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

2. Her Odd Music Career

Phoebe's music career is one of the more entertaining subplots in Friends. Even the often weird topic matter of her songs, as in "Smelly Cat," became a signature part of her character. The song, which chronicles the woebegone misadventures of a stinky cat, is silly, but catchy—and it just may be the most relatable of Phoebe's creations. It shows how some of the best individuals around live in their skin, unafraid to present these wild, from-the-heart songs for the world to listen to-making her one of the most unorthodox musicians to ever appear on a sitcom.