Layers include ladyfingers, jam, custard, raspberries, beef sautéed with peas and onions , more custard, bananas, and whipped cream.

The episode centers on a high-pressure dinner where Monica tries to hide her relationship with Chandler from her parents, Jack and Judy Geller, because they mysteriously dislike him.

Ross counters by revealing Hurricane Gloria didn't break the porch swing—Monica did.

While the others deal with the dinner chaos, Phoebe spends the episode distracted by a vivid dream she had about Jack Geller, leading her to shout "I love Jacques Cousteau!" during the final confrontation.

Ross famously claims it "tastes like feet," while Joey is the only one who genuinely likes it, saying, "What's not to like? Custard? Good. Jam? Good. Meat? Good!".