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HelpRe: How strong is Chandler's connection to the sitcom character?
in reply to a message by Francisinfp5w4
Since the actor has died very recently, I think right now the connection to the character is especially strong right now.
Also, as New_Chloë said there aren't any other famous people/characters named Chandler (all I can think of is an actress from a Disney movie who is not very known). However, I disagree with them about Chandler being perceived as retro by younger generations. Friends is a very famous show and it gains new fans even nowadays. I know many 15-16 year old kids whose favourite show (or one of they're favourites) is Friends.
So, I think the connection with the character will remain strong as long as the show continues to be succesfull. After that, as it was mentioned before, the name will probably be thought of as retro or nostalgic.
Also, as New_Chloë said there aren't any other famous people/characters named Chandler (all I can think of is an actress from a Disney movie who is not very known). However, I disagree with them about Chandler being perceived as retro by younger generations. Friends is a very famous show and it gains new fans even nowadays. I know many 15-16 year old kids whose favourite show (or one of they're favourites) is Friends.
So, I think the connection with the character will remain strong as long as the show continues to be succesfull. After that, as it was mentioned before, the name will probably be thought of as retro or nostalgic.
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See, 15 year olds liking the show Friends as though it's still current is what I mean about young people seeing the name Chandler fondly. I still think there is a retro element to it... I mean, Friends went off the air almost 20 years ago, before they were born. It's a dated show - to me, an old person. But I notice that in many ways younger generations don't see dated things the same way we oldies do. It's still alive for you guys because it's so accessible. You refer to Friends as a currently "successful" show, and the fact that it's been dead for almost two decades doesn't faze you. That's amazing and really different to the way I remember thinking when I was 15.
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thank you.
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