TV Friends: A-to-Z guide School yourself on the colorful lexicon of the sitcom classic By EW Staff Published on May 6, 2014 05:15PM EDT Trending Videos Close this video player 01 of 27 A NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Apartment Bet (shown) The high-stakes trivia game played during season 4, when Monica and Rachel's complete lack of knowledge of Chandler's profession (see "T") cost the ladies their home. Arquette As an inside joke after Courteney Cox married actor David Arquette in 1999 and professionally added his surname, every name in the opening credits for season 6's "The One After Vegas" included the additional last name (ex. Jennifer Aniston Arquette, Matthew Perry Arquette, etc.), and the dedication "For Courteney and David, who did get married" appeared at the end of the episode. 02 of 27 B NBC "Baby Got Back" Against Rachel's wishes, Ross sang Sir Mix-a-Lot's 1992 rap hit to pacify baby Emma; Rachel eventually discovered she also "like[s] big butts and cannot lie." Bamboozled Joey prepared to audition to host what is perhaps the most confusing game show ever. Baywatch Joey and Chandler's favorite show, starring Yasmine Bleeth and her bouncing breasts. Be Chandler always sarcastically asks, "Could that/he/she/it be any more??" Bea Ross' childhood alter ego, who drank tea and melodically asked, "Won't you dance around with me?" "Big Fat Goalie" Monica's high school nickname when she played field hockey. Box To punish Chandler for kissing his girlfriend Kathy (Paget Brewster), Joey forces his roommate to stay in a large crate for as long as it takes. Break Ross and Rachel were on one when he cheated on her. Or were they? Buffay the Vampire Layer (shown) A pornographic film starring Phoebe's twin Ursula, which causes a lot of grief for the other Buffay sister. Butt Double Joey was Al Pacino's. 03 of 27 C Gary Null/Getty Images Central Perk (shown) Soho's answer to Cheers, minus the booze; service is terrible. Cheesecakes The cause of one of very few fights between Chandler and Rachel. After receiving an accidental delivery meant for a neighbor, they became addicted to the creamy dessert and ultimately end up eating a cheesecake directly off the hallway floor. Crystal duck Ross bought this lavish gift for Carol (Jane Sibbett) in an over-the-top display of affection. Chandler accidentally revealed Ross' longtime crush on Rachel when mentioning the duck in conversation. 04 of 27 D NBC Dr. Drake Ramoray Joey's Days of Our Lives character, who died after falling down an elevator—or so it seemed, until Joey returned to the show, with Dr. Drake Ramoray apparently having been in a coma for years. 05 of 27 E NBC Eddie Manoick Chandler's unstable roommate (Adam Goldberg), who moved in when Joey got his own apartment. Eddie had a fetish for dehydrating things and absolutely zero ability to tell the difference between a real goldfish and a Goldfish cracker. Estelle Leonard (shown) Joey's fairly useless agent (June Gable), who had a severe smoking habit and passed away in season 10. Evolution Phoebe didn't believe in it, much to Ross' frustration. 06 of 27 F NBC Fireball Joey and Chandler made up this dangerous game involving a flaming sphere. Later becoming Ultimate Fireball, it's their second-favorite game after... Foosball The beloved table game invented in 1921; at one point, the guys used a dehydrated cantaloupe (thanks, Eddie!) in lieu of a proper foosball. Friend Zone One of many pop-culture terms coined by the series, specifically when one person in a friendship is relegated to platonic status by the other friend, for whom they have romantic feelings. Frankie Says Relax (shown) When Ross and Rachel broke up in season 3, Ross insisted on taking back this T-shirt, inspired by Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 1983 hit, even though it's clearly too small. Freud! The Musical Off-Broadway musical in which Joey played the singing, dancing father of psychiatry himself. Still better than Smash's interpretation. Fun Bobby Monica's on-and-off boyfriend from seasons 1 and 2. It turned out he could have more accurately been described as Drunk Bobby because he became incredibly boring once he gave up alcohol. 