A little over a quarter of a century ago, Friends offered its fans one of the funniest and most unexpected series ever. A scene that remains etched in memory, especially thanks to the irresistible interpretation of Matthew Perry, who died on October 28, 2023, aged 54.
The person who gave the sarcastic and charming Chandler Bing his features, knew how to create a unique humor, a combination of awkwardness and a sense of perfect timing during the ten seasons of the series. Thanks to him, every line became iconic, every gig got a special flavor.
Legendary humor and unforgettable moments
From the time Chandler and Joey (Matt LeBlanc) stubbornly refuse to leave their comfortable leather seats to the time he finds himself handcuffed in Rachel’s office, there is no shortage of funny scenes. Of course, without forgetting the very first episode, where he begins his now legendary: “And I want a million dollars!“.
But among all these comedic gems, the fifth season series stands out in particular for its absurdity and audacity.
When one kiss leads to two more
In Season 5 Episode 2 titled who kissedChandler makes one of his biggest mistakes. After running away to London in a secret relationship with Monica (Courteney Cox) at the end of Season 4, he momentarily forgets that their relationship must remain a secret. As he prepares to go to work, he goes to Monica and kisses her gently, forgetting that Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) and Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) are in the room.
The silence that follows is both awkward and hilarious. Surprised, Chandler improvises a completely absurd display: to make it seem like a habit, he kisses Rachel too… then Phoebe! And it will happen again during the episode when he is caught kissing Monica this time…
Rediscover the sequence in its original version below:
An iconic scene at the heart of a plot that fans adore
This moment, as absurd and brilliant as it is, perfectly captures the misunderstandings that underlie Monica and Chandler’s secret romance—an unexpected love story that remains one of viewers’ favorite narrative arcs.
A true display of comic talent Matthew PerryThis scene illustrates how friends Knew how to combine humor, surprise and emotion that made Chandler Bing an unforgettable character in television history.
Friends is available in its entirety on HBO Max.
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