Inspiring Friends

Recently, I just opened and started playing my DVD box set of one of the most popular TV series - Friends.

It has been such a long time since I first got glued to one of the most popular TV series of this group of 6... And though the show is somewhat old now (Season 1 premiered in 1993), however, just watching them again now makes me somehow connected all over again.

What I love bout the series:

1. The warmth of the 6 friends. It shoes how close friends can really be - this reminds me very much like friends in school.

2. The wit of the characters - especially Phobee's! The script is really perfectly crafted, and every series is a joy to watch!

3. Urban culture - the characters are facing what most Gen Y faces... growing up, surviving, dreams (eg Joey)... and a journey of friendship.

4. American culture - set in NY, this series do protray the American dream in some sorts, though not in the most ideal, but very much in the area of happiness & contentment.

Watching the series again gives quite a fair bit of good memories... for this is the series that in a way influenced me especially introducing me to the good of America.

Anyway, apart from just liking the series for it is, I'm also very inspired with the cast themselves. Though some of them has done some acting prior, however, before that - most of them are relatively not-so-known or unknown... more like 'struggling actors' wanting a breakthrough.

But in they came for the audition, got the roles, and see how their real lives are changed! From just another actor, they became one of TV's biggest starts, and apparently received USD1m/ episode in their final 2 seasons! More importantly, they are part of one of the most successful sitcoms ever.... something most actors would only dream of.

Now that sure is inspiring :)