Even though the character of Chandler Bing is fictional, and you didn’t know Perry personally, you can still feel real grief.
Matthew Perry's passing at age 54 has shocked both those who admired his acting work, as well as those who followed his efforts to bring awareness to the pains of addiction.The death of Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the television series Friends, has seen an outpouring of grief from fans and the Hollywood community.
Meanwhile, many viewers have situated their recollections of Perry and the series within the context of their own experiences. The late 90s and early 2000s have sometimes been referred to as the end of monoculture. While a contested and controversial idea because of, among other concerns, who was included and excluded on our screens, monoculture meant we watched many of the same things.
As people enter their 30s and 40s, they often gravitate towards the memories made during their formative adolescent and young adult years. So perhaps it’s no surprise Friends endures for original viewers as it represents – and was a part of – their lives at this important time.Matthew Perry with the rest of the Friends cast at the Emmy Awards in 2002. The show's 2004 finale brought in a record-breaking 52.5 million viewers in the United States.
Younger generations might be more aware of how out-of-reach that lifestyle was, or find the show’s humour sometimes dated. But the idea of what the friends’ lifestyle represented – possibility, freedom, a chosen family – evidently still holds appeal.In forming relationships with fictional characters, we form bonds with the performers who bring them to life.
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