Jennifer Aniston says the playing field is “tough” for comedy these days, reflecting on how today’s generations view many episodes of “Friends” as “objectionable.”
The world is changing, and more people are becoming aware of how some content on television and film can do more harm than good to the world, even if its purpose is to entertain the masses. It is a perspective Aniston related to her 1994 hit sitcom “Friends” in which she starred as Rachel Green.
“Comedy has evolved, movies have evolved,” Aniston said during an interview AFP Paris Talking about his upcoming film “Murder Mystery 2” with Adam Sandler. “Now it’s a little tricky because you have to be very careful, which makes it really difficult for comedians. Because the beauty of comedy is that we make fun of ourselves, make fun of life.
From the lack of cast diversity to Monica’s weight being mocked to the objectification of women to Chandler’s transgender father being misogynistic and disrespected, some people in “Friends” these days are calling it racist, sexist and LGBTQIA. + say. Last year, series co-creator Marta Kauffman admitted misguiding Chandler’s father, played by Kathleen Turner, was a mistake.
Aniston highlights that some of today’s generation consider the series “offensive”.
Aniston said, “There’s a whole generation of people, kids, who are going back to episodes of ‘Friends’ now and find them objectionable.” “There were things that weren’t intentional and others… well, we should have thought it through, but I don’t think there was as much sensitivity as it is now.”
The actress added that the current level of “sensitivity” may be part of the reason there are a limited number of comedians.
“Everybody needs funny! The world needs humor! Aniston explained. “We can’t take ourselves too seriously. Especially in the United States. Everyone is very divided.
For 10 seasons until its 2004 finale, “Friends” reigned as a Thursday night “Must See TV” staple, earning six primetime Emmys and 62 nominations. The main cast included Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, and Matt LeBlanc.
