Friends 10/2/03
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Friends 10/2/03
Chandler had the juicy parts in this episode. How many more secrets could he let slip out in a 22 minute episode?
I hadn't expected to see Giovanni Ribisi reprise his role has Phoebe's brother, with the triplets in tow. Their exchange (about dumping one of the trips unto Phoebes) was pretty amusing. Ribisi nervousness and overwrought nerves of having to deal with triplets was also funny.
Ross was in so much pain that his reaction to Joey and Rachel was spot on for Ross. Joey was being a good friend to Ross, and respectful to his feelings.
I hadn't expected to see Giovanni Ribisi reprise his role has Phoebe's brother, with the triplets in tow. Their exchange (about dumping one of the trips unto Phoebes) was pretty amusing. Ribisi nervousness and overwrought nerves of having to deal with triplets was also funny.
Ross was in so much pain that his reaction to Joey and Rachel was spot on for Ross. Joey was being a good friend to Ross, and respectful to his feelings.
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some parts were painful for me, too
I think it's great the Joey is such a good friend, but the Joey/Rachel plot seems to be dragging and it just didn't seem to be a very funny episode.
Chandler and Frank Jr. were both pretty funny, but not enough to carry the episode.
I think it's great the Joey is such a good friend, but the Joey/Rachel plot seems to be dragging and it just didn't seem to be a very funny episode.
Chandler and Frank Jr. were both pretty funny, but not enough to carry the episode.
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that was the first full episode that i have watched in awhile but it wasn't too bad. the chandler of last night was very much like the chandler of old.
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One of the better episodes I've seen in a while. Really looks like they are giving it their all for the last season.
Ross was very "Ross" about the whole thing, but totally redeemed himself at the end by admitting that it was time for him to move on. It was a very sweet and nice moment for both Ross and Joey.
LOVED Phoebe and Frank Jr.'s part (they really made him look like hell), and Chandler was hilarious with the adopted kid.
"We have to leave RIGHT NOW!"
Ross was very "Ross" about the whole thing, but totally redeemed himself at the end by admitting that it was time for him to move on. It was a very sweet and nice moment for both Ross and Joey.
LOVED Phoebe and Frank Jr.'s part (they really made him look like hell), and Chandler was hilarious with the adopted kid.
"We have to leave RIGHT NOW!"
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Originally posted by kevin75
that was the first full episode that i have watched in awhile but it wasn't too bad. the chandler of last night was very much like the chandler of old.
that was the first full episode that i have watched in awhile but it wasn't too bad. the chandler of last night was very much like the chandler of old.
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That was quite possibly the worst episode of Friends ever. The parts with Ross were downright painful for me.
That was quite possibly the worst episode of Friends ever. The parts with Ross were downright painful for me.
This episode was designed to:
- sow the seeds for getting rid of Charlie
- sow the seeds for getting the Joey & Rachel relationship to NO start instead of a rocky one. Leading up to the "Joey Show" next season
Spoiler:
- sow the seeds for Phoebe & Mike's family potential WITHOUT re-tapping the Phoebe "you think they'll let me have one" storyline from a previous season's subject
Overall a mish-mash mess that left the Chandler story the best with an occassionaly Monica cleanliness-obsessiveness zinger thrown in here and there.
[Tirade]THIS IS WHY THE BRITISH TV SITCOM 6-EPISODES-MAKE-A-SEASON WORKS! They would NEVER have made this episode! It would have been a 5 minute blip on the season screen.[/Tirade] I know - that probably should have been in the "Coupling" thread, but I ain't even GOIN' there, k?
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I still don't see the Rachel/Joey chemistry. I just don't. Please let that storyline be over with already and get Ross and her back like everybody knows will eventually happen anyway.
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Yeah, it's pretty obvious just from the performances that even the actors don't buy this relationship. And if Ross getting drunk and acting like an ass is the best comedy they can mine from the situation, best to just move on and end it.
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I'm just glad they finally remembered Phoebe even HAD triplets. Kind of like Rachel's baby, they just disappeared completely from the show after their initial appearance. Hell, Marcel the monkey will be turning up again next!
While Ross was over-the-top, it also wasn't terribly out of character for him as he's been established over the years.
While Ross was over-the-top, it also wasn't terribly out of character for him as he's been established over the years.
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This was one of the best episodes yet...Phoebe's brother is frickin hilarious... "I haven't slept in four years"...
I agree Chandler was like a spigot pouring out secrets at a record pace...
I agree Chandler was like a spigot pouring out secrets at a record pace...
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Friends should have left the air two seasons ago when it was still funny. Last year was painful to watch...this year (so far) even moreso.
The only happy ending now would be for Joey to kill the rest of them in the final show.
The only happy ending now would be for Joey to kill the rest of them in the final show.
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I liked drunk & insane Ross, but I also do not see a romantic chemistry between Joey and Rachel.
Ribisi was great as a worn out Frank. "Don't wake up! Oh god, please don't wake up!"
Honk!
Ribisi was great as a worn out Frank. "Don't wake up! Oh god, please don't wake up!"
Honk!
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Originally posted by Michael Corvin
I just hope they abandon this joey/rachel thing quick.
Rachel is Ross' lobster.
I just hope they abandon this joey/rachel thing quick.
Rachel is Ross' lobster.
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After hearing about this episode from some people who thought it was hilarious, I didn't find it that funny. We have had numerous episodes where Chandler blurts out things that gets him in trouble. And that Rachel and Joey might break up over Ross's feelings is weak..
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I guess I'm in the extreme minority because I thought this episode was pretty great. Chandler was great and I thought Ross was pretty funny, too.
Giovanni Ribisi is always great in anything he does.
Giovanni Ribisi is always great in anything he does.