I don't know how this is going to go over, as I know Friends is a hugely popular show, but here goes.

I'm in my early twenties, so I was only young by the time the show stopped airing. My mother was a huge fan, but I never got around to watching it while growing up. As a european kid I couldn't speak english or read subtitles. I have had so many acquaintances say they love the show over the years, so I finally just threw myself in to give it a go.

My. God. I will admit I am sensitive, and I am very careful about the media I consume, but this show.. not only does the humor generally not land with me, even when it does, it's completely overshadowed by the misogyny, homophobic jokes, porn-sickness, scrote men, fatphobia, even kinda racist tones at times.. The amount of times this show sexualises women is insane. If I had a euro for every time strippers, porn, or anything else is mentioned I would be rich. And the worst thing is these things are depicted as funny/normal/okay things. All three male main characters are unbearable to watch, especially Chandler. Rachel gets on my nerves. Phoebe is easily my favourite as I relate with her, but even she sometimes does questionable things.

I have only watched til season 4 and I don't think I can go on. I watched this far just to give it a fair shot but it only got worse by the episode. If you enjoy this show, I can't say that I understand why, but you certainly have nerves of steel compared to me. Sorry if this comes off as offensive, I just wanted to rant as I feel like a crazy person because everyone seems to love this show except for me. I also realize that the show was first aired when I wasn't even born and it was a different time, but the show is still loved today and that goes beyond my understanding. Thoughts?