# Age of NBC's Friends **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 16, 2000, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121 "2000-10-16T15:05:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2000, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/81 "2000-10-17T23:12:39Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jack Batty \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Bricker \* > > \*\*Jack, by my count you’re at 18 correct, and two away from claiming the chocolate. \*\* > > Which ones am I missing? I know I can get them. \*\* Jack, the tradition with Bricker challenges is that I simply give the scores, not the actual questions. I recommend you re-post the questions and your answers; that may reveal the hole. - Rick ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2000, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/82 "2000-10-17T23:48:46Z")
Rachel’s sister is Reese Witherspoon. This is what happens when you post from home and not work. I missed out on the Friendly Bricker Challange. How’s the mountain? Still harbouring criminals there? ---
**Author:** ![Homer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/df788c/32.png) [@Homer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homer)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/83 "2000-10-18T00:21:13Z")
Without reading further 1. After who is Ross’ son named, and what is his name? Ben, Janitor 1. Why was Phoebe fired from her massage job? Boss thought she was… you know. 1. Whose death prevented Rachel from becoming an assisstant buyer? Shit. Shit, shit! I know this! The mean lady. 1. Who, according to Ross, is Dr. Drake Remoray’s evil twin brother? 2. What does the mystery switch in the small apartment control? (The apartment that started out as Joey & Chandler’s and became for a time Rachel and Monica’s) The power to the big apartment’s TV 1. What, according to Phoebe’s signature for a bed delivery, is Monica’s middle name? 2. For what Broadway show did Monica audition? 3. Who took Monica to prom? 4. What celebrity does Joey meet in London after Chandler abandons him? Fergi 1. In what movie, to be filmed in Nevada, is Joey cast as the lead? 2. Joey buys one encyclopedia volume. What actor plays the salesman, and what letter of the alphabet does Joey get? 3. What high school did Monica, Rachel, and Ross attend? 4. Most people have two, but Chandler had three what? Nipples 1. What was the name and occupation of Phoebe’s husband? Ice dancer, name? 1. Richard Burke has a son who’s also an opthalmologist - what is his first name? 2. Complete the jingle, from Phoebe’s ex-partner: “Home is never far away… home is… ?” 3. Who is Pete’s trainer for the Ultimate Fighting Championship? 4. What book claims that men are lightning bearers, and steal women’s wind? 5. What does Rachel name her hairless cat? 6. What stuffed animal gives up his hat to cover a bump on an infant’s head? Paddington in a sailor suit –Tim ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/84 "2000-10-18T01:17:26Z")
1. Named Ben after the custodian who let them out of the closet. 2. For getting caught making out with client. 3. Joanna 4. ??? 5. The television in Monica and Rachel’s apartment. 6. Velula 7. Cats 8. Roy Gublik 9. Fergie 10. Shutter Speed 11. V and the actor is Penn Jillette 12. Lincoln High 13. nipples 14. Duncan and he’s a skater with the Ice Capades 15. Timothy 16. “Home is never far away… home is…Home Star stew” 17. Hoshi 18. Be Your Own Windkeeper 19. Mrs. Whiskerson 20. Rainy Day Bear ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/85 "2000-10-18T01:21:44Z")
1. Hans Remore ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/86 "2000-10-18T02:05:59Z")
I am pleased to announce that Grace is the winner of the Bricker “Friends” Challenge, a totally impromptu event, with 20 correct answers posted! Grace, drop me an e-mail ([munozrd@erols.com](mailto:munozrd@erols.com)) and let me know where you’d like your Godiva sent. To all: well done! I should have known I wasn’t the only fanatic in the crowd. 🙂 - Rick ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/87 "2000-10-18T02:09:45Z")
No prize necessary. I did it to finally come out on top in a Bricker Challenge. So what if this one was about Friends. At last there was a game where I have some expertise. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/88 "2000-10-18T02:33:04Z")
I’d like to just say … DAMN!! DAMN, DAMN, DAMN. I had them all but Timothy. Grace, I want a shout-out in your acceptance speech. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/89 "2000-10-18T02:40:23Z")
