19 Reasons Phoebe Buffay from F.R.I.E.N.D.S is one of the weirdest characters across sitcoms

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F.R.I.E.N.D.S (1994–2004) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Television

10. Her Lack of a Social Filter

The social filters of Phoebe do not exist. She is one who will, in front of a group of school children, have a loud talk on deforestation or give no thought to sharing the fact that she once mugged Ross. She does not filter her thoughts, nor does she possess the ability of mind of tact, which creates some of the show’s most hilarious and ruefully cringe-inducing moments. She is absolutely honest, which leads to some incredibly awkward situations.