I'm hoping no one on here actually posts saying they enjoyed watching the horrible show Friends, yet I just cannot resist. So in honor of those who do like it, and those that hate it with a passion as I do, let's take this time for a poll! The ultimate poll for deciding if this series sucked or not!

Sderenzi:

I will kill you where you stand.

"Friends" remains one of the greatest shows in TV history. I have seen every ep 5 times at least.

And no, I am not joking, nor exaggerating. Friends is comedic genius.

Friends is more gay than I am. Stupid cheesy US tv trash. Scripted and utterly sucky. Even the theme song makes me want to puke.

Death to Friends

Sderenzi:

I will kill you where you stand.

"Friends" remains one of the greatest shows in TV history. I have seen every ep 5 times at least.

And no, I am not joking, nor exaggerating. Friends is comedic genius.

Prince James, you are threatening a member of this forum, you are threatening to kill him, but I am not going to report you, cause your a good guy. =)

Genji:

I will burn you with a propane torch. "Friends" was the most brilliant sitcom to ever air in the US. It's quintessential comedy.

Draqon:

Yes, I am. And I am theratening to kill you, for also hating Friends. I will eviscerate you.

Draqon:

Yes, I am. And I am theratening to kill you, for also hating Friends. I will eviscerate you.

it's ok, its not like I hate friends or like them, I am neutral about shows, or any drama, all are good and bad at the same time.

Friends sucks great big hairy balls. The yanks have no idea how to make a proper sitcom. Why we get their trash such as friends and frasier beats me.

Imaplanck.:

How would you like to be asphyixiated?

Friends is the antithesis to comedy.

Imaplanck.:

How would you like to be asphyixiated?

umm...thats like another threat...not reporting it...but...

Roman:

How would you like to be drowned in a pool of your own vomit?

Draqon:

Shhh. Your anti-Friendom does not bother me. Moreover, you do realize that the "Friends is God" provision exempts me.

Roman:

How would you like to be drowned in a pool of your own vomit?

What are you gonna do? Put Friends on?

Roman:

Can you -be- any more right?

I liked friends for a while with slight reservation.

Now I simply can't watch that piece of shit though I can watch Seinfeld episodes over and over.

I believe I've determined what makes a decent comedy go all sucky.

It's when they try to take themselves seriously, like the stupid ross and rachel vomit, etc.

Note that seinfeld, simpsons and southpark (perhaps the three best EVER) have never once made this mistake.

Wesmorris:

Crucifixion should do you nicely. You know, when I order you to be strung up on a cross and left to rot for your blasphemy.

Really the only awesome thing about that show is that I am still making money off of it.

The show itself was better than the stuff on tv which is beyond horrible - "friends" was only insipid and entirely non-threatening to someone who is trying to shut off their mind.
I mean you cannot compare the crappiness of reality TV with the crappiness of "friends", compared to that shit "friends", is pretty entertaining.

Genji:

Friends is more gay than I am. Stupid cheesy US tv trash. Scripted and utterly sucky. Even the theme song makes me want to puke.

Death to Friends


I salute you, Emperor!!!

Cole Grey:

A bullet right through your forehead.

Mountainhare:

I'll rip your spine out.

Truly: What is wrong with you people?! Friends is the best show ever!

Throughout my life, I have noticed that there is a strong correlation between an individual who enjoys watching 'Friends', and the fact that the same individual apparently lacks friends in real life.

Go figure.

Cole Grey:

A bullet right through your forehead.

Glad to be of service.
Every time you hear this sound on the television -

da da da da
da da
da da
da da da da
da da
da da

an angel pays my car payment.
It's kind of like "every time an angel gets their wings" in reverse.

Unfortunately I didn't write the theme or that angel would be making my house payment.

P.S. PJ please get everyone you know to buy the damn videos, and I will be nicer to you evn though you are kind of a were-racist.

couldn't vote because the option "don't watch tv" isn't present.

