Friends: 9 comebacks so Chandler, they should come with a mic drop clause

Whoever has watched Friends has once in a while channeled their inner Bing and said one of his lines. His sarcastic comebacks are filled with comedic timing and one-liners that have the precision of a brain surgeon. Chandler’s humor is a carefully constructed defense mechanism.

It is a witty shield that protects him. The awkwardness he has in his life, love, and occasional overenthusiastic hug from Monica sometimes needs to get deflated and he uses his sarcasm and humor for it. His ability to neutralize any tense situation with a perfectly times quip brings forth a trail of eye rolls and laughter from his friends and the viewers as well.

So, let’s dive into the world of Chandler Bing. In a world that can sometimes feel a little too serious, a well-paced comeback is all that is needed to lighten the mood. Here are 9 such comebacks that the viewers have loved.

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Friends: 9 comebacks so Chandler, they should come with a mic drop clause

1) Rachel’s outfit

In season 2 episode 24, when Rachel came out wearing a pink dress that she was supposed to wear, everyone was shocked. However, Chandler had a unique reaction to it. On seeing Rachel and Ross’s outfits, he said

“I’m sorry. We don’t have your sheep."

It was a hilarious comment. As can be expected from Chandler, he is always ready with a witty and remarkable quip every time one of his friends does something. This comment added to the overall humor of the show. Truly a mic-drop moment that even his friends liked it. Nothing goes unnoticed by Chandler’s sharp observation skills.

2) House tour

In season 10 episode 15, when Monica and Chandler were checking up on the neighbor’s house as they were buying the house beside it they met with an uncomfortable situation. Initially, Monica tells Chandler that the neighbor's house is not better than theirs as the living room is smaller than theirs, all of a sudden the owner of the house arrives and tells them that someone else has come to check on the house as well.

They were wondering if that person could be their supposed future neighbor, Janice Litman. She is surprised to see Monica and Chandler. She exclaims how small the world is on seeing them. To which Chandler says,

“And yet I never run into Beyonce.”

This concise dialogue conveys his feelings in a perfect manner, which adds to the overall humor. It perfectly captures Chandler’s reaction on seeing Janice.

3 ) Chandler’s quiz

In season 3 episode 2 when everyone was getting ready Ross was getting worried that Chandler and Joey were not picking up their pace in getting ready. He tried his best to tell them to get ready as they were supposed to leave in 20 minutes.

At this moment, Phoebe arrives. She was fully dressed and ready. Seeing Phoebe ready, Ross appreciated that she was his star. On the other hand, Chandler comes out and tells everyone that he took the quiz in the magazine and says that,

“It turns out I do put career before men”.

This line ties together Chandler's overall sense of humor and sarcasm.

4) Ross gets tanned

In season 10 episode 9, Ross gets interested in knowing about the details of Monica’s tan. This makes Chandler say that Monica goes to the spray-on-tan places. Ross adds to the saying that he should get one too. Chandler makes fun of him by telling him that after getting the tan he should get a mini skirt to show the tan off.

Later, when Ross comes back from the tanning place after getting heavily tanned, it shocks everyone. On seeing Ross’ condition, Chandler gets curious. Ross tells him that he went to the tanning place that Monica suggested. To this, Chandler says,

“Was that place, the Sun?”

Chandler always perfectly times comebacks that add to the overall humor of the show. He is the king of sarcasm and is able to deliver intriguing one-liners that the viewers have enjoyed throughout the show. This line is concise and memorable, hence viewers have remembered it even after the show has ended.

5) Ross and Chandler

In season 6 episode 10, when Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, and Chandler were talking Ross comes and asks them about what they were doing later. To this, Phoebe says that she and Rachel have a hair appointment later.

Phoebe made this excuse up because she wanted to know what Ross needed first before committing. Ross tells them that Elizabeth’s father wanted to meet him. On hearing this, Chandler says,

“Wait a minute, hold the phone. You’re not Elizabeth’s dad?”

Ross and Elizabeth’s dating plotline has been a source of intrigue for the series. Chandler’s comment on that cuts through the tension with a sharp, hilarious point. It highlights Ross’s predicament in a humorous manner, which is very Chandler Bind coded. His humor seals the deal and makes it an iconic dialogue that the viewers love.

6) Ross’s date

In season 4 episode 10 when Ross tells Phoebe, Joey, and Chandler about the reason for his tardiness, he tells them about his date. He tells that he met a girl on the train to the museum. On hearing this, Phoebe and Chandler get curious and asks more about it.

Ross tells about how he met her on the train and added that if she wanted to switch cars, she would be at his mercy. On hearing this, Chandler says,

“Were you so late because you were burying this woman?”

It was a signature Chandler move. His line served as a comedic release. He never missed to poke fun at Ross. This brief, sharp, and utterly memorable line from Chandler was a total mic-drop moment, according to the viewers.

7) Joey’s first date

In season 10 episode 9, Chandler asks Joey about his date with Rachel. Joey says that it was going to be their first date. To this Chandler asks whether Joey was feeling nervous. Joey says that he was not nervous and says that he is good at this. To this Chandler says,

“What must it be like not to be crippled by fear and self-loathing?”

This comeback, though said sarcastically, adds to the overall humor of this scene. It is delivered perfectly and is insightful as well. This line is a core depiction of Chandler’s character. He uses humor as a defense mechanism. The mic drop quality of this line is how Chandler depicts his honesty through his words. This line sticks with the viewers and is not just a simple punchline that fades. It is a peek into the heart of a beloved character that the viewers have loved.

8) Joey asks for Chandler’s help

In season 6 episode 18 Joey comes and tells Chandler about the girl he went to college with who became a movie director. Chandler understands that he was talking about Dana Keystone.

He tells him that she was with him in the movement class. Joey tells him that Chandler’s friend was directing the new Al Pacino movie and asks him to help him get an audition. Chandler tells him that he hasn’t talked to her in ten years. However, Joey starts to request and tells him that he would owe him a lot. To this Chandler says,

“You do owe me so much.”

He then goes on to tell the total amount of money that Joey owes him, but Joey cuts his sentence and tells him not to change the topic. This whole moment is hilarious, and viewers have enjoyed Chandler’s sarcasm in this dialogue.

9) Phoebe’s thoughts on science

In season 2 episode 3, when all of them were sitting together, Phoebe and Ross were having an interesting conversation about evolution. Phoebe shared her thoughts on evolution, which Ross tried his best to make her understand. Phoebe added her thoughts on gravity as well, saying that she was not being pulled down but more like pushed. At the same time, someone knocked at their door. On hearing the knock, Chandler said,

“Uh Oh it’s Isaac Newton and he is pissed.”

The brilliance in Chandler’s dialogues is his ability to bring out relatable humor even at the most unexpected moments. This dialogue blended his humor with sarcasm giving him something that the viewers have loved.

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