Voices around town Voices around town (May 07, 2004)

What was the cultural significance of the TV show 'Friends'?

Asked in downtown Mountain View. Photos and interviews by Corey Pride.

"I think it's just a lighthearted comedy about young adults dealing with the issues of life."
Jenny McArthur, Mountain View

"I think it's a comedic show that represents our generation well, showing a bunch of good-natured self-indulgent people."
Mohan Nathan, Mountain View

"I can refer all life situations to that show. Every life situation has a corresponding 'Friends' episode."
Melissa Whitehorn, Redwood City

"My roommates and I used to get together and watch it on TV every Thursday. It was the most important thing to do in the whole week."
Gwen Hawk, San Jose

"I don't know that there's any cultural significance. I wish I was making a million dollars an episode. TV is just TV. If you're into it that much you aren't getting out enough."
Nate Underwood, Burlingame

"Being very close friends. It's partially realistic. If you are that good of friends, you usually don't get along that well."
Joshua Wade, Mountain View

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