10 classic and relatable quotes from FRIENDS

Even after the show’s 20-year run has ended, its standing as the undisputed Sitcom Queen hasn’t diminished in the slightest. It feels like you’re actually a part of the group and enjoying coffee with Monica, Rachel, Joey, Chandler, Phoebe, and Ross while you watch the six characters.

Let’s explore the vast collection of well-known sayings from the show.

10. “He’s a transponster”- by Rachel

The girls lose their cherished flat to Chandler and Joey when a simple game of “who knows who better” devolves into a hyper-competitive streak of “who’s better than who”. Rachel exclaims, “He is a transponster!”—a job that doesn’t even exist—when Ross asks the girls what Chandler Bing does for a living when the pairs are tied for first place in the final round of trivia. Hurry up! That’s not even a word, Monica remarked in a squeaky voice in response to Rachel’s response.

9. Pivot! Pivot! Pivot! Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!- by Ross

This quotation perfectly captures Ross’s stinginess and neurotic energy. Since Ross, Rachel, and Chandler attempted to navigate Ross’s new couch up the staircase to get it to his apartment, the word “pivot” has never been the same. “Pivot! Pivot! Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!” he yells, with Ross in the front, Chandler in the middle, and Rachel in the back. Chandler responds, “Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!”

8. “Welcome to the real world it s*cks you’re gonna love it”- by Monica

The gang urges Rachel to destroy her father’s credit cards when she makes the decision to leave her privileged life behind and go it alone without his financial support. As she does, Monica says, “Welcome to the real world. It s*cks. You’re gonna love it.”

7. “I’m Fine”- by Ross

We will never forget Ross’s frantic attempt to convince himself that he is completely okay with Rachel and Joey dating. He keeps telling us he’s alright, but we don’t believe him. But when we’re upset, depressed, or just don’t want to talk about it, don’t we all act like Ross? We just state, “I’m fine,” even while we are anything but.

6. “You have to stop the Q-tip when there’s resistance”- by Chandler 

From Chandler, the master of sarcasm, this is maybe the most underappreciated. Chandler says perhaps the funniest line in the entire episode when Joey’s IQ is called into question and he simply won’t stop telling about when he got his first suit tailored: “Okay, you have to stop the Q-tip when there’s resistance.”

5. “Joey doesn’t share food”- by Joey

Phoebe is dumbfounded when Rachel tells him that Joey won’t let Emma have some grapes off his plate. He yells outright, “Joey doesn’t share food.”

4. “I’m not great at the advice. Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?”- by Chandler

This line captures the essence of Chandler’s life. Chandler responds cynically when Rachel confides in him about her issues with Joey, stating, “I’m not great at the advice,” rather than giving her suggestions on what to do. “Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?” Chandler proves his point!

3. Could I be wearing anymore clothes?- by Joey 

This quotation suggests that Joey’s level of sarcasm may have increased significantly as a result of living with Chandler. After Chandler removes his underpants, Joey tries to accomplish the “exact opposite” by putting on all of Chandler’s clothes and saying, “Look at me, I am Chandler. Could I be wearing anymore clothes”, Chandler exclaimed, looking stunned.

2. “We were on a break”- by Ross

Thousands of arguments regarding who is right and wrong were sparked in this quote. When Rachel even marginally brings up the fact that Ross had a brief affair with another woman, even minutes after they had resolved to take a break from their relationship, Ross employs this remark as a go-to response.

1. “No uterus, no opinion”- by Rachel 

With these famous words, Rachel Green had shown that she is capable of dishing out some much-needed truth bombs when the circumstances demand it, in addition to coffee. Rachel says, “Okay, no uterus, no opinion” without thinking twice when Ross casually informs her that most women don’t even feel contractions when she experiences one during her pregnancy.