In doing this weeks readings, there were so many I did not know which one to choose. When I scanned the list I came across the article that was on the “Friends” sitcom that was based on Joey and Chandler’s friendship.
I think parts in this article are atrociously written. There is a section in the article that discusses how Chandler in a sense is ”anti-gay” because of a bracelet that was given to him from Joey. The quote in the article reads as follows: “Having received the bracelet, Chandler reacted in a way that simulated gay camp from a hysterical heterosexual standpoint, labelling it a ‘woman repeller’”. Just because Chandler did not like the bracelet that Joey gave to him does not mean he is feeling like he is in a homosexual relationship with Joey, or that Joey in any way, shape, or form is trying to tell him something.
I think people are reading way to much into things on television these days. There are so many critics out there who just want to be “heard” that they are picking apart situations and applying certain stigmas to them that really do not work. For instance, I was a dedicated “Friends” fan right up to when the last episode aired; never in the 9 or 10 seasons “Friends” was on did I think that Chandler or Joey were homophobic or were gay themselves. People have too much time on their hands. Why can’t people just leave things as they are?
Joey and Chandler had one of the best on screen friendships I have ever witnessed. I enjoyed watching them so much that I wanted to be their friend in real life (I still do!). Joey is like the little kid and Chandler is like the dad who takes care of him. There is no sexual chemistry between the two of them; especially not because Chandler did not know how to accept an ugly bracelet that was given to him as a present. I would like to throw this out there: has anyone ever been given a gift that they don’t like but feel obligated to wear? Oh wow, this has happened to me so many times and I acted the exact same way that Chandler did, I wore it because I had too, but I hated every second of it. That is just what you do to save face.
Society today is so focused on the media and everything that surrounds it (internet, cell phones, TV, movies, etc…) that, in my opinion, no one ever just sits back and enjoys the show you might say. People are bombarded with all this bull shit information that a hug between males on a television show means they are gay… seriously why can’t people just let shit be?
In conclusion, I think that Joey and Chandler had a phenomenal relationship that always put a smile on my face when I watched the show. I remember the one episode where Chandler cheated with Joey’s girlfriend and Joey made Chandler sit in a box sealed up for hours. That was an awesome episode, I highly recommend it!
Until later…
Here is a clip from “Friends”:
Well I must say that Friends is by far one of the best shows to ever hit the television. I think it’s the one TV show that we’ll never forget and for those of us who watched it religiously I think it has influenced us in many ways whether we know it or not. I think the reason why was so well taken was because it was so real, it looked at so many different issues, and everyone could relate to at least one of the characters. I think Friends is a show that we’ll be watching and laughing about for years to come.
Thanks for responding!!! I think so too, I think it is a rare thing when a show can be just running repeats and still be making millions!
The show was so dynamic and entertaining and it really did have something for everyone. I often have people ask me which one is my favourite, and I really honestly can not pick one. I have tried time and time again but it just does not work out in my favour. I’ll start on Chandler, then move to Joey and then to Rachel etc… But I guess when you think about it, they all are the characters they are because of everyone else (if that makes any sense?) haha Like Joey would not be Joey if it weren’t for Chandler! haha and like I said, I love the friendship that those two have!
What a phenominal show!!!