On August 19, let’s raise a glass to the one and only Matthew Perry, born in 1969 and taken from us on October 28, 2023. Perry didn’t just play Chandler Bing; he embodied the friend we all secretly wished for, the one who can turn any catastrophe into a punchline (as if he was born to be Chandler). His epic bromance with Matt LeBlanc’s Joey Tribbiani was pure TV gold.
From shelling out for Joey’s acting classes to enduring those unforgettable “food issues,” Chandler’s loyalty was as legendary as his sarcasm. Remember that time Joey got stuck in a wooden box? Chandler’s patience was as impressive as his ability to come up with snarky one-liners. .
Their friendship was a blend of side-splitting humour and genuine warmth, creating a bond that, despite being fictional, felt astonishingly real. Here’s to Matthew Perry, the perfect friend we needed but never had! In this iconic episode, Chandler agrees to spend hours in a wooden box as a gesture of loyalty to Joey after a minor argument. The scene is a mix of comedy and sincerity, demonstrating Chandler's willingness to go above and beyond for his friend and Joey’s playful but sincere request for proof of loyalty.
Remember when Joey and Chandler took in that chick and duck? Proper chaos. The dynamic duo became proud dads in Season 3, and let’s face it, there was no splitting them up after that. Fast forward to the final episode, Joey buys a new chick and duck, only for them to get stuck in the foosball table! Heartbreaking.
. Chandler accidentally causes Joey to become stuck in the refrigerator while trying to retrieve a turkey. This scene not only highlights their humorous dynamic but also Chandler’s patience and care as he helps Joey out of the situation, showing how they navigate life’s mishaps together.
When Joey’s acting career takes an unexpected turn and he gets an acting gig in a commercial, Chandler plays the supportive friend, showing up at Joey’s shoot and cheering him on. This scene illustrates Chandler’s enthusiasm and pride in Joey’s successes, no matter how small. This episode features a hilarious trivia game where Chandler and Joey compete against Monica and Rachel.
The result? An unforgettable moment where Chandler and Joey lose their apartment and end up with some fantastic moments, like Chandler's "I don't like sand" and Joey's infamous "Seven." Chandler Bing will forever be the timeless character we all wished we had in our lives, and that's thanks to Matthew Perry, who left us too soon. Perry was Chandler, and Chandler was Perry—always ready with a joke to make us laugh.
These scenes perfectly showcase the comedic brilliance of Chandler and Joey's friendship. And as Perry himself put it, “I’m not great at the advice. Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?”—a reminder that Perry’s Chandler will always be evergreen.
Happy Birthday, Matthew..
