Friends, the beloved sitcom that concluded nearly 20 years ago, continues to be a pop culture icon, attracting new viewers who join the ongoing conversations about the show. While some plotlines may still be controversial for the critical modern audience, the show's popularity remains strong. There are certain perspectives on Friends that most fans agree upon, but there are also new opinions emerging from both old and new viewers.

These unpopular opinions question different aspects of Friends from a fresh perspective, providing evidence from the show to support their claims.

One unpopular opinion is that Janice, the side character in Friends, wasn't as annoying as the friends made her out to be. Although Chandler disliked her squeaky voice and laugh, he still ended up dating her a few times.

Many fans feel that the friends were unnecessarily cruel to Janice, overlooking her positive attributes such as being easy-going, kind, and making an effort to socialize with Chandler's friends. By the end of the series, some fans were more annoyed by the friends' treatment of Janice than the character herself.

Another unpopular opinion revolves around the romance between Ross and Rachel. Many viewers believe that they should have never ended up together, as they treated each other poorly and had terrible communication.

Some fans even argue that Gunther, the barista at Central Perk, would have been a better match for Rachel. Gunther's unwavering love for Rachel and his willingness to overlook her shortcomings as a waitress could have added an interesting twist to the show.

The decision for Monica and Chandler to buy a house in the suburbs in the series finale is another unpopular opinion. Some viewers believe that it was the wrong move for the couple.

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