*YOU LOVE ME!?* Friends S5 Ep: 7 & 8 | First Time Watching | (reaction/commentary/review)

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YOU LOVE ME!? Friends S5 Ep: 7 & 8 | First Time Watching | (reaction/commentary/review)
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[@ellen_127]

this is the funniest Ross era fr, i really think he's at his best when his going through a meltdown 😭

[@asarishepard8171]

You know about my rage? 😂

[@omarjimenez8895]

Agreed!

[@leonidasneves7972]

Fr, THIS is where he started to become my fav character, he just gets better after this season

[@DarknessIsThePath]

@@leonidasneves7972 Same here, he went from the most boring one to the funniest one lol. Same with Phoebe, she was the about as boring I would say but became way funnier around this era too.

[@leonidasneves7972]

@@DarknessIsThePath ironically Ross and Phoebe are my fav characters and my fav duo after Chandler and Joey, everytime Ross and Phoebe have a pairing in an episode is so chaotic

[@flaviadn]

Knowing how scared Chandler is of commitment and seeing him say "I love you" first is so heartwarming. ❤

[@saraa7841]

Him saying it while she looks like that is so perfect for this role… He says it at the moment that Monica obviously looks ridiculous, which is amazing because it shows he really loves her. Also, his commitment-struggle is shown perfectly. He says this as he isn’t looked at, he just blurts it out as if no one will ever hear it. I bet he would’ve been to scared to say it if he saw her eyes.. it’s so perfectly written and played out❤️

[@flaviadn]

@@saraa7841 I knooow! And the way he said it feels so natural 😭

[@bexproctor360]

My only issue is that, in later episodes they make it look like he never said it ? The episode where pheobie and Rachel mess with them , chandler says it like it's new ? So I'm confused .

[@flaviadn]

@@bexproctor360 ohhh I get what you say but that it's different. When he says it there he is very confident about it and he says in front of everyone... here he denies right after and panic 😂

[@Stylz.]

“She plays for both teams😃😁” 💀

[@margomz3186]

It pains me when people don't get that joke, it's one of the smartest jokes on the show 😂😂

[@Term1nus3st]

I've watched friends like 5 times already(front and back). But somehow I never noticed that one before xDD

[@fnw100]

What does it mean?

[@jamuntae]

@@fnw100 its about carol "playing for both teams" as in likes girls too

[@mariramos9982]

"You should be a chef" "Ok" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@saraa7841]

The fact that Chandler said I love you to Monica looking like that doing his little dancy thing…. She knew she couldn’t look worse and yet he said he loved her, she knew how real that must be.

[@thatgirlwearingglasses]

Nah.

[@NetanelWorthy]

He has now reached the iconic “turkey on the head”. This is one of the well-known images of the show.

[@realfitzmarker]

Mr. Bean: Am I a joke to you?

[@TitusJudah]

@@realfitzmarkeryes he's a joke

[@lay-dee]

Oscar: G'day, marshmallows! Me, like a child: yay!

[@randomlibra]

His name is Oscar? I never knew LOL

[@lay-dee]

@@randomlibra he said it in his Schindler's List reaction. That's how I found out😊

[@Shae29]

My exact reaction!! I’ve missed his new friends vids so much!

[@unitedstatesofbecky]

It kinda feels nice to be a marshmallow.

[@Br0nto5aurus]

"Does she really think it's that impossible for a guy to not like her?" This show had a surprising amount of commentary on pretty privilege

[@casperryborg4869]

Not really. You simply took your already established bias and projected it onto the show.

[@Heida77]

The first Thanksgiving at the Gellers was in 1987 and the second was a year later in 1988. The show started in 1994. I love the Thanksgiving flashbacks and I love Chandler & Monica. Chandler's "I love you" was so sweet and natural. And yes, I think a big reason for Monica becoming a chef was because of Chandler. I was never a fan of the Rachel and Danny storyline. Rachel just looked so desperate, kind of how she was with Joshua. Fun facts: Chandler bouncing up in the air when Monica sits on the couch in the flashback was suggested by Matthew. Chandler's toe being severed was a play on the fact that Matthew was missing part of his right middle finger. Matthew grew a goatee specifically for the scene where Joey scared him with the turkey. Also, Chandler's haircut during the first flashback at Ross and Monica's parents house resembles the style made popular by 1980s band A Flock of Seagulls. In the second flashback Ross and Chandler are wearing outfits inspired by the characters from Miami Vice. Joey getting the turkey stuck on his head is a reference a Mr. Bean episode called "Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean".