07 of 27 G NBC Gladys and Glynnis Two super-creepy 3-D paintings of bald mannequins that Phoebe passed on to Rachel and Monica. The roommates fought over who could have Gladys after they saw how much uglier Glynnis was. Also, they have their own Facebook page. "Got milk?" Ross once bizarrely claimed he invented the popular '90s slogan. Gunther (shown) The barista at Central Perk, who harbored an undying, unrequited love for Rachel. 08 of 27 H NBC Heckles Monica and Rachel's off-kilter downstairs neighbor (Larry Hankin), who constantly made far-fetched claims about his hobbies while complaining about the noise the ladies are making. Heckles died in season 2, and it's revealed that there really was a lot of noise coming from the upstairs apartment—and that Chandler was more like Heckles than he realized. Holiday Armadillo (shown) Ross dressed up as this made-up seasonal mascot so Ben would have an alternative counterpart to Santa Claus. Hootie & the Blowfish Ross, Chandler, and Monica went to the "Hold My Hand" band's concert on Ross' birthday in season 2, but the cost triggered a fight over money with Rachel, Joey, and Phoebe, whose jobs don't pay as much. "How YOU doin'?" Joey's signature pick-up line. Huggsy Joey had a hard time letting go of his bedtime penguin pal when Emma took a liking to Huggsy. 09 of 27 I NBC "I Hate Rachel" Club (shown) When Ross's old friend Will (Brad Pitt, Aniston's then husband) joined the friends for Thanksgiving, Rachel was upset to find out that Will and Ross formed this club in high school. Ice Capades Phoebe's secret husband, Duncan (Steve Zahn), is a member of this defunct skating exhibition. "I'll Be There for You" The show's theme song by the Rembrandts, which made the duo's day, week, month, year, and lives. 10 of 27 J NBC Janice Hosenstein Litman Goralnik Chandler's longtime on-and-off girlfriend (Maggie Wheeler), his perpetual annoyance and yet—before Monica—kind of the love of his life; see "O." Janine LaCroix Joey's roommate (Elle Macpherson) after Chandler and Monica moved in together. They had a brief, ill-advised romance until she revealed she doesn't like Chandler and Monica. Jessica Lockhart Fictional Days of Our Lives icon played by Cecilia Munroe (Susan Sarandon), who tossed drinks and had her brain donated to Drake Ramoray. Joey (shown) Though perhaps it's best to forget Matt LeBlanc's short-lived Friends spin-off. 11 of 27 K NBC Ken Adams Joey's alter ego (see "R" for Phoebe's). Keyboard (shown) As we saw a few times during the series, Ross knew his way around one. Kool & the Gang Another musical moment from Ross—he wanted to play a bagpipe rendition of the disco funk outfit's 1980 chart-topper "Celebration" at Monica and Chandler's wedding. 12 of 27 L NBC LaPooh Rachel's childhood dog, who was struck by an ice cream truck and dragged 19 blocks to its death. Little Women Joey learned to love Louisa May Alcott's 1868 novel about sisterhood when he and Rachel took part in a book swap. Lobster (shown) They mate for life, and Rachel is Ross'. 13 of 27 M NBC Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E. Joey played wisecracking police detective Mac Machiavelli, who's partnered up with a robot named C.H.E.E.S.E. (Computerized Humanoid Electronically Enhanced Secret Enforcer) in this sitcom. Marcel Ross's capuchin monkey who took to humping everything and had to be sent to the zoo, only to be stolen and become a movie star alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme. Mario Joey played Mario, a man with a venereal disease, who became a real game-killer for the lifelong Lothario. Maurice A space cowboy and Joey's imaginary childhood best friend. Meatsweats When Joey eats too much meat, he sweats. Suggested wardrobe: Thanksgiving pants. Minsk Phoebe's physicist boyfriend David (Hank Azaria) broke her heart when he accepted a three-year grant to do research in the capital of Belarus. Mitzi (shown) Ross thought he killed the pet hamster of Cheryl (Rebecca Romijn), the "Dirty