The iconic sitcom, F.R.I.E.N.D.S, has been an integral component of pop culture across the world given that its premiere in 1994. The show gained a cult status amongst tv viewers in the 1990’s and 2000’s, only to discover an completely new generation of fans when it made its debut on streaming platforms in the last handful of years. The results of the show brought with it innumerable demands for a reunion. After many years of contemplation, the key cast, which involves Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer and Matthew Perry, has reunited for a specific episode that premiered on May 27.
In addition to the cast, the reunion also features a host of celebrities. While some of these guests have played supporting roles in the series, quite a few have been fans of the sitcom. One such celebrity is American singer, songwriter, and actress Lady Gaga. The musician has appeared on the show to recreate Smelly Cat, an exceptionally well known song that was performed on the show by Lisa Kudrow’s character Phoebe Buffet. In the series, Phoebe is a masseuse who nurtures a passion for singing and performs at the renowned coffee show, Central Perk, exactly where the mates hang out.
In the F.R.I.E.N.D.S Reunion episode, the Academy Award winner joins Lisa Kudrow who is crooning the track alone in the coffee shop. Lady Gaga sings along with Lisa Kudrow, right after saying that Smelly Cat is one of her favourite songs. Lady Gaga belts out the quantity in her famed voice with a chorus backing her, as Lisa Kudrow watches on.
At the finish of the overall performance, Lisa Kudrow pulls off a trademark Phoebe line and mumbles, “I still think it’s better when it’s just me.” To this Lady Gaga says, “It is.”
The collaboration sent fans into a tizzy and quite a few expressed their feelings on social media.
One user mentioned that the overall performance was “Oscar-worthy”.
Smelly Cat, but make it Oscar worthy…@ladygaga@LisaKudrow#FriendsReunion#LadyGagapic.twitter.com/8C49NOyjiR
— Eddie (@EdwardWJSmith) May 27, 2021
Several other folks loved how Lisa Kudrow channelled Phoebe at the finish of the act.
THE MOST REQUESTED “SMELLY CAT ????” IS Right here Y’ALL & ALSO I LOVED HOW PHOEBE IN THE Finish Stated ” NOT AS GOOD AS ME ” TO LADY GAGA ????
pic.twitter.com/bnoL1C3Hv3#FRIENDSREUNION— neнυυ ???? // rting covid sources (@Moon18vert) May 27, 2021
One comment mentioned, “Phoebe would’ve told Lady Gaga to tone it down and follow her lead instead.”
phoebe would’ve told lady gaga to tone it down and adhere to her lead as an alternative ???? https://t.co/SMbbuA3jNc
— nyl⁷ ???? (@H0PESGALAXY) May 27, 2021
Loyal Phoebe fans even mentioned that they preferred the original version to Lady Gaga’s overall performance.
The one exactly where I choose Phoebe’s version more than Lady Gaga ???? #FriendsReunionhttps://t.co/DSxee0z7uw
— Meng (@natzirem) May 27, 2021
“This is the duo we didn’t know we needed,” study a comment.
not to be dramatic but this is the duo we did not know we required ????????????????#LadyGaga#FriendsReunion
https://t.co/8lTFHYVLU7
— jess ???????? (@demisxkaty) May 27, 2021
Here are some of the other reactions:
lady gaga singing smelly cat with lisa kudrow is the only essential issue to see today pic.twitter.com/wrQI3MWIzp
— thomas????????♂️ (@gagasonion) May 27, 2021
lady gaga is the 14th queen#AllStars6pic.twitter.com/qD5TyKRkPQ
— jess (@denaliwxyz) May 27, 2021
Okay so Lisa Kudrow und Lady Gaga want to re-record #SmellyCat#FriendsReunion#FriendsTheReunion Love it, really like how they just get back into character. I missed them soooo a great deal #FRIENDSREUNIONPARTY#Friends#LadyGaga#LisaKudrowpic.twitter.com/pqJ3e2O1IZ
— kev In (@3vil_Aces) May 27, 2021
Wooooah! Mother Monster Lady Gaga on #FriendsReunion ✨ https://t.co/3kzhvutX4w
— KiT (@cheesekit) May 27, 2021
The list of guest stars on the F.R.I.E.N.D.S Reunion involves David Beckham, Justin Bieber, BTS, Lady Gaga, Cara Delevingne, Elliott Gould, Mindy Kaling, Maggie Wheeler, Thomas Lennon, Malala Yousafzai, and Cindy Crawford. Now that you have caught up with the information, we will leave you to hum, “Smelly cat, smelly cat, What are they feeding you?”