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None of the Friends Co stars have posted anything on Instagram about Matthew Perry's death

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Itiswhatitis85 · 30/10/2023 11:11

Maybe they have posted elsewhere, just find it strange that none of them appear to have acknowledged it on Instagram, especially as they all seem to be pretty active on there.

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JudgeJ · 30/10/2023 13:46

Itiswhatitis85 · 30/10/2023 11:11

Maybe they have posted elsewhere, just find it strange that none of them appear to have acknowledged it on Instagram, especially as they all seem to be pretty active on there.

They've probably got more class than some who leap to be first on social media!

Itiswhatitis85 · 30/10/2023 13:47

@MrsDanversGlidesAgain in my opinion, posts that are nasty, personal or come across aggressive are indicative of anger issues or a dissatisfaction with their own life. That's my personal opinion.

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Itiswhatitis85 · 30/10/2023 13:48

@Nanny0gg yes I did apologize and I did mean it.
If I retaliate, it's because people like yourself are being rude/ personal and nasty first.

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Nanny0gg · 30/10/2023 13:49

I cannot imagine what a circus his funeral will be.

I hope the family manage some sort of privacy

TripleDaisySummer · 30/10/2023 13:49

MabelMaybe · 30/10/2023 13:23

Apparently TMZ got the "scoop" on MP's death by bribing a police officer, so some of his loved ones would have found out via social media. It wasn't yet public knowledge.

If that is the case, I can understand why they want to keep away from social media right now.

That's awful - more so for them because it could be them in future and their friends and family facing similar dehumanization and lack of basic respect behavior from media and that on top of their shock and grief at a close friends death.

WimbyAce · 30/10/2023 13:49

I hate the whole social media scene after a celebrity has died. It always seems a race to post first, even when people barely know them. And then like this the question why others haven't posted.

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 30/10/2023 13:50

Itiswhatitis85 · 30/10/2023 13:47

@MrsDanversGlidesAgain in my opinion, posts that are nasty, personal or come across aggressive are indicative of anger issues or a dissatisfaction with their own life. That's my personal opinion.

Do tell what your expertise is in diagnosing such things.

You're not entitled to have everyone agree with you. You had your arse handed to you, OP, and other people expressed their personal opinions in reply to yours. Own it and retire gracefully rather than get defensive.

Nanny0gg · 30/10/2023 13:50

Itiswhatitis85 · 30/10/2023 13:48

@Nanny0gg yes I did apologize and I did mean it.
If I retaliate, it's because people like yourself are being rude/ personal and nasty first.

But it took a real pile on before you backed down.

I found your post genuinely distasteful. And if this thread will make you think more carefully before using SM in the future then it's all to the good.

CarlosDisagrees · 30/10/2023 13:51

Imagine posting this and then calling other people trolls because they’ve pointed out how distasteful and sick your post is. 🤨

luxuryinteriors · 30/10/2023 13:52

When in a hole, best to stop digging.

Desolatewardrobe · 30/10/2023 13:53

I imagine, whatever their personal feelings of grief are, their publicists will be working something out together that will need to withstand a ludicrous amount of analysis. You just have to remember how pretty much every word and look in the Friends reunion was scrutinised and discussed to imagine how carefully this will be crafted. It’s obvious, not least from Matthew Perry’s own words, that friendships with him came over the years with an amount of pain and anxiety, and while his old friends will be feeling very genuine pain at his loss, it will be all too easy for the media to distort whatever is said now into something it isn’t meant to be.

Itiswhatitis85 · 30/10/2023 13:53

@MrsDanversGlidesAgain sorry, did I say I was an expert in diagnosing anything? Of course I'm not, it's my opinion which I'm entitled to have..
I have no problem with people disagreeing with me or reacting negatively.
It's personal/aggressive and nasty replies to my post that I don't agree with.

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Jumperhermit · 30/10/2023 13:55

It’s absolutely shocking that there are articles on the DM (who are worse than scum so unsurprising in any event), releasing the 911 recording, drone photographs of the hot tub, photographs of his parents at the scene and also a shadowy photograph of the body bag leaving the house.
It’s also awful that people are questioning why those who knew him best and worked with him the longest have chosen not to contribute to this absolute circus fuelled by grief vultures.
By the time the media storm has calmed down, and the articles on the front page are replaced by whatever is the next sensationalised story, these are the ones who will still be grieving and feeling their loss. Just let them be

Hobnobswantshernameback · 30/10/2023 13:55

fear not OP He will be flying high with the angles and you can hug your family tighter tonight
so it's all good

CarlosDisagrees · 30/10/2023 13:55

in my opinion, posts that are nasty, personal or come across aggressive are indicative of anger issues or a dissatisfaction with their own life. That's my personal opinion.

Where as people that performance grieve on social media, and those that judge others for not doing that, are really happy people with healthy boundaries and a grasp on real life?????

Gnomegnomegnome · 30/10/2023 13:58

@Itiswhatitis85 what do you think that they should say? Rest in peace, we will miss you, so sad etc? It’s just words, they might not even have the words to describe how they feel.

Think about a time that you lost someone close to you, it’s horrible. Even more horrible when the whole world is watching.

user1469796848 · 30/10/2023 13:58

Honest to god. What a ridiculous thread OP. They’re probably in shock! Last thing I’d wanna do if a close friend died suddenly is write something for the benefit of social media.

tellmewhenthespaceshiplandscoz · 30/10/2023 14:00

MrsSkylerWhite · 30/10/2023 11:29

This modern phenomenon of declaring the depths of your grief on instagram, immediately, is revolting and for those wanting to read it, ghoulish.
They're grieving a friend, FFS.

This

CarlosDisagrees · 30/10/2023 14:00

fear not OP He will be flying high with the angles and you can hug your family tighter tonight
so it's all good

Oh yes, the angles. 😂 OP will have to look up when his birthday is so can wish him a happily heavenly birthday when the time comes. I’ll light a candle. 🕯 That should get me a few likes when I put it on Facebook.

🙄🙄🙄

Itiswhatitis85 · 30/10/2023 14:02

@CarlosDisagrees I haven't put anything on my social media about Matthew Perry and don't plan to, no idea what you're talking about

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MajorBarbara · 30/10/2023 14:03

Itiswhatitis85 · 30/10/2023 14:02

@CarlosDisagrees I haven't put anything on my social media about Matthew Perry and don't plan to, no idea what you're talking about

But this here is part of 'your social media'. You do know what that expression means?

MummyJ12 · 30/10/2023 14:03

What Emma Willis posted about all of this was perfect.

None of the Friends Co stars have posted anything on Instagram about Matthew Perry's death
Cakecakecheese · 30/10/2023 14:05

I agree with everyone else that it is pretty obvious why the main cast haven't said anything yet, I can't imagine having to come up with a moving tribute when you're utterly devastated. There has been a massive outpouring of grief from everyone who ever met Matthew Perry apart from the other 5 friends so it does stand out but for the reason that they weren't just people who did a few episodes with him, they were together for 10 years with the sort of fame that only each other would have fully understood so they must feel like they've lost a family member and I think if you'd have thought a minute you may have realised that.

Itiswhatitis85 · 30/10/2023 14:06

@MajorBarbara well I don't view this as like my personal Social Media accounts, it's a forum and anonymous.

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Cas112 · 30/10/2023 14:08

Instagram is not the be all and end all of life

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