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Updated 7 months ago,October 3, 2024
2024 marks the 30-year anniversary sinceFriendsfirst aired in 1994.
The beloved sitcom changed the world (and thats not an exaggeration).
In HBOs 2021Friendsreunion documentary, many people around the world said the same.
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Gay marriage has been legalized and trans rights are on the forefront of everyones minds.
So weve compiled three moments that dont hold up and three that definitely do.
Without proper body-diverse representation, the show leans heavily on fat jokes throughout its ten seasons.
In The One with the Prom Video, we first see fat Monica, and the gang mocks her.
In 2024, its just not funny to body-shame people, even if they are your closest friends.
And it continues throughout the entire series in other ways as well.
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In 2024, we know better than to gossip about someones weight and encourage disordered eating.
But beyond this, Rosss internalized masculinity would never hold up today.
The line gets a laugh, but it wouldnt fly today.
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Mencanand do wear makeup; plus, carrying a nice bag doesnt make him or anyone any less masculine.
But despite enjoying sex, the women are still treated as responsible adults.
In The One with the Free Porn, Joey and Chandler refuse to look away from the television.
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But as we know today, glorifying free pornography can have its ramifications to those working in the industry.
Throughout the show, Joey dates so many women that even he doesnt remember their names.
However, because of her own experience, Phoebe talks him out of it.
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