# 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:** 6
**Author:** ![Aglarond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@Aglarond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aglarond)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/101 "2000-10-18T14:34:05Z")
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? A broach, I think. 3. What’s the name of the girl both Joey and Chandler love (but Joey has dibs cause he dated her first)? The redhead. Can’t remember her name. 4. What does Joey buy aforementioned girl for her birthday? A pen with a clock. 5. What does Chandler buy, which Joey gives her, and she adores? An old copy of the Velveteen Rabbit 6. What is Chandler’s punishment for liking said girl? He stays in a box until Joey finally lets him out. 7. What’s the name of Rachel’s ex-fiance? Barry 8. What are the names and professions of the two hot guys Phoebe dates at the same time? Can’t remember names. One was a teacher and the other was a fireman I believe. 9. What does Phoebe’s half-brother ask her to do for him after they first meet? He eventually asked her to carry his baby. Is that it? How’d I do? I tried doing this without looking at anybody else’s answers. Maybe I should just copy. ---
**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, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/102 "2000-10-18T14:35:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Grace \* > **How was that for a shout-out?? 😃** Word! > [@](#): > > \*\*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. \*\* That’s what I get for trying to get work done. When am I going to learn? ---
**Author:** ![xizor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xizor/32/102_2.png) [@xizor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xizor)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/103 "2000-10-18T15:47:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Bricker \* > \*\*Of course it is: Weekly Estimated Net Usage Statistics. \*\* Don’t throw your WENUS out of whack. And don’t forget the **A** nual **N** et **U** sage **S** tatistics. ---
**Author:** ![conway](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ec9cab/32.png) [@conway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/conway)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/104 "2000-10-18T17:04:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Aglarond \* > 9. What’s the name of Rachel’s ex-fiance? > Barry That’s **Doctor** Barry Farber, DDS ---
**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, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/105 "2000-10-18T17:23:21Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jack Batty \* > \*\*That’s what I get for trying to get work done. When am I going to learn? \*\* Hey now! That’s what I did. I sent myself an email with the ones I knew right away. I should also give a little credit to my husband who was on the phone with me when I first saw the questions. He gave me a couple of answers too. When I got home from work, I did a little research on the ones I didn’t know. I did find out that I can watch the debate, talk on ICQ, participate in a chat, and look up Friends stuff. I’m one amazing gal!! LOL ---
**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, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/106 "2000-10-18T17:45:04Z")
While we’re waiting for Sara to get some Nachos, I have a few questions. How can Monica afford that apartment? According to Ross, how do tailors measure pants in prison? Who played Ross’s second mother-in-law? What does “unisex” mean to Joey (2 answers) Questions I don’t know the answer to: How old is Ben now? What was the name of the actress who first played Ross’s first wife? I remember Ross’s first wife’s life partner playing a different part. Does anyone else? If so, what was it? ---
**Author:** ![little\_bit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/258eb7/32.png) [@little\_bit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/little_bit)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2000, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/107 "2000-10-18T17:54:21Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Biggirl \* > > How can Monica afford that apartment? > It’s rent controlled under her grandmother’s name. > > According to Ross, how do tailors measure pants in prison? > They move your “stuff” for you. > > Who played Ross’s second mother-in-law? > Jennifer Saunders (Edina of AbFab) > > What does “unisex” mean to Joey (2 answers) > Sex with oneperson at a time??? Sex with your self??? ---
**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, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/108 "2000-10-18T18:42:50Z")
Monica can afford the apt because its her grandmother’s. Oh! I wanna make a triv quiz. I call it: The Zoggie Challenge, sponsored in part by Zoggio’s, the snack of true champions. 