Paid Members Weezenal Posted October 29, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted October 29, 2023 Why is it that the original thinkers like Matthew Perry die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 People can argue whether Friends is a good sitcom or not (IMO it is) but one thing that cannot be denied is just how good the actors were at comedic acting, Matthew Perry being the best of them. He was incredible in that role, and the show and the characters are remembered so fondly for a reason. That is a genuinely shocking death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Jazzy G Posted October 29, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted October 29, 2023 Shocking news. He'd had his demons, but was definitely the best character in Friends. Essential viewing in the 90s. 54 is no age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGIT Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Ah that's just terribly sad. Friends had a huge impact on the world and people's lives back in the day. They all became huge stars. Perry was also great in an early episode of 90210 and I really enjoyed The Whole Nine Yards. Terribly sad loss in such circumstances and such an age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Healys Chutney Spoon Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 (edited) Adam Johnson of the Nottingham Panthers ice hockey team died overnight following an incident at the game v Sheffield Steelers. A Steelers player was going to make a check but slipped and and accidentally caught Johnson in the neck with his skate blade and his injuries were so severe he died in hospital Daily Mail link for reference. Ignore the diabolical reporting contained in the article and its the Daily Fail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12685037/American-ice-hockey-Adam-Johnson-diesthroat-slashed-skate-UK-mother.html Edited October 29, 2023 by Big'Olympic_Hero'Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 14 minutes ago, Big'Olympic_Hero'Pete said: Adam Johnson of the Nottingham Panthers ice hockey team died overnight following an incident at the game v Sheffield Steelers. A Steelers player was going to make a check but slipped and and accidentally caught Johnson in the neck with his skate blade and his injuries were so severe he died in hospital Good grief!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathrey Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 44 minutes ago, Big'Olympic_Hero'Pete said: Adam Johnson of the Nottingham Panthers ice hockey team died overnight following an incident at the game v Sheffield Steelers. A Steelers player was going to make a check but slipped and and accidentally caught Johnson in the neck with his skate blade and his injuries were so severe he died in hospital That is just horrific. What an awful thing to happen, and I can't imagine what kind of impact it must be having on the Steelers player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB6937 Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 2 hours ago, SuperBacon said: People can argue whether Friends is a good sitcom or not (IMO it is) but one thing that cannot be denied is just how good the actors were at comedic acting, Matthew Perry being the best of them. He was incredible in that role, and the show and the characters are remembered so fondly for a reason. That is a genuinely shocking death. For me it wasn't just the comedic timing but the fact they could've all just been seen as nasty one dimensional people in one way or another but their performances elevated it far beyond that. It made the emotional moments work well. It never felt like it was just a bunch of actors working together. They absolutely nailed their differences but also the "Friends" part. You believed that you were watching a friendship group. And Chandler especially for me could've been read as a horrible person on paper but Perry not only nailed the timing but often gave the character just enough depth that he appealed to many people in different ways. He was a flawed guy just trying to do his best and wanting to be happy. Ironically much like Perry himself. I'm not sure if it's revisionist for people to look back and say it was shit because I don't really remember opinions on it at the time but I've always felt if a sitcom can become a massive part of culture like that and succeed for so many years then it must be doing something right. Especially when so many comedies get cancelled after a year or so in America. Its a damn tough one to crack but they absolutely fucking perfected it. And it wasn't just big in America either like quite a few shows. They managed to find an incredible balance of humour and heart that appealed worldwide. Again - not something you do if you're shit. I'm gutted about his death. The Friends reunion was really special but so sad too knowing what he'd been through. And it's another one of those cases where you look at fame and think at what cost. It makes me sad knowing he brought so much to so many but had it really tough over the years. Its a common journey so many in the spotlight go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathrey Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Sorry for being a double post but very sad news about Matthew Perry. He was too young to die, I've seen mixed reports that say he had a heartattack then drowned and some say just drowned. Either way it seems very sad that someone so loved by millions died alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 26 minutes ago, DavidB6937 said: I'm not sure if it's revisionist for people to look back and say it was shit because I don't really remember opinions on it at the time There was a lot of people who thought it was shit at the time, myself included. However I’m sure some on that could be put down to “It’s popular therefore I hate it”. I actually softened over the years, whilst I don’t consider myself a fan, there were some excellent comedic moments and I always do well when it’s a topic on quiz shows and the like. It was always on and everyone can remember something from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members FLips Posted October 29, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted October 29, 2023 Culturally it’s arguably the most significant sitcom or TV show of our generation. Not saying it’s the best but I don’t see any Cafe Nervosa coffee mug sets every christmas. I think a lot of people will be gutted any time anyone from this passes because it was a huge part of our culture for a long time. Women getting “The Rachel” or every single person on earth knowing the theme song and catchphrases. Very sad to see him die so young. RIP Chanandler Bong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 31 minutes ago, FelatioLips said: RIP Chanandler Bong. Actually its MISS Chanandler Bong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gaffer Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Shocked by Perry. Friends is the greatest comedown show ever. Replace 'comedown' with 'just having a really shit day' these days. I could sit and list the reasons why, but it's so easygoing I'm not particularly fucked about defending its obvious charm and attraction. It's just the most pleasant, safe sitcom ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Jazzy G Posted October 29, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted October 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Big'Olympic_Hero'Pete said: Adam Johnson of the Nottingham Panthers ice hockey team died overnight following an incident at the game v Sheffield Steelers. A Steelers player was going to make a check but slipped and and accidentally caught Johnson in the neck with his skate blade and his injuries were so severe he died in hospital Daily Mail link for reference. Ignore the diabolical reporting contained in the article and its the Daily Fail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12685037/American-ice-hockey-Adam-Johnson-diesthroat-slashed-skate-UK-mother.html That's terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesTuckerTheThird Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Aside from Friends, the main thing I remember Matthew Perry for was his role as Benny in Fallout: New Vegas. Apparently he was such a big fan of Fallout 3 that he messed his hands up playing it so much, and there was most of a season of Friends where Chandler couldn't do anything with his hands. Very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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