When it comes to the best American sitcoms ever made, it is impossible not to think of “Friends.”
Following the daily lives of six best friends in Manhattan, New York, this show has stolen the spotlight over and over again and brought waves of laughter into our lives.
Personally, I have to admit that “Friends” has shaped my character and lifestyle in so many ways I never thought possible. Each character’s unique personality and intelligence taught me so many unforgettable lessons about love, life, and friendship.
However, one might question why the topic of each character’s intelligence and wisdom is hardly spoken about. Aside from all the cracking-up jokes and emotional scenes, there are hidden facts about these six friends’ intellects.
In today’s blog, we are going to discuss a fun and exciting topic. We are going to examine the intelligence of these marvelous characters and, at the same time, go through all of those fantastic lines and memories one more time.
If you are a fan of this show, I encourage you to keep reading. By the end of this blog, you will have a better understanding of each character, and you will definitely feel closer to them.
Ross Geller: The Paleantologist Nerd
Played by David Schwimmer, Ross Geller is considered one of the geekiest characters in television history. With a never-ending love for dinosaurs and fossils, he managed to get his Ph.D. in paleontology and work at the New York Museum Of Prehistoric.
But is he really considered a genius? Of course, there is no doubt that Ross has achieved so much in his life, from wearing leather pants to taking a role as a professor at New York University.
However, aside from his educational successes, Ross makes horrible decisions throughout the show. And in times of trouble, he comes up with the worst solutions ever.
No scientific proof exists since these characters are fictional, but the fans guess Ross’s IQ might be around 100-120.
Chandler Bing: Could He BE Any Smarter?
Chandler Bing, played by our beloved Mathew Perry, whose sudden death at the age of 54 broke our hearts, is well-known for his fantastic sense of humor, which he describes as his defense mechanism. But it takes sharp intelligence to always come up with the best sarcastic comments.
Also, let’s not forget about his mysterious job. All we know is that this guy is great with numbers, and when he switched to another career in advertising, he was still killing it. So, not only does he crack everyone up with his intelligent jokes, but he is also a great guy at work.
Fans estimated that his IQ score would be something around 120-130
Joey Tribbiani: How You Doin’… intellectually?
We all know and love Joey Tribbiani, our beloved Italian actor from Queens, for his kind and supportive heart. Although Joey might not be as bright as the rest of the gang, his sincere love and unconditional support for his friends make it hard to notice how he can be a little slow sometimes.
However, the character of Joey was written to be a little dumb in the first place so that the series could be funnier. The fans assume his IQ score would be 80-90.
Phoebe Buffay: Smelly IQ, Smelly IQ, What Are They Feeding You?
There has been quite a bit of a debate among fans about whether Phoebe’s weird behaviors and perspectives are a sign of her genius or if she is just a weirdo with an obsession with music and unique sense of fashion.
Some fans consider Phoebe a brilliant and courageous character since she managed to survive those years living in the streets. She creates her unique ways of doing stuff -like how she learned to play guitar all by herself- and has shown a mind-blowing intelligence throughout the show.
Based on her problem-solving skills and the wisdom hidden beneath her strange behaviors, fans guess her IQ score would be something from 130 to 140.
A fun fact is that Lisa Kudrow, who plays the role of Phoebe Buffay in the show, is one of the most intelligent actresses in Hollywood, with an IQ score of 154!
Monica Geller: A Clean Freak Or A Genius?
Admittedly, Monica Geller could be a little annoying every now and then. However, there is no doubt she is one of the most intelligent characters in the show. With her keen mind and her brilliant ability to solve problems, she has proved her intelligence more than once!
Although, like other characters, she has her moments of stupidity. Therefore, fans assume she has an IQ score of 120-130.
Rachel Green
When we first saw Rachel Green in her wedding dress, running away from married life, all we saw was daddy’s spoiled girl who didn’t even make her own money. And honestly, she had a long road ahead of her to become an independent character and keep up with the rest of the group.
And she surely understood the mission! Her character grew to be a successful and
Independent person throughout the show, and that is something we can all be proud of.
However, Rachel is no genius either. Although stepping out of her safe zone took a lot of hard work and perseverance, Rachel still runs away when it comes to difficult situations.
Last Words
Cheers to a decade of laughter and smarts that brought joy to our daily lives. The story of these six characters and how they managed to become more mature over the years is absolutely remarkable and something we can all learn from.
In this article, we looked through the characters of these six friends and had a little fun trying to guess their IQ level.
However, remember, these are fictional characters, and they weren’t supposed to be scientists. Their characters were written to be funny. It doesn’t matter if one of them has an IQ score of 150 and another has an IQ score of 80, because it won’t change the fact that they brought smiles to our faces.
And what really matters is that when the world has brought you down to your knees, these folks will always be there for you!
