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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, 15:27:49 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, bringing over a decade of experience covering movies, celebrities, pop culture, and everything that feels current and compelling. With a sharp editorial lens and an instinct for what resonates, she writes stories that balance insight with accessibility — whether she’s reporting from a red carpet, reviewing a buzzy new release, or unpacking the craft behind cinema. An unabashed Swiftie and a devoted admirer of Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking, Soumya blends heart and analysis in equal measure. She holds a degree in English Literature from Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University, and is an alumna of IIMC Dhenkanal (2013). As a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, her reviews reflect credibility, cultural awareness, and a nuanced understanding of storytelling across genres and formats. She has interviewed celebrities like Celine Song, Zoya Akhtar, Kajol, Shabana Azmi, Pankaj Tripathi and more. She has also reviwes hundreds of movies and written thousands of stories, made videos, special columns and more. While films remain her first love, Soumya’s interests extend deeply into lifestyle and design. She is particularly drawn to décor, thoughtfully designed spaces, and the subtle ways aesthetics influence everyday living. From celebrity homes and interior trends to broader lifestyle movements, she enjoys exploring how personal taste intersects with identity and modern culture. Her voice is informed yet relatable, analytical yet warm — making her work engaging for a wide and diverse readership. Through her writing, Soumya continues to shape conversations around entertainment, lifestyle, and contemporary culture.Read More

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