There are so many pop culture trends from the 90s that are making a comeback today. From the combat boots to the crop tops to Doc Martin’s, these trends have been popping up left and right in the midst of our everyday lives.

If we seem to be repeating history in the aspect of fashion, why not television?

It seems as though every show currently on T.V. revolves around elusive subjects such as vampires or witches. What teenagers need is to go back to the basics. The television show Friends does just that.
There have been a number of TV shows that have tried to replace the hilarity and commonality of the sitcom, but the task simply cannot be done. The show survived for an astonishing 10 seasons because of its witty humor, relatable subject matter, and lovable cast.

Friends is about a group of six young adults who are trying to navigate their lives in New York City as they enter their thirties. With each episode you become enraptured as you grow to love the characters and their relationships not only with each other but the an ensemble of random characters who are woven in and out of the story line.

The personalities of each character are perfectly distributed, with the motherly Monica, spoiled yet kind Rachel, carefree Phoebe, comedic Chandler, perfectionist geek Ross, and the laid back yet not so bright Joey. They are relatable characters whose personality quirks exist in each of us middle schoolers, and it’s something from watching the show you can learn to embrace. They are not the invisible, strong, nothing hurts me type of characters that are in so many of the T.V. shows on lately.

Erica Fanning, an eighth grader at Bedford Middle School, says that she would rather watch Friends than any other show currently on TV. “The show is entertaining, yet relatable” she said of her love for the show.

Another aspect that the show provides is the feeling of not knowing where you belong. Every middle schooler can admit they have felt anxious or awkward because they did not know where to sit at lunch or who to hang out with during their classes.

Throughout the show you watch the gang demonstrate loyalty as they help each other out with any problem that comes their way. This is an imperative quality in order to lead a successful life as an adult. That is what really makes this show worth watching. Although it may be filled with jokes that make you roll on the floor crying with laughter, there is an element of trust that can be taken away from this show.
Throughout every obstacle that life may bring, each character is always there, carrying a trait that every middle schooler should learn.