The hit sitcom Friends may have aired its last episode a long time ago, but it is far from being forgotten. The fact that the show continues to be quoted and memefied online more than a decade later speaks volumes about its cultural legacy. The show’s hilarious jokes, one-liners, plot lines, and depiction of friendships and romance are simply unforgettable. Here are eight reasons why we think Friends was the best ‘90s sitcoms.
Aside from showing the gang getting into all sorts of crazy situations, Friends also has its share of relatable moments – from going on awful dates and experiencing bad breakups to getting a new job. We wouldn’t be surprised if there’s at least one episode that made you say, “Hey, that’s me!”
Relationships take time and plenty of commitment, and Chandler and Monica’s relationship is proof of that. Despite facing many challenges, they stayed together until the very end. We think that’s amazing.
Whenever “I’ll Be There For You” by The Rembrandts comes on, we all get this sudden urge to sing along. All that’s missing for a complete Friends experience is a fountain, a couch, and a few colorful umbrellas!
Friends have so many funny quotes and one-liners that people still remember to this day. “Pivot,” “we were on a break,” and “unagi” are just a few of them!
From Brad Pitt to Susan Sarandon, George Clooney, and Julia Roberts, Friends has a long list of celebrity guest stars! One of the best things about watching this show was seeing your favorite celebrity make a surprise appearance.
Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Ross, and Chandler may come from different backgrounds, but Friends showed that they could still be the best of friends! This show taught us all an important lesson: it’s perfectly okay to have friends who are different than you.
While we all have our own flaws, Friends taught us to embrace them. Ross, for example, may have had three failed marriages, but everything still worked out for him in the end. All it took was a bit of positivity!
Even though we’ve seen all the episodes so many times, the gang’s jokes and silly antics never fail to make us laugh. We’ll never get sick of them!