*THAT'S ILLEGAL!!* Friends S1 Ep: 21 & 22 | First Time Watching | (reaction/commentary/review) 

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” That’s a great saying. I’m going to remember that whenever I start comparing myself to others. Thank you

4:37 the 3 famous monkeys 'hear/see/speak no evil" thing always gets me

I don’t know why I forget sometimes how good the physical comedy is in this show lol. Like, Drunk Monica was gold…and Ross stumbling over on to Rachel is so funny 😂

Chandler and Phoebe have always been my favorites. But as I’ve gotten older and watched Friends over & over, I’ve really gained an appreciation for Monica’s character. Courtney Cox was outstanding in this role. I think her character improves a great deal as the seasons go in. I’d be curious to know your thoughts once you get into the later seasons.

I always hate how Fake Monica bashes on Dead Poets' Society. That movie is stunning! Robin Williams for the win!

The casting directors at Joey's audition are the three writers of the show - David Crane, Marta Kauffman and Kevin Bright. After Ross has just told Joey and Chandler that he has to give Marcel away they are shown on the couch mimicking the famous "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil", a reference to the Three Wise Monkeys of Japanese popular culture. Stan Kirsch, the actor who played "young" Ethan, was almost 27 when this aired, while Courteney Cox was 31. Stan unfortunately died by suicide in Jan 2020 at age 51.

It's worth reminding yourself that this (at least as a reactor) is your first foray into old school network TV shows & it will take you time to adjust to their cadence/pacing. These shows were on 6-8 months of the year & they have a different rhythm to what you're used to. Big events tend to happen around about episodes 10-12, as shows used to have a "mid-season finale" before they went on hiatus for the holiday season. Big stuff would also happen in the last couple episodes, usually resulting in a cliffhanger. I don't know if you're an anime fan & familiar with the concept of the "filler episode" but I imagine to younger eyes many of the episodes of a show like Friends must feel like "filler" but that's the genius, the beauty found in the single episode arc & the perfectly crafted joke. It's high quality, disposable comedy with just enough character development to keep you coming back week after week. This show's primary goal is to make you laugh, never forget that.

If I had a nickel for every plot on this show that involves Dutch out of nowhere, I'd have two.

I due give credit to all those subscribers not giving any spoilers away.

That moment when a decades old TV show spoils an even older movie lmao.

"Comparison is the thief of joy. Dude, that's a great saying. If it was real life, I'd wonder if Rachel was saying the dream was about Chandler because she didn't want to say it was about Ross. And then saying it was Chandler AND Joey was just hilarious.

Season 1 is heavily heavily focused on Ross and Rachel as "main characters", starting with season 2 they start giving the other four more attention and actual ongoing subplots. So don't worry about the rather uneven focus, it gets better.

Friends is not a show wherein you need cliffhangers. Friends is a show you return to because you love the characters, identify with the writing, and are existing relative to this period of time in your life. Not every show requires a surprise beheading to be compelling.

My favorite Friends reactor with Thor/Nick! You are really invested and care for the characters! Love that! and yes Monica is not really lucky when she chooses her partners lol But She IS so more cool when She IS drunk 😂 cant wait for next épisodes !

I really appreciate Your reactions and comments so much. I look forward to the FRIENDS episodes here a lot. One of my favorite episodes is when Monica changes into "Monana".... seeing her lighten up a bit was endearing . I loved it when Phebe stood up to fast ....got light headed and did that again . I really enjoyed watching your reactions . The whole Ross and Rachel relationship thing is a crazy journey but their t.v. relationship is still one of my favorite relationships in t.v. history . Thank you for this reaction

While it's technically illegal, a jury would probably find Monica innocent because Ethan lied to her, especially if Ethan was willing to testify to that effect. You're allowed to take someone's word for it when you sleep with someone. You're not legally required to ID your partners.

Stan kirsh who plays Monica’s younger boy friend in episode 22 passed away in 2020

7:27 That's actor Harry Shearer, he voices many characters on The Simpsons such as Principal Skinner, Mr. Burns, Smithers, Ned Flanders, Reverend Lovejoy and more.

