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Matthew Perry left an indelible mark with his remarkable performance as Chandler Bing in the hit 1990s sitcom,FRIENDS.His sarcastic and witty sense of humor made his character unique and funny. Not to forget his relatibility factor further made him everyone’s favorite. It is one of the many reasons why he is voted as the second funniest television character of all time. As for who got the first spot, it’sThe Officecharacter, Michael Scott played by Steve Carell.
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BothFRIENDSandThe Officehave been immensely popular shows among the audience even now. This played a big factor in getting these two characters the top spot for being all-time favorite funniest characters.
Matthew Perry’s Chandler Bing is the No.2 Funniest TV Character Ever
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As per theRankerwebsite, Chandler Bing (played byMatthew Perry) has been voted as the second funniest TV character ever. Based on 18,217 votes, Perry’s character has secured the second spot. However, if we were to know who is the most favoriteFRIENDScharacter among fans, it is for sure Bing himself! With a total of 169,000 votes on thesame website, he has topped the list of the best characters of the sitcom.
There are many reasons why fans love Bing! From giving quick one-liners and self-deprecating jokes to having common insecurities that we face in our lives, he is truly our friend. However, this character was only brought to life due to our beloved actor who made sure to give us the best laughter through his iconic portrayal. He continued to bring several comical moments throughout the show’s ten-season run which fans from all across the world treasure even now. His character is even ranked first in the best 1990s TV characters list.
Steve Carell’s Michael Scott Tops the Funniest Character Ever List!
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On the other hand,Steve Carell’s portrayal of Michael Scott inThe Officehas taken the top spot in the list of funniest TV characters ever. The character surely was an offensive boss in the beginning.
But, through his seven-season journey, we saw him becoming a thoughtful mentor who tries to be a good friend to his employees. Other than his complex characteristics, his unique comedy style further amplifies his charms.
Just like Bing, his character is quite relatable to the audience as many have had experience dealing with an awkward boss with his work ethic further showcasing the office dynamic in a great way. Other than that, Carell did a commendable job in portraying this complex character that made viewers cringe yet laugh at the same time.
Both the characters have captivated the audience’s interest which is a testament to the actors’ skill and talent. However, Perry has left a void feeling in our hearts which we all felt after hearing about his demise. He passed away at the age of 54 on October 28 at his Los Angeles home. As perTMZ, law enforcement sources stated that there were no drugs found at the scene. There were also no signs of foul play.
The Officeis available to stream on Peacock meanwhileFRIENDSis available on Max.
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Priya Sharma, Senior Content Writer and Social Media Manager at FandomWire and Animated Times. Having graduated in Journalism and Mass Communication, she possesses extensive expertise in crafting engaging and informative content. She has written over 2000 articles across Animated Times and FandomWire on pop culture, showing her dedication to delivering diverse and trending content to readers across the world. Apart from pop culture, she is quite enthusiastic about the Hallyu culture and is exploring the world of anime, expanding the horizons of her knowledge.
