The acronym "BFF" was invented by Friends show’s writers, not Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow), so no. The first person to say it on television, however, was Phoebe. It seems that phrases like "going commando," "friendzone," and "BFF" became well-known after appearing in the Friends television series.
The abbreviation BFF, which stands for Best Friends Forever, has been in use for a very long time. The Oxford Dictionary states that it first appeared in 1997, the same year that Friends season three premiered. In "The One with the Beach" (S03E25), the season three finale, the phrase "BFF" was used. According to some theories put forth by viewers, "BFF" didn't originate with Friends because it was created in 1996. Even if it isn't related to Friends, its appearance on a show with such a large audience makes a difference. The term may not have been created by Friends' writers, but their proper use of it ensured its immortality.
Phoebe is renowned for using peculiar terminology to describe her ideas or inventing different personas. One such example is her alter ego, Regina Phalange, who is comparable to Joey's Ken Adams.
Who is Phoebe Buffay?
In the Friends universe, Phoebe was born on February 16 and is Lily and Frank Buffay's daughter. She was given the name “Phoebe” after her biological mother. Kudrow also plays Ursula, a waitress who is Phoebe's twin sister. French and Italian are just a couple of the languages Phoebe is fluent in. Throughout its ten-year run, from its 1994 debut to its 2004 finale, she appeared in each of the 236 episodes of the show. She is a masseuse and musician known for her outrageous and sassy behavior. Before Rachel Green, she shared a room with Monica Geller, which is how the group first met her.
Phoebe is best friends with Monica and Rachel, along with their neighbors, Chandler Bing and Joey Tribbiani, and also Monica's brother, Ross Geller. She sings simple, awkward songs while playing acoustic guitar at Central Perk and occasionally busking. During the show's ninth season, Phoebe is set up on a blind date with Mike Hannigan (Paul Rudd), and they eventually marry in the last season.
Throughout Friends' ten-year run, Phoebe has consistently received favorable reviews from critics. For portraying her character, Kudrow won a Primetime Emmy, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Satellite Award, an American Comedy Award, and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Since then, Phoebe has been hailed as one of the best television characters ever. Following Jennifer Aniston as the second most well-known cast member of the show, Kudrow has enjoyed a successful film career after portraying Phoebe.
Who sang the song “Smelly Cat”?
Phoebe's absurd, folksy songs with awkward names like "Pervert Parade," "Ode to a Pubic Hair," "You Suck," "Shut Up & Go Home," "Ballad of the Circumcised Man," and "The Food Here Will Kill You" are one of the show's running gags, but her greatest work is unquestionably "Smelly Cat," which she performs at Central Perk in season one. The song tells the story of a cat that society shuns due to its offensive diarrhea ("What are they feeding you?"). Phoebe understands it, though, because she has experienced being an outcast. Phoebe rattles off a list of reasons why the cat is despised in the verses (e.g., "They won't take you to the vet," "you're obviously not their favorite pet," etc.). While the chorus concludes with the uplifting statement that it is "not your fault" if you are different or unique.
Phoebe is found by a record producer who wants to make a music video for "Smelly Cat" in the episode "The One Where Eddie Moves In." At first naively failing to realize that the voice in the video belongs to a much more talented singer, Phoebe is pleased with the outcome. In the end, she concludes that the unappreciated singer is metaphorically Smelly Cat, who rejects praise because she has the wrong "look."
In the episode "The One With Phoebe's Ex-Partner," Leslie, portrayed by E.G. Daily, expressed interest in reuniting with Phoebe. When Leslie goes against Phoebe's wishes and sells "Smelly Cat" to a commercial agency, the partnership falls apart once more. Chrissie Hynde learns the song from Phoebe and records it in 1999 for an album. Adam Chase, Betsy Borns, Kudrow, and Hynde are listed as the song's credited songwriters. Taylor Swift and Lisa Kudrow performed the song together on stage on August 26, 2015, as part of Swift's 1989 World Tour performance in Los Angeles.
Who is Regina Phalange?
Phoebe occasionally takes on the role of Regina Phalange, her alter ego. The first mention of Regina Phalange occurs in season 5, after Ross pronounces "Rachel" rather than "Emily" at his wedding. She poses as Ross's brain surgeon, "Doctor Phalange," and claims that in his head, names are interchangeable. When the friends visit Las Vegas, Phoebe introduces herself as Regina Phalange to the blackjack dealer. When Melissa asks Rachel if she was in a sorority during their lunch date (the one with Rachel's big kiss), Melissa pretends to be a member of "Thigh Mega Tampon," a made-up sorority that was allegedly disbanded after Regina Phalange passed away from alcohol poisoning.
When Joey says, "Hi, I'm Ken Adams," she responds, "Regina Phalange," demonstrating to Chandler and Monica how easily people lie about their names and assisting Chandler with his interviewing skills in Season 8, Episode 4.
In "The One Where Joey Speaks French," an episode from season 10, Phoebe tries to protect Joey from embarrassment by introducing herself as "Régine Philange" and claiming that Joey is speaking a strange regional dialect from her "hometown" of "Estée Lauder." She immediately switches to French and asks the casting director to be amused by Joey's fluency in French, claiming that Joey is her younger brother who is "un peu retardé" (a little slow).
The last time it is mentioned is in the series finale, when Phoebe successfully delays Rachel's flight to Paris by informing everyone on board that there is a problem with the "left phalange." As a result, the plane is forced to land in Paris. Eventually, the travelers are persuaded to board the aircraft once more. An airport employee confidently responds, "Yes, the phalange is fixed!" to a woman who questions whether "the phalange" is fixed.
FAQs
Q. What is the networth of Lisa Kudrow?
A. Lisa Kudrow’s net worth is estimated to be at $130 million, as of 2022.
Q. Is Lisa Kudrow married?
A. Yes, Lisa Kudrow is married to Michael Stern, a French advertising executive. She is the only one in the entire lead cast who has been married since 1995.
Q. What honors does Lisa Kudrow have?
A. For portraying Phoebe, Lisa Kudrow won a Primetime Emmy, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Satellite Award, an American Comedy Award, and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