1. Who plays the (now grown up) girl whose pants Chandler pulled down when he was a kid? 2. What’s the name of Joey’s sister (the one whom Chandler kisses and whose name he can’t remember)? 3. Why do Joey and Chandler adopt the duck? 4. Why did they adopt the chick in the first place? 5. What does Ross do when he wants people to be quiet? 6. What song does Ross sing to his _in utero_ child? 7. When Pheobe’s mom comes back as a cat, what does Joey find odd about it? 8. Name the Baywatch actress with whom Chandler is in love. 9. When Monica is a food critic, who does she bash in her column? 10. Who plays the stoned guy who comes to judge Monica’s cooking ability? 11. What does Eddie name his goldfish? BONUS: What does Rachel do on the balcony in the episode when the three of them (Mon, Rachel, and Pheoebe) are eating pizza/staring at a certain someone… Go to it, Friends fans. ---
**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, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/109 "2000-10-18T19:35:49Z")
**1. Who plays the (now grown up) girl whose pants Chandler pulled down when he was a kid?** Julia Roberts **2. What’s the name of Joey’s sister (the one whom Chandler kisses and whose name he can’t remember)?** Mary-Angela **3. Why do Joey and Chandler adopt the duck?** It was going to be “put down” when Chandler went to return the chick. **4. Why did they adopt the chick in the first place?** Joey saw a news thingie on TV about not buying chicks for Easter. He thought it was cute. **5. What does Ross do when he wants people to be quiet?** That weird, hand gesture like he’s shutting a window accompanied by goofy face. **6. What song does Ross sing to his _in utero_ child?** Theme from The Monkees **7. When Pheobe’s mom comes back as a cat, what does Joey find odd about it?** It’s got quite a package on him. **8. Name the Baywatch actress with whom Chandler is in love.** Jasmine Bleeth **9. When Monica is a food critic, who does she bash in her column?** Allesandro’s **10. Who plays the stoned guy who comes to judge Monica’s cooking ability?** Jon Lovitz **11. What does Eddie name his goldfish?** Buddy **BONUS: What does Rachel do on the balcony in the episode when the three of them (Mon, Rachel, and Pheoebe) are eating pizza/staring at a certain someone…** Knocks a cushion off the balcony onto the street. ---
**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, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/110 "2000-10-18T19:42:49Z")
Whoa! Go Jack. Either you’re a really hardcore “Friends” fan, or those lusciously super easy questions. Except for the fish one…it’s Chandler, not Buddy. Still you managed to spell everything right. 🙂 😛 🙂 😛 🙂 ---
**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, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/111 "2000-10-18T20:04:57Z")
I don’t know if I’m a _Friends_ fanatic. I do like the show. The thing is, I don’t have cable. Which makes for 5 channels to choose from. At 7:00 and 7:30 every night, they show the syndicated reruns. There aren’t any other shows on worth watching at that time of night, so I’ve seen every episode a dozen times. Plus I have a decent head for trivia, so it’s kind of stuck with me, or I’m stuck with it. (Truth be told, I’ve got [Google.com](http://Google.com) down to a science too) The fish - I remember now. Eddie had asked where “Buddy” was when his ex-girlfriend brought over the fish tank. When he planted the Peperidge Farms fish in the tank, he called that one “Chandler.” Right? ---
**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, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/112 "2000-10-18T22:12:58Z")
\*\*How can Monica afford that apartment? \*\* It’s covered under the Rent Stabalization Act of 1968 - rent control. Her grandmother lived in it, and still has her name on the lease. \*\*According to Ross, how do tailors measure pants in prison? \*\* The same way Joey’s tailor measures them now - specifcally the inseam. This was in response to Joey sending Chandler to his tailor, and the tailor feeling Chandler up as he measured the inseam. \*\*Who played Ross’s second mother-in-law? \*\* Jennifer Saunders, Edina from “Absolutely Fabulous.” \*\*What does “unisex” mean to Joey (2 answers) \*\* “Maybe you need sex, I don’t need it.” “You