Wednesday 16 September 2020

You only ever quote from Friends



These days you only quote from Friends; 
what happened to your Nietzsche? 
The philosophy of Chandler Bing 
has become your favourite feature 

The monologues of Monica 
and the rhetoric of Rachel 
imbue your conversation 
at the expense of Marx and Hegel. 

From the theory of Unagi, 
to the smelly cat conjecture, 
and the “how you doin’?” thesis, 
they’re all found in your lecture. 

Could I be more bored of Joey? 
I’ve had my fill of Phoebe Buffay, 
and listening to Ross is dull, 
he has nothing deep to say. 

There’s only one Friends philosophy 
that rings out strong and true; 
so no matter what the future holds, 
you know: I’ll be there for you. 



Steve Wheeler © 16 September, 2020

Photo from Wikimedia Commons

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