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15 years on and still no answers.

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I Need Answers To These 16 Questions About 'Friends'

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If you know me, you know I have "Friends" on my TV as background noise. If you don't know me then you might be asking why. The answer is simple: I've watched the show at least 10 times from start to finish so I know it like the back of my hand. Each time I rewatch an episode, I find new things to question.

These are the 16 questions I still have about "Friends."

What is Monica's middle name?

We find out most of the characters' middle names throughout the show, but we never find out what the E. in Monica's name stands for.

Why are their birthdays inconsistent?

Birthdays are probably the most inconsistent aspect of the characters on "Friends." Not only do they change throughout the show, but their ages also are never correct. Rachel is the youngest even though she and Monica are the same age, and Ross is 29 in seasons 3, 4 and 5 even though he should be one of the oldest.

Why did Chandler claim to never cry, when this wasn't true?

It seems that Chandler's character constantly changes emotions and personalities when needed for the plot.

What happened to Ben?

Ben, Ross and Carol's son, seems to disappear in the later seasons. Not only does no one notice, no one talks about him either after a certain point. Sure, Ross has another child but he wouldn't just forget about his first child.

Why was there a potato in the coffee shop?

This is just plain weird.

Why did Rachel need to be introduced to Chandler?

In the pilot episode, Rachel is introduced to Chandler but they had already met three times, twice at Thanksgiving gatherings with Monica, Ross, and their parents, and once at a college party where she kissed Chandler.

Does ice cream really make Ross's teeth hurt?

Not only did he have ice cream with Elizabeth, he shared a cone with Marcel too.

How did Chandler forget how to palm money?

Richard taught him early in the show but once he's dating Monica, he fails when he tries to persuade the maître d' at a restaurant for a table.

Why are Phoebe's claims about her father so inconsistent?

She always says he left before she was born, but when she meets him, we find out he sang her lullabies, one of which inspired her own song "Smelly Cat."

Why is Phoebe's backstory also inconsistent?

I'm not even going to get started. Virtually nothing about her backstory is consistent.

Why did Phoebe stop playing her music at Central Perk?

Once Mike enters her life, Phoebe seems to stop playing her music at the coffee house.

What's Gunther's last name?

The group never seemed to care much for Gunther, which seems odd given they saw him every day. So really, what is his full name and what's his backstory?

Why didn't Chandler and Monica name one of their kids Joey?

They broke this promise to him, even though they had an agreement.

Why did Phoebe suddenly have a roommate?

Sure, it made sense to the plot of the episode, but we never hear about her again and where she's going to live once Phoebe's place becomes a one-bedroom apartment.

Does Phoebe know how to speak French or not?

She either knows French or doesn't know French. Which one is it?

When do they go to work?

They're always at the coffee house, which yes, makes sense for the overall show, but doesn't make sense when you realize they have jobs.

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I Need Answers To These 16 Questions About 'Friends'

15 years on and still no answers.

What is Monica's middle name?

Why are their birthdays inconsistent?

Why did Chandler claim to never cry, when this wasn't true?

What happened to Ben?

Why was there a potato in the coffee shop?

Why did Rachel need to be introduced to Chandler?

Does ice cream really make Ross's teeth hurt?

How did Chandler forget how to palm money?

Why are Phoebe's claims about her father so inconsistent?

Why is Phoebe's backstory also inconsistent?

Why did Phoebe stop playing her music at Central Perk?

What's Gunther's last name?

Why didn't Chandler and Monica name one of their kids Joey?

Why did Phoebe suddenly have a roommate?

Does Phoebe know how to speak French or not?

When do they go to work?

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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

Obviously the best superpower.

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

Keep attending class

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Remember that everything works out at the end

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