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Question about Ted Lasso
Posted on 2/8/23 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 2/8/23 at 2:59 pm
I have a question about Ted Lasso. Several people have told me it’s a great show. My question is, if one is not a fan of soccer, is there still elements of the show that make that irrelevant?
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Posted on 2/8/23 at 3:00 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Don't have to know soccer at all to enjoy it.
Posted on 2/8/23 at 3:01 pm to SaintlyTiger88
I hate soccer and its one of my all time favorite shows
Posted on 2/8/23 at 3:06 pm to SaintlyTiger88
i actually think you can enjoy the show more if you DON'T know soccer because Ted Lasso doesn't either.
there's quite a few pokes at americans not knowing soccer in there.
there's quite a few pokes at americans not knowing soccer in there.
Posted on 2/8/23 at 3:10 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Soccer is just the setting, it could have been done with other sports and been good too. At its heart it's a fish out of water story (college football coach going to coach soccer in the UK) that works because of a fantastic cast of quirky characters with great chemistry.
There's also Roy fricking Kent.
There's also Roy fricking Kent.
This post was edited on 2/8/23 at 3:12 pm
Posted on 2/8/23 at 3:19 pm to SaintlyTiger88
You don't have to follow soccer to understand. Ted is learning as he goes 
Posted on 2/8/23 at 3:37 pm to The Godfather
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I hate soccer and its one of my all time favorite shows
This 100%
Posted on 2/8/23 at 3:47 pm to SaintlyTiger88
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if one is not a fan of soccer, is there still elements of the show that make that irrelevant?
it's a sports show so it doesn't matter if you like the game or not.
it's good.
Ted is actually a former college football (USA) coach hired to coach a UK soccor team. The comedy writes itself.
Posted on 2/8/23 at 4:01 pm to finchmeister08
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Ted is actually a former college football (USA) coach hired to coach a UK soccor team. The comedy writes itself.
Come for the comedy, stay for the heart
Barbecue Sauce
Posted on 2/8/23 at 4:02 pm to TigerinATL
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There's also Roy fricking Kent.
He is here. He is there. He's every fricking where.
Posted on 2/8/23 at 4:14 pm to SaintlyTiger88
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My question is, if one is not a fan of soccer, is there still elements of the show that make that irrelevant?
Absolutely. In fact, i'd say you're the target audience.
Posted on 2/8/23 at 4:19 pm to finchmeister08
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Ted is actually a former college football (USA) coach hired to coach a UK soccor team. The comedy writes itself.
Ted's lack of understanding is one of the greatest parts.
like not understanding offsides and when they go to Wembley Stadium...
quote:
Ted: (referring to Wembley Stadium) Focus up. All right, fellas, I want you to close your eyes. Look around. (stops) You know. I mean, open them up and take it all in. But remember, this right behind me, just a regular old football pitch. You take away the stadium and all the stands, I think you'll find it's the same size as our pitch back home on Nelson Road.
Coach Beard: Not exactly.
Ted: What's that?
Nathan: It's 500 square yards bigger.
Ted: Really? The pitches aren't the same size?
Roy: No!
Nathan: This is the biggest pitch in the country.
Coach Beard: Huge advantage for City.
Ted: Boy, oh, boy. This sport has the loosiest-goosiest rules of all. Tough to get my head around sometimes. Okay. All right. It's bigger. And, look, I know y'all grew up watching games on this field, so you're probably a little nervous. Shoot, I know I got goose bumps. I remember being a little kid, sitting in front of the television and watching Queen perform right over there during Live Aid.
Coach Beard: No, you didn't.
Roy: That was old Wembley.
Nathan: That field was even bigger.
Ted: It doesn't matter. Point is, guys, we're here now, okay? At this Wembley. The one that Freddie Mercury never stepped foot in. And this is our day to make history. And I believe we're gonna do just that.
Posted on 2/8/23 at 4:34 pm to The Godfather
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hate soccer and its one of my all time favorite shows
Posted on 2/8/23 at 5:23 pm to 3nOut
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Ted's lack of understanding is one of the greatest parts.
like not understanding offsides and when they go to Wembley Stadium...
What a great scene
Posted on 2/8/23 at 5:54 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Outstanding show. Start it tonight and you will probably be done with it by the end of the weekend.
Posted on 2/8/23 at 6:23 pm to SaintlyTiger88
I’m not a big soccer fan at all and behind Chernobyl, I think it’s the best thing to come out in the past 10 years.
There’s enough exposition provided through his sidekick that it gives you the basics without hitting you over the head with it. I’d say the show is 80%+ not about the game itself, but the people that make up the organization and community.
There’s enough exposition provided through his sidekick that it gives you the basics without hitting you over the head with it. I’d say the show is 80%+ not about the game itself, but the people that make up the organization and community.
Posted on 2/8/23 at 9:27 pm to 9Fiddy
Football is life!
Posted on 2/8/23 at 9:33 pm to HueyLongJr
However if you do follow soccer specially Premier League, there are some extra jokes in there,
Posted on 2/8/23 at 9:53 pm to SaintlyTiger88
I have never watched a soccer game.
Ted Lasso is one of my all time favorite shows.
Equal parts heart and humor.
Ted Lasso is one of my all time favorite shows.
Equal parts heart and humor.
Posted on 2/9/23 at 7:43 am to HueyLongJr
"Football is death!"
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