The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate - S1-E1
Continuity mistake: At the end of the episode when Ross picks up his jacket, there is a blue bowl on the small table by the pillar and nothing on the main kitchen table. In the next shot, the blue bowl has moved to the large table. (00:27:10)
The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate - S1-E1
Visible crew/equipment: We get a close-up of the coffee pot when Rachel asks if anyone would like some. In this shot, there are 3 stage lights reflected clear as day. (00:27:50)
The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate - S1-E1
Continuity mistake: At the end of the episode, as a customer in Central Perk asks Rachel for more coffee, Chandler has set his cup of coffee on the table. In the next shot, he is holding it again. (00:28:05)
The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate - S1-E1
Continuity mistake: At the end of the episode when Chandler says "I'm in Las Vegas" Rachel starts to pour his coffee. In the next shot they have moved apart instantly and Chandler is putting his cup down. (00:28:05)
The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate - S1-E1
Other mistake: Ross is a paleontologist but is seen working with the display on early humans which would be more of a job for an anthropologist.
Answer: Usually by the seventh night of Hanukkah you don't know what to get the other person, and you will probably resort to getting the other person something insignificant. Chandler is basically saying that the pen is a stupid gift.