Friendshad welcomed many Thanksgiving-themed episodes over its ten-year run, but none of them promoted the message of the holiday better than “The One with the Rumor.” It is probably one of the most iconic episodes ofFriends,given thatit guest stars Brad Pitt in the role of Will Colbert.Brad Pitt’sFriendscharacteris the old best friend of Ross, and the two of them together began the “I hate Rachel club.” On the surface, “The One with the Rumor” may seem like a Thanksgiving filler episode featuring a future Hollywood superstar, but its significance actually runs much deeper than that.
It promotes all the main ideas and ideologies of what Thanksgiving means in America, while also providing character development and a shift in the narrative. The episode finally allowedRoss to get over his feelings towards Racheland mature so their friendship and bond could flourish, paving the way for them to begin their co-parenting storyline. This new dynamic was reached with the unintentional help of Brad Pitt’s Will Colbert.
Ross Realizes That Friendship And Family Is More Important Than Resentment
Throughout the episode, Ross and Rachel begin to fight over some rumors they both started about each other in high school. Ross started the rumor that Rachel was born with both male and female reproductive organs, while Rachel told everyone that Ross made out with the elderly librarian (which happened to be true).This argument and a revisit of the past led to Ross re-joining the “I hate Rachel club”with Will. However, it was seeing Will’s resentment and hate towards Rachel that made Ross change his perspective.
Ross realized how unhealthy it was and he realized that he didn’t want to hate Rachel, especially as he was having a child with her.
It had been over ten years since Will had last seen Rachel and he still had all of this pent-up hate and resentment towards her. Ross realized how unhealthy it was and realized that he didn’t want to hate Rachel, especially as he was having a child with her. So he left the club and apologized to her. This was the perfect message for a Thanksgiving episode ofFriends,as it showed Ross getting over himself and his ego while putting his friends and family first.
“The One With The Rumor” Strangely Captured The True Spirit Of Thanksgiving
The Group Realizes That They Should Be Happy In Themselves And To Be Thankful For Each Other
This episode ofFriendspromoted the true spirit of Thanksgiving in the most unorthodox way, which was through the use of Will Colbert. According to Monica, he used to be bigger and put in a lot of work into losing weight. It’s clear in the episode that Will is unhappy and stressed with all the rules and routines he has given himself to keep fit. This helps the show send themessage that people should stay true to themselves and do what makes them happy.The bad example set by Will Colbert helped demonstrate to the characters how important it is to appreciate what they already have in their lives.
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Friends is a television sitcom that debuted in 1994, revolving around six young New Yorkers navigating the complexities of adulthood. The series highlights their friendship as they support each other through personal and professional challenges, encapsulating the ups and downs of life in a comedic and relatable manner.
