Even two decades since its final episode aired, the enduring popularity of the television show “Friends” remains evident. Fans can still catch reruns on various TV channels, with dedicated viewers revisiting the entire series annually.
Recently, avid followers of the series have come to realize that certain aspects of the show are so far-fetched that they could never occur in reality. A TikTok video by Justin Taite shed light on one such inconsistency involving Matt LeBlanc’s character, Joey Tribbiani.
For those familiar with “Friends,” Joey is depicted as an actor who lands a significant role as Doctor Drake Ramoray on the fictional soap opera “Days of Our Lives.” However, the revelation that “Days of Our Lives” is an actual TV show brings into question Joey’s ability to star in it.
Although “Days of Our Lives” did air on the same network as “Friends” from 1965 to 2022 and continues on Peacock since 2022, the geographical logistics make it implausible for Joey to have been part of the show due to the distance between New York, where “Friends” is set, and the Burbank studio where “Days of Our Lives” is filmed.
Justin, an actor himself, shared his firsthand experience of working on “Days of Our Lives,” confirming the impracticality of Joey’s involvement. The realization that “Friends” was filmed in Los Angeles, near the studio where “Days of Our Lives” is based, further emphasizes the geographical mismatch.
Feedback on Justin’s video highlighted viewers’ astonishment at learning the reality of “Days of Our Lives” and pointed out additional discrepancies between the sitcom and real life. The discussion ranged from disbelief about the soap opera’s existence to humorous observations about the characters’ unrealistic free time in the show.