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10 times FRIENDS' Chandler Bing left us ROFL

Matthew Perry, or FRIENDS' Chandler Bing as we like to call him, is a year older. Perry currently stars in The Odd Couple. But, for us, he will always be 'Chanadler Bong'. Ten times the man spoke for us.

Updated on: Aug 19, 2015 3:27 PM IST

Hindustan Times | By Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi

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F.R.I.E.N.D.S star Matthew Perry turns 46 today! Can you believe it has been 21 years since we saw him sitting on that couch with the gang.

Matthew Perry played Chandler Bing for 10 yearson TV show F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

For us, it was love at first sight. Chandler was everything we were... awkward, sarcastic, hopeless and still adorable. It is safe to say that he was more or less our spirit animal.

Perry currently stars in The Odd Couple which has been renewed for a second season. But however many shows he may do, for us he will always be 'Chanadler Bong'.

Here are a few reasons he is literally us.

1. That's us in a never-ending biology class

2. That's us stuffing ourselves with a whole pizza and then the waiter asks 'any dessert sir?'

3. When our crush asks us out

4. When our control freak friend just won't stop spewing orders around

5. Not being able to stay mad at our best friend

6. When we know our potential for nonsense

7. Asking our crush out and we are DESPERATE

8. But then our crush says 'I see you as a friend'

9. Not panicking in severe situations. Or panicking just a bit

10. Still be a hopeless romantic at heart

Happy birthday Matthew Perry and thanks for giving us Chandler.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Soumya Srivastava
Soumya Srivastava is the Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor at Hindustan Times, with over a decade of experience writing about movies, celebrities, pop culture, and everything that’s effortlessly cool. Equal parts Swiftie and Christopher Nolan devotee, she brings both heart and sharp perspective to every story she tells—whether it’s a red-carpet moment, a streaming obsession, or a deep dive into the craft behind cinema. An English Literature graduate from Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University, Soumya is also an IIMC Dhenkanal (2013) alum. She is a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, and her writing reflects a strong editorial instinct, cultural insight, and a love for storytelling that goes beyond headlines. While films remain her first love, Soumya is especially passionate about décor and design—always drawn to beautiful spaces, thoughtful details, and the way aesthetics shape everyday living. From celebrity homes to interior trends and lifestyle inspirations, she enjoys exploring the intersection of taste, personality, and modern living. With a voice that’s both informed and relatable, she continues to curate conversations around entertainment, lifestyle, and culture for a wide, engaged audience.Read More

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