This is for you, Joey Tribbiani. And more specifically, this is for Matt LeBlanc, the man behind “how you doing?” that is celebrating his 51st birthday. (Photo: Release)
When he shared his number one rule to a successful relationship. (GIF: Giphy)
When he got in touch with his feminine side, so to speak… (GIF: Giphy)
When he taught Rachel that when an opinion doesn’t matter, just like a cow’s opinion, it’s moo. (GIF: Giphy)
And that time Joey knew Chandler lied about watching his audition tape because… Ichiban. (GIF: Giphy)
When one of Joey’s costars showed him to react to dramatic soap situations: smell the fart. (GIF: Giphy)
When he really tried to learn French, but tragically failed and drove Phoebe nuts in the process. (GIF: Giphy)
And, of course, when he was the worst celebrity guest on Pyramid. Exhibit A) This GIF. Exhibit B) “Paper. Snow. A GHOST!” (GIF: Giphy)
When Joey proved Phoebe he could drink a full gallon of milk in 10 seconds. Well—sort of…(GIF: Giphy)
When he was an O.G. body positivity warrior! (GIF: Giphy)
When he couldn’t BE wearing any more of Chandler’s clothes. (GIF: Giphy)
When he had an emotional breakdown on his 30th birthday. (GIF: Giphy)
And every time he was a caring friend. (GIF: Giphy)
Ok—maybe a little *too* caring. (GIF: Giphy)
And finally, every time he blessed us with a sexy “how you doing?” (GIF: Giphy)
Though we all know Friends is the absolute best comedy series in the history of TV, the show could sometimes turn a little too real—like when Ross begged Rachel for forgiveness, when Phoebe had to say goodbye to her brother’s triplets, or that heartbreaking episode when Monica and Chandler learned they couldn’t have children.
But regardless of the those occasionally sad moments on Friends that still make you cry to this day, we could always count on that lovingly clueless comment or signature catchphrase of the goofiest member of the gang to lighten up the situation.
That’s right! This is for you, Joey Tribbiani. And more specifically, this is for Matt LeBlanc, the man behind “how you doing?” who is celebrating his 51st birthday. Yep, seems like that deal with God didn’t quite work out the way you wanted, Joe!
In honor of Matt’s special day, here’s a round up of our favorite Joey moments that will make you laugh until you pee and make your heart melt with love. Say what you want, but no one is better, funnier, or hotter than Joey Tribbiani—and here are 12 scenes from Friends to prove it.
