FRIENDS debuted in 1994 but continues to remain one of the most beloved and watched sitcoms of all time. Transcending generations, the show created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman has captured the hearts and lives of millions of fans worldwide. It’s relatable and the chemistry shared by the show’s six lead stars ensured the series remains relevant even now.
While FRIENDS was already hugely popular when it was airing on NBC, the show’s appeal was further amplified by the many hilarious ad campaigns of the show. In one instance, the company had the cast in their ‘underwear’ which Courtney Cox did not really like.
When FRIENDS’ Courtney Cox Refused to Be in Her Underwear
FRIENDS might be a show set in the 1990s but it continues to amaze audiences worldwide with its relatable moments, hilarious comedic elements, and themes of friendship, relationships, and more, even now. The core strength of the show is its ensemble cast of six very distinct characters, each of whom brings a unique trait to the table.
Starring Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, David Schwimmer as Ross Geller, Courteney Cox as Monica Geller, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay, and Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani, the dynamics between the actors and characters have helped the audience become emotionally invested in the characters’ lives, leading to a deeper connection with the show.
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One particular ad campaign of the show captures the essence of the character’s relationship and the show’s timeless humor. In the advert, the cast can be seen dressed in all-white night dresses or as Courtney Cox puts it ‘in their underwear’. A promo commercial for the show features the cast standing together as the camera goes up to each member. However, when it lands on Cox, the actress hilariously quips,
I’m not doing this. This is a shameless exploitative attempt to get people to watch our show.
As Perry comes forward to reveal the show’s airing time and channel, Cox then chimes in,
Would you stop, they’ve got us in our underwear, we’re never going to be in our underwear. We’re not going to be in our underwear, are we?
One of their first campaigns for the show, the recently unearthed video went viral on the internet and fans had some amusing reactions.
Fans React to FRIENDS Underwear Ad Campaign
FRIENDS has left an indelible mark on popular culture and the entertainment industry as a whole. A show that continues to garner hundreds of views even now and inspires several iconic trends, it has become part of the lives of some hundred thousand fans and more today.
So when the hilarious ad campaign went viral on the internet again, fans had some equally hilarious and amusing reactions to give.
The reason why Joey made friends. -@ozzy_uzair
David is READY since the day before. -@hasterjsinuyul
So clever! It was a hit from the beginning! -@websandy
You’re going to be in your underwear when you bang Chandler IN LONDON! -@kravis_d._nsfw
It’s takes just that one person & it’s Monica. -@jolei09
Promised myself not watch this again, here I am watching it at 34. -@officer_lori90
As the show continues to attract viewers and fans even now, fan reactions prove the enduring legacy of FRIENDS and its timeless appeal. As more similar forgotten videos continue to find their way back, these unearthed moments have only added to the show’s popularity.
FRIENDS can be streamed on Netflix.