[@MrEvers]

I feel Rachel's behavior is written as self-sabotaging, because she's still in love with Ross

[@GreenAliceVerte]

I knew for Flock of Seagulls but not Miami Vice and Mr. Bean! Thanks! One of my ex's used to dress like The Fonz, lol.

[@Karamarika]

​@MrEvers I think it's that she is just so desperate to try to move on from Ross. With Joshua, she was trying to prove that she was at the same place Ross was with Emily. Then she ends up basically ending things with Ross, so she continues to be desperate for love to prove she is over him and capable of being with someone else.

[@tagteamchampions]

There are so many great references in the Monica flashbacks. The 80s fashion, the Ross and Carol jokes and pretty much everything that jack and Judy say.

[@ToniMcGinty]

Just realised! You should really check out the bloopers at the end of each season. If you haven't spent 10 minutes watching Lisa Kudrow laughing her head off, you haven't lived.

[@ChandlerBing-t3k]

I agree

[@GreenAliceVerte]

Oh man, I agree too, so much! He should react to all the bloopers of the seasons he's seen, and you know, share with us! Lol. I see the bloopers in my head as the show plays and I'm like "Oscar, can't wait for you to enjoy them too!" 😄 those bloopers have actually gotten me through tough times! Laughter is medicine!

[@ToniMcGinty]

@@GreenAliceVerte Especially Lisa's!

[@raenorton7709]

I agree. He definitely needs to watch the bloopers, and the reunion!

[@ToniMcGinty]

@@raenorton7709 The girl who asked the only audience question at the reunion is a friend of mine. I couldn't believe it when I saw her!

[@quimeymalen]

My friend presented her thesis recently and she asked us to give her a sign in case we heard her speaking too fast. So we printed little pics of Ross in those different scenes where he does "the quiet down thing" and put some sticks back to rise them, it was really funny

[@erine387]

This is the best thing I've read today 💀😭🤣

[@crystalgemgirl731]

That's great.😂

[@78macka]

Fun fact: Chandler losing his toe was made because Matthew Perry had an incident in kindergarten when he was 3, where his finger got slammed in a door. As a result he lost the tip of his finger. But it doesn’t end there, about 6 years later when he was 9 he was on a plane and in those days (before 9/11) you were allowed to go into the cockpit and look around. He was astonished by the buttons and controls he forgot to hide his finger. The pilot saw his finger and looked at it and it turned out the pilot was missing the exact same amount of one of his fingers. I read about it in his memoir, it’s absolutely heartbreaking but so inspiring to read, I would recommend it to anyone.

[@Favouredz]

I love that you love Chandler and Monica so much! It's a nice break from the drama between Ross and Rachel, not a big fan of the "will they won't they"

[@crystalgemgirl731]

Not to mention, Ross is kinda toxic. He's a "Nice Guy"

[@luamorim.b]

Phoebe was an orphan who lived on the streets, she did not have to search in another life for a thanksgiving worse than Chandler’s 😂

[@knavehart]

@20:41 it's one year between the two thanksgivings at the Gellers (1987 -1988) the show begins 1994.

[@neuralwarp]

21:30 You missed that one. Ross's fiancée _"plays for both teams"._

[@JKM395]

Man, if I put a million dollars on the line and gave you the rest of time to do it, you would still NEVER guess what happens with the Rachael and Danny thing. I'm looking forward to you seeing it.

[@MicukoFelton]

oh god 😂

[@JKM395]

@@MicukoFelton Indeed.

[@honeysuckledreamz]

fr lmao 😂

[@Karamarika]

Yep. I can't stand the Danny character. He's so awful in so many ways.