I mean you cannot compare the crappiness of reality TV with the crappiness of "friends", compared to that shit "friends", is pretty entertaining.
Your placement of comma's makes this hard to understand.
Are you saying friends is superior to reality tv?
Your ignorance is comical if that is the case.
I can't remember the last time I saw an episode of friends where real people were "rewarded" with a night on a mattress filled with money to the point of it being extremely uncomfortable (my big fat obnoxious boss, season 1 episode 1).
The minds behind good reality tv could set the minds behind friends on fire using nothing but mind beams.
Totally different leagues.
Rachmaninoff vs crazy frog.

Your placement of comma's makes this hard to understand.
Are you saying friends is superior to reality tv?
Your ignorance is comical if that is the case.
I can't remember the last time I saw an episode of friends where real people were "rewarded" with a night on a mattress filled with money to the point of it being extremely uncomfortable (my big fat obnoxious boss, season 1 episode 1).
The minds behind good reality tv could set the minds behind friends on fire using nothing but mind beams.
Totally different leagues.
Rachmaninoff vs crazy frog.
I find the people on reality tv absolutely, totally, and unbearably boring.
If you don't, I don't even know what to say.
They are more boring than watching paint dry.
If you find them at all interesting I would suggest getting out more.

That you could mention Rachmaninoff in a post about reality TV speaks volumes.

P.S. I never said 'Friends' was good. What is this "good reality TV" you mention? I'm really interested to know what you would call "good" about it, besides the soporific value it should present to insomniacs.

P.P.S. Also, what "real people" are on 'Friends'?

I find the people on reality tv absolutely, totally, and unbearably boring.
If you don't, I don't even know what to say.
They are more boring than watching paint dry.
If you find them at all interesting I would suggest getting out more.
It's not about finding them interesting, thank you for exposing the simpleton perspective of dumbass reality show non-fans.
It's about watching them suffer, waching them get tricked into revealing the unpleasant side to the personality they try so hard to mask with a phoney facade.
It's no mistake they're invariably utterly inadmirable people.
What one admires watching reality tv, is the brilliance of the minds which structured it so as to show the contestants in such a negative light.
You relate to the writers and directors, not the contestants.
If you're hip to the genre it's full of bald faced mockery of the contestants, to which they remain completely unaware (excluding a few slip ups, which in themself were also funny - contestants realising how absurd what was being asked of them was, and then having to do it anyway).
It's alot like pop-music, another underappreciated artform, people are looking at the christina aguileras and kelly clarksons and saying "they're stupid sluts, not talented musicians", yeah they are, but their producers are the modern day "rachmaninoffs", the bands which all the "enlightened" music fans appreciate are comparitively primitive.
It's all about understanding what you're basking in the glow of, knowing the process and intention behind it's production.

That you could mention Rachmaninoff in a post about reality TV speaks volumes.
.. of the level of understanding I have for the sophisticated brilliance of reality tv, which you evidently lack.

P.S. I never said 'Friends' was good. What is this "good reality TV" you mention? I'm really interested to know what you would call "good" about it, besides the soporific value it should present to insomniacs.
The apprentice, survivor, average joe, Joe schmo, my big fat obnoxious boss, my big fat obnoxious fiance, the bachelor, etc, ones I'm sure you're familiar with, but do you understand them, you're listening to them, but are you hearing them.
It would seem you are not.

I fully understand friends, there's nothing going over my head trust me.
It just falls short for all but the most basic of simpleton audiences.
Now I admit lots of reality shows also appeal to idiots, but they appeal to a higher class on a different level. Friends lacks this level.
Even wwe wrestling has this level, friends just sucks.

P.P.S. Also, what "real people" are on 'Friends'?
Yeah there aren't any, but which one of rachel's scripted zingers or joey's dumb zany comments can compare in comedic value to the fun reality show contestants are made the subject of by elaborate strategic structuring?
I've unfortunately seen the episodes, I know the answer = none.

