up. While he’s unsuccessful in his attempts, it’s funny how Joey tries to weasel money out of his friends to fix the stuff in his apartment. What is the item Joey pushes Ross into to try and get him to pay for a new one?
What accent does Ross pretend to have when he teaches his first lecture?
When Ross starts his first lecture he decides that using an accent will make him seem more interesting. When he realizes he can't keep it up and starts to ease it out, the students are surprised by the way he sounds and are curious why he’s not speaking in his usual voice. It’s revealed that he was feeling timid about teaching in front of a large class and that the accent just came out. What accent did he pretend to have?
What is it that Phoebe wants to pay for using the money she originally gave to charity?
In a cringe-worthy episode, Phoebe and Mike both visit a charity. They’re there because Phoebe had donated money to the charity in the past and decided that she wanted all the money back to pay for something important. What happens next is an awkward, yet hilarious, episode of Phoebe trying to convince the charity that the money she gave belongs to her, and that it should return all the money. There is, however, a reason that Phoebe wants the money, as she was looking to put it towards something. What is it that Phoebe wants to pay for using the money she originally gave to charity?
Out of the following places, where was Joey locked up during the robbery?
Let’s face it, Joey isn’t the smartest character of the bunch. In fact, he can be downright dumb at times. In one episode, he locks himself up of his own free will, and a pair of strangers burglarize his apartment. When he’s finally freed, he finds that little is left of the apartment. While it’s a little odd they never try to file a report with the police, we can’t help but love their ability to shrug it off and move on. Out of the following places, where was Joey locked up during the robbery?
What happens when Monica gets angry that Chandler mocks her for?
During one Thanksgiving episode, Monica oversees making the entire feast. As expected, not everything is going her way. One thing that makes her really upset is the fact that people show up late to the big meal she’s going to all the work to prepare. Monica is known for being anal and needing everything to go her way. Plus, she has a short fuse. So, when people start showing up late to Thanksgiving, something happens to Monica that Chandler jokes happens when she’s angry. What is it?
What kind of dish does Chandler make on Thanksgiving that he’s proud of?
In a lot of ways, Chandler represents certain stereotypes about men. There’s a common belief—while not true for everyone—that men usually don’t know how to cook. That couldn’t be truer in Chandler’s case, since he has no idea how to cook. This is especially ironic considering his wife, Monica, is a professional chef for a living. But on Thanksgiving one year, Chandler manages to make a dish and ends up being very proud about his work. What kind of dish does Chandler make on Thanksgiving that he’s proud of?
What does Chandler admit to preferring to watch over football?
Thanksgiving Day can be full of traditions. On one Thanksgiving episode of Friends, Chandler makes a confession that he’d rather watch something else other than football. While football is generally associated with being a man’s sport, this joke is one of many that paints Chandler in a wimpier light—he’s not very tough and knows how to do things most men don’t (like waxing someone’s eyebrows). It’s why we love him in the end, because he’s true to himself. Of the following, what does Chandler admit to preferring to watch over football?
On what does Monica’s cornrowed hair get stuck on?
In one episode, the crew goes to Barbados with Ross for a convention he’s speaking at. As soon as they arrive, Monica’s hair expands from the heat. Deciding she no longer wants to deal with her poofy hair, Monica decides to get braided cornrows to make her hair more manageable during the trip. Proud of her new hairstyle, she dances around making the beads in her hair cling together musically. But her new hairstyle doesn’t totally solve her problems, as she finds herself getting it stuck somewhere on the trip. On what does Monica’s cornrowed hair get stuck on?
What type of health care professional does Rachel see that Ross and her dad both make fun of her for?
For a long time, Ross never got along with Rachel’s dad. He has a harsher personality, doesn’t like Ross and isn’t afraid to speak his mind. Naturally, he and Ross seldom got along until one episode when Rachel’s dad and Ross both find themselves in agreement over Rachel’s questionable decision to visit a type of health care professional regularly. As a result, instead of being an evening where Ross is trying to get along with Rachel’s dad, it ends up being a night where they bond over bashing Rachel. What type of health care professional does Rachel see that Ross and her dad both make fun of her for?
What did Ross pursue a career in for a whole summer while living out of his grandmother’s house?
