On this week’s episode, Alex, Sam, and Kim talk about one of (if not the) most popular TV shows of all time: Friends. Alex and Kim are fans; Sam is definitely not; but why was it such a cultural phenomenon? Has it aged well in the light of a more ‘woke’ society? Were the more controversial jokes in it ever acceptable? And isn’t Ross the absolute worst? Listen to episode 7 to find out.
The show: Friends
The wine: Jacob’s Creek Shiraz; Puklavec and Friends Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Grigio (vegan); Edinburgh Palace by Philip Shaw
The Grape Culture rating:
Sam: 0 grapes (the show); 3 grapes (Jacob’s Creek Shiraz); 3.5 grapes (Edinburgh Palace by Philip Shaw)
Kim: 3 grapes (the show); 3 grapes (Jacob’s Creek Shiraz); 3.5 grapes (Edinburgh Palace by Philip Shaw)
Alex: 3 grapes (the show); 2 grapes (Puklavec and Friends Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Grigio)
Further reading:
In defence of Friends - Stylist, November 2018
Why I Am Not So Fond Of F.R.I.E.N.D.S Anymore - Feminism in India, October 2017
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