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5 Reasons Why "Friends" Is And ALWAYS Will Be The Best TV Show

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Genesis Lee Smith

Jul 31, 2020

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The hit series, "Friends" was so admired by the fans that it ran for 10 seasons from 1994-2004! It was nominated for several awards out of the ten year period for its outstanding performance. It is also very popular because the show is not just loved by Millennials, but it is also loved by Gen-Z! The characters on the show are able to relate to everyday issues that we all may face no matter what age group we are in. Here are 5 reasons why I think "Friends" is the best TV show!

1. The show highlights the importance of friendship

"I'll Be There For You," the theme song, really highlights how the "Friends" characters - Rachel, Monica, Ross, Phoebe, Joey, and Chandler - are always there for each other no matter the situation. Each character is so different from each other and they all embrace and appreciate each other's differences. The characters on "Friends" show honesty in friendship and how friends should be supportive of each other.

2. There are 236 episode so rewatching episodes never gets old

There are tons of "Friends" catchphrases that are quoted throughout the entire series, but there are always new jokes in each episode. Also, "Friends" is a show where one can start watching from any episode or any season and the viewer will not be confused about the storyline.

3. "Friends" highlights real issues that families and society goes through

The popular television series highlights the effects of divorce, broken relationships, bullying, etc. Emphasizing real-life issues allows the characters to be able to relate to the audience. It allows the audience to sympathize with the characters or their peers. In addition, the writers for the show tend to add comic relief to brighten the mood once the serious issues get resolved.

4. The show emphasizes how people should not compare themselves to others

Since the "Friends" group is a larger friend group, the characters are sometimes led to compare themselves to one another about occupations, dating life, and other insecurities that we as humans often face. "Friends" teaches the viewers not to judge or compare ourselves to others. The characters are always there to support and help each other no matter how different they are in certain areas of life.

5. The characters in "Friends" are phenomenal actors

The popular tv series has been nominated for 62 Primetime Emmy's! Each character has been nominated for numerous awards on the show and each has won at least three awards for their acting abilities on "Friends." The characters, mostly Chandler Bing, often add in improv to make episodes more interesting and to get real reactions from fellow co-stars.

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​5 Reasons Why "Friends" Is And ALWAYS Will Be The Best TV Show

Could I be any more right?

1. The show highlights the importance of friendship

2. There are 236 episode so rewatching episodes never gets old

3. "Friends" highlights real issues that families and society goes through

4. The show emphasizes how people should not compare themselves to others

5. The characters in "Friends" are phenomenal actors

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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