‘Friends’ Is Older Than Some of Its Biggest Fans

One of Lacy Roberts’s favorite episodes of “Friends” is the series finale, which aired in 2004. She wouldn’t be born until two years later.

“You see how much growth they’ve made in their relationships," she said, sounding more mature than her 13 years might imply. “It’s cool to watch them get closer throughout.”

Among “Friends” superfans, she’s not alone: Some of the show’s biggest devotees were born well after it first aired 25 years ago. They discover the sitcom through parents, grandparents or siblings; on Netflix or YouTube; in reruns on Nickelodeon’s late-night lineup. Long after the show’s conclusion, teenage fans and those in their early 20s are still mastering “Friends” trivia and decorating graduation caps in the signature purple shade of Monica’s apartment walls.

Source: The New York Times

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