Every Friends Joke

Does Ross quote some famous lines from some famous movie? After Jack and Judy Geller have left the family dinner Monica hosted the friends gather in Central Perk to talk things over. The headlining topic is Monica feeling completely destroyed by the evening. Her mother's critique and father's low expectations are just too much! Ross feels for his sister and totally sees the injustice that is done to Monica by his parents. Ross: Well, you know, these people are pros. They know what they do. They take their time. They get the job done. There is just something in the way David Schwimmer delivers those lines. Every word is pointed out and sharp. I just can't help it, but feel there is something I as a person of different culture and language miss. Do you too? So this is what I have found so far. Despite all my googling I couldn't find this exact quote in any other show or movie. BUT. It seems that Ross, being the most educated friend in the group has managed to string toge...

  Who is Christina? And why the line about having the same thing as Christina is funny? Guys are back at Monica's apartment watching show in Spanish language. None of friends seem to understand Spanish. So the guys are having fun making up the ridiculous translation of show's emotional scenes. Chandler: Tuna or egg salad? Decide! Ross: I'll have whatever Christina's having.

  Who wants to crush their teeth on something called Rocky Road? Ross goes through a dark stage in his divorce with Carol. Back in his apartment Ross shares with Joey and Chandler his big fear. What if there is only one woman for each man in the world and he has just lost her? But Joey can't stand that nonsense:  Joey :   It is like saying there is only one flavor of ice-cream for you. Let me tell you something, Ross. There's lots of flavors out there. There's rocky road and cookie dough and bing cherry vanilla. You can get them with jimmies or nuts or whipped cream. Who wants to crush their teeth on something called Rocky Road? Isn’t that dangerous to eat cookie dough? And how jimmies are different from sprinkles.

  What big lizards does Ross talk about? Rachel visibly gets upset when Ross reminds her about Aruba honeymoon she has to pass on. Ross panics and offers the first reason to hate Aruba, that comes to his mind: Ross :  Although, Aruba. This time of year? Talk about your... big lizards...  What big lizards does Ross talk about? Is fall a big lizard season in Aruba? And why does Rachel look so puzzled at the end of Ross’s rumbling?

  What is Aruba? Ross grabs himself a glass of orange juice and approaches Rachel in the kitchen. He pretends to casually wonder what is it Rachel up to tonight. Rachel : Let’s see I was kinda supposed to be headed for Aruba for on my honeymoon, so nothing!  What is Aruba? And does this destination have an extra meaning I might be missing?

Is splitting Oreo a thing for Americans? Monica has just gone to bed. Ross and Rachel  are left together  for the first time in a history of the show. Between then there is a dish on the table with only one Oreo cookie left. Ross and Rachel reach for that cookie at one and the same moment. But as each of them realizes that the other wants this cookie, both retreat, leaving the sweet treat to another. Ross: Split it? Rachel: Okay. Is splitting cookies a thing in America?

  What is a Dear Diary moment ? Somebody from downstairs rings the bell to the apartment. Apparently it is Paul, Monica’s date for tonight. Earlier this day Monica said that this is not going to be a real date. But now the friends know for sure Monica is truly excited. Ross: He finally asked you out? Monica: Yes! Chandler: Ooh, this is a Dear Diary moment. Why does Chandler call the situation a Dear Diary moment?

How is Lamaze class connected to Earth Science and gym? Guys are chilling in Central Perk when Ross remembers he has to go to a class on birth-giving. It is called Lamaze class. Ross jumps up and is ready to run off, when Chandler responds with " Oh, and I’ve got Earth Science, but I'll catch you in Gym!" Audience laughs. Why?  We know that Ross and Chandler went to college together. They spent time together at classes like Earth Science and in gym while working out. This time is long gone for Chandler and Ross. When Ross this suddenly jumps up and announces that there is a class he has got to run to, it reminds Chandler of that time. Chandler picks up on the vibe of the moment and jokes ahead. This on point analogy make the line funny.

