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

6. Her Casual Approach to Violence

Phoebe does not hesitate to discuss violent acts; she often discusses them in an offhand, casual manner. She has confessed to stabbing someone and even speaks about muggings in a laid-back manner. It's as if violence doesn't phase her, which adds to her quirky character. Her nonchalant attitude towards such things is part of what makes her seem like an outsider in the group. Despite her rugged exterior, such casual references to violence are done in such an offbeat way that they come across as not threatening and seem more like just one of many weird idiosyncrasies.