It's not about finding them interesting, thank you for exposing the simpleton perspective of dumbass reality show non-fans.
It's about watching them suffer, waching them get tricked into revealing the unpleasant side to the personality they try so hard to mask with a phoney facade. It's no mistake they're invariably utterly inadmirable people.
What one admires watching reality tv, is the brilliance of the minds which structured it so as to show the contestants in such a negative light.
You relate to the writers and directors, not the contestants.
Perhaps you would like to watch someone taser a defenseless animal. You think watching stupid people act stupid is a revelation worth tuning in for?
If you doubt that I could understand the subtlety of a reality show, (which goes over the heads of some people????????????), I question your ability to perceive, and question your insinuation that reality TV contains that subtlety.

It's alot like pop-music, another underappreciated artform, people are looking at the christina aguileras and kelly clarksons and saying "they're stupid sluts, not talented musicians", yeah they are, but their producers are the modern day "rachmaninoffs", the bands which all the "enlightened" music fans appreciate are comparitively primitive.
Radiohead and Bjork are primitive, and The Matrix and Max Martin are musical geniuses???? Please, forgive my absence while I throw up. Again, I would back up off the "Rachmaninoff" thing. Marketing geniuses, of course; highly talented, sure; but evolved??? Please.

.. of the level of understanding I have for the sophisticated brilliance of reality tv, which you evidently lack.
quack.

I fully understand friends, there's nothing going over my head trust me.
that shows that you have a pulse. Who the heck ever said there was one sophisticated bone in "friends"???? I have given only a tiny amount of time to either show as a viewer, but i would prefer watching some stupid improbable thing happen to make the characters on the show look foolish, rather than see some people exhibit common failures of human perception and behavioral ideals.
I would rather watch a tree grow, than have some people try (and fail) to manipulate me into believing situations occurred as they are presented on "reality" TV. You don't really think the contexts of the situations are unfiltered do you???

Finally, i must question your ability to correctly communicate in english, although I was pretty sure you are a native english speaker - where, oh where, for the love of anything, was "sophisticated brilliance" exhibited on reality TV? For the sake of anything, tell me you find reality TV entertaining, but don't call it artistically "brilliant" and especially, not "sophisticated". Call it a brilliant marketing goldmine, but don't call the product "sophisticated brilliance."
It is tearing at the very fabric of reality.

It's funny! I must've watched every ep at least twice.

Hmm ... I don't understand these people who hate Friends. I mean ... it was a great show with good and talented actors and actresses ... I have seen all the episodes at least three times and I still can't enough of them :p Yeah ... maybe that makes me a freak ... but so what ? :p

Cole Grey:

Were-Racist?

Sandoz:

I love you.

Unfortunately for all those that like the show Friends I feel you aren't truly seeing it for what it is. This show is perhaps the sickest, most desperate attempt at entertainment I've ever witnessed. The idea of watching people go through friendships, then ending up fucking eachother and stuff is sick by it's very nature. If this is what happens in reality then I'm sorry but people are doomed. If you like a person then tell them, don't play games, if you want only to be friends don't go changing your mind later when your relationships don't work out. Also the woman are so frustratingly disgusting on the show I would die just seeing them, people tell me what you would do watching a day of Friends, eww

Friends is horrible. One of the only shows that is worse than Friends is "Malcom in the Middle".

Friends is shite, no doubt about it.

Those that watch it simply because 'everyone else' does and then go on pretending to like it deserve to be shot in the fucking neck.

Fucking scum

Throughout my life, I have noticed that there is a strong correlation between an individual who enjoys watching 'Friends', and the fact that the same individual apparently lacks friends in real life.

Go figure.:p Interesting point! If you're lonely and ugly turn on Friends and pretend you have some for an hour! HA!

I find the people on reality tv absolutely, totally, and unbearably boring.
If you don't, I don't even know what to say.
They are more boring than watching paint dry.
If you find them at all interesting I would suggest getting out more.

That you could mention Rachmaninoff in a post about reality TV speaks volumes.

P.S. I never said 'Friends' was good. What is this "good reality TV" you mention? I'm really interested to know what you would call "good" about it, besides the soporific value it should present to insomniacs.

P.P.S. Also, what "real people" are on 'Friends'?:confused: Friends isn't a reality show. Reality shows are unscripted, like Survivor, Real World, Big Brother, Amazing Race, Dr 90210,etc.

