Since Friends is a massively significant piece of popular media, it should be no surprise that fans find themselves quoting various characters from the show in real life. Whether it's simply because of their mass appeal or the ability to summarize emotions perfectly, Friends quotes continue to gain popularity in the current digital age.
Friends fans often use quotes ranging from the main character, from Monica Geller's "I Know!" to Chandler's supporting love interest, Janice Hosenstein's "Oh my god!". And while they are plenty of quotes to discuss, the Redditors, in particular, won't stop using these ones any time soon.
Rachel's Question:
"You Fell Asleep?"
In a thread asking fans to post the most-used Friends quotes in real life, Redditor happy_waldo says, "...Anytime someone says they fell asleep, I have to say in Rachel's voice. You fell aslEeep?"
Fans will recall that Rachel wrote Ross an elaborate letter ("Eighteen pages, front, and back!") about their relationship and asked him to accept responsibility for their breakup. The letter reading was off to a great start but Ross fell asleep and skipped the most important part. So, the next morning Rachel asked him if she owned up to everything, unaware, he immediately replied with a yes. In "The One with the Jellyfish," Rachel was befuddled when Ross told her he'd fallen asleep while reading the letter, and therefore her simple question, "You fell asleep?" sounded funnier than usual. The words are a perfect way to express disbelief in real life and fans approve of the Redditor's good humor.
Ross Repeatedly Screams Pivot:
"Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!"
In the same thread, Redditor happy_waldo makes mention of another quote that lives rent-free in Friends fans' heads. According to them, "If two (or more) people are carrying something together and at least one of them does not say "Pivot!," they lose respect for the group.
In "The One with the Cop," Ross bought a couch but refused to pay to have it delivered. He waited for Rachel and company to help him carry it all the way to his apartment. Ross repeatedly screamed "Pivot!" in a high-pitched voice as the three tried to worm their way through the narrow and curving staircase. Fans have since then admired the brilliant moment of physical comedy from the show and turned Ross's quotable "Pivot!" screams into a meme that is too hilarious for words. Anytime something needs to be lifted or moved, "Pivot!" is the perfect way to make people enthusiastic.
Joey Thinks A Cow's Opinion Is Moo:
"Moo Point."
Redditor mem1003 keeps their comment short and sweet and they remind fans of the classic season 7 moment from Friends. They simply say, "Moo point" has to be the most memorable quote they used in daily life, and conclude with, "I'm sure there are many more."
In "The One Where Chandler Doesn’t Like Dogs," Rachel wanted her friends to tell her whether it was okay to date her assistant, Tag. Monica suggested she maintain a distance from Tag. Joey asked Rachel the big question was if Tag liked her too because otherwise, it was all a "Moo point." To Joey, 'moo' was a cow's opinion, and therefore invalid. As nonsensical as the words "moo point" sound, the fact is Joey offered his friend a good piece of advice. It saved Rachel the confusion and fans use it for the same purpose in real life. Brilliant quotes like these are exactly why fans consider Joey the's main character in Friends.
Chandler's Version Of The Mister Rogers' Theme Song:
"Who Is The Bitterest Man In The Living Room? Who Is The Bitterest Man In The Living Room?"
User arbitrarni recalls some of the most iconic Chandler quotes from Friends. The one that truly stands out is the Chan-Chan Man parodying the Mister Rogers' theme song from "The One with the Lesbian Wedding" to poke fun at Ross. They say, "Sometimes I'll sing Chandler's "Bitterest man in the living room" song to my roommate when she gets upset."
This Chandler line remains a fan favorite simply because of its real-life applicability. It's a light-hearted and very sharp (and most Chandler-esque) way to make someone laugh when they are feeling low.
Phoebe Spells Her Name:
"That's 'P' As In 'Phoebe,' 'H' As Is 'Heobe,' 'O' As In 'Oebe,' 'E' As In 'Ebe,' 'B' As In 'Bebe,' And 'E' As In 'Ello There, Mate.'"
Fans are in love with Phoebe's way of spelling her name ever since she said them in "The One With Joey's Interview." Reddit user known_stranger647 shares the same sentiment, and says, "If people ask me to spell something I'll do it how phoebe does it: "p as in phoebe, h as in hoebe, o as in oebe..."
This quirky and yet witty way of spelling out a name is a great conversation starter. Phoebe's sarcasm and eccentricity never failed to tickle fans' funny bones, and therefore they use her quotes whenever an opportunity arises.
Rachel Gives Herself A Pep Talk:
"...Be Your Own Windkeeper..."
In "The One Where Eddie Won't Go," Phoebe and Monica introduce Rachel to a female empowerment book called 'Be Your Own Wind Keeper.' It leaves her feeling inspired to make decisions for herself, and not let anyone dictate how she should live her life.
The book serves as a lesson for Rachel and even her fans who strongly believe people, especially women, must be solely in charge of their choices and actions. Reddit user itsamesario says "Whenever someone wants to do something "not by the book" I tell them to be their own wind keeper." This empowering Rachel quote is the simplest way to inspire others to take their own actions and it's great that the Redditor uses it on people around them.
Phoebe Doesn't Know Her Nickname:
"Oh, Pheebs."
User AlexanderTuner61023 reminds fans of the standout Phoebe quote from "The One With Joey's Dirty Day" when she calls Rachel by her nickname. They say, "I sometimes call my friends "Pheebs" in memory of when Phoebe thought that was just how they called each other, having not realized it was actually a nick for her own name."
Rachel tells her friends she didn't get to see Joshua at his club opening and is therefore upset. Phoebe places her hand on her head and calls her "Pheebs" to comfort her. Although it's silly that she is unaware of her nickname, it cannot be denied she wants to comfort Rachel more than anything. The solace and warmth in her words are the exact kind of qualities people seek in their friends when the going gets tough.
Ross' Fake Accent & His Emphasis On Words
"...The Team Would Have Never Identified..."
Season 6's "The One Where Joey Loses His Insurance," reminds fans about David Schwimmer's (Ross Geller) great comedic timing. His accent comedy from the episode gets fans chuckling every single time.
Reddit user 90guys talks briefly about Ross' pivot screams before moving on to the character's accent phasing at New York University. They say, "...any time we say identified it comes out, IIIIIdentIFIIed..." Ross tried a fake British accent when he started out at NYU. Fans strongly believe doing Ross' accent comedy in real life is the perfect tribute to the funniest Friends character.