S05E19 · SCENE 7/20 · 06:52
The One Where Ross Can't Flirt · Monica and Chandler's apartment
Ross's First Flirting Attempt Fails

Ross tries to flirt with Caitlin but makes awkward comments about her hair and 8-year-old boys.

06:52→07:34
in the episode · 0m 42s · S05E19
Ross's First Flirting Attempt Fails

What happens

06:52–07:34

Caitlin arrives with the vegetarian pizza, and Ross attempts to flirt by referencing her earlier comment about 8-year-old boys. He stumbles over his words, making inappropriate remarks, and Caitlin is confused. Ross pays for the pizza and tells her to stop delivering, ending the interaction awkwardly.

WhereMonica and Chandler's apartment
DriverRoss
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadRoss flirts with Caitlin

Key lines

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06:59 · ★ iconic

Uh, by the way, if it makes you feel any better, uh I happen to like 8-year-old boys.

07:15 · ★ iconic

You said you thought your hair looked like an 8-year-old boy's and I'm just saying I like it.

07:29 · ★ iconic

You understand, I don't actually like 8-year-old boys.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
humiliating0.8
humiliation0.7
misunderstanding0.3
awkward0.2
rapid back and forth

Beats

06:59Ross tries to flirt about hair
07:29Ross clarifies he doesn't like 8-year-old boys

Scene in the episode

06:52–07:34
A · Ross flirts with Caitlin
B · Joey's grandmother deception
C · Monica's lost earrings

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Ross Geller232 episodes · drives 707 scenes
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Monica Geller232 episodes · drives 572 scenes
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Joey Tribbiani232 episodes · drives 536 scenes
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NonnieLilyan Chauvin3 episodes

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