AI Cannot Replace You, Joey

“Joey and Chandler sit side by side on the couch with coffee cups. Joey turns to Chandler with a completely sincere, concerned expression. DIALOGUE: JOEY: “Could AI replace us?” Chandler slowly looks up from his coffee. Pauses. Looks Joey dead in the eye. CHANDLER: “Joey, AI cannot replace you. Nothing can replace you.” Joey nods slowly. Visibly relieved. Processing. JOEY: “Because I’m too good?” Chandler stares at him. Long beat. He looks down at his coffee, then back up. CHANDLER: “…Sure. Let’s go with that.” STYLE: Warm 90s sitcom aesthetic, steady handheld feel, natural performances, characters in casual clothing. Joey played completely straight — zero irony. Chandler delivers every line with exhausted deadpan sarcasm. Hold on Chandler’s face after the final line for a full beat before cut.”