Matthew Perry’s 10 best jokes in Friends
He was the funniest of the New York gang. Chandler made us howl with laughter for 236 episodes. Little best-of of his comic genius.
We all have a favorite Chandler Bing joke. A scathing, hilarious, incredibly brilliant, fiercely biting or deliciously sarcastic line. Matthew Perry was the soul of comedy in Friends. A unique talent, with extraordinary timing to deliver the formidable dialogues written by the authors of the sitcom. A genius of the valve who also suffered a lot from his status as a joker on duty, at the time of filming. In the show The Reunion, in 2022, Matthew Perry confided to his comrades and the public that he put terrible pressure on himself during public filming: “Personally, I felt like I was going to die if the audience didn’t laugh. It’s unhealthy, I know. But if the audience didn’t laugh, I would start sweating, I would have convulsions. .I felt this every night…” Matthew Perry died this Sunday at the age of 54. And to pay tribute to him, we have chosen to release his 10 most cult valves from Friends. And you, which is your favorite?
The most iconic
“You have to stop the q-tip when there’s resistance! ”
(“You should not force it with the cotton swab when you feel it resisting!”)
Season 2, episode 1: “The One with Ross’s New Girlfriend” – Having just had a bad time at the tailor recommended by Joey, Chandler gets angry at his best friend’s stupidity.
The most improbable
“Should I use my invisibility to fight crime, or for evil?”
(“Should I use my power of invisibility to fight crime or to do evil?”)
Season 9, Episode 23: “”Friends” The One in Barbado” – Monica and Mike are playing ping pong and no one cares that Chandler is fed up!
The most referenced
“The Sheer Volume (Of Questions). It Was Like Flying With The Riddler!”
(“It was a good volume of questions. It felt like we were traveling with The Riddler!”)
Season 8, Episode 5: “The One with the Videotape” – Chandler criticizes Monica for being too intrusive with Greg and Jenny, the couple of friends they met on their honeymoon.
The most insightful
“Can you ever feel your ears?”
(“You can usually feel your ears ?)
Season 10, Episode 8: The One With The Late Thanksgiving – Joey worries that he can no longer feel his ears, while his head is stuck in the door…
The most awesome
“Maybe He Was Nervous!”
(“Maybe he was nervous.”)
Season 2, episode 15: “The One Where Ross and Rachel… You Know” – Ross, on the phone with the museum, gets annoyed: “No, Homo habilis was erect. Australopithecus did not never been fully erect.” Too easy for Chandler.
The stupidest
“I got her machine.”Joey: “Her answering machine?”Chandler: “No. interestingly enough her leafblower picked up”
(“I got his machine. Joey: His answering machine? Chandler: No. Interestingly enough, it was his leaf blower that picked up!“)
Season 1, Episode 20: “The One with the Evil Orthodontist” – Chandler panics because he got Danielle’s answering machine and gets annoyed when Joey asks a stupid question.
The most self-aware
“I’m not great at giving advice. Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?”
@funocology Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment? #chandlerbing #chandler #chandlerlines #rachel #rachelgreen #friends #friendsreunion ♬ Iris – Natalie Taylor
(“I’m not good at giving advice. Would you be interested in a sarcastic comment?”)
Season 8 episode 17: “The One With The Tea Leaves” – Rachel is stressed because Joey can no longer see her now that he has confessed his feelings to her and she has rejected him. Chandler doesn’t want to get involved seriously.
The most scathing
“You didn’t ‘get’ me. It’s an electric drill. You ‘get’ me, you kill me!”
(“Luckily you didn’t touch me. It’s an electric drill. You touch me, you kill me!”)
Season 3, Episode 5: “The One With Frank Jr” – Joey takes up DIY, and builds a TV stand for the living room. Much to the dismay of his roommate.
The smartest
“Dear God! This parachute is a knapsack!”
(“My God! This parachute is a backpack!”)
Season 1, Episode 16: “The One With The Two Parts” – When Monica asks him an incredibly embarrassing question about his love life, Chandler no longer knows how to answer and hides behind an ideal valve.
The most moving
“Sure. Where?”
(“Of course. Where?“)
Season 10, Episode 18: “The Final One” – Forever and Forever, Chandler and Matthew Perry had the last word in Friends.