Friends is like Heinz baked beans; we loved them when we were young, but now, we might have them once or twice a year if we're desperate and there's no other food available.

Haven't seen any

Cole Grey:
Were-Racist?

Half member of human society, half racist.

:confused: Friends isn't a reality show.
I thought it was. You mean ross isn't really a paleontologist, in real life?

Reality shows are unscripted, like Survivor, Real World, Big Brother, Amazing Race, Dr 90210,etc.
Reality shows are put together to create situations, and then the situations are edited every which way to serve the purpose of the stories they have instigated.
If you think "unscripted" means "real" you are a sucker.
As lou said, impressive work - but not an impressive product - it is schlock.
If I make a car out of things I have a round the house, that would be impressive, but would you really want to drive around in it???

I thought it was. You mean ross isn't really a paleontologist, in real life?


Reality shows are put together to create situations, and then the situations are edited every which way to serve the purpose of the stories they have instigated.
If you think "unscripted" means "real" you are a sucker.
As lou said, impressive work - but not an impressive product - it is schlock.
If I make a car out of things I have a round the house, that would be impressive, but would you really want to drive around in it???I know reality shows are edited and tailored but Friends is a scripted comedy. It isn't like Big Brother or Real World. Canned comedy is what Friends is. I just didn't understand how you came up with Friends as a 'reality show.'

I know reality shows are edited and tailored but Friends is a scripted comedy. It isn't like Big Brother or Real World. Canned comedy is what Friends is. I just didn't understand how you came up with Friends as a 'reality show.'
I didn't.
Lou and I started talking about reality tv AND friends.

If you notice the last line of my post you quoted asks the incredulous question - to Lou - what "real people" are on friends?

I don't think friends is real. You can regain your hope in humankind now.

I didn't.
Lou and I started talking about reality tv AND friends.

If you notice the last line of my post you quoted asks the incredulous question - to Lou - what "real people" are on friends?

I don't think friends is real. You can regain your hope in humankind now.Whew! Praise Cheeses. I see now.:o I do detest Friends and all other sitcoms but I admit to being a reality show junkie, it's AWFUL! I used to bash people that watched that stuff! I currently am hooked on:


Survivor

Amazing Race

Fear Factor

Big Brother

Real World

Dr 90210

Extreme Makeover

The Biggest Loser

:bugeye:

Whew! Praise Cheeses. I see now.:o I do detest Friends and all other sitcoms but I admit to being a reality show junkie, it's AWFUL! I used to bash people that watched that stuff!
The shows are awful, but if you are entertained, that is you're prerogative.
The thing I hate most about the reality shows, is the way they share formatting techniques - receiving notes to tell them the challenge, or date they are going to take, or whatever and then gathering around to ooh and aah or show hesitation. And the voting.

Reality TV - Same show, different shovel.

Detest.

Detest.

Wow! A girlie who hates Friends, What ever next? a girl who hates Neighbours and Eastenders?

i cried when friends ended










for joy

Blah blah blah. I hate friends cos everybody watches it, and I have to be different. My superior intellect can't suspend disbelief for one second, or the world will implode.

I love friends.

Sandoz, Prince James and especially Genji: You sad bastards.

spidergoat: Malcolm in the Middle is greater than you'll ever be.

sderenzi: THAT'S LIFE! Throughout school I had 3 guy friends and 3 girl friends and we used to hang around in a group. I had various encounters with each of the girls. Happy days :)

and

Tablariddim - baked beans rock, you skanky Cypriot. Baked beans on toast - magic.

Wow! A girlie who hates Friends, What ever next? a girl who hates Neighbours and Eastenders?

If Neighbours is the Aussie thing with Whiny Minogue, thats even worse than Friends, if that's possible. Never heard of Eastenders.

All who love Friends? Officially my "homies".

Never heard of Eastenders.Its a massively overrated British soap opera, but then all soap operas are massively overrated if compaired to shit, say.

