The Mind-Blowing Truth Behind Friends' Ross Geller Plot Hole Revealed at 29!

Ross Gellar's age inconsistency in Friends, a common issue in sitcoms, surprisingly aligns with his character. The show struggled to maintain timeline continuity, particularly when it came to the characters' ages and birthdays. While most of the blame can be placed on the writers, it actually makes sense for Ross, whose personality supports his lack of aging for three seasons consecutively.

At the beginning of the series, it was established that Rachel and Monica were 24 years old, making Ross, the elder brother and lifelong crush of Monica, 26. The writers initially adhered to this age difference for a couple of seasons. However, in the third season, Ross mentioned that he was 29, which was consistent with his timeline. The problem arose when he repeated this same age in both the fourth and fifth seasons. While this is typically seen as a mistake on the writers' part, considering Ross's known tendency to lie, it could be yet another intentional falsehood that contributed to his status as the most disliked character on Friends.

Ross Lying About His Age Makes Sense

Ross had a habit of lying about his age, even to those who already knew the truth. His sister, best friend, and the woman he loved were aware of his real age, but that didn't deter him from claiming to be younger. Ross was a compulsive liar, as revealed in the TV show Friends.

In particular, Ross had a significant issue with telling small lies in his relationship with Rachel. He fabricated lists about her, lied about a girl named Chloe, and distorted the truth about reading Rachel's important letter. Despite these lies, Ross never considered them to be morally wrong. He saw himself as a misunderstood person with good intentions. Given his tendency to lie about everything else, it's not surprising that he would also lie about his age.

How Old Ross SHOULD Have Been During Friends

Ross, who was 26 in the pilot episode of Friends, would have actually turned 29 in season 3. As a result, he began lying about his age in season 4, which should have been when he turned 30. This is a common time for people to start fibbing about their age, and it aligns perfectly with the show's theme of transitioning through life. Rachel, on the other hand, turned 30 in season 7 (possibly a season later than expected), and by then, Ross had stopped pretending to be younger than 30. However, he still kept his age a secret, which should have been around 32 or 33. By the time Friends reached its finale in season 10, Ross should have been approximately 36 years old, though his chosen age remained a mystery.