What I Picked Up From Binge-Watching "Friends "

By Oore Olayinka on June 19, 2018

I have a theory (round of applause, please).

My theory states that the more episodes of a show you binge-watch, the more random habits you pick up from the show (no judgment by the way, I’ve picked up my fair share of habits from a ton of shows I’ve binge-watched). And to validate my theory, here’s proof of the random habits you picked up from “Friends.”

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1. Meeting up daily in that exact same spot.

Notice how in the show, the gang met up at the Central Perk all day, every day? Well, without realizing it, you and your gang have started meeting up at the exact same place every single day.

That place has low-key become like a second home to your friends. The waitresses at the spot know you and your gang by name and order. You can even forget prized possessions there and be sure to get them back safe and sound, because the people there will be sure to help save stuff for you.

And to make matters worse, you and your friends choose the exact same spot. Face it, you always have a standing reservation at the exact same booth at the exact same place.

2. Your coffee-drinking habit.

After seeing your favorite on-screen gang gulping down several cups of the caffeinated concoction, you decided to try it out. We both know you didn’t like coffee ’til the day you discovered your obsession with the show.

And on that day, you vowed that since everyone you loved on TV was doing it, you’d also do it. And so, you braved your first cup of coffee and have been gulping down gallons of it since.

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3. Barging in on your friends.

During my own phase of being obsessed with “Friends,” I noticed that the gang has no sense of privacy whatsoever and always barged in on everyone. Joey and Chandler were always fond of barging into Monica’s apartment.

I even began to wonder if Monica ever locked her doors (she didn’t by the way, but let’s not get sidetracked here). Soon enough, you’ve picked up the habit of barging into your friend’s place too (but it’s okay, I’m sure they find it endearing… hopefully).

4. The weird guy you spy on.

“Ugly naked guy” was an integral part of the show. Spying on “ugly naked guy” was a group activity, a bonding exercise, a hobby. Without knowing it, you and your group of friends have your very own “ugly naked guy.”

You spy on this unsuspecting creature a lot. It may be in person, like they do on the show, or you may stalk them on social media. They may be a total stranger, just like on the show. Alternatively, he or she may be an acquaintance from work or even an ex. Either way, y’all are pretty updated on them.

5. You dream about the show, don’t deny it.

You’ve dreamed about the show at least once. If you finished all 10 seasons of the show, chances are you’ve had very many dreams, sometimes recurring, like me. I’m not proud of it, but I have dreamed I was in so many episodes. I can’t even begin to recount these dreams.

But hey, on the bright side, it’s quite a conversation starter actually. But it’s also proof that you’re quite obsessed.

Aha! Just as I suspected! My theory proves accurate. The great Socrates strikes again!

Don’t worry, no judging. I wish you many more random habits from many more shows that you binge-watch with your gang.

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