[@Wawagirl17]

My personal favorite of all the Friends Thanksgiving Specials (and there are many great, iconic FriendsGiving events)! The lore behind Chandler's hatred of the holiday expands! And Fat Monica is so adorably innocent and joyful. And technically the first Mondler "I love you?" Close enough. (My cousin texting my mom a gif of Monica Dancing with the Turkey / Fez Hat / Sunglasses one Thanksgiving is how said cousin learned that I'm a Friends Fanatic, and the reason why I have SO much Central Perk merch in my bedroom from every time said cousin goes thrift-shopping and keeps me in mind, lol.)

[@JeM130177]

Hahaha aww I love that your immediate reaction was also “I love Monica” 😂

[@hasicazulatv2078]

I audibly gasped outloud when chandler said i love you

[@quimeymalen]

Chandler had an influence on Monica's life from the moment they met, that's actually so sweet.

[@masodilla9572]

My guy I’m sure I’m not the first nor the last to feel this way but you are such a joy to watch these with. I’m home sick today and feeling all around bad but seeing this upload brightened my day like you wouldn’t believe. Much love and appreciation for this channel and you my good man.

[@quimeymalen]

i love when Monica is asking about all the food and Danny tells her "aren't you a chef?" lmfao

[@pablosonic892]

At this point in the show's run, schwimmer is in full Rose-A-tron mode creating a new, 'nother one for the time capsule, instant classic memorable schtick on a weekly basis. I remember reading at the time in Entertainment Weekky that despite pursuing a movie career as they all were every summer hiatus, they were all committed to the series till the wheels come off. And he, specifically, year five of the show had a season long running bet with the show's writer's room that whatever vague non-descipt piece of business they give him to do in that weeks script, no matter how deliberately sparse and purposely unhelpful in stage direction, he would create something iconic and comedy gold by showtime on tape night. He fed on the personal challenge as a performer and to not rest on his laurels as they all got more established. This is how we got future classics as the leather pants in a bathroom bit and his one word battle cry matra moving a couch which will become his rosetta jewel in Schwinnmer's season 5 crowning achievement spinning legendary show moments conjured from out of whole cloth. Red Rose lives!!

[@cloudwatcher608]

The Flock of Seagulls haircut always gets me 😂

[@crystalgemgirl731]

I question how stuff like that becomes popular.

[@erine387]

I just LOVE your reaction videos, especially the Friends reaction, I never miss it !! Plus, imo, season 5 is really a begining of a new era in friends, and as much as I love the first seasons I'm such a fan of season 5 and the seasons after that !! Anyway, thanks for another great reaction video ❤

[@lay-dee]

Supposedly, the "tip of the toe" thing is based on Matthew Perry's tip of his finger missing. Idk how he got his real-life injury, but there ya go 😂 Oh and the 1862 flashback was the American Civil War. Idk if that's a known thing in other countries 🤷‍♀️

[@mathmannix]

FYI - Chandler's wild upswept hairdo is a callback to S2 Ep. 15 (which is not in this playlist?), in which they have this conversation: Ross: "Listen, have you ever been, you know, fooling around with a girl, and she started laughing?" [referring to Rachel in the previous scene] Chandler: "Yeah, but it was 1982 and my Flock of Seagulls haircut was tickling her chin." Google the band "A Flock of Seagulls" if you need more context.

[@Martin-u9e]

The way Phoebe rubs Joey's head and says that's because your brand new 😂😂😂

[@mariacavanaugh1010]

Ross and Chandler go from A Flock of Seagulls (song: I Ran) to Miami Vice (Crockett & Tubbs are on the case). The 80s were a great time for fashion! 🤣🤣🤣

[@PHSDM104]

I remember the Hall and Oates look they were rocking.