The weirdest thing … They show two syndicated _Friends_ episodes from 7:00 to 7:30 here in SF. The second one is on now. The first one was the one where Rachel says the “28 (not 27, like I thought earlier in this thread)year old cheerleader” line. The one that’s on now is the one where Monica dates the younger guy, tells him she’s 22, is told she can pass for 26 and says, “I am 26.” Both of those episodes were cited in the “how the hell old are they anyway” portion of this thread. Time to get out my tinfoil hat. ---
**Author:** ![Nacho4Sara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Nacho4Sara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nacho4Sara)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/90 "2000-10-18T03:25:26Z")
Introducing… The Nacho Challenge… 1. Who can finish this song… “New York City has no power…” (3 more lines left!) 1. What’s the name of the Chinese woman Ross brings home just as Rachel prepares to tell him she loves him? 2. What does Ross get Rachel for her birthday? (hint: he is gone when she gets it, and after she opens it, Chandler puts his foot in his mouth and Rachel learns of his feelings for her). 3. What’s the name of the girl both Joey and Chandler love (but Joey has dibs cause he dated her first)? 4. What does Joey buy aforementioned girl for her birthday? 5. What does Chandler buy, which Joey gives her, and she adores? 6. What is Chandler’s punishment for liking said girl? 7. Why does Monica decide she likes the girl across the street with the telescope? 8. What’s the name of Rachel’s ex-fiance? 9. What perfume does Rachel wear? 10. What are the names and professions of the two hot guys Phoebe dates at the same time? 11. What’s the name of Phoebe’s evil twin? 12. What does Phoebe’s half-brother ask her to do for him after they first meet? 13. What was the name of Rachel’s date for prom (whom Ross nearly stood in for)? 14. What does Ross call his synthesizer music? BONUS: _**What color dress is Monica wearing when she and Chandler have sex in London? (before it gets torn off)?**_ Hope they weren’t too random… The winner gets my undying respect and admiration! Oh yeah - PS - I think Ross and Phoebe’s lousy characters and plots lately may have to do with their salary demands. From what I’ve heard, they were the most vocal in asking for a raise. ---
**Author:** ![Freudian\_Slit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/91 "2000-10-18T03:42:29Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Little Nemo \* > \*\*I believe in the first season, Monica revealed her age as 29. > \*\* I think so…when she was sleeping with that guy, who was in high school. Ethan. just saw that ep. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/92 "2000-10-18T03:45:28Z")
1. No idea. 2.Judy (I think, I’m terrible with names.) 3.A cameo. 4.Didn’t I just tell you I’m terrible with names? 5.a pen that’s also a watch. 6.The Velveteen Rabbit. 7.He has to live in the box for kissing the girl (what is her name!?) 8.Don’t remember. 9.Barry. He’s a dentist. Do _not_ ask me what his last name was. 10.? 11.Teacher and fireman. 12.Ursella. 13.Was it unhandcuff him? 14.Chuck? (Stop with the names, already) 15.ARRRG! Bonus. I think it was red. ---
**Author:** ![Freudian\_Slit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/93 "2000-10-18T03:49:32Z")
Introducing… The Nacho Challenge… 1. Who can finish this song… “New York City has no power…” (3 more lines left!) **Don’t know** 1. What’s the name of the Chinese woman Ross brings home just as Rachel prepares to tell him she loves him? **I KNOW THIS! I JUST REMEMBERED! JULIE!!!** 1. What does Ross get Rachel for her birthday? (hint: he is gone when she gets it, and after she opens it, Chandler puts his foot in his mouth and Rachel learns of his feelings for her). \*\*A really nice necklace or brooch. he got his first wife that crystal duck… \*\* 1. What’s the name of the girl both Joey and Chandler love (but Joey has dibs cause he dated her first)? **kathy** 1. What does Joey buy aforementioned girl for her birthday? **a dumb pen** 1. What does Chandler buy, which Joey gives her, and she adores? **an original copy of her fave book, The Velveteen Rabbit** 1. What is Chandler’s punishment for liking said girl? **He becomes box boy for Thanksgiving.** 1. Why does Monica decide she likes the girl across the street with the telescope? **the girl says she looks like…umm…someone…Bridget Fonda or someone** 1. What’s the name of Rachel’s ex-fiance? **Barry** 1. What perfume does Rachel wear? **chanel** 1. What are the names and professions of the two hot guys Phoebe dates at the same time? \*\*The fireman and the kindergarden teacher. don’t know the names \*\* 1. What’s the name of Phoebe’s evil twin? **ursula** 1. What does Phoebe’s half-brother ask her to do for him after they first meet? \*\*Buy him cigarettes or beer, i think \*\* 1. What was the name of Rachel’s date for prom (whom Ross nearly stood in for)? **Chip** 1. What does Ross call his synthesizer music? **the "sound"** BONUS: _**What color dress is Monica wearing when she and Chandler have sex in London? (before it gets torn off)?**_ **red** ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/94 "2000-10-18T03:56:08Z")
