Smelly Cat Trivia
Quick Answer
"Smelly Cat" is Phoebe Buffay's most famous original song, first performed in Season 2's
"The One with the Baby on the Bus." The song's simple lyrics and catchy melody made it one
of the show's most iconic running gags, with Phoebe performing it at Central Perk throughout
all 10 seasons.
Smelly Cat Trivia Questions
#1 What is the full title of Phoebe's most famous song?
Answer: 'Smelly Cat, Smelly Cat, what are they feeding you?
#2 In which episode does Phoebe first perform 'Smelly Cat'?
Answer: 'The One with the Baby on the Bus
#3 Who helps Phoebe record a music video for 'Smelly Cat'?
Answer: A professional singer who dubs over Phoebe
#4 What does Phoebe discover about her 'Smelly Cat' recording?
Answer: That a professional singer dubbed over her voice and she only appears in the video
#5 What is the melody of 'Smelly Cat' based on?
Answer: Lisa Kudrow made it up on the spot during filming
#6 What happens in 'The One Where Eddie Moves In' involving 'Smelly Cat'?
Answer: Phoebe records the song at a professional studio
#7 What other songs does Phoebe write?
Answer: 'Sticky Shoes,
#8 Who plays guitar while Phoebe sings 'Smelly Cat' in the final episode?
Answer: No one — she performs it solo at the end
#9 What is Phoebe's response when people criticize 'Smelly Cat'?
Answer: She defends it as meaningful art about animal mistreatment
#10 What did Lisa Kudrow say about 'Smelly Cat' in real life?
Answer: She