This iconic scene originates from the hit NBC sitcom Friends, specifically the 1994 episode 'The One with the George Stephanopoulos' during the show's first season. The clip features Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), and Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow) having a somber 'slumber party' where they contemplate their failing life plans over pizza and wine. Phoebe delivers the poignant line 'Where are all the men?' as they collectively mourn the state of their romantic lives. In the modern era, this clip has become a staple for social media users to express the shared frustration of the dating world. It perfectly captures feelings of existential dread, the disappointment of the 'dating pool,' and the humor found in group commiseration. Common use-cases include mocking the quality of matches on dating apps or the lack of 'eligible' partners in a specific city. Example caption ideas: 'Me and the girls after five minutes on Hinge,' 'When you look at the dating pool in your hometown,' and 'Searching for a crumb of emotional stability in 2024.'