Even up to the end in the last episode, funny anecdotes were revealed about the main characters. For example, it’s mentioned that Ross briefly lived in his and Monica’s apartment one summer while he tried to make it in this profession. This fits in with Ross’s flamboyant character, as well as his musical interests in past episodes when he had an interest in playing the keyboard. What did Ross pursue a career in for a whole summer while living out of his grandmother’s house?
What Disneyland ride did Ross poop his pants on?
All the characters do embarrassing things, but few stories top the one Chandler shares about Ross. His story goes that one day, on their way to Disneyland, Ross ate 10 tacos he bought out of the back of a truck from a street vendor and started to feel “iffy” on the ride. When Monica interrupts the story to ask if Ross threw up, Chandler shakes his head, saying, “He visited a little town south of throw up,” meaning he “diarrhea-ed” on the ride. What Disneyland ride did Ross get sick on?
Why was it troubling for Joey to cuddle with Rachel?
At one point in the show, Rachel needs a place to stay and ends up living with Joey for a period. There’s one part where they’re sitting in a chair together watching a scary movie. It’s a movie based on one of Stephen King’s popular novels called Cujo. Rachel ends up being scared and winds up cuddling with Joey to make her feel better. This ends up being hard for Joey. Why was it troubling for Joey to cuddle with Rachel?
What did Monica find in the drain that belonged to Richard?
Sometimes people do crazy things after a breakup. One time, after Monica was broken up with her long-term boyfriend Richard, she found something of his in a drain. She ends up going as far as to even take it out of the drain, walk out of the bathroom to where everyone was, saying sadly that it belonged to Richard. But then a moment of realization struck her and she discarded it in a disgusted manner. What belonged to Richard that Monica found in a drain?
Everyone is starving after they get trapped in Monica's bedroom when Ross and Rachel break up. What do they find to eat?
Ross and Rachel’s relationship was filled with the most drama of all the romances in the series. There was an episode where Ross and Rachel get into a big argument at Monica’s apartment, and everyone else leaves to stay in Monica’s room while everything blows off. Little do they realize how long the fight is going to last, and that they’re in fact breaking up. As a result of being trapped in the room for so long, naturally everyone ends up starving until they find something to eat. What is it they end up eating while locked away in Monica’s room?
According to Chandler, what is the name of the action figure character whose gun he gets lodged in his throat?
Chandler accidentally swallows a toy, thus proving that some toys aren’t just dangerous for kids but for adults as well. The piece that gets stuck in his throat is the gun to an action figure. While not a real toy, the writers made up an action figure character for the sake of the show. The character has a blaster weapon, almost like a Star Wars figurine would carry. According to Chandler, what is the name of the action figure character whose gun he gets lodged in his throat?
Which actor does Phoebe say got her pregnant?
In the episode after Monica and Chandler are married, Phoebe does what any good friend would do, which is lie about being pregnant. Rachel finds out she’s pregnant the morning of the wedding but isn’t ready to tell people yet. But when a pregnancy test is discovered, misunderstanding ensues when people start thinking Monica and Chandler are pregnant. So, Phoebe takes the stand for Rachel and says that she’s pregnant. When asked who the father is, Phoebe lies and says this famous American actor got her knocked up. Which actor does Phoebe say got her pregnant?
What is the book Rachel recommended to Joey?
In one episode, Joey and Rachel bond over books. They decide to recommend their favorite books to one another, and they each go off separately to read them. Rachel ends up reading the horror book The Shining by Stephen King, which is about an alcoholic father going crazy while overseeing a hotel in the mountains with his wife and son. Rachel’s book she recommends to Joey is by Louisa May Alcott about four sisters who grow from children into adults. What is the book Rachel recommended to Joey?
What musical group is known for recording and performing the hit song “I’ll Be There for You” from the Friends opening?
One can easily recognize the Friends opening theme song just by hearing the first notes. It’s an easily identifiable tune that has grown in popularity over the years from its association with the show. A lot of people may or may not know the musical artists who recorded the popular song. They’re a group most notable for their music in the ’90s. What musical group is known for recording and performing the hit song “I’ll Be There for You” from the Friends opening?
During which "Gellar Bowl" did Monica break Ross's nose?
Ross and Monica are siblings and are competitive throughout the show. Since a young age, they would partake in family traditions like playing football. Whoever won football could hang on to the Geller Cup, which was won from competing in the Geller Bowl. The Geller Cup is a piece of wood with a troll doll on the top. In one of the Geller Bowls, Monica even ended up breaking Ross’s nose. Which Geller Bowl did Monica do this to Ross?