Insensitive or not? Matthew Perry’s latest post leaves the internet divided
- Matthew Perry's merchandise is centered around NBC show 'Friends'
- "Get your shot and then get your shirt" was written on Perry's shirt
- Matthew Perry will be next seen in a one-hour special episode of 'Friends'
The Internet was left divided after ‘Friends‘ actor Matthew Perry posted a picture in a black shirt with the text – “Could I BE Any More Vaccinated? Get your shot and then get your shirt” – written on it. While some fans supported the actor, others slammed him for trying to profit off the pandemic.
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Matthew Perry, who played Chandler Bing in ‘Friends’ shared a link to the website on his post, adding that the merchandise was available only for a limited period of time.
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“Making money from a t-shirt relating to vaccines is in bad taste. Could I BE any more annoyed,” a Twitter user commented.
Some other reactions were:
“People asking Perry to not get profited from the pandemic, I have a question for you. Who is forcing you to buy anything? Just don’t.” a user came up to support Perry.
Matthew Perry has been selling merchandise themed around ‘Friends’ as the much-anticipated reunion.
He had also put up a sweatshirt that read, “Could I be more ME?”
‘Friends: The Reunion’ will premier globally on May 27. While people in the United States will be able to watch the spin-off on HBO Max, the one-hour episode will be released on ZEE5 in India.
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