\*Originally posted by Nacho4Sara \* Introducing… The Nacho Challenge… 1. Who can finish this song… “New York City has no power…” \*\*and the milk is getting sour, but to me it is not scary, 'cause I stay away from dairy… la la la, la la, la la… \*\* (3 more lines left!) 1. What’s the name of the Chinese woman Ross brings home just as Rachel prepares to tell him she loves him? **Julie** 2. What does Ross get Rachel for her birthday? (hint: he is gone when she gets it, and after she opens it, Chandler puts his foot in his mouth and Rachel learns of his feelings for her). **the cameo pin she saw months earlier** 3. What’s the name of the girl both Joey and Chandler love (but Joey has dibs cause he dated her first)? **Kathy** 4. What does Joey buy aforementioned girl for her birthday? **a pen that is also a clock, but gives her “The Velveteen Rabbit” first edition, that Chandler bought** 5. What does Chandler buy, which Joey gives her, and she adores? **see above, I got ahead of myself…he said he got it for her because she likes rabbits and cheese** 6. What is Chandler’s punishment for liking said girl? **to spend time in the box** 7. Why does Monica decide she likes the girl across the street with the telescope? **she said Monica looks like…some one…can’t remember…Audrey Hepburn?** 8. What’s the name of Rachel’s ex-fiance? **Barry Farber** 9. What perfume does Rachel wear? **Chanel** 10. What are the names and professions of the two hot guys Phoebe dates at the same time? \*\* fireman and kindergarten teacher, can’t rememebr the names\*\* 11. What’s the name of Phoebe’s evil twin? **Ursula** 12. What does Phoebe’s half-brother ask her to do for him after they first meet? **buy him beer? take him to see hookers? have his children?** 13. What was the name of Rachel’s date for prom (whom Ross nearly stood in for)? **Chip** 14. What does Ross call his synthesizer music? **no idea** BONUS: _**What color dress is Monica wearing when she and Chandler have sex in London? (before it gets torn off)?**_ **black?** The winner gets my undying respect and admiration! ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/95 "2000-10-18T04:02:32Z")
1. What are the names and professions of the two hot guys Phoebe dates at the same time? fireman and kindergarten teacher, can’t rememebr the names Ooooh, I got it! Vince is the fireman and Jason is the teacher! ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/96 "2000-10-18T04:31:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jack Batty \* > \*\*I’d like to just say … > > DAMN!! DAMN, DAMN, DAMN. > > I had them all but Timothy. > > Grace, I want a shout-out in your acceptance speech. \*\* Yo!! First of all I’d like to thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ. I’d like to give a big 'up to Brooklyn and give props to Jack Batty and the entire hip-hop community. How was that for a shout-out?? 😃 Actually I’d like to thank you for giving me the chance to squeeze in my answers. I was worried you’d get them first that I actually refreshed the screen before I posted my list of answers. ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/97 "2000-10-18T04:35:53Z")
Question: What is the name of the software product that Pete Becker developed? ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/98 "2000-10-18T10:50:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Grace \* > \*\*Question: What is the name of the software product that Pete Becker developed? \*\* Moss 865. Every office in the world uses it. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/99 "2000-10-18T11:19:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Aglarond \* > \*\*What exactly does Chandler do? It’s something with numbers. I’ve seen him at work. He makes good money. But, I really have no idea what his job actually is. > > \*\* Data processing. He complained about the WENUS and said it was a data processing term. ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/100 "2000-10-18T12:34:05Z")
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