10 Friends jokes that would NOT work on TV today

Even the most iconic sitcoms have jokes that just wouldn’t fly today — and Friends is no exception. In this video, Dr. Liko takes you through 10 Friends moments that would never make it to TV in 2025, from Ross’s jealousy to the infamous “Fat Monica” storyline. We still love Friends, but rewatching it now feels like a time capsule from a totally different era. These scenes remind us just how much comedy — and culture — have evolved over the last 30 years. Which moment shocked you the most? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for more deep dives into the shows we all grew up with. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Why Friends didn’t age perfectly 00:41 – #10 The One Where Monica Was Slut-Shamed 01:35 – #9 The One Where They Mock a Recovering Alcoholic 02:20 – #8 The One With All the Homophobia 03:00 – #7 The One Where Ross Won’t Let Ben Play With Dolls 03:45 – #6 The One Where Joey and Chandler Can’t Handle Breastfeeding 04:25 – #5 The One With All the Fat Shaming 05:20 – #4 The One Where Paolo Assaults Phoebe 06:10 – #3 The One Where Ross Is Jealous and Possessive 07:05 – #2 The One Where They Make Fun of Lesbians 08:00 – #1 The One Where Everyone Was Transphobic 08:50 – Outro: Why we still love Friends — and what we’ve learned 🎬 Watch next: 👉 10 Hidden FRIENDS Secrets That Blew Our Minds... 👉 10 Times FRIENDS Predicted the Future! Hashtags: #Friends #FriendsTVShow #DrLiko #FriendsJokes #90sSitcom #TVTrivia #FriendsFacts #FriendsRewatch #RachelAndRoss #JoeyTribbiani #FriendsComedy #PopCulture #sitcom