"Smelly Cat" is a comedy song from the American sitcom Friends (1994–2004), performed by American actress Lisa Kudrow. The song was written by Friends writers Adam Chase and Betsy Borns, with musician Chrissie Hynde and Kudrow for the latter's character Phoebe Buffay, and first appears in the sixth episode of the show's second season, "The One with the Baby on the Bus". Hynde guest stars in the episode as a singer hired to replace Phoebe as Central Perk's in-house musician, to whom Phoebe eventually teaches "Smelly Cat". Borns intended to write the song about a dog, basing it on her own pet dog Gouda, but ultimately decided that a song about a pungent cat would be funnier.
Following its debut, Kudrow would continue to frequently perform "Smelly Cat" throughout Friends' ten-year run, most prominently during the show's second season, with the song becoming a running gag and integral component of Phoebe's role. The song's popularity grew among fans to the point at which they asked that it be released as an album track. Kudrow and the Pretenders, credited as Phoebe Buffay and the Hairballs, recorded an updated version of the song entitled "Smelly Cat Medley" for the soundtrack album Friends Again (1999). Musically, "Smelly Cat" is an acoustic pop and folk novelty song about an odorous cat mistreated and neglected by its owners due to its stench.
Established as a fan favorite, "Smelly Cat" has become closely associated with Phoebe, Kudrow, and the series, and is often ranked highly by media publications among Friends' most memorable moments and featured songs, even rivaling the show's theme song "I'll Be There for You" in terms of popularity. "Smelly Cat" has been covered by several artists, including Friends guest stars E. G. Daily, Chris Isaak, and James Michael Tyler, co-star Courteney Cox, and singer Colbie Caillat. Kudrow also performed "Smelly Cat" with Taylor Swift live during the singer's 1989 World Tour in 2015, with footage of the duet garnering widespread media attention and becoming a viral sensation. During Friends' 2021 reunion television special, Kudrow performed a special rendition of the song with Lady Gaga.
"SmellyCat" is a comedy song from the American sitcom Friends (1994–2004), performed by American actress Lisa Kudrow. The song was written by Friends...
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video guide to season two's guest stars, an uncut version of Pheobe's "SmellyCat" music video; an interactive map of Monica and Rachel's apartment with...
Bus", in which she performed "Angel of the Morning" and the comedy song "SmellyCat" (which she co-wrote) with Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay on acoustic guitar...
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appearance in the television special Friends: The Reunion, in which Gaga sang "SmellyCat" with Lisa Kudrow, she portrayed Patrizia Reggiani, who was convicted...
songs and come to the café to listen to her, and Phoebe teaches Rob "SmellyCat". Isaak's song "Wicked Game" plays in the background when Rachel and Ross...
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Legend. August 26, 2015 – Los Angeles: "Good for You" with Selena Gomez; "SmellyCat" with Lisa Kudrow; "Mirrors" with Justin Timberlake. August 29, 2015 –...
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partner Leslie (E.G. Daily), but is offended when Leslie thinks "SmellyCat" has potential as cat food ad jingle. Chandler dates a woman with a prosthetic leg...
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rearrangement of certain vowel sounds, such as the short 'a' sound as in "cat," which can sound more like "kyet" to outsiders. The accent remains well...
"The One Where Eddie Moves In" episode of Friends, also known as the "SmellyCat" episode. As an officer and member of the Jimi Hendrix Foundation, a charitable...
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spots due to extreme irritation, and develop infections that result in smelly skin. Preventing and controlling flea infestations is a multi-step process...
unsuccessful attempts to reintroduce adventure strips with new series of Billy the Cat and Katie in 2003, 2005 and 2009. The longest-running strip in The Beano...
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pinpoint his enemies. But Krillin manages to disorientate Majora with his smelly shoe before knocking him out, getting knocked out of the ring himself by...
need to take a joke", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Pittsburgh Not Laughing At Smelly Joke - Travel News Story". KCRA Sacramento. November 5, 2003. Archived from...
Dozens" (and other voice work). He also appeared on the Seinfeld episode "The Smelly Car" where Bakay played Elaine's boyfriend. Bakay was seen or heard on That...
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