Chandler explains the box's meaning · The One With Chandler in a Box

S04E08 · SCENE 14/21 · 11:24

The One With Chandler in a Box · Joey and Chandler's apartment

Chandler explains the box's meaning

Chandler explains the threefold meaning of the box punishment.

11:24→13:08

in the episode · 1m 44s · S04E08

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What happens

11:24–13:08

Chandler explains the threefold meaning of the box: time to think, proves friendship, and it hurts.

WhereJoey and Chandler's apartment

DriverChandler

Positionact1 · setup

ThreadChandler's box punishment

Key lines

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11:31 · ★ iconic
It's like inviting a Greek tragedy over for dinner.

12:34 · ★ iconic
CHANDLER: The meaning of the box is threefold.

12:38 · ★ iconic
One, it gives me the time to think about what I did.

12:42 · ★ iconic
Two, it proves how much I care about my friendship with Joey.

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deal0.6

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12:38Chandler explains threefold meaning

Scene in the episode

11:24–13:08

A · Chandler's box punishment

1 2 5 7 8 10 14 17 19 20 21 22

B · Monica dates Richard's son

4 9 12 13 16

C · Rachel's gift exchange

3 6 15 18

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