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So, you think Friends is offensive? Jennifer Aniston has an answer for you!

2023-04-09 09:55:20

The very popular sitcom Friends have aged badly, according to many, a fact that did not escape Rachel herself, Jennifer Aniston.

Offensive, Friends? Jennifer Aniston replies!

In an interview with Agence France-Presse, she points out that a whole generation of young people today find the jokes rather offensive...

Offensive, Friends? Jennifer Aniston replies!

...but the star doesn't think they're intentional mistakes, and that we shouldn't take it all too seriously either.

Offensive, Friends? Jennifer Aniston replies!

From 1994 to 2004, Friends was the most popular sitcom and with the advent of streaming platforms...

Offensive, Friends? Jennifer Aniston replies!

...young people's interest in bingewatching hit series has highlighted a major shift in the way humor is perceived, a fact that Aniston understands well...

Offensive, Friends? Jennifer Aniston replies!

...which has seen Friends return to the spotlight thanks to Netflix, for better or for worse.

Offensive, Friends? Jennifer Aniston replies!

Aniston indeed conceives that comedy has changed in recent years and that many of the jokes, though hilarious at the time according to her, would not be possible today.

Offensive, Friends? Jennifer Aniston replies!

"[In the past], you could joke about a bigot and have a laugh - that was hysterical. And it was about educating people on how ridiculous people were. And now we're not allowed to do that.” the actress says.

Offensive, Friends? Jennifer Aniston replies!

But the star wishes people would take everything a little less seriously.

Offensive, Friends? Jennifer Aniston replies!

"Everyone needs funny! The world needs humor! We can't take ourselves too seriously. Especially in the United States. Everyone is way too divided" concludes Jennifer Aniston, who said this during her promotional tour for Murder Mystery 2.