Pottery Barn launching collection based on Friends episode

Pottery Barn launching collection based on Friends episodePottery Barn launching collection based on Friends episodeShe hates Pottery Barn? these were the emphatic words of whiny Ross Gellar of Friends when he found out his close friend was not a fan of the mass-produced furniture factory that has been a signature of the yuppie class abode for the last 20 years. Though many of us often didnt side with Ross (they were not on a break) it was hard to believe that someone could hate such a popular brand with such affordable prices for oversized throw pillows.In arguably one of the best episodes of the hit show, Rachel comes to a head with the aforementioned Phoebe as she tries to decorate their apartement only to realize her roommate doesnt want anything that isnt completely authentic, as in not from Pottery Barn. As you can guess, hilarity ensues. Rachel lies and tells Phoebe that she bought the apothecary tabe (oh if only it cost one and fifty dollars,) a birdcage, a partition and seve ral other knickknacks at a flea market and even goes so far as to incorrectly describe the eras all these items are from (Its from yore - like, the days of yore, and then when asked by Ross if there are any other decades she cites, Well theres yesteryear. Does anyone know what yesteryear is?)Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreThe episode titledThe One with the Apothecary Table, which aired in 2000, garnered some criticism for its use of product placement though Pottery Barn wasnt complaining as the must-see program saw the companys phones light up with catalog requests every time it airs in syndication, a former executive told The LA Times. This could be why almost 20 years later Pottery Barn is launching a collection based on that very episode on July 30. Because as we know, Friendsis not just a television show, its a lifestyle. And thanks to Netflix (though not for much longer ) as well as various networks, the reruns of the show and their furniture choices will live on forever.The14-piece product line will arrive right before the shows (gasp) 25th anniversary. And yes, the apothecary table, which was perfect for holding Rachels 300 CDs (so tablets now I guess? Or whatever the robots are using to steal our thoughts) is part of the collection as are Central Perk mugs and throw pillows.It isnt clear if couches will be a part of this collection but if they are you know there will be several reenactments of the PIVOT scene. Something to look forward to.