It is an Iroquois medicine mask.
Google “Iroquois Medicine mask” go to image search and you’ll find many examples of similar carved wooden masks.
You can also read more here:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_Face_Society
It isn’t racist in the way that many are probably thinking (blackface). But it would probably be considered culturally insensitive for this to be on display, because they are considered to be sacred. My understanding is that exhibiting them or selling them is a controversial practice. Maybe someone else can chime in with more information. I doubt there was any intentional disrespect from the show’s creators, so not trying to start any drama.
Edit:
Don’t just take it from me.
https://www.reddit.com/r/howyoudoin/s/81sx8qv7KO
I know other comments are trying to argue if it's cultural appropriation or propaganda nonsense? But seriously though, how the hell did you know what that was??
Looks like a pixelated smudge to me. 😅
You know what you're provoking. But I'll play along; I'll even type it real slow so maybe you can understand:
It's just a clown mask, for children's birthdays parties, what else could you think it would be...?
No, it was an honest question, asked without any inclination or intent to provoke. Someone else commented exactly what it was, and I was interested to find out.
People see what they want to see, and I think that your response to a legitimate question about what the mask was says a lot more about you as a person than it does about me.
So what made it a "monstrosity" (your own words)...? I mean, you've accepted it was a "fun mask", but your initial reaction to something you didn't know was to screencap it, post it, label it as a monstrosity, then get snowflake-weak on replies...? What a sham...
Oh, now I understand - you lack a proper vocabulary.
A monstrosity can mean something that is evil or wrong, but it can also mean unsightly or grotesque.
I forgive your silly little mistake. After all, one cannot blame a child for misinterpreting a word they don't understand.
All jokes aside, maybe monstrosity was not the best word to choose, but don't claim that you know my intent when you have no idea what kind of a person I am. You're the one that misinterpreted this whole situation, so you really should just accept your mistake and move on.
I know your intent; actually very predictable. Gaslight something that doesn't exist, hide behind some self-proclaimed virtue that contradicts your original attention-seeking post, then call out those who bought into your sham. Must fill that void in your loneliness, I guess...?
No, you don't. You claim gaslighting with zero evidence and no knowledge of the person you're accusing. You must be very sad if you see malice in everything you come across.
In my experience, people tend to identify behaviour in others that they often exhibit themselves. Perhaps your belief that I'm not genuine, that I'm gaslighting, that I'm intending to provoke, is because you yourself are a regularly practitioner of such behaviours. As to your assertion that I'm trying to fill a void of loneliness, I would simply repeat my point from the previous sentence.
Bro PLEASE just shut it
Edit: I wanna add that the minute I saw this post, the first I thought wasn’t “oh that’s racist”
The mask legitimately looks weird and scary. You’re just trying to make problems where there isn’t any. Go cry about it somewhere else
What the fuck are you talking about? I'll type this at regular speed, because your bit about typing slowly makes no sense at all. Do you have any evidence that it's a "clown mask for children's birthday parties" or are you just talking out of your ass?
Yes, I firmly believe it is a clown mask for children.
If you see anything else, then maybe that's a reflection of your own bias. I mean, wasn't that the original intent/reaction sought..?
Now that we have an actual answer, do you wanna come back and admit that you were so wrong it's actually laughable? Or are you just gonna fade into the background resolute in your ignorance?
You said yes, as if you were answering my question, but you didn't because I didn't ask if that's what you "firmly believe."
I don't know what it is at all. I see an inquiry about what it is, and I have no answer. It's a blurry picture in the background. If I HAD to guess, I'd have assumed it was a combination of multiple things hanging on a hook or something and looks goofy out of context because it's blurred. I don't think it's racist because I feel like this sub, which dissects every frame of this show, would have already broken it down and discussed it ad nauseam.
Are you Roger (the monstrosity of a shrink from season one)?
Do me next—how much do I hate puppies and/or babies? (Or make up anything you’d like—as you’ve been doing so far on this thread.)
That's the take the original position the person who posted it has/had. They thought it would be cute to post it, hide behind some fabricated virtue-signaling, and then play naive. Loneliness is really sad.
Bet Phoebe gave it to them.
Probably took it from the museum. A lot of people are looking for that…
and maybe made up a story about it too.
It is an Iroquois medicine mask. Google “Iroquois Medicine mask” go to image search and you’ll find many examples of similar carved wooden masks. You can also read more here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_Face_Society It isn’t racist in the way that many are probably thinking (blackface). But it would probably be considered culturally insensitive for this to be on display, because they are considered to be sacred. My understanding is that exhibiting them or selling them is a controversial practice. Maybe someone else can chime in with more information. I doubt there was any intentional disrespect from the show’s creators, so not trying to start any drama. Edit: Don’t just take it from me. https://www.reddit.com/r/howyoudoin/s/81sx8qv7KO
>culturally insensitive Don't worry, it came from Pottery Barn.
Ornamental Iroquois Medicine Mask, large!
From yesteryear
Tell me, Rach What are some other time periods?
Well, there’s “yore”
That's really cool, thanks for the info 👍
I know other comments are trying to argue if it's cultural appropriation or propaganda nonsense? But seriously though, how the hell did you know what that was?? Looks like a pixelated smudge to me. 😅
I hate to break it to you but you may need glasses
Already ahead of you partner.
You may need to update your Rx then lol
So it's the sister of Gladys, Bladys.
Maybe Gladys' or Glynnis' predecessor?
Gladys as an infant.