[@BlaiddDrwg2009]

It took me too long to get the "she plays for both teams" joke 😅😅

[@hikaruichinose4476]

Phoebe's past lives always made me laugh 😂

[@nascreates3392]

Once you know, you also see Monica and Chandler near each other more even when everyone else is around, but because they're all so close, it's not suspicious. They were very close to each other on the couch in this episode but no one else caught on. 😍

[@mswitch936]

My notifications didnt show this and I nearly had a panic attack. Your friend reviews make my Monday. So thank you Oscar! Cant wait till next week

[@2129hours]

Remember, the Gellers can’t flirt 😂

[@ADaboia234]

Love, love, LOVE your reactions ☺️☺️☺️ literally they make my day

[@Br0nto5aurus]

I've seen this show many times over, but it wasn't until half a second before you pointed it out that it occurred to me, Rachel _does_ sail, idk why she would say she doesn't. Maybe she just meant that she doesn't race.

[@carriesmith742]

I thought it odd that Monica chose Mac and cheese to make because even though I personally don't eat it, every Thanksgiving I've ever been to included Mac and cheese. 20:44 it was 1 year later. 1988. The show started in 1994. 24:49 my husband's mom bought me a hat shaped like the turkey wearing the sunglasses and the hat with the tassle hanging down. She has given me so much Friends merch as presents over the years.

[@Marjolein26264]

I remember those 'wicker' shoes! 😁

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Oscar! ☕ Gary Halvorson and Kevin Bright directed these two.

[@Martin-u9e]

Phoebe is absolutely the funniest character hands down just love her

[@bethanyheyde805]

My friends moved into a tiny house after they got married, and their bedroom is essentially a loft. They have to climb a ladder to get into bed. They bought a larger house right across the street from where they live now because the wife is pregnant (the ladder situation isn’t going to work too good.) He has learned the house is more of a fixer upper than he realized. 😂 She’s due in October…The baby is going to spend part of her life in that tiny house lol 🙄😂

[@SC-gp7kt]

You need to find an image of the 80's band, Flock of Seagulls. That will explain Chandler's look in the flashback! 😂😂😂😂😂😂🏃‍♂️

[@Wyatt_Brown]

24:04 "Ross you dirk!" Never heard that one before 😂

[@CitiesTurnedToDust]

I case the other comments don't make it clear, Chandler's 80s haircut is based on one of the band members of the group "Flock of Seagulls" who had a couple of hits back on those days

[@liisisoo2036]

So happy it's monday and I can watch frieands with you

[@unitedstatesofbecky]

"Does Rachel really think that it’s impossible that a guy might not like her?" Yes. 100%

[@Karamarika]

These flashback episodes that go before the show started are my absolute favorite episodes. Same for the "flash present" episodes.

[@kaijingarou6526]

Yes, Friends has some recap episodes but also others like this that are structured like a recap but are completely original.

[@christopherb501]

There's a big difference between flashback episodes and clip shows.

[@kaijingarou6526]

@@christopherb501 The structure is usually the same. A group of friends reunite to reminisce. The only difference is whether those memories are new to the audience or not.

[@Stylz.]

Clicked immediately 😂😂❤

[@matt47110815]

5:00 The Box Fort - There out outtakes of them in the Fort and you hear them zipping up their pants. (This was played front of a live studio audience.)

[@mathmannix]

"Check out this kitchen - slash - bathroom!" "Yeah, somebody was using his head!" Almost certainly not an intentional joke ("head" meaning bathroom in the Navy), but I laughed anyway.

[@laurakhancreations3845]

I was waiting for this! I don’t know why YT didn’t notify me- I have all notifications on 🤔

[@lucky-br4wk]

You're the best. Thank you so much for your reactions!!!!

[@didianogabriel331]

I’ve been watching your reactions for the past couple of hours and I can’t believe I’m caught up and now I have to wait for the next video 😩

[@samuelterry6354]

I know Ross is going through some stuff, but I still think it's weird how now he's single suddenly Rachel's not interested.

[@olivianhaisi9612]

True but I don’t think she’s uninterested because he’s single, but more seemed to recognize after Emily that perusing a relationship with him, single or not, isn’t a great idea in general. Like I think she still loves him but realizes it’s not the best time

[@samdee5942]

Im so invested in seeing your reactions to the show its my favorite part of the week

[@touchstoneaf]

Can't wait for the next couple of episodes!

[@tpayne1606]

Monica and Chandler are one of my top ships. They are one of the greatest TV couples I've ever seen. When everyone talks about Friends, I think of them more than Ross and Rachel.

