Who claims to be an unagi master in Friends?

Ross claims to have years of karate lessons to master the true essence of self-defense: "unagi", which Ross claims is "a state of total awareness." (Rachel, Chandler, and even the vegetarian Phoebe correctly point out that "unagi" is actually a form of sushi. In karate, the concept of this state is zanshin.)
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Who said unagi Friends?

One the 20th anniversary of 'Friends', here are the 10 best quotes of Ross Geller. 1) "We were on a BREAK!" 2) "Unagi is a total state of awareness, only by achieving true unagi can you be prepared for any danger that may befall you."
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What does Ross mean when he says unagi?

According to Ross, Unagi is a state of total awareness, and only by achieving true Unagi, you can be prepared for any danger that may befall you. However, Phoebe, Rachel, and Chandler told him that Unagi is a type of sushi, and specifically a roll made by a freshwater eel.
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What does Ross say when he scares Rachel and Phoebe?

I dare ya! Ross: Well, of course you can defend yourself from an attack you know is coming, that's not enough. Look, I studied karate for a long time, and there's a concept you should really be familiar with. It's what the Japanese call unagi.
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What does unagi stand for?

Unagi is the Japanese word for freshwater eels. Unagi can also mean: The original Japanese title of the 1997 film The Eel. Unagi, a character in the videogame Super Mario 64.
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The One With Unagi



What is Phoebe's last name in friends?

The characters' full names are: Rachel Karen Green (Jennifer Aniston ), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow ) (in Friends: The One Where They All Turn Thirty (2001), she says she never knew her middle name because she had never seen her birth certificate and her twin sister, Ursula, sold it to a Swedish runaway), Joseph Francis ...
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Is unagi real?

Unagi is actually a freshwater eel and a common ingredient in Japanese cooking. More specifically, it refers to a Japanese freshwater eel called Anguilla japonica. Unagi, which has a bold taste, is packed with nutrients like protein and calcium.
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Which Friends episode is the funniest?

Friends: 10 Funniest Episodes
  1. 1 The One With The Football (Season 3, Episode 9)
  2. 2 The One Where No One's Ready (Season 3, Episode 2) ...
  3. 3 The One Where Ross Got High (Season 6, Episode 9) ...
  4. 4 The One With The Cop (Season 5, Episode 16) ...
  5. 5 The One With Ross's Wedding: Part 1 & 2 (Season 4, Episode 23 & 24) ...
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Which is the Best Friends episode?

The 15 Best Episodes Of Friends Ever, According To IMDb
  1. 1 "The One Where Everybody Finds Out" - 9.7 (Season 5, Episode 14)
  2. 2 "The Last One" - 9.7 (Season 10, Episode 17) ...
  3. 3 "The One With The Prom Video" - 9.4 (Season 2, Episode 14) ...
  4. 4 “The One With The Proposal: Part 2” - 9.3 (Season 6, Episode 25) ...
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What language does Phoebe teach Joey?

Phoebe tries to teach Joey to speak French for an audition; Ross and Rachel head out to Long Island after her dad has a heart attack.
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Is Ross and Russ the same person?

Friends once had a Ross doppelganger named Russ, who according to the credits was played by Snaro, when it was actually David Schwimmer. Although only one of the main characters in Friends has a twin, Rachel once dated a guy named Russ, who could have been Ross's twin.
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Who does Joey marry on Friends?

But she doesn't feel the same way about him and she ends up with Ross (David Schwimmer). The show ends with Joey staying single and Phoebe gets married to Mike Hannigan (Paul Rudd). Most fans still seemed to be happy for the characters. But there are some who might still wonder why Joey and Phoebe never happened.
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What does zanshin mean in Japanese?

Zanshin is a word used commonly throughout Japanese martial arts to refer to a state of relaxed alertness. Literally translated, zanshin means “the mind with no remainder.” In other words, the mind completely focused on action and fixated on the task at hand.
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What is the meaning of pivot in Friends?

Today's Term: Starbucks. Friends Term: Pivot! Definition: Something Ross screams when trying to move a couch up some stairs. Today's Term: It's the same, but it's something you scream when trying to find the right angle with your selfie stick.
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Who is Monica's maid of honor in Friends?

Rachel is decided to be Monica's maid of honor in this episode, and in "The One With Phoebe's Wedding" (S10E12), Monica becomes maid of honor in Phoebe's wedding.
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What is unagi in Japanese?

Unagi (うなぎ) is freshwater eel. Not to be confused with anago (saltwater eel), unagi has a rich, fatty flavor that lends itself well to grilling. Unagi may be prepared in a variety of ways, but the most popular style is called kabayaki in which the unagi fillets are grilled and basted in a savory sweet sauce.
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Who is the most loved character of Friends?

The 10 Best Friends Characters, According To Ranker
  1. 1 Chandler Bing. Chandler is the breakout character from Friends, having made an impression right from the opening moments of the show.
  2. 2 Joey Tribbiani. ...
  3. 3 Phoebe Buffay. ...
  4. 4 Monica Geller. ...
  5. 5 Rachel Green. ...
  6. 6 Ross Geller. ...
  7. 7 Jack Geller. ...
  8. 8 Mike Hannigan. ...
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What is the least watched Friends episode?

According to reviewers on IMDb, the lowest-rated episode is "The One With the Invitation," a Ross and Rachel clip show.
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What is the saddest episode of Friends?

Friends: The 10 Saddest Episodes In The Whole Series
  1. 1 'The Last One'
  2. 2 'The One With The Morning After' ...
  3. 3 'The One Hundredth' ...
  4. 4 'The One With The Fertility Test' ...
  5. 5 'The One Where Joey Moves Out' ...
  6. 6 'The One With Rachel's Going Away Party' ...
  7. 7 'The One With Barry & Mindy's Wedding' ...
  8. 8 'The One With The List' ...
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Who is the best actress on Friends?

1. Lisa Kudrow has the most Emmy nominations — 14 — and one win.
  • Supporting actress in a comedy series — "Friends" — 1995.
  • Supporting actress in a comedy series — "Friends" — 1997.
  • Supporting actress in a comedy series — "Friends" — 1998 (WIN)
  • Supporting actress in a comedy series — "Friends" — 1999.
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Who was the best friend in Friends?

1. Phoebe. Of course it's Phoebe! Phoebe didn't nail down Best Friend with quite the emphatic stomping that Ross nailed down Worst Friend; she received 50 percent of the vote for Best Friend.
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Why did they end Friends?

Largely because the Friends cast was growing up

Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman told Entertainment Weekly, “Everybody was growing up. This is part of why the show had to end. This was no longer that time in your life when your friends are your family. You're starting your own family.”
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How do you get zanshin?

To achieve Zanshin:
  1. Focus only on your current task.
  2. Don't get lost in a hypothetical future.
  3. Guard against complacency.
  4. Stand back up whenever you are knocked down.
  5. Be mindful not only for yourself but also for your team.
  6. Start small to train your brain until you can maintain Zanshin for long periods.
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What is the Japanese word for total awareness?

In karate, zanshin is the state of total awareness. It means being aware of one's surroundings and enemies, while being prepared to react. In the Friends episode "The One with Unagi" Ross confuses the concept with unagi in an attempt to teach Rachel and Phoebe about self-defense.
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Where was Emily and Ross honeymoon?

At the airport Rachel is still trying to get a flight back to New York, and runs into Ross who is still hoping that Emily will come and join him on their flight to Athens for their honeymoon.
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