I actually like this episode and watch it every time it comes on. But there are some things about it that drive me crazy. It is both a mixture of funny and straight up bizarre. Ross and Rachel want to celebrate Emma's 1st birthday, but do not tell anyone, then get upset when their friends have made other plans. Rachel basically bullies everyone to come. So I was expecting everyone to be there. What was the point in making their friends and everyone on Ross' side of the family drop their plans and come if she wasnt going to also make everyone on her side come as well? And no one called her out on it! I realize the production budget may not have stretched to include all of those guest stars, but then write the lines so that it doesnt sound/look weird for her to make everyone except her own family show up.
Another bizarre thing was the cake. She went all the way to New Jersey for the cake. Who drives that far for a custom made cake and doesnt check it before paying and/or leaving? Then she drives back to New Jersey, forcing Monica to give her the keys to take her car, keeping Monica and Chandler from going on the vacation they've already paid for.
I also took issue with her refusing to start the party because Emma was still asleep, for driving without her license and having Ross come get her, and for them not trying to find a solution to the cake dilemma closer to home. At this point forget the custom cake, just find something at the closest bakery.
It just felt weird that Rachel had absolutely no regard for anyone other than herself. It was almost as if a different set of writers took over penning this episode.
Another bizarre thing was the cake. She went all the way to New Jersey for the cake. Who drives that far for a custom made cake and doesnt check it before paying and/or leaving? Then she drives back to New Jersey, forcing Monica to give her the keys to take her car, keeping Monica and Chandler from going on the vacation they've already paid for.
I also took issue with her refusing to start the party because Emma was still asleep, for driving without her license and having Ross come get her, and for them not trying to find a solution to the cake dilemma closer to home. At this point forget the custom cake, just find something at the closest bakery.
It just felt weird that Rachel had absolutely no regard for anyone other than herself. It was almost as if a different set of writers took over penning this episode.