12 Times Poussey and Taystee's Friendship Was the Best Part of OITNB

Updated on June 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM

When you get past all the khaki jumpsuits and the shocking backstories and finally wipe your tears away, the core of Orange Is the New Black can be found in the intense, sweet, and oftentimes hilarious friendships between Litchfield's finest. The best of the bunch is arguably the bond between Taystee Jefferson and Poussey Washington, played by real-life best friends Danielle Brooks and Samira Wiley. In honor of the upcoming season, take a look back at their most memorable moments together.

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Their Secret Handshake

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Their Amazing Game of "White People Be Like . . . "

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Feel free to watch on repeat forever.

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When They Break It Down With Cindy

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When Taystee Has Her Back . . .

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. . . And Poussey Has Hers

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When Taystee Can't Quite Understand Poussey's Name

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So Poussey Has to Explain It

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This Absolutely Adorable Moment

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Their Hangout Sessions in the Library

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This "Guess Who" Session

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They Basically Have ESPN or Something

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12 Times Poussey and Taystee's Friendship Was the Best Part of OITNB

Their Secret Handshake

Their Amazing Game of "White People Be Like . . . "

When They Break It Down With Cindy

When Taystee Has Her Back . . .

. . . And Poussey Has Hers

When Taystee Can't Quite Understand Poussey's Name

So Poussey Has to Explain It

This Absolutely Adorable Moment

Their Hangout Sessions in the Library

This "Guess Who" Session

They Basically Have ESPN or Something

Aren't They Just the Best?

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