The best friendship to come out of Friends has to be Joey and Chandler, especially in the early seasons. They went from roommates to becoming friends to best friends forever.
Their friendship is incredibly heartwarming. Joey never hesitates to express his affection for Chandler nor does Chandler mind any of Joey’s weird idiosyncrasies. Their friendship has been the cause of plenty of laughs, as well as a lot of tears, and they have a plethora of quotes that prove they are truly BFF goals.
They Know Each Other Well
“Look At Me! I’m Chandler! Could I BE Wearing Any More Clothes?” – Joey
Fans can never forget one of the most memorable scenes where Joey wears all of Chandler’s clothes as a way to take revenge on Chandler hiding Joey’s underwear. The episode “The One Where No One’s Ready” is one of the funniest episodes of Friends and this scene plays a big part in that.
Joey not only wears all his clothes while going commando, but he also impersonates him in the funniest way possible. This is a sign of a true friendship when both parties can get on each other’s nerves without ruining the shared bond.
Playful Flirting
“What, I’m Not Good Enough For You?” – Joey
Joey and Chandler never shy away from expressing their love for one another, especially Joey. Chandler pretends to get annoyed, but deep down he doesn’t mind it at all.
One time, Chandler and Joey go to the apartment that Richard is selling and they are mistaken for a couple. Chandler denies it outright but Joey gets offended and asks him if he thinks that Joey is not good enough for him. It’s such an adorable and funny scene and this playful flirting is what makes their friendship so iconic.
They Call Each Other Pet Names
“Hey, Honey.” “Hey, Sweetie.”
Joey and Chandler do not shy away from calling each other pet names, as well. Even after Chandler is married, their displays of affection don’t stop. One of their cutest moments is when Chandler returns from the office and like a typical husband, he calls out “Hey, honey.”
However, instead of Monica, coming out to greet him, it’s Joey raiding their fridge, who replies, “Hey, sweetie,” with as much love and adoration as you would expect from a wife. It is an extremely endearing moment.
They’re Perfectly Compatible
“You’re Fake Laughing Too, Right?” – Joey
When Ross moves in with Chandler and Joey, they become a bit annoyed with him. When he makes changes to their answering machine, Joey and Chandler are fake-laughing while inside they are so not happy with Ross’ intrusion into their home and lives.
This scene proves how much of a stronger friendship Joey and Chandler have as compared to Ross. They are mostly in sync about everything and they both feel the same about Ross’ situation, even though Ross and Chandler know each other longer.
They Get Hurt When The Other Chooses Anyone Else Over Them
“Look, I’m Very Glad That You Saved Ross From The Car Backfire, But Y’know, It Could’ve Been A Bullet And Y’know, You Didn’t Try To Save Me!” – Chandler
The episode where Ross, Chandler, and Joey join Phoebe’s cop boyfriend on duty is an extremely memorable episode that again highlighted Joey and Chandler’s special friendship. A car backfires and they think it’s a bullet so Joey instinctively goes to save his sandwich, but Ross gets the idea that Joey was saving him.
This doesn’t sit well with Chandler. He is deeply hurt that if they ever got in danger, Joey would save Ross first instead of Chandler because he thinks they have a deeper friendship. This proves how much Chandler cares about being Joey’s best friend and he can’t imagine that Joey would choose any other friend over him, not even Ross.
They Love Living And Spending Time Together
“It’s Gonna Be Weird When I Come Home And You’re Not Here.” – Joey
Joey and Chandler were not just best friends, but great roommates. After living together for so long, they understood each other’s needs perfectly. However, when it was time for Chandler to move in with Monica, Joey is expectedly a bit sad.
Joey expresses his sadness and tells Chandler that it would be weird for him to come home and not find Chandler there. It is such a sweet statement and tells about how much Joey is going to feel his best friend’s absence in his apartment.
They’re Aware Of Each Other’s Quirks
“Hey, You Cry Every Time Somebody Talks About Titanic.” – Chandler
A best friend knows all about your deepest and darkest secrets. That same goes for Chandler and Joey, who know all about each other’s weak points. One day in Central Perk, Chandler mentions that Joey starts crying immediately anyone mentions Titanic.
The fact that Chandler knows this secret is indicative of their deep friendship because it says that they truly know all of each other’s quirky habits and secrets. This is a symbol of true and deep friendship.
Bracelet Buddies
“Check It Out! We’re Bracelet Buddies!” – Joey
Joey may be averse to forming deep romantic bonds with women, but when it comes to his best friend, Chandler, he has no problem going all the way. He buys them both friendship bracelets that are made of gold.
This gesture is enough to signify how much their friendship means to Joey. He is so happy to be wearing the friendship bracelet and that everyone will know that they are best friends. It certainly makes him extremely endearing to viewers.
Best Friends For Life
“Of Course, We’d Have An Apartment Over The Garage Where Joey Could Grow Old.” – Chandler
Even when Chandler has moved on in his life and is well on his way to marrying the love of his life, Monica, he can never forget his best friend, Joey. Chandler tells Monica about the future he has imagined for them. The future he describes is beautiful and includes a big house, kids, a cat, and also, Joey.
This is so thoughtful of Chandler to include his best friend in his family life. If Joey would have heard Chandler say that, he certainly would be on top of the moon with happiness.
They Can’t Imagine Not Being In Each Other’s Lives
“It’s Good … Cause You Now Have A Reason To Come Visit.” – Joey
The series finale of Friends is a hard pill to swallow for many fans because saying goodbye to friends is never easy. This is what the episode entailed, as Chandler and Joey kind of also said goodbye to each other. They are not particularly good with words and with all the emotions running high, they don’t want to break down, especially Joey, who is being left behind while everyone is moving away.
Chandler and Joey decide that Joey can keep the duck and the chicken and Joey awkwardly says that this will give Chandler a reason to visit. To which Chandler says that he has another reason too, alluding to Joey. It is such a beautiful ode to their friendship and all the memories they have shared that fans can’t help but shed tears.