and I sex? All right, let’s go.” Questions I don’t know the answer to: \*\*How old is Ben now? \*\* Tough call, since TV time and real time don’t exactly track. But Carol’s giving-birth episode aired during sweeps week - May - in 1995. That would make Ben about five and a half now. \*\*What was the name of the actress who first played Ross’s first wife? \*\* Ah, yes. Just like they switched Dick Sargeant in for Dick York, and replaced Lecy Goranson with Sarah Chalke, they recast Carol. The first Carol was Anita Barone, who went on to play Karne on the “Jeff Foxworthy Show,” and who now has a part in the Michael Chiklis vehicle “Daddio.” **I remember Ross’s first wife’s life partner playing a different part. Does anyone else? If so, what was it?** On “Friends.” Jessica Hecht has only portrayed Susan Bunch. The only other thing I remember her doing was a role on Jonathan Silverman’s “The Single Guy.” - Rick ---
**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, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/113 "2000-10-18T23:27:00Z")
I KNOW I KNOW I KNOW!! > [@](#): > > I remember Ross’s first wife’s life partner playing a different part. Does anyone else? If so, what was it? > On “Friends.” Jessica Hecht has only portrayed Susan Bunch. The only other thing I remember her doing was a role on Jonathan Silverman’s “The Single Guy.” She was also the gynocologist on MAD ABOUT YOU!’ I am so oddly proud that I know that! Anyway, no one has won the Nacho Challenge yet! Scores so far: 1. Biggirl - 6 + 1 bonus pt 2. Zoggie - 11 + 1 bonus pt 3.Kinsey - 12 4.Aglarond - 6 Kinsey needs to correctly answer #8, 10 (what number Chanel?), and 15. And what about that bonus? Zoggie needs to correctly answer #1, 8, 10 (what number Chanel?), and 11. Bonus point was awarded. And…13. What does Phoebe’s half-brother ask her to do for him after they first meet? He asks her to buy him beer. I awarded points even though you guessed. 🙂 And…8. Not a famous person, wrong vein. Keep trying though! It’s ok to cheat, too, so go ahead and hurry up! ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2000, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/114 "2000-10-19T00:13:06Z")
\*\*1. Who can finish this song… “New York City has no power…” [/n] 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… \*\*2. What’s the name of the Chinese woman Ross brings home just as Rachel prepares to tell him she loves him? \*\* Julie, played by Lauren Tom. \*\*3. 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). \*\* An antique broach, just like the one her grandmother had. \*\*4. What’s the name of the girl both Joey and Chandler love (but Joey has dibs cause he dated her first)? \*\* Kathy \*\*5. What does Joey buy aforementioned girl for her birthday? \*\* A pen that’s also a clock \*\*6. What does Chandler buy, which Joey gives her, and she adores? \*\* First edition of _The Velveteen Rabbit_ \*\*7. What is Chandler’s punishment for liking said girl? \*\*Nothing. But for _kissing_ her, Joey demands he spend a day in a box. \*\*8. Why does Monica decide she likes the girl across the street with the telescope? \*\* Because the girl compliments her clothes. \*\*9. What’s the name of Rachel’s ex-fiance? \*\* Barry Farber (although in the original pilot, he’s referred to as Barry Finkle). \*\*10. What perfume does Rachel wear? \*\* Chanel #5. \*\*11. What are the names and professions of the two hot guys Phoebe dates at the same time? \*\* Vince, a fireman, and jason, a teacher. \*_12. What’s the name of Phoebe’s evil twin? \*\* Ursula, who actually predates Phoebe in that she was a recurring character on Mad About You_. \*\*13. What does Phoebe’s half-brother ask her to do for him after they first meet? \*\* Buy hiim beer. \*\*14. What was the name of Rachel’s date for prom (whom Ross nearly stood in for)? \*\* Chip Miller. We learn his first name from the TOW The Pro Video, and the last name when Monica dates him later on. He also owns a motorcycle: The Chipper. \*\*15. What does Ross call his synthesizer music? \*\* His Sound. \*\* BONUS: _**What color dress is Monica wearing when she and Chandler have sex in London? (before it gets torn off)?**_ \*\* Red. - Rick ---
**Author:** ![sheerah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8baadc/32.png) [@sheerah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sheerah)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2000, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/115 "2000-10-19T01:08:17Z")
Since all of Sara’s questions have been answered, I believe the name you’re searching for to complete a certain question is “Ingrid Bergman.” But I could be wrong. ---
