Questions like, Have you played a lot of darts, Ted? (Ted throws another dart. There you go. Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to 'Wordle' #622. https://t.co/itcHlLPXNy, I've been underestimated my entire life, so my dart skills are just the tip of the metaphorical iceberg. Not unlike folks at a hip-hop concert whose hands are not in the air.. ), So, I get back in my car and Im driving to work and all of a sudden it hits me all them fellas that used to belittle me, not a single one of them was curious. DAY 1 PROMPT: What is a specific new thing you can try in the days/months ahead? while establishing authenticity. Alas, I appear to be an outlier. On the surface level, those revelations are portrayed as a jokeTed Lasso, what a goofballa creative sleight of hand that only makes more profound the series ruminations on humanity and its indictment of our instinct towards cynicism and nihilism. Since Ted's team, AFC Richmond, was relegated at the end of season 1, season 2 will show the team fighting its way back to the Premier League. this bothered me too! Here they are, titrated in daily doses as you shift your habits for 2022. Its about helping these young fellas be the best versions of themselves on and off the field. 2. The RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which is a full 40 years older than the ASPCA) would likely file charges. ", "I feel like we fell out of a lucky tree, hit every branch on the way down, ended up in a pool full of cash and Sour Patch Kids. There is even a laconic turn from James Lance as Trent Crimm, a journalist for The Independent, which in this universe is owned by the same tycoon as The Sun. LANGFITT: But over time, Ted