With sitcoms like That '90s Show currently in production and leaving fans excited for the next laugh track, it's important to the earlier sitcoms that influenced these newer situational comedies.
Friends is one of the most beloved and most successful sitcoms of all time, featuring some of the most lovable and relatable characters. The show features six friends who experience life in New York City. There are some great memes that perfectly sum up these main characters, capturing each of their personalities that fans have grown to know so well over the years.
Ross
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Ross Geller is known for being a very caring person, taking part in some of the best relationships in Friends. However, he is also known for overreacting when he's emotional. When he finds out his ex-girlfriend Rachel and one of his best friends Joey are dating, he tries to act like he is okay because he cares, but it's pretty clear he's not okay.
This meme is a perfect representation of Ross in the series. While he is still attempting to be a loving friend, he is also overreacting in a completely over-the-top and hilarious way. Ross's reactions are often seen as insensitive, but that is clearly due to the fact that he's such an emotional character.
Monica
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Monica Geller is a lot of things, including intelligent, thoughtful, and motivated. However, she's iconically known for being competitive and a perfectionist when it comes to all matters in her life. When it comes to cleaning, Monica appears to have a complete obsession with doing things her way.
This meme represents how serious Monica is about doing things the "right" way. She's one of those people that can't be content with other people doing things for her because she has her own way and it's the only way. Her perfectionism is one of the things that makes her character particularly distinctive.
Chandler
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Chandler Bing is one of the funniest characters on TV to date, leaving fans relating to his unique personality. Chandler is arguably the funniest character in Friends, delivering dozens of laughs in each episode.
This meme perfectly expresses how influential of a character Chandler is because he taught every fan the true meaning of sarcasm. While there are hundreds of characters on TV that make the audience laugh, his whole personality is humorous, even when he's trying to be serious, and his sarcasm is something fans consistently expect from him.
Janice
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Janice may not be one of the six main characters in the series, but she is a ing character that consistently shows up throughout. She was Chandler's on-and-off-again girlfriend and was known for making people cringe with her high-pitched voice and laugh.
Fans don't just see this meme, they hear it. Not every fan likes Janice, as she is known for being overly affectionate (especially when it comes to Chandler) and is seemingly oblivious to other characters' perceptions of her. However, she not only adds variety to the cast, she's also important to Chandler's character arc as she helps show how he learns to commit after repeated failed relationships with the same woman.
Joey
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Joey Tribbiani is an exceptional character with many hilarious lines. Joey is many things, including a food enthusiast, somewhat oblivious, and extremely lovable. Though all of the friends have their spats, Joey is often seen as a reliable, caring friend that is there when his friends need an ear to listen (even if he doesn't quite understand what they mean).
This meme perfectly represents how loving Joey is towards his friends. He may often play the jokester duo with Chandler, but he's also a man that isn't afraid to show his emotions. Though Chandler and Joey joke at one point that they hug too much, that just emphasizes how affectionate his character is. When one of his friends is going through a rough time, he's often the first to offer a comforting hug.
Phoebe
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Some fans think Phoebe Buffay is the best friend in the series, mainly because she's the one that points things out in a way that is both harsh and uplifting. She's known for being confident and outgoing, but she's especially known for being extremely quirky.
This meme represents some of the outlandish but also completely hilarious things that Phoebe is known for saying. At one point, Phoebe believes that her mother has come back to her from the grave in the form of a cat. This is only one of the many hilarious things that makes Phoebe's character so unique. It's not enough that she makes the audience laugh, she also makes them contemplate what she really means and why she came to that conclusion.
Mike
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Paul Rudd is a well-known actor, especially for his role as Ant-Man in the MCU. However, fans of Friends know him as Phoebe's husband, Mike Hannigan. Not only does Mike have one of the most meaningful quotes in the series, but he is memorable for being loving and accepting.
Phoebe is one of the few friends that doesn't have many serious relationships throughout the series, but Mike is clearly a perfect fit for her. This meme emphasizes how Mike's quirkiness and acceptance of her quirkiness, is an iconic part of the final seasons and fans Rudd way more for being Mike than for being an iconic character in the MCU.