**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 19, 2000, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/116 "2000-10-19T01:08:29Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jack Batty \* > \*\*I don’t know if I’m a _Friends_ fanatic. I do like the show. The thing is, I don’t have cable. Which makes for 5 channels to choose from. At 7:00 and 7:30 every night, they show the syndicated reruns. There aren’t any other shows on worth watching at that time of night, so I’ve seen every episode a dozen times. Plus I have a decent head for trivia, so it’s kind of stuck with me, or I’m stuck with it. > (Truth be told, I’ve got [Google.com](http://Google.com) down to a science too) > > The fish - I remember now. Eddie had asked where “Buddy” was when his ex-girlfriend brought over the fish tank. When he planted the Peperidge Farms fish in the tank, he called that one “Chandler.” Right? \*\* Yeah…I have cable but I have seen every episode thousands of times. \ i still remember when I first started watching the show. What do you think of the newer episodes? So different from the older ones. Courtney Cox really needs to gain some more weight. Oops yeah, my bad. I meant the Peppridge Farm Fish, not the real one…the one that he puts inside his pocket… ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2000, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/117 "2000-10-19T01:35:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Nacho4Sara: > I KNOW I KNOW I KNOW!! > > > [@](#): > > > > I remember Ross’s first wife’s life partner playing a different part. Does anyone else? If so, what was it? > > On “Friends.” Jessica Hecht has only portrayed Susan Bunch. The only other thing I remember her doing was a role on Jonathan Silverman’s “The Single Guy.” > > She was also the gynocologist on MAD ABOUT YOU!’ > I am so oddly proud that I know that!\* No, no, no, she was **not** …the actress who played Joan, the gyn/ob who delivered Mabel (and was also Debbie’s lover…Debbie was Paul’s sister) is a different person. She now plays Robert’s ex-wife on “Everybody Loves Raymond.” I can’t remember her name offhand. She is definately older than Jessica Hecht. * * * > [@](#): > > \*Kinsey needs to correctly answer #8, 10 (what number Chanel?), and 15. And what about that bonus? > \* Ok, here goes. 8. stealing someone else’s answer…Ingrid Bergman. 10. Chanel #5 15. His “sound” Bonus Question. It was not the bridesmaid dress, it was whatever she had on at the rehearsal dinner. I’m guessing here…blue? brown? ---
**Author:** ![slackergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@slackergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slackergirl)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2000, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/118 "2000-10-19T03:01:31Z")
OOOH! OOOH! Jack, did you see it tonight? The 7:30 episode was the one where Ben is born, and Joey says he’s 25 to the other preganant girl’s (Leah Remini) mom on the phone, and Monica is talking to her mother and says something about being 26 and not thinking about babies yet on the phone. God I’m pathetic. ---
**Author:** ![Nacho4Sara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Nacho4Sara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nacho4Sara)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2000, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/119 "2000-10-19T03:17:10Z")
> [@](#): > > No, no, no, she was not…the actress who played Joan, the gyn/ob who delivered Mabel (and was also Debbie’s lover…Debbie was Paul’s sister) is a different person. She now plays Robert’s ex-wife on “Everybody Loves Raymond.” I can’t remember her name offhand. She is definately older than Jessica Hecht. Shit, sorry about that! I was so impressed too…guess I pulled that from my butt. 🙂 Anyway… **KINSEY! BRICKER!** and **ZOGGIE!** all tie in their efforts to win my undying adoration and respect. Thank you all for playing and please stay tuned for tomorrow’s episode. ---
**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 19, 2000, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121/120 "2000-10-19T03:24:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Nacho4Sara \* > \*\* > Anyway… > > **KINSEY! > BRICKER!** and > **ZOGGIE!** > > all tie in their efforts to win my undying adoration and respect. > > Thank you all for playing and please stay tuned for tomorrow’s episode. > \*\* Yes!! Thank you, thank you. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-nbcs-friends/37121.md?page=7)