A famous church steeple in the Netherlands played the theme song from the hit sitcom “Friends” in honor of Matthew Perry, who died last weekend.
The tribute not only touched the hearts of fans but also helped them process the grief they felt since learning of the troubled star’s death.
The somber mood comes just days after an internet psychologist explained why people around the world, who never crossed paths with Perry, were so affected by her death.
Fans Praise Dutch Church For Honoring Matthew Perry While Singing His Praises
Since the news of Perry’s death broke on October 28, there have been many tributes, not only from ordinary people, but also from mega-institutions, to the actor. The latest came when the carillonneur of the Martini Tower in Groningen, Netherlands, played the “Friends” theme song.
The rendition of the famous song was caught on camera and immediately shared on various social media platforms. In one clip, highlighted on Redditthe church tower can be seen from a distance surrounded by other buildings.
Reacting to the thrilling scene, one said, “This is beautiful. And it’s kind of crazy how many people seem touched by his death. I’m not really surprised because I’m also more touched than I’d like to admit but I don’t remember so many public tributes to another recent celebrity death.”
@dennisblackink Dutch Tribute to Matthew Perry (volume up) #friends #matthewperry #chandlerbing #rip ♬ originaleel geluid – Dennisblackink
A second viewer agreed, “That’s beautiful,” and a third replied, “That’s a really nice tribute to Matthew Perry.” The sound also unlocked a memory for a fourth Reddit member, who recounted:
“I studied abroad in the mid-2000s and whenever I felt homesick, I would turn on the TV and Friends would be on. We’ll go on weekend trips to neighboring countries, and I’ll turn on the TV and Friends will be on.”
They concluded, “Friends was – and still is – a universal language, and knowing that it means as much to so many people as it does to me, both makes this sadder and helps with grief. RIP Matthew.”
The response to the performance of the church tower was equally melancholic Tick tock, garnered more than 162k likes, nearly 6,500 shares and 14.9k added favorites. As expected, the comments section was filled with kind words and praise for Perry.
“This made me cry – imagine how proud he must be to know he’s being respected around the world ?,” one comment read, as another revealed, “That’s so sweet and sad. Rest In Peace Mathew Perry.”
A third TikToker declared, “??the global reach is incredible. I hope she knows how loved she is,” while a fourth shared, “She must be smiling. Even though he didn’t want Friends to be his legacy, the healing through laughter he gave to millions was amazing!!”
“that’s amazing. I don’t think Matthew Perry would believe it but he so deserves this and more RIP Matthew ?,” added a fifth fan.
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A TikTok psychologist was forced to come to the defense of Primetime Emmy Award nominee fans after they were called out for expressing their grief on social media. As reported by The Blast, Perry’s fans want to know why they felt such a strong emotional impact from the death of someone they never knew.
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At the same time, critics questioned the logic behind the sadness of losing a television personality. In response to both questions, a psychology and sociology instructor named Casey Lytle provided an answer. A professor of psychology stated:
“There’s a very simple answer to this one. Sadness isn’t determined by proximity. Your brain doesn’t care if you’ve known them or not. Sadness is determined by the amount of emotional memories attached to that person.”
The “Debunked: Separate the Rational from the Irrational in Influential Conspiracy Theories” author then touched on the emotional encounter fans experienced regarding the “Friends” star. In his words:
“How many emotional experiences do you have through their media, whatever it is, if it’s TV, or movies, or music, or literature. Either way, that person has an emotional stake and an emotional connection to you through their work or through who they are.”
Lytle goes on to explain that celebrities, including Perry, can relate to certain times in our lives through their work, and this connection gives them emotional significance.
“And when that person is gone, your brain is sad that they’re gone,” the TikTok star said. Turning his attention to critics towards the end of the video, he reveals:
“Just because you don’t feel the same impact just because you don’t care about any of the characters doesn’t mean it’s invalid for them. I mean, are you going to go to someone else’s funeral and criticize the family for grieving that person?”
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Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/