Aw,, poor Stan Kirsch is in this. He deserved a happier life.

season one definitely is more slower pace and chill. but things pick up from season 2 onwards

So happy to learn that both Rachel and I love tap dance, speaking of which I'm excited to get back into classes at a new place in 2 weeks from now 😄👏🏻💃🏻💕🎶

The Joseph Stalin thing still KILLS me

Don't worry; Marcel will still be referenced down the stretch more than once. Weird similarity between Gellars' tolerances...

David Schwimmer (Ross) has said that he hated working with Marcel in interviews. Also, yes that was a spoiler :(

13:03 “being older doesn’t mean you’re less beautiful”. ❤❤❤❤

Ross saying San Diego Zoo makes me think when his character said it in Madagascar it was a intentional joke

1 Ross 2 Rachel 3 Joey 4 Monica 5 Chandelier 6 Phoebe

5:04 this scene is HILARIOUS to me since he plays Melman in Madagascar, and is the one to call Madagascar the San Diego Zoo.

Yeah really wish they would have at least made Young Ethan 18 lol. Like if they *had* to make him a high school senior, could have at least made him a legal adult

Friends is honestly such a comfort show for me and a lot of people, you should watch Orphan (2009) and orphan First Kill (2022) they’re very thrilling!!

You wanted drama and you already got drama with Monica and her "boyfriend". 😆Love your Friends reaction. I started to watch Friends, when it was still on the air and I loved the show. Probably watched all seasons 5 times...at least.

I don't know if you noticed but the guy that Ross is talking to about taking Marcel to the zoo is actually the guy that voices Mr Burns and Smithers from the Simpsons lol

Absolutely no spoilers at all, but yes the other seasons pick up on drama and even comedy. Season one is pretty much getting to know the characters personalities and where they came from. Also the cliff hangers get more..interesting to say the least.

00:19 dude....be careful for what u wish for 👀👀...... 17:29 damn Monica is pretty muscular, in season 5 her arms looks even stronger 22:20 yep, they keep dragging the whole Ross and Rachel thing, there's alwyas something interrupting the right moments, they are waiting for the right moment I think

Ive come to look forward to these friends reactions from you. I mean its friends and it is still on the air here in Sweden probably for the 50th time but sadly i don't have that channel. I like your reactions in general too, but i do not watch horror films so avoided those.

16 is perfectly legal in most european countries. Sometimes 13 or 14.

Monica and ross mainly suck at finding someone to date that isn't so wrong in many ways

Stan Kirsh from the TV show Highlander. Sadly took his life 3 years ago.

As a big Friends fan, 1x21 is one of my least favorite episodes out of all of them. And 6:21 she's an idiot. Dead Poets was an amazing movie.

Love your videos and your reactions. So happy your next reactions to the next friends episodes are out .

Once a week is frustrating........

Bye, Marcel....👋 Also, I really like how Chandler's storyline evolves. He's got some good stuff coming.😊

My internet actually cut out right at 15:15. Right after “Haha, the pause”. Lol

Thanks, Oscar! ☕ #TheCocoaCouch #GailMancuso #RobbyBenson #Friends

With how Much Ross gets interrupted in this show whenever he has a moment with Rachel, I think it’s the Universe Telling him To Never Get with her

Hey man, love your reactions! Looking forward to watching more.

Great episodes!!!! ♥️💙

I was so happy when they finally got rid of Marcel

Yeah, give it some time. Trust me - especially once you hit Season 3, you won’t be able to stop through the end of Season 10! It gets SO much better! 😁

In Sweden it is legally okay to have sex from the age of 15, but many lose their virginity at 13-14 and no1 really bats an eye on that, we know kids do it, it is kind of a cultural thing in the US to think that sex under the age of 18 is horrible so I didn't really get what the fuss was about with Monica dating that guy when I first saw it, I thought she was just sensitive about the age difference Joey, always with the food, huge sandwich with him just because they are taking a cab 😂

getting close to the season finale

If you watch power rangers then you would understand why the guys were making fun of it 😂😂😂 Because that show debuted in 93 and the show friends debuted in 94 .

It's called URST : Un-Resolved Sexual Tension.

He was only 17 and that gives me the ick as an adult now🤮🚮

*illegal

First view ❤

New sub here & what got me was you reacting to this show... love it!! Btw will you marry me lol jk 😅❤😍