Joey has been coaching Ross in dirty talk. Now after another date with Cecilia Ross shares how did it work last night. Ross:  I was the James Michener of dirty talk. It was the most elaborate filth you have ever  heard. I mean, there were characters, plot lines, themes, a motif... at one point there were villagers. [audience laughs] Q: Why audience laughs at the mention of "villagers"? Does Ross reference to anything? Or it is just is what it is and he was just so elaborate, that he had included additional characters into his "dirty story" with Cecilia. Those characters just happened to be villagers, no extra meaning here, right? A: Have no answer to this one yet! Share your ideas in the comments below

Is "I'm rubber, you're glue" some sort of popular saying? Ross, Chandler and Joey are off to watch a hockey game. There Ross catches a puck not with his hands, but with his nose. An injury and a gift! After Ross gets his nose fixed he goes back to the hospital's lobby. There Ross sees the puck in some boy's hands and demands to have his trophy back. But the kid is not ready to let go. Kid: I found it. Finders keepers, losers weepers. Ross: Oh yeah? Well, I'm rubber, you're glue, whatever— What is this string of words exactly?

Who is Dinah? And why if in the kitchen Rachel shell be specifically with Dinah? Rachel tries to remember where and when she have lost her engagement ring. Rachel: I know I had it this morning, and I know I had it when I was in the kitchen with... Chandler:  ...Dinah? Who is Dinah? Why is Rachel so obviously supposed to be in the kitchen with her?

What is Thighmaster? Chandler walks by the big window in Monica's apartment. Suddenly Chandler sees something and starts screaming. Chandler:  Ugly Naked Guy got a Thighmaster! What is Thighmaster?

What is 'doy'? And why don't you get a lot of it these days? Rachel is looking for her engagement ring around Monica's apartment. Guys are helping Rachel in her quest. Joey asks if Rachel remembers where did she have the ring on last? Phoebe feels like this is a stupid question: Phoebe:  Doy! Probably right before she lost it! Chandler:  You don't get a lot of 'doy' these days... What does doy mean? Why Chandler feels that it is out of fashion? What does doy say about Phoebe?

TV is on. Ross is learning about rugby. Joey volunteers to explain the game. Joey: - Okay, Ross, look right here. That’s called a scrum, okay? It’s kinda like a huddle. Ross: - And is a hum, kinda like a scruddle? What's funny about the "hum like a scruddle" wordplay? See comments for answers or to share yours!

Winners have been announced. Girls have just lost a $10 bet to Chandler and Joe. Chandler: -  All right! Ten bucks. Fork it over. Cough it up. Pay the piper. What does the expression "Pay the piper" mean? See comments to see answers or sharing yours!

Joey bets he and Chandler can name each item in a Rachel's bag. Ross takes a role of a judge and comments in a some showman's manner: Ross: - Challenge accepted. Joey: - All right, we'll start with... apples. Ross: - We'll be starting with apples. Chandler: - Stop that now. What is this voice? He is clearly moking some famous TV-show persona. Is that a specific one? Or at that time all the games that had this anticipation element would require the kind of voice, Ross was using? See comments for answers or to share yours!

Ross's has met a girl that lives in Poughkeepsie. Even though she lives far, he finds her being great. Chandler: How can she be great if she’s from Poughkeepsie ?.. That joke would’ve killed in Albany. Why Chandler questions "the greatness" of the Poughkeepsie girl? Why would this joke would've worked in Albany? See comments for answers or to share yours! hhol

Rachel and Ross argue. Ross heads to the door trying to keep it together. Rachels throws the ultimate teaser: Rachel: - And you know what? Actually, I do think Kirk was smarter than Spock.  Chandler:  You were kidding about the Kirk-Spock-thing, though right? Was there an ongoing intellegence competition between Kirk and Spock in Startrack series? See comments for answers or to share yours!

Boys put  Joey-built  entertainment center for a sale. Ross reads their paper ad and asks: Ross:  Where'd you get the "finest oak east of the Mississippi"? Chandler : First tell us where you got the prettiest lace in the land. How is "prettiest lace" is connected to the "finest oak east of the Mississippi"? See comments for answers or to share yours!

Ross has a white costume with a bow tie on. He comes to girls place to tell them something. But girls interrupt him commenting on his suit. Monica:  I like it on you even more than I did on Colonel Sanders (Ross turns to leave) Ross! I'm kidding come here. What were you gonna tell us? Rachel:  Was it how you invented the cotton gin? Ross:  Okay, goodbye. I understand that in this white suit and a bow tie Ross looks like a typical image of Fridays inventor Colonel Sanders. But how is this costume relates to "cotton gin" invention?