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View Poll Results: Was Friends The GOAT?
Yes, Without a shadow of a doubt 22 44.00%
Yes, Without a shadow of a doubt
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it's one of the Greatest, But not the Greatest 11 22.00%
it's one of the Greatest, But not the Greatest
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It's Nowhere near the Greatest 17 34.00%
It's Nowhere near the Greatest
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I Personally think it is. It's the only Show where i can rewatch episodes countless times and never get bored.


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I Personally think it is. It's the only Show where i can rewatch episodes countless times and never get bored.
Yeah, pretty much agree. I love Friends and weirdly loads of things that happen in my life I can refer back to episodes
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Yeah, pretty much agree. I love Friends and weirdly loads of things that happen in my life I can refer back to episodes
Glad you agree. It's just a Timeless Classic.
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A very unpopular opinion that I'm very aware could lead to me getting ostracised and leaving the forum hanging my head in shame on only the second day, but I've never "got" Friends. I just don't really see the appeal, apart from the odd line here and there. I've seen a lot of the episodes due to an obsession with it in my household but I think I've only ever laughed a few times.

I am totally in love with Joey though, I'll give them that.
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Haven't seen it tbh

My friend says it's good tho
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A very unpopular opinion that I'm very aware could lead to me getting ostracised and leaving the forum hanging my head in shame on only the second day, but I've never "got" Friends. I just don't really see the appeal, apart from the odd line here and there. I've seen a lot of the episodes due to an obsession with it in my household but I think I've only ever laughed a few times.

I am totally in love with Joey though, I'll give them that.
Lol, I don't think you'll be ostracized for that opinion (as wrong as it is ) one of my friends feels the same way and despite me trying to educate her in the delicate intricacies of it, she's like nope just don't get the attraction so you are not alone.
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It's the British sitcoms I love. We don't get it right often, but when we do, they're timeless.
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i like it & watched it in full like 3 times but i wouldn't consider it one of the greatest
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I dont even think its the best sitcoms of the 90's.

The first three series were good, series four it was already dipping. From series five to the point where Chandler and Monica get married I think there are some episodes that are almost unwatchable for me. Its too much comedy and not enough quality control - It like say a funny line then pull a funny face then do a funny walk - and I barely crack a smile during those episode. It did pick up and I think it ended strong but the unwatchable episodes kill this argument, for me.
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I dont even think its the best sitcoms of the 90's.

The first three series were good, series four it was already dipping. From series five to the point where Chandler and Monica get married I think there are some episodes that are almost unwatchable for me. Its too much comedy and not enough quality control - It like say a funny line then pull a funny face then do a funny walk - and I barely crack a smile during those episode. It did pick up and I think it ended strong but the unwatchable episodes kill this argument, for me.
What other Sitcoms were better in your Opinion?
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What other Sitcoms were better in your Opinion?
American sitcoms in the 90's alone - Seinfeld, Larry Sanders Show, Frasier and even though I was not much of a fan I think Roseanne was also better.
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I'll give you 15 and if you want anymore, just ask.

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