I like to rewatch Friends year-round. There’s something nostalgic about the show that’s comforting and brings me back to simpler times.
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that Friends ended back in the early 2000s. It became much more than just a show people could watch. As time progressed, Friends became a huge phenomenon with a dedicated fan base.
Even though I was born after the sitcom officially ended, the nostalgia of Friends reminds me of my background.
I was a freshman in high school when I first watched Friends. Growing up in New York City, I looked up to many of the characters and related to their experience of figuring out life in a big city.
Millennials in particular enjoy the comfort of Friends because it portrays the universal feeling of uncertainty that comes with navigating life in your 20s.
Additionally, Friends’ brilliant dialogue and frozen time frame make the show timeless and allow the jokes to be just as funny as when the show first aired.
I watch Friends on days when I’m not feeling like myself, when I’m cooking, or when I simply want a TV show in the background. The show never fails to make me laugh, no matter how many times I’ve seen it.
For many people who have grown up watching Friends, it feels like more than just a TV show. It feels as if we’ve just had coffee in Central Perk with Monica and Rachel, or we just played foosball with Joey and Chandler. The show immerses you in their world through its relatability and authenticity.
More than a decade later, the series continues to reach new generations of fans, furthering its legacy and ensuring the show will always be there for you.
This article is dedicated to MatThew Perry. Thank you for making us laugh, even if we’ve watched the show 100 times on repeat.
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