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Ever caught yourself chuckling at Chandler Bing’s sharp sarcasm aboutFRIENDS? Matthew Perry breathed life into Chandler, a character whose signature wit and wry humor stood out in the ensemble cast. Remember that iconic moment in the very first episode when a heartbroken Ross laments his desire to be married again, only for Chandler to quip, “And I just want a million dollars!”?
It’s the perfect setup that paints Chandler as the king of snark, quick with a jab and ready to poke fun at the chaos surrounding him. But, didFRIENDSreally paint the whole picture of who Chandler was? Fans have been buzzing, discussing how various instances on the show might just prove that Chandler was physically stronger than his pals, Joey and Ross!
Chandler vs. Ross & Joey: The Strength ShowdownFRIENDSFans Ignored
It looks likeFRIENDSmight have played a little fast and loose with the truth. Apparently, multiple instances suggestthat Chandler Bingmight have been physically tougher than his buddies, Joey (Matt LeBlanc) and Ross (David Schwimmer).
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It seems that the show, while happy to play up Joey’s muscle-bound persona and Ross’s intellectual prowess, might have kept Chandler’s physical strength a bit under wraps—or at least used it for a few laughs.
Despite the show’s portrayal of Chandler as the least intimidating of the bunch, there are several instances where he flexes his strength more than you’d expect. For example, in Season 1, Episode 7, titledThe One with the Blackout, Chandler once overpowered Ross with just a finger when Ross made the mistake of kissing Chandler’s mom.
And let’s not forget that Thanksgiving football game where Chandler tackled Joey like it was a Sunday league match. The episode in question is Season 3, Episode 9, aptly titledThe One with the Football.Plus, his impressive table tennis skills and that gym bag he flaunts in Season 6 Episode 5 (The One with Joey’s Porsche)hints at a workout routine that would make a personal trainer proud.
Let’s see what fans are saying:
Now, Joey is often the go-to guy for brute strength among his friends. However, the one time he hits the gym, he ends up with a hernia—a plot twist that isn’t exactly the stuff of action-hero legends. And his overeating doesn’t do his fitness any favors.
Meanwhile, Ross is depicted as a bit of a glass cannon. He bruises easily, gets beaten in rugby (Season 4, Episode 12), and during the infamous “unagi” incident (Season 6, Episode 17), he’s overpowered by Rachel and Phoebe, proving that his physical prowess might not be as robust as one would hope.
Interestingly, Chandler rarely gets shown as a pushover or aweakling onFRIENDS. This makes you wonder if the show might have missed the boat on Chandler’s hidden strength. Perhaps, if push came to shove, Chandler could hold his own and then some.
Did Matthew Perry Regret the End ofFRIENDS?
Before his untimely passing,Matthew Perrymade no secret of his longing for a rewind button on his career. It’s as if he was speaking directly to our collective wishful thinking: who wouldn’t want a few more episodes of the belovedFRIENDSsaga?
In a heartfelt chat with CNN’sPiers Morgan Tonight(as reported byPEOPLE), the late actor didn’t hold back about his nostalgia for his days on the show. He reminisced about the good old times with a wistful grin, saying:
I find myself sort of reminiscing about how much fun the show was, and the hours that we worked. You know, you can see how much we laughed and everything. I was asked about it recently and I found myself saying, ‘If I had a time machine, I would like to go back to 2004 and not have stopped.’
Perry wasn’t shy about admitting that the NBC show was, in his eyes, the“greatest job in the world.”The17 Againstar took his final bow on June 05, 2025, at the age of 54, leaving us all with one less reason to smile.
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Anyway, as we look back, we can’t help but agree with Perry’s wish: a few more seasons ofFRIENDSwould have been a delightful way to keep the good times rolling.
FRIENDSis currently available to watch on Max.
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