'Friends': Ross Geller's character was frustratingly the most stagnant and Season 10 Episode 14 proves exactly that
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Our very own paleontologist with a PhD, Ross Geller (David Schwimmer), from the comic gold 'Friends', is appreciated and cherished throughout the world due to his quirky demeanor and romantic love angle with Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston).
However, there is no denying that during the show's ten seasons, he has been a source of both fondness and annoyance for fans, as the man is often stuck between his endeavors, professional goals, and lingering fears.
In Season 10, Episode 14, titled 'The One with Princess Consuela', Ross' storyline reaches a key point, shedding light on his struggles with stagnation and his everlasting insecurties when it comes to Rachel.
Ross Geller's jealousy strikes again
In this episode, Rachel is terminated from her position at Rap Lauren, however, she is given a second chance at life when she encounters her former Bloomingdale acquaintance, Mark Robinson (Steven Eckholdt), who requests a dinner with her to discuss a possible job opportunity.
Naturally, Rachel was ecstatic to hear the good news; however, Ross, who has a history of being envious of Mark and Rachel's connection is not in the same boat.
Instead of being pleased for Rachel, Ross instantly reverts to his envious behavior, doubting Mark's intentions, displaying a well-known Ross cliché of getting insecure about Rachel's male acquaintances.
Ross Geller uses Rachel Green's job offer as a self-gratifying moment
Another clear illustration of Ross' stagnation can be seen in the episode when, upon learning of Rachel's job loss, the perpetual optimist Ross tells Rachel that better times are ahead.
Though there is nothing going on between him and Rachel, he still strongly objects to the idea of Rachel and Mark having dinner.
He then goes on to complain that Mark wants to get in Rachel's pants, which is why he has asked for a job, but as soon as he finds out that Mark has given Rachel an amazing opportunity, Ross takes advantage of it as a 'told you so' moment.
He refuses to admit that Rachel's success is due to her own qualities, not just chance or his blind trust.
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'Friends' trailer
