S06E17 · SCENE 16/17 · 18:49
The One With Unagi · Self-defense class
Ross asks instructor for help

Ross asks the self-defense instructor for advice on attacking his friends, but the instructor refuses.

18:49→20:24
in the episode · 1m 35s · S06E17

What happens

18:49–20:24

Ross approaches the self-defense instructor and asks what to do if attacking two women doesn't work. The instructor misunderstands and thinks Ross is a psychopath. Ross tries to explain, but the instructor refuses to help him.

WhereSelf-defense class
DriverRoss
Positionact2 · complication
ThreadChandler's Valentine gift

Key lines

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19:12 · ★ iconic

Um, you know that last move where that woman tripped you and then pinned you to the floor?

19:20 · ★ iconic

Well, then she'd take her keys and jam them in your No, no, no. What would you do next?

19:26 · ★ iconic

Who, me, the attacker? Yes, that's right.

19:42 · ★ iconic

Let me get this straight. You attacked your ex-wife?

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
misunderstanding0.9
awkward0.8
obsession0.7
absurd0.6
rapid back and forth

Beats

19:18Ross asks what the attacker would do next.
19:55Ross suggests attacking together.

Scene in the episode

18:49–20:24
A · Joey's twin scheme
B · Chandler's Valentine gift
C · Ross's unagi obsession

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