User Reviews

What I liked the most about the show was the story of Joey's and Ben's audition. joey was very funny in it, both his jealousy of Ben who got a great agent just for going on the swings, also how he said that he looks more like Ben's father than Ross. And of course the "mmm noodle soup...." part. It was a great idea to make Joey and Ben rivals in this episode

When it comes to Rachel's surprise party I liked how Phoebe beat the annoying selfishness of Monica. She did it in a very funny way too, very creative and very Phoebe like

Rachel's smoking story was kind of annoying. But I did like Chandler sucking on Rachel's bosses cigarette

Joey is envious when Ross' son Ben gets an audition for a commercial, but is delighted to hear there also is a role for the boy's father, so he teams up with his godchild; both pass the first round. Everybody is hoping for free stuff, now that Rachel is starting her job with Ralph Lauren. Phoebe suggests they throw an intimate dinner as a surprise birthday party for Rachel, a month in advance, but Monica quickly takes over in grand style; Phoebe insists on being in charge of something, so she gets cups and ice. Rachel quickly finds that her boss Kim and collaborators tend to make all decisions on the balcony during smoking breaks, so after trying just to join them - which doesn't get her close enough - she adopts the terrible habit her dad, a doctor, always warned against with true horror stories. After Ben and Joey are selected for the final cut, Joey is told their lack of physical resemblance means they will be paired with different actors, and only one of them will be cast.

Who would take up the disgusting habit of smoking for their job? Rachel, are you mental? And Carol is annoying with her high horse attitude. She really adds nothing to this show. Not one of the better episodes, kids. Why is Rachel's boss such an idiot? Like smoking is so cool. Why would anyone care about canned soup much less watch a commercial about it? Phoebe is again the saving grace with her attitude about being in charge of cups. Control freak Monica got her just reward. Ross is again a neurotic fool, accusing Chandler of flirting with the pizza girl. Again, not one of the better episodes.

Rachel wears a beautiful beige outfit. She now works at Ralph Lauren where her co-workers smoke.

Phoebe is in charge of cups and ice and she outdoes Monica. She even has snow cones.

Ben got offered an audition when walking at the park with his parents. Joey tags along to try to get the part of the dad.