Joey Tribbiani

In this 1994 sitcom, Rachel Green, Ross Geller, Monica Geller, Joey Tribbiani, Chandler Bing and Phoebe Buffay are all friends, living off of one another in the heart of NY. Over the course of 8 years, these average group of buddy’s go through massive mayhem, family trouble, past and future romances, fights, laughs, tears and surprises as they learn what it really means to be a friend. In the T.V show there were numerous relationships, but the one that stands out to me is the relationship…

downfall of Western Civilization on a Television show. Hopkins displays a lot evidence to back up his point by discussing some of the events that followed the airing of the beloved sitcom such as “Paris Hilton [starting] her own lifestyle brand” or “Joey Tribbiani…

The example of the “loud-mouthed New York Italian” comes to mind when talking about Catholic Italians, such as Joey Tribbiani on “Friends” (Honigman-Smith). Another negative stereotype often equated with Catholic Italians is the idea of Jersey Shore. Additionally, Catholic Irish are often seen as loud, angry and/or drunk. The biggest stereotype surrounding Catholic immigrants—and…