[s3e4] The One With The: Metaphorical Tunnel

Joey’s dramatic struggle to open a milk carton ("You’re flinging it! You’re flinging it!") is one of the episode's highlights.

Chandler is panicked because his relationship with Janice is becoming serious. He fears the "tunnel"—the commitment that leads to a permanent life together. [S3E4] The One With The Metaphorical Tunnel

The episode satirizes the 90s anxiety regarding gender-neutral parenting. Ross’s obsession with the G.I. Joe is portrayed as ridiculous rather than rational. Joey’s dramatic struggle to open a milk carton

"Ben, look! It's a G.I. Joe! He has a gun! He... he's got a cool scar!" [S3E4] The One With The Metaphorical Tunnel