Beloved FRIENDS actor Matthew Perry, who passed away in October 2023, had left fans puzzled and concerned in the days leading up to his tragic demise. Perry’s last few Instagram posts unveiled a bizarre fixation with Batman that left fans wondering if there was a deeper meaning behind his peculiar behavior.
But surprisingly, after coming across Matthew Perry’s interview with GQ, his Instagram posts now seem like a nod to his mere obsession with Batman. During the interview, as Perry showcased a few of his rare Batman collections, it became crystal clear how fixated he was with the comic book character. So much so that he almost used his stardom to his advantage to acquire a rare Batman watch.
Matthew Perry’s Bizarre Obsession with Batman
The acclaimed actor known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the 90s sitcom FRIENDS, Matthew Perry sadly passed away in October 2023. Leaving behind a legacy to remember him by, Perry caused intense grief to his fans and colleagues with his sudden demise. But more than agony, the actor left netizens in a state of bewilderment in the days preceding his untimely death.
Matthew Perry’s Instagram posts, which increasingly focused on Batman, seemed to suggest a deep and somewhat perplexing obsession with the iconic comic book character. Unfortunately, in the wake of his shocking death, Perry’s social media became a playground for cryptic messages that people began decoding. Instead of looking at the posts as his obsession with Batman, people began wondering about deeper meanings.
As Matthew Perry’s videos and images featured the iconic bat signal at the bottom of his swimming pool, it prompted fans to speculate if this was his way of sending out a distress signal. Perry’s fixation with the Dark Knight seemed quite odd to netizens, who soon began questioning the actor’s mental state. Surprisingly, while fans tried to connect the dots, one of Perry’s interviews from 2022 revealed his bizarre fixation with the character.
Matthew Perry’s Quest for a Rare Batman Watch
According to Matthew Perry’s interview with GQ, the actor had openly admitted to relating with the character, considering himself a “rich loner” akin to the caped crusader. He even revealed how his fixation with the character escalated after watching Christopher Nolan‘s Batman trilogy in the mid-2000s, leading him to collect Batman-themed memorabilia.
So it seems that the bat signal at the bottom of his swimming pool, which fans have been comparing with a distress signal, was merely one of his rare Batman collectibles. Therefore, his revelations from the 2022 GQ interview provided a clearer picture of his fascination with the Dark Knight. More than anything, Perry openly admitted his enthusiasm that bordered on fixation, by revealing his obsessive pursuit of a rare Batman-themed watch.
This is probably my favorite thing that I have. It’s a Batman watch. When I got it, I was in Hong Kong, no one understood what I was saying, so I had to find it all by myself in a three-level mall. And I did find it, but that was one of the times that I was like, ‘I’m famous, somebody help me’. But I found it and it’s here, and it’s gorgeous and it tells time, which I think is good.
Recalling his quest for the rare Batman watch, Matthew Perry noted that the experience was so consuming for him, that he was even prepared to leverage his celebrity status to secure it. So it seems that Perry’s willingness to use his fame to obtain the coveted watch clearly underscored the intensity of his passion. And now, Perry’s Instagram posts, which initially appeared enigmatic, seem to reflect his genuine enthusiasm for Batman.
FRIENDS is available on Netflix.
The Dark Knight trilogy is available on Max.
