The sudden and shocking passing of Friends star Matthew Perry has left a void in the hearts of fans and colleagues alike. Known worldwide for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the beloved sitcom which aired for a decade from 1994 to 2004, Perry's wit and humour set him apart as "the funny one" on one of the funniest shows ever produced and an unforgettable figure in the world of television.
As tributes pour in for the actor who portrayed the neurotic yet endearing Chandler for over 200 episodes, it's impossible to forget the memorable one-liners that have left an indelible mark on the hearts of viewers. From his self-deprecating humour to his impeccable comedic timing, Perry's Chandler gifted us with some of the most unforgettable lines in television history.
Let us revisit some of the iconic dialogues delivered by the incomparable Perry as we celebrate the humour and heart he brought to Friends:
"Hi, I'm Chandler, I make jokes when I'm uncomfortable."
"I'm not great at the advice. Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?"
"I'm funny, right? What do you know, you're a door. You just like knock-knock jokes."
"You know, on second thought, gum would be perfection."
"Until I was 25, I thought the only response to 'I love you' was 'Oh, crap!'"
Rachel: "Guys! Guess what, guess what, guess what?!" Chandler: "The fifth dentist caved, and now they're ALL recommending Trident?"
"I'm hopeless and awkward and desperate for love."
Joey: "I need to organize my thoughts." Chandler: "Your thoughts — plural."
"I'm full, and yet I know if I stop eating this, I'll regret it."
“Oh dear god. Hold on, there’s something different.” Ross: "I went to that tanning place your wife suggested." Chandler: "Was that place the sun?"
“I tend to keep talking until somebody stops me.”
“It’s always better to lie than to have a complicated discussion.”
“I say more dumb things before 9 a.m. than most people say all day.”
Joey: “You’re smoking again?” Chandler: “Well, actually, yesterday I was smoking again. Today, I’m smoking still.”
Ross: “I could ask her to live with me. I mean, why not?” Chandler: “Because you’ve only known her for six weeks. I’ve got a carton of milk in my refrigerator I’ve had a longer relationship with.”
Janice: “What a small world.” Chandler: “And yet I never run into Beyonce.”
[Rachel enters in her maid-of-honor dress and huge pink hat.] Chandler: I'm sorry - we don't have your sheep.
Monica: “Unbelievable! Why is your family Scottish?” Chandler: “Why is your family Ross?”
Monica : I’m not high maintenance. I am not. Chandler! Chandler : ....you’re a little high maintenance. Monica : *gasps* Chandler: "I’m sorry. You’re not easy-going, but you’re passionate, and that’s good. And when you get upset about the little things, I think that I’m pretty good about making you feel better about that. And that’s good, too. So, they can say that you’re high-maintenance, but it’s okay, because I like … maintaining you."
“OK. You have to stop the Q-tip when there's resistance."
The showrunners even gave him the last word in the final episode as the cast heads out of the apartment and Rachel suggests grabbing a coffee. "Sure. Where?" jokes Chandler.
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