Chandler has news: his boss offered him a promotion to data processing coordinator. So Chandler resigned! He has spent five years in what was meant to be a ‘temporary’ job and feels he is destined for something more meaningful than ‘worrying about the ‘weenus.’
But he doesn’t know what! After a full day of aptitude tests, Chandler is declared perfectly fit for data processing. He refuses to believe it, but his boss keeps making better and better offers. A massage client of Phoebe’s is opening a restaurant, just the kind Monica would like to run, so she sets up a demonstration to impress the boss, Steve.
Alas he arrives under the influence of weed, which makes him a voracious, infantile omnivore. Meanwhile Ross has a promising date with the museum’s Insects curator and introduces her to his monkey Marcel.
Did you know ?!
Guest Appearance: Jon Lovitz guest stars as Steve, the stoned restaurant owner. Lovitz is known for his comedic roles and was a cast member on Saturday Night Live.
Rachel’s Dessert: In this episode, Rachel makes a traditional English trifle. However, she mistakenly combines the recipe with a shepherd’s pie, creating a bizarre dessert. This leads to one of the show’s memorable moments.
Ross’s Shirt: Ross wears a shirt with a unique pattern in this episode. The shirt became so popular that it was later auctioned for charity.
Phoebe’s Song: Phoebe sings a song called “Two of Them Kissed Last Night” to Rachel and Ross, teasing them about their romantic tension.
Joey’s Reaction: Joey’s reaction to Rachel’s trifle is one of disgust, but in reality, the cast loved the dish. The trifle was made with ingredients like whipped cream and bananas, making it quite tasty.
Monica’s Competitive Nature: Monica becomes overly competitive during a game of Pictionary, showcasing her competitive nature, which is a recurring theme throughout the series.
Jon Lovitz improvised several of Steve’s lines.
Jon Lovitz was Lisa Kudrow’s brother’s childhood friend. With his encouragement, she began her comedic career as a member of The Groundlings.
Melora Hardin and Matthew Perry would go on to co-star in 17 Again (2009).