[@astronant]

look i’m a simple man, oscar posts i watch

[@gautamnanda1995]

Now that Chandler is in a real relationship, Ross becomes the funniest character. Wait for all the great Ross moments.

[@nitrokid]

You gotta watch the bloopers too!

[@gabrielacarcamo8205]

great thanksgivig episode fun fact did you know that Matthew perry lost part of his when he was a child because it got jammed on a door

[@lexilara237]

I never understood why Chandler forgot he lost his toe. Is it trauma? The medications after surgery? Like how do you forget that?

[@concettasorvillo3719]

He didn't forgot. He just didn't know that it wasn't an accident but part of a plan to humiliated him as a revenge. I mean, that's how I've always seen the story.

[@quimeymalen]

7:37 loving Rachel and Monica's pants

[@9-Paul-6]

I love how aussie you are, must have said"far out" about 5 times!

[@CyberCat45]

Hey, I know you mostly watch movies and whatnot, but if you are looking for a game series that I genuinely think would perfectly fit your personality for KZbin, I highly recommend the Ori games. They tell a stories that feel a lot like Pixar films on an emotional front, and they are good fun to play. I understand if this isn’t your thing, but it will always be an option lol. Love your content regardless!

[@pricemoore2022]

Awesome reaction of my favorite Friends episode!!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊

[@wendydarling5790]

Just had a "Murphy's Law" day. Ugh! Happy to have a little fun watching this. :)

[@SweeranSwift]

Joey expressive eyes 😂😂

[@babayaga4295]

Friends are the best. Love youre comment. Youre so nice.

[@sazzadJOY96]

Best thanksgiving episode!!!

[@ericacarreiro9299]

For me is the best season, but I love ALL. ❤️😁😍 Love your reactions!! 🇧🇷

[@hichemso93]

I thought that chandler already told monica that he loves her when pheobe was flurting with him and when ross finds out

[@that.ll_do_pig]

2:45 um...Joshua anyone? Lol

[@KollinTalksSports]

Rachel said she doesn’t go for guys right after they get divorced when she literally did that with Joshua😂😂

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

80's band Flock of Seattle had Chandler as hairdo!!!!

[@fantasyland3646]

Yay new episodes ❤

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

Great episodes.great reactions

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

Now they're dressed like guys in "Miami Vice" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@leonidasneves7972]

19:24 "Monikagh!"

[@gravemound]

you should watch the lion king 2, the one with kovu :)

[@BrightNeonBrilliancy]

Why does past Rachel give me major Joan Cusack vibes lol

[@Frainbowarrior]

This is the best season without a doubt!!! ❤

[@legohunter1020]

My first Thanksgiving episode of Friends.😎

[@SweeranSwift]

Thanksgiving épisodes are Always the best

[@joecortes7142]

Tell me Chandler and Monica aren't a cute couple and I will fight you. They were so perfect for each other

[@Karlo22222]

You should try with The Big Bang Theory.... Believe me!

[@Gl3t]

Could you please react to heartstopper!! Its a really good show and i would love to see what you think of it

[@lillim.5060]

Ohh yes, please! I think the mix of cuteness but also discussion of deeper topics regarding relationships and mental health would be perfect for him to react to. I would love his perspective on so many scenes in this series.

[@seancasey8512]

I dont think the toe was an even trade. Chandler helped Monica avoid heart failure and look great, and he lost a toe.

[@sagelovescoffee]

Wooooooo!!!

[@christopherb501]

The annoyances the guys went thru with Ross...think Carol had to put up with any of that?

[@Julini89]

how you are reacting to this I really wanna see your reactions to How I met your mother :D

[@fundudehere1]

best series in the US ever

[@ajzonearhamjamalblaster6048]

Hey u should react to Madagascar all 3 parts in a different vid

[@cog4life]

0:16 glad she’s gone for real. 😊

[@Hj-hc6fd]

🎉

[@divyanshsahai]

Please start Modern Family or Brooklyn 99. Please🙏

[@tespay14]

‏‪24:00‬‏ that moment always felt so out of character for joey imo,