Says dumb
The show gives them jobs, but it rarely shows them at work. The time they spend at the coffee shop does not match their schedules.
Why do the six friends spend working hours in a coffee shop?
Friends: Season 1
Friends: Season 1 (1994)
At 0:15:00S1 E3
Verdict: Guilty. 60% of viewers say this is dumb. Top defense: The show gives most characters flexible or part-time work, and the coffee shop is the show's setting.
Guilty
60% dumb40% explained
800 votes
Dumbness rating
5.8/ 10(800 ratings)Inconsistent competence
Your verdict
Is this scene dumb, or does it make sense?
Rate how dumb
Mildly dumbThrow the remote
Rating distribution
12345678910
What happens in this scene
The friends are often at Central Perk during the day. Their jobs include a chef, a masseuse, an actor and a museum scientist. Rachel works at the coffee shop.
The tone toggle also switches the reviews below. Contains spoilers for this scene only.
Reviews 2
Says explained
Some of them have flexible work and others are between jobs. It is a sitcom and the setting is what matters.
Write a review
Actually, it’s explained
The show gives most characters flexible or part-time work, and the coffee shop is the show's setting.
- DumbScenesStaff14 months ago
The show gives most characters flexible or part-time work, and the coffee shop is the show's setting.
Add your argument
Quick Fix
Fixes are written by people. The smallest change, in 200 characters or fewer, that would have fixed the scene. AI is used only for duplicate detection, length and moderation.
Add a line
Add a line where Joey says he has an audition cancelled and Monica says the restaurant opens at noon. One line for the schedule.
Would this fix it?72% say yes
script_doctor_samSupporter4 months ago
Suggest a fix
Also asked as
- When do the Friends characters work?
- Do the Friends characters have jobs?