Girl" he's dating, but it was only a rat trapped in a potato chip bag in her filthy apartment. Mockolate In between jobs, Monica took a freelance gig developing recipes for this FDA-approval-pending chocolate substitute. Crumbly and disgusting, Mockolate never got its approval, possibly because it causes a burning sensation when consumers urinate. Moist Maker A layer of gravy-soaked bread put in the middle of a leftover Thanksgiving turkey sandwich, it's Monica's secret weapon and caused a huge rift between Ross and his boss at the museum. Mona The girlfriend (Bonnie Somerville) Ross neglected because of his relationship with Rachel and Emma. Monana A fake name Monica used when bonding with the tap-dancing woman (Claudia Shear) who stole her identity. Mount Tibidabo Barcelona locale of a story Joey told Ross to use while seducing women. Mrs. Whiskerson Rachel's hairless Sphynx cat. Ms. Pac-Man Phoebe was much better at this classic arcade game than anyone else. 14 of 27 N NBC Nap Partners (shown) Joey and Ross dozed together multiple times in season 7 until the rest of the gang discovered their clandestine pastime. Nestle's Tollhouse Monica tried for days to crack Phoebe's "secret family recipe" for cookies, only to discover it came off the back of a bag. 15 of 27 O NBC Officer Goodbody The "professional" name of overweight, arrhythmic stripper Roy (Danny DeVito), whom Rachel hired at the last minute for Phoebe's bridal shower. "OH! MY! GOD!" (shown) Janice's most-used phrase. "The One Where" Every Friends episode begins with the words "The One Where/With..." 16 of 27 P NBC Pat The name of the dog statue that was Chandler and Joey's unofficial mascot, purchased in the midst of a spending spree after Joey's Days of Our Lives money started rolling in. "PIVOT!" Ross repeatedly screamed this word at Chandler and Rachel as they tried to move a couch up a narrow flight of stairs leading to Ross' new apartment. Planetarium While working at the American Museum of Natural History in the early seasons, Ross brought Rachel here when he's called to work during their second date, and they made love for the first time under the "stars" as Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" played. Princess Leia (shown) Rachel dresses up as the Star Wars character to fulfill a fantasy for Ross. Pyramid Joey was a terrible partner on this game show. 17 of 27 Q NBC "Quiet down"hands When Ross moved in with Chandler and Joey in season 5, he drove them crazy by frequently and non-verbally telling them to "quiet down" with this condescending hand gesture. 18 of 27 R NBC "The Rachel" Aniston's haircut became a huge national trend in the show's early years, though she's since admitted she hated the style. Ralph Lauren Rachel worked for the classic American designer for several seasons. Rachel's boss (Joanna Gleason) accused Rachel of having sexual tension with Ralph, though it's actually Phoebe who thought she's made out with him—turns out, Phoebe actually hooked up with Kenny the Copy Boy. Regina Phalange Phoebe's pseudonym, referenced several times through the series. Richard Burke Monica's ophthalmologist boyfriend (Tom Selleck), who's also her father's best friend. They nearly became engaged, but Monica wanted children, and Richard didn't. His appearance in the season 6 finale motivated Chandler to propose to Monica. Richard Crosby An obnoxious actor (Gary Oldman) with whom Joey worked, and who insisted that enunciating to the point of spitting on your scene partner is the key to acting. RositaJoey's favorite armchair, which Rachel snapped in half in season 7, causing Joey to trick Chandler into buying him a new chair. "The Routine" (shown) A choreographed dance Ross and Monica made up when they were younger that they later performed on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. 