Monica's identity is stolen so she uses the fraudulent purchases to track down the thief. When she finally encounters her at a dance class she realizes that fake Monica is too much fun for her to want to turn her in.
Meanwhile Ross's monkey Marcel has been humping everything in sight. When Ross learns that this means Marcel has reached sexual maturity, he realizes he must give him up and tries to find a good zoo to donate him to.
Joey tries to find an alias to use after his agent tells him his name might be the reason he doesn't get more callbacks. Chandler uses this to have some fun with Joey.
Tropes
- Beastly Bloodsports: While searching for a zoo to send Marcel to Ross speaks with a man who claims to run an "interactive wildlife experience" which is obviously code for "animal fighting ring". His questions for Ross include whether Marcel fights other animals and if he could hold small weapons.
- Confronting Your Imposter: Monica tracks down the woman who stole her identity with the intent of busting her, but comes to enjoy her company and free-wheeling lifestyle.
- Does This Remind You of Anything?: Ross looking for a good zoo for Marcel is played out like he's looking at colleges for his child.Ross: I have a friend who can get him into Miami.
Chandler: 'Course it's just two blocks from the beach, it's like a total party zoo. - Manic Pixie Dream Girl: "Fake Monica" becomes a non-romantic one to Monica.
- Monkey Morality Pose: When Ross announces he has to give up Marcel, he, Chandler and Joey take this pose for a moment.
- No Name Given: We never find out what the fake Monica's real name was, though presumably real Monica found out in order to visit her in jail.
- Outgrowing the Childish Name: Joey thinks his first name makes him sound too immature and considers going by Joe instead.
- Put on a Bus: Marcel is donated to the San Diego Zoo. He will, however, make a guest appearance in a season 2 episode.
- Shout-Out: Rachel has a Curious George doll, which is now "no longer curious" after what Marcel does to it.