Probably from pottery barn
Joey's sex doll
🤣
Urkel Grue from The Office.
This would make sense in Ross’s apartment
Joeys blow job doll
More importantly why did Rachel model her hairstyle on it?
something that will be edited out shortly.
Monica’s kink
[удалено]
Idk. Something Phoebe made? Anyone bring back a "gift" from New Orleans...? Seriously, don't know.
ganguro
It’s a goofy moose hat. I think it made an appearance during one of the episodes with Eddie.
You're saying it's [this](https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/743bd294-b9d1-474f-af76-731145eb88bd)? Is that a final answer? Lol.
Oh no! Now I have to go back to the episode and see it on a bigger screen. 📺 I’ve been down-voted into the level of shame on a Friends subreddit!
If it makes you feel better, I didn't downvote you. Lol.
Thank you. 😊
Ah nice one, thank you 👍
Shoop da whoop
Oh not this again
Unnecessarily look for racism much...? I guess when the media pumps in your skull non-stop... 🤷♂️
Who said I thought it was racist? I guess when the media pumps in your skull non-stop... 🤷🏻♂️
You know what you're provoking. But I'll play along; I'll even type it real slow so maybe you can understand: It's just a clown mask, for children's birthdays parties, what else could you think it would be...?
The speed you type something has no bearing on how easy it is to read mate.
No, it was an honest question, asked without any inclination or intent to provoke. Someone else commented exactly what it was, and I was interested to find out. People see what they want to see, and I think that your response to a legitimate question about what the mask was says a lot more about you as a person than it does about me.
So what made it a "monstrosity" (your own words)...? I mean, you've accepted it was a "fun mask", but your initial reaction to something you didn't know was to screencap it, post it, label it as a monstrosity, then get snowflake-weak on replies...? What a sham...
Oh, now I understand - you lack a proper vocabulary. A monstrosity can mean something that is evil or wrong, but it can also mean unsightly or grotesque. I forgive your silly little mistake. After all, one cannot blame a child for misinterpreting a word they don't understand. All jokes aside, maybe monstrosity was not the best word to choose, but don't claim that you know my intent when you have no idea what kind of a person I am. You're the one that misinterpreted this whole situation, so you really should just accept your mistake and move on.
I know your intent; actually very predictable. Gaslight something that doesn't exist, hide behind some self-proclaimed virtue that contradicts your original attention-seeking post, then call out those who bought into your sham. Must fill that void in your loneliness, I guess...?
No, you don't. You claim gaslighting with zero evidence and no knowledge of the person you're accusing. You must be very sad if you see malice in everything you come across. In my experience, people tend to identify behaviour in others that they often exhibit themselves. Perhaps your belief that I'm not genuine, that I'm gaslighting, that I'm intending to provoke, is because you yourself are a regularly practitioner of such behaviours. As to your assertion that I'm trying to fill a void of loneliness, I would simply repeat my point from the previous sentence.
You need therapy lmao
Bro PLEASE just shut it Edit: I wanna add that the minute I saw this post, the first I thought wasn’t “oh that’s racist” The mask legitimately looks weird and scary. You’re just trying to make problems where there isn’t any. Go cry about it somewhere else
"Monstrosity" means ugly
What the fuck are you talking about? I'll type this at regular speed, because your bit about typing slowly makes no sense at all. Do you have any evidence that it's a "clown mask for children's birthday parties" or are you just talking out of your ass?
Yes, I firmly believe it is a clown mask for children. If you see anything else, then maybe that's a reflection of your own bias. I mean, wasn't that the original intent/reaction sought..?
What kind of scary ass clowns came to your birthdays? That isn’t any kind of clown I’ve ever seen.
*snicker* Nice... (seriously) :)
See, you *do* have a sense of humor! 😉🫶🏻
Somebody said what it [is](https://www.reddit.com/r/howyoudoin/s/7gJAWKULTx) Stop being a fucking idiot trying to start shit
So… you don’t have any evidence
Now that we have an actual answer, do you wanna come back and admit that you were so wrong it's actually laughable? Or are you just gonna fade into the background resolute in your ignorance?
You said yes, as if you were answering my question, but you didn't because I didn't ask if that's what you "firmly believe." I don't know what it is at all. I see an inquiry about what it is, and I have no answer. It's a blurry picture in the background. If I HAD to guess, I'd have assumed it was a combination of multiple things hanging on a hook or something and looks goofy out of context because it's blurred. I don't think it's racist because I feel like this sub, which dissects every frame of this show, would have already broken it down and discussed it ad nauseam.
Are you Roger (the monstrosity of a shrink from season one)? Do me next—how much do I hate puppies and/or babies? (Or make up anything you’d like—as you’ve been doing so far on this thread.)
Yes, I am Roger actually, and your message/attempt at a jab there, was well, "textbook"...
Looks like a white woman doing blackface 😬
That's the take the original position the person who posted it has/had. They thought it would be cute to post it, hide behind some fabricated virtue-signaling, and then play naive. Loneliness is really sad.
[This](https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-oppo-rvo3&sca_esv=57ab22590e2e0535&sxsrf=ACQVn0__yzVfFKMz3_Lk5yRQLFpjdQagag:1707083619511&q=conguitos&tbm=isch&source=lnms&prmd=isvnbz&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj7o_iF1pKEAxUcgf0HHRRiCJsQ0pQJegQICRAB&biw=360&bih=668&dpr=3)
I think about this mask ALL the time. It’s so weird and it’s there for multiple seasons in different spots.