‘Friends’ Co-Creators Recall Standing Up to NBC Executive

[hewontgo]

‘Friends’ Co-Creators Recall Standing Up to NBC Executive Who Objected To Monica Sleeping With Someone On A First Date https://t.co/jpZTAg0Qn9
- Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 18, 2024

NBC executive wanted to change Monica’s pilot plot, which featured her sleeping with someone on a first date.

“The guy who was in charge said: ‘We’re not

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[rainbows_are_ok]

I wish they had never had Monica and Chandler get together. It completely ruined both of their characters.

[iamkenough]

I definitely think it made Monica less annoying tbh lmao She was my least favorite friend and he was my favorite, so I warmed up to her 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[izzzzy23]

it's an unpopular opinion but i agree, the tone of the show drastically changes when they get together.

[icedevil0289]

I dont know if it was necessarily them getting together because I think they all sort of became caricatures of themselves in later seasons, but I think Monica and Joey had it the worst. It was like they didnt know what to do once she got to where she wanted to be work wise and with her love life

[gossymer]

Oh, it was the complete opposite for me. I'd gone from ambivalence to Ross/Rachel to really finding the will they/won't they absolutely a buzz kill, so Monica/Chandler was such a joy in comparison. Their relationship looked so healthy across the seasons as opposed to the Ross/Rachel mess we were supposed to root for

[deerlike]

imo none of the Friends should have been coupled up and instead just remained friends. But I guess that's what Seinfeld was.