How has F.R.I.E.N.D.S influenced popular culture?

Friends seems to have made a notable contribution to some areas of popular culture - in particular, language and even fashion.

Some examples:

The use of "so" to mean "very" or "really" was not invented by any Friends writer, but it is arguable that the extensive use of the phrase in the series encouraged its use in everyday life.

Also commonly said by the characters, particularly Monica, was the loud "I know!" and her obsessive compulsive order to clean, and to keep everything tidy and in the right place.

The series has also been noted for its impact on everyday fashion and hairstyles. Jennifer Aniston's hairstyle was nicknamed "The Rachel" and copied around the world.

Joey Tribbiani's catchphrase "How you doin'?" has become a popular part of American slang, often used as a pick-up line or when greeting friends.

The show also popularized the idea of the laminated list of celebrities that a person's sexual partner will permit them to sleep with.

The phrase "Ross and Rachel" is used to describe an on/off relationship with a 'history', or in a situation like "Are you on a real break, or a Ross and Rachel break?"

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