Why Men and Women Cant be friends

Summary

At the University of Utah library, the filmmakers ask students whether men and women can “just be friends.” Most say yes, though a few disagree or hesitate. One respondent suggests that men may feel attraction even if they keep it to themselves.

The interviewers then press a woman who says her best friends are guys, including Dave and Trevor. She acknowledges that some might secretly like her and says they would probably sleep with her if she offered. The filmmakers present this as evidence of a one-sided friendship, repeatedly steering the exchange toward their point.

The joke comes from the contrast between the mostly affirmative answers and the video’s sweeping closing claim that friendship between men and women is impossible.

People Featured

• The interviewers
• Several students, including a woman with male friends and a male respondent