15 Similarities Between Friends And The Big Bang Theory

By Barry Quinn /

13. An Annoying Monkey

Friends: Marcel was a pain in the ass. He clawed at Ross€™ dates, he changed the language on Monica€™s TV to Spanish and fled the apartment which resulted in Phoebe being shot by a tranquilliser dart. He was funny, but a pain. The Big Bang Theory: Several episodes have shown, or referenced, Amy€™s experimentations upon monkeys, most notably when the smoking chimp blew smoke into Sheldon€™s face. A stickler for germs, that must have peeved Sheldon. Admittedly the connection with this one is a little sparse, but the inclusion of an annoying chimp does draw parallels. The chimp is brought into the social group by a geeky character and is there just for the laughs. Marcel begins humping everyone and everything, whilst Amy€™s chimp grows agitated at the sight of crocodiles munching on monkeys. Even Marcel€™s departure is funny - Ross is being intimate and tender in his goodbye and all Marcel wants to do is hump his leg. Marcel is probably the victor in this particular comparison.