Despite going off the air more than 20 years ago,Friends legacy continues to entertain fans today.
Despitesome of its elements having aged poorly, its beloved cast andiconic episodescontinue to influence television to this day.
But perhaps its the shows romances that are remembered best.
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However,Monica and Chandler werent always endgame.
The two are immediately attracted to one another,leading to Joeys awkward full-body reveal.
Surprising facts from the set of Friends.
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However, the idea was abandoned when the showwent to London for Ross wedding.
PerEntertainment Weekly, Monica and Chandlers famous hook-up was meant to be a one-off storyline.
Thenthe more we explored it, the more stories it provided and it really reinvigorated the show.
In doing so, they also avoided what could have become an incredibly problematic one.
On paper, there are elements of the relationship that could work.
While Monica and Chandler certainly had their differences, they complimented each other beautifully.
Ross Geller, Rachel Green, Monica Geller, Joey Tribbiani, Chandler Bing, and Phoebe Buffay are six twenty-somethings living in New York City. Over 10 years and seasons, these friends go through life lessons, family, love, drama, friendship, and comedy.
Joeys characterization would also have suffered.
After all, part of his charm is his sex-positive lifestyle.
Its never portrayed as inherently negative, which is refreshing, especially for an older series.
Additionally,Monica and Joey remain amongFriends best characters.
Theyre so unapologetically true to themselves.
Their respective arcs are two of the shows best and most well-aged.