19 of 27 S NBC Salvation Army Phoebe rang a bell for this charity in season 5; she soon became drunk with power and scary to passersby. Science Boy A comic book hero Ross created as a kid, with a "superhuman thirst for knowledge" and a massive crush on Gravity Girl. Phoebe coincidentally stole Science Boy when she mugged Ross as a teenager, but she ultimately returned it to him. "The Screamer" A.k.a. Tommy, a guy Monica dates (Ben Stiller) who has anger issues. The Shining Rachel reads the Stephen King thriller during her book swap with Joey. Shutter Speed Joey traveled to Las Vegas to shoot this indie film—only to find it had been shut down before he arrived—so he took up work as a gladiator at Caesar's Palace. The gang came to visit, and Ross and Rachel got so drunk they elope. "Smell the Fart" Acting One of Joey's patented techniques. Smelly Cat (shown) The feline subject of Phoebe's signature song. We still don't know what they were feeding him, but it wasn't his fault. Street Phoebe Phoebe's persona when she was homeless as a teen. She occasionally summoned Street Phoebe to do things like keep Ross' co-workers from eating his lunch. 20 of 27 T NBC Teeth Remember that time Ross' were way too white? "Thank you" Emily said these two little words to Ross after he told her he loved her. Thanksgiving (shown) Friends dedicated an episode to the holiday every season. Thunder Rachel kissed Ross and stole Monica's thunder in the wake of Chandler's proposal. Transpondster Definitely not Chandler's job (though it's still unclear what Chandler's job actually was); still not even a word. Trifle Rachel attempted to prove she could cook by preparing this traditional English dessert—only, she didn't realize the pages of the magazine were stuck together and added ground beef and peas between the layers of strawberry jam and custard, prompting Ross to announce that "it tastes like feet!" Tulsa Chandler took a job in this Oklahoma city in season 9. 21 of 27 U NBC Ugly Naked Guy (shown) The friends spent a lot of time watching their neighbor across the street, who preferred to do everything au naturel. Eventually, Ross convinced him to rent him his apartment by showing up on his doorstep and applauding his decision to live life in the buff, then spending a nude afternoon with him. Unagi A state of total awareness that Ross developed after studying years of karate. Underdog This Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade float escaped in Friends' first-ever Turkey Day episode. Ursula Phoebe's (basically) evil twin. 22 of 27 V NBC The Velveteen Rabbit Chandler bought a first edition of Kathy's childhood favorite for her birthday, but ultimately allowed Joey to give it to her so she didn't realize Chandler had feelings for her. Vestibule (shown) As in, "I'm trapped in an ATM vestibule with Jill Goodacre!" Victor The name of Joey's character in Boxing Day, the play that ended with an alien abduction. Viva Las Gaygas The burlesque revue in Las Vegas starring Chandler's father (Kathleen Turner). 23 of 27 W NBC Way/No Way (shown) Ross and Chandler's college band. Weekend at Bernie's Rachel's actual favorite movie (as opposed to Dangerous Liaisons). WENUS Chandler's office slang term for "Weekly Estimated Net Usage System"—not to be confused with ANUS (Annual Net Usage Statistics). 24 of 27 X NBC X-Ray Ross told Rachel she can't look fat in one. Xerox (shown) Chloe (Angela Featherstone), the girl with whom Ross drunkenly cheated on Rachel during their "break," worked at a photocopy shop. 25 of 27 Y NBC Yemen Chandler pretended to move to the Middle Eastern country to shake off Janice. Yeti (shown) A.k.a. Danny (George Newbern), a handsome—at least after he shaves—neighbor whom Rachel briefly dated until she found his touchy-feely closeness with his sister disturbing. 26 of 27 Z NBC Zesty Guy Phoebe's boyfriend, Parker (Alec Baldwin), who is annoyingly excited about everything. 27 of 27 # NBC 4 & 5 Chandler/Joey and Monica/Rachel's apartments, respectively (though they were Nos. 19 and 20 in later seasons). 7 Monica's favorite erogenous zone. 11 Number of towel categories Monica has. 12 (shown) The spray tan number Ross accidentally got on his front (a.k.a. 6 sets of 2s), but a series of misadventures resulted in the number of sprays on his back was a 0. 19 The age at which Chandler first touched a girl's breast.