Friends Challenging Trivia: Channel Your Inner Unagi
Author | : Dennis Bjorklund |
Publisher | : Praetorian Publishing |
Total Pages | : 1011 |
Release | : 2023-04-13 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 1005506361 |
Friends Challenging Trivia: Channel Your Inner Unagi is authored by a sitcom expert who penned the greatest trivia quiz books on the most popular television sitcoms (e.g., Seinfeld Trivia: Everything About Nothing, The Big Bang Theory Challenging Trivia, Modern Family Challenging Trivia: Early Years, and Cheers Trivia: It’s a Little Known Fact...). His latest effort, Friends Trivia, is the best source for accurate and well-written trivia questions about the top-rated sitcom during its decade of dominance from 1994 to 2004. Friends Trivia is the perfect book for every type of fan, whether occasional viewer or rabid enthusiast. There are 500 questions with varying degrees of difficulty within each chapter. The reader will encounter easy and moderate queries in addition to some challenging and genuine head-scratching brainteasers. Unlike most trivia books that have measly one-word answers, Friends Trivia provides expanded descriptions containing anecdotes, humorous dialogue, or bonus fun facts to further enhance the reading experience, making it more enjoyable and entertaining. In addition, scattered throughout the book are random text boxes featuring insider secrets about the show, its creators, the actors, and other contributors to the series. These entertaining morsels supplement the question-answer format with fascinating fun facts to give the reader the full Friends experience. Friends Trivia contains more information than any other trivia quiz book written on the subject, and the author's ingenious presentation has revolutionized the trivia quiz format, an unprecedented feat in publishing history. The book commences with general information about the show and its history, as well as noteworthy facts and intriguing trivia guaranteed to educate and enthrall the reader. The next section covers some of the unique and interesting sets, such as Central Perk and Monica's apartment, and iconic props used in the series like Joey's magna doodle, the orange couch, and the picture frame around the peephole. The third chapter covers the most memorable moments in the show which pertain to multiple friends or the entire gang. The questions address broader episode plots and character storylines. The next six sections cover specific information directly associated with each main character—Chandler, Joey, Monica, Phoebe, Rachel and Ross—highlighting the most uproarious scenes and unforgettable episodes while testing the viewer’s attention to detail. The final two sections address guest stars and recurring characters. Friends was known for signing big-name movie and television stars as well as developing some of the most unique and fascinating recurring characters in sitcom history. Thus, two chapters are specifically devoted to these illustrious scene-stealers. The show's vast guest star list featured well-known thespians, such as Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis, Brooke Shields, Ben Stiller, Danny DeVito, Sean Penn, Winona Ryder, Christina Applegate, Reese Witherspoon, Jean-Claude Van Damme, George Clooney, Charlie Sheen, and many more. The book concludes by highlighting the most popular recurring characters, namely Mike Hannigan, Janice, Gunther, Frank Jr., Richard Burke, Marcel, Mr. Heckles, Pete Becker, and Ugly Naked Guy, to mention a few. There is something for everyone. Casual watchers and avid fanatics will be equally captivated by this meticulously crafted tome. Friends Trivia is guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment and laughter as the quiz-taker regales in reliving the finest moments of the show. Photos included, 500 questions with answers, 131 pages paperback, available digitally.