"It's like when you go on about Hollywood... like , saying it's a false religion that only worships pleasure and the rest - then if that's the case, at least do it properly. Right? At least be a false god. Do you see what I'm getting at? Be honest about it. It's like be Clark Gable, be god of masculinity. Be Dietrich, the goddess of whatever, I dunno, easy virtue, say. Be Poitier, definitely god of all personal dignity. Et cetera. If you're going to be Bogart, be Bogart. Be the essence of Bogart. Ever notice how big Bogart's head was on his own body? He looked like a charicature of himself." --- from the autograph man by Zadie Smith

Remember this:

There is no such thing as someone who is alive who does not love Friends and remains so long with me around.

Why Friends?
You can tell the temperture of the NBC studio by watching Rachels nipples.

Another reason why I love Friends.

hi all

now a good sitcom is Fawlty Towers.

As for friends i have seen probably about half an episode which is not enough time to form any sort of constructive arguments for or against...

As for neighbours... their have been some pretty hot females on that show through the ages.
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Take care
zak

I gonna go throw up now, Friends is like that :-Z~

Wasnt "Joey" the first popular t.v character that had Down's Syndrome?
I swear..the guy that played Joey looks (not acts) like he was mildly retarded.

the only truly decent character was chandler, that was because of mathew perry not the script writers

Haven't seen any

And still you are alive.

I'm hoping no one on here actually posts saying they enjoyed watching the horrible show Friends, yet I just cannot resist. So in honor of those who do like it, and those that hate it with a passion as I do, let's take this time for a poll! The ultimate poll for deciding if this series sucked or not!

interesting, this is not the first time someone here has expressed an opinion about another posters tv viewing habits, not realising that in expressing that opinion they as good as admitted they also WATCHED said 'trash' tv, else what opinion could they possible have?

Unless of course you types like to express opinions on matters you have no knowledge of. Alternatively you are hypocirites or masochists and enjoy watching stuff you don't 'enjoy'.

ToR!!! Your new avatar is confusing! It's not you!

ToR!!! Your new avatar is confusing! It's not you!


it could be me, give it a few yrs

Maybe, I keep seeing a skull for some reason when I look at your avatar. You think you are going to die soon?

Maybe, I keep seeing a skull for some reason when I look at your avatar. You think you are going to die soon?

not any more :)

I decided to confuse the natives with a more 'sophisticated' look, I rather like the 'transparency' and the 'blue' is indicative of .............

*tries to think of some crappy psycho babble to fit this picture*

erm yes, transparency = honesty and ermmmmmmm blue = royalty

on a deep sunconsciuous level, this is clearly what I was thinking when I chose this avatar, as oppose to it it just being one of three avatar sized images I have on my pc (third being lovely pussycat...but did not wish to be called copy 'cat' as Sam has one)

Some days I see a tooth in your avatar, but that is just professional blindness.

friends is the most vanilla of american television programs.

Friends is horrible. One of the only shows that is worse than Friends is "Malcom in the Middle".

Hmm I like Malcolm in the Middle.:p

i like the dad on malcolm in the middle.....reminds me of myself kinda.

i like the dad on malcolm in the middle.....reminds me of myself kinda.

I like the mom for the same reason.:D

The little boy was the coolest. Can't remember his name. Haven't seen tv for so long.


wait!

DOOGIE HOWSER WAS BEST!!!!!

I can't remember what he was specializing in. Must have been gynacology...the little rascal!

i believe he was a general practitioner.

Boring.

He delivered a baby once though outside the hospital while he was still a virgin. But can you call yourself a virgin if you deliver a baby?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doogie_Howser%2C_M.D.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friends

Doogie Houser came out of the closet recently.

:bugeye:

It's not so much the show itself I do not particularly care for, but the constant, if not consistent complaining regarding their wages not being high enough? Thank god they're off the air, now, we have Monk to deal with. I guess 'lil miss curlyhaired blonde cleavage did not like her salary, so they replaced her with a platinum blonde short-haired elfin type character? Why is it that humans refuse to be satisfied. I give up. *throws hands over head*.

:eek:

genji: "Interesting point! If you're lonely and ugly turn on Friends and pretend you have some for an hour! HA!"

or you could go on sciforums and spend an hour pissing people off on a board about a tv show you dont even like.........

Wait, how do you make money off of friends?