Photo Credit: Kozbara &amp; Matt LeBlanc's official page
&ldquo;How you doin&rsquo;?&rdquo; It&rsquo;s more than a pickup line; it&rsquo;s a pop culture legacy. Born in the sitcom Friends, this iconic phrase, delivered with charm and swagger by Joey Tribbiani (played by Matt LeBlanc), became a global meme long before memes were even a thing. Today, it&rsquo;s making a surprising comeback &mdash; but this time with an Egyptian twist.
Enter Kozbara, the Egyptian actor and comedian who has brought new life to the phrase through his unique, locally flavored performances. Whether it&rsquo;s in his viral scenes from the film El Harifa or during his live concerts, Kozbara&rsquo;s version of &ldquo;How you doin&rsquo;?&rdquo; adds an unmistakable Egyptian flair. He doesn&rsquo;t just say it &mdash; he owns it.&nbsp;
Joey&rsquo;s Flirty Swagger vs. Kozbara&rsquo;s Comic Flavor
Joey used the line as a flirty icebreaker, usually delivered with a sly grin, raised eyebrows and that unforgettable New York-Italian-American accent. It was smooth, cheeky and instantly hilarious. He&rsquo;d glance up and down, lean in slightly and say it like he knew he&rsquo;d just won the room.
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Kozbara, on the other hand, takes that same line and turns it into a cultural punchline. With his lovely Egyptian accent, comedic timing and spontaneous delivery, he transforms &ldquo;How you doin&rsquo;?&rdquo; from flirtation into full-blown entertainment. It&rsquo;s not about picking up women; it&rsquo;s about cracking up the crowd. He&rsquo;s taken an American classic and given it a distinctly Egyptian flavor.
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Same Line, Different&nbsp; Style
What makes this catchphrase so powerful is its adaptability. One sentence, two completely different worlds. Joey made it a symbol of sitcom-style flirtation. Kozbara made it a part of modern Egyptian humor. It&rsquo;s no longer just a line; it&rsquo;s a bridge between cultures.
So&hellip; Who Says It Better?
Are you more into Joey&rsquo;s or Kozbara&rsquo;s? Either way, one thing&rsquo;s for sure: &ldquo;How you doin&rsquo;?&rdquo; has officially gone global. &nbsp;

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