8 Secrets About FRIENDS You Had No Idea About

Friends are such an iconic show that even if you didn’t watch it when it was on TV, you’ve probably rewatched it online since. It’s nearly impossible to find a person on this planet who hasn’t seen or at least heard of Friends. But interestingly enough, there are still some facts about that show and some behind-the-scenes moments that you probably weren’t aware of. Let’s explore these little secrets, shall we?

1. Chandler Is Based On Matthew Perry

The cast of Friends is brilliant. It’s been decades since the show came out and we still think of the actors as characters from Friends. But it’s not just casting. The character of Chandler was based on Matthew Perry and his nervous habits. For example, Chandler’s awkwardness and sense of humor were influenced by the stories he told the producers of the show about his life and they just thought “why not run with it?”.

2. Phoebe Can’t Play The Guitar For A Reason

On the show, Phoebe is famous for her bad guitar playing and weird songs. And it wasn’t written into the show at first. Phoebe was meant to know how to play, but Lisa Kudrow didn’t want to learn. She just couldn’t get the hang of it, even after the show hired a tutor for her. But hey, it worked out in the end. These days we can’t imagine Phoebe playing well, that seems like a very different character.

3. Jennifer Aniston Almost Quit

Jennifer Aniston wasn’t sure she wanted to do another season of Friends. By the time they finished season 9, Anniston had been super successful and doing movies. She wasn’t even sure she wanted to ever play Rachel again. She was also worried that the audience would grow tired of the show. It’s always better to go out on a high and leave people wanting more than to overstay your welcome and watch the ratings plummet. However, she agreed in the end, and we have season 10. (even if it is the shortest season of the show, with only 18 episodes)