When you think about the legendary sitcoms that have graced our televisions over the years, a few comedies immediately come to mind. We've all watched the Netflix classics that never go out of style, such as The Office's comedic stylings of the best boss, Michael Scott, or How I Met Your Mother's love adventures of the smart architect, Ted Mosby. They're all fantastic and easily rewatchable when we can't decide what to watch, but none of them can rival Friends in a battle of legendary shows.
When did Friends start?
First and foremost, for those who are unfamiliar with the writing talent behind Friends, where have you been? Secondly, let us provide you with some background information on this renowned television show. This American sitcom first aired in 1994 and quickly acquired international fame for its complex and fascinating plots, unlimited amounts of laughter, and an all-star ensemble that complements each other brilliantly.
You might be wondering who is in this fantastic cast. Monica (Courtney Cox), Chandler (Matthew Perry), Ross (David Schwimmer), Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Joey (Matt LeBlanc), and Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) were the world's favourite characters between 1994 and 2004, with their rivalries, shenanigans, and hilarious adventures firmly establishing this show as one of the greatest series ever made - yeah, it's that good. The enormous impact of this era-defining sitcom has resulted in a large and committed fan base, and despite its ending date, it has lived on through generations that you would not have believed would know it. With so much enthusiasm for this series, we're sure you'd have to look far and wide to find someone who hasn't heard of it and hasn't laughed.
Friends Finale
Friends, like all wonderful things, must come to an end, no matter how much you try to reject it. With ten seasons and 236 episodes, the show signalled the end of an era in 2004. We were stuck with re-runs for seventeen years, but we didn't mind because the humour was still great after all these years. However, just as we were about to write off 2021 as a bad year, we heard the wonderful news of a Friends reunion, proving that our wishes had finally been granted.
This spectacular reunion returned to our screens in May 2021, along with the best question of all time: "How you doin'?" We saw this incredible group of six answer the most urgent topics since the previous show, including the most frequently asked: were Ross and Rachel on a break? But we'll leave it to you to figure out; no spoilers if you haven't seen it yet.
We're huge fans of this iconic franchise here at IWOOT, and we have a terrific selection of Friends gifts right here that we've narrowed down to eight intriguing suggestions for you.
So, whether you identify as a nerd like Ross or a neat freak like Monica, IWOOT UK's Friends gifts have something for everyone—you'll soon be shouting "Oh! My! God!" like Chandler's favourite ex.
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