Friends: 5 best Phoebe moments we can't get enough of 

When talking about iconic sitcom characters, you can't miss Phoebe Buffay from Friends. Brought to life by Lisa Kudrow, Phoebe is that weirdly wonderful friend who keeps the group tight with her goofy ways and laugh-out-loud quips.

So, what is it that makes her moments so memorable? It's her knack for taking the most ordinary situations and spinning them into comedy gold. Be it her funny escapades or catchy tunes, Phoebe's appeal is as enduring as the show.

Let's take a look at five of her top moments that keep Friends fans coming back for more and repeating her lines, even after all these years!

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Best Phoebe moments on Friends

1) The bagpipes scene with Ross

Ah, Phoebe's reaction to Ross playing the bagpipes? That's a classic Friends moment if there ever was one! So Ross is there playing...some sounds but let's just say he's not exactly the world's best bagpiper.

Phoebe decides to join in on the fun trying to copy the sounds of the bagpipe in a way that's totally her – all over the place but loveable. Her "EEEEeeeee" is so ridiculously off-key that it's hard to keep a straight face, and even the actors had a tough time not cracking up.

You can see Jen Aniston trying not to laugh in the background. The scene is a clear example of Phoebe's quirky charm.

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2) “You did not!” aka the massage van argument

During a squabble with Rachel about naming her massage van, Phoebe had a killer retort on Friends:

"YOU DID NOT!"

She got so passionate that her voice cracked, which changed the scene from a run-of-the-mill argument into a hilarious moment everyone loves. She has a gift for taking the smallest things and making them into comedy gold.

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3) Smelly Cat was THE anthem of Phoebe Buffay

"Smelly Cat" is more than just a little ditty; it's a full-on cultural sensation. Phoebe started strumming this peculiar tune about a stinky feline in Friends Season 2, and boy, did it stick! With its catchy chorus, "Smelly Cat, Smelly Cat, what are they feeding you?" it's like the show's own anthem.

Did you know it even got a fancy, professional makeover in season three? But, staying true to her character, Phoebe couldn't resist going back to her roots with the raw, emotional version. Every time we hear it, it's like a little nod to her genuine spirit and love for making music from the heart, even Taylor Swift agrees!

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4) The fire alarm saga

Phoebe's struggle with her faulty fire alarm in Friends Season 5 is something we can all laugh at because, let's face it, we've all been there. It's ridiculous, but also relatable. She tries to shut it up with a hammer, and when that doesn't work, she ends up tossing it into the trash chute. Classic Phoebe problem-solving.

But wait, it gets better. She gets it back from a fire department officer who tells her she can't just throw it. That's when things get funnier as Phoebe realizes she has broken the switch-off button.

Her determination to fix it herself is pure comedy gold, and Friends fans love it as it's one of her funniest solo scenes.

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5) The “My Sticky Shoes” incident

When Phoebe catches a cold and her singing voice turns deep, she loves the extra oomph it gives her performances. She belts out "My Sticky Shoes" with this cool, raspy sound that has the coffeehouse crowd hooked. But then, when she gets better and her cold goes away, she's like,

“Ew! I lost my sexy phlegm!”

It's one of those moments that's both hilarious and kind of sweet because it shows how much her confidence grew with that raspy voice.

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If you're watching Friends for the gazillionth time, or if it's your first time, catch Phoebe's hilarity on HBO Max or Netflix in some regions.

And sure, she might say, “Oh, I wish I could, but I don’t want to,” but when it comes to watching Friends, we totally want to!