Ross' TV prank was only ever for him, and I love that Friends season 5, episode 17, "The One with Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss," shows Ross shortly after moving into his new apartment across the street.

In season 6, episode 17, Ross claims he’s reached a state of “unagi” or total self-awareness after studying martial arts while using two fingers to gesture toward his temple.

Ross helping Rachel get ready (Image via Friends) In one of Ross's most heart-warming scenes, he misses a big opportunity to be on TV doing something he is passionate about to stay with an injured ...

The word 'friends' is indicated in American Sign Language by tapping your fingers together, which is what is shown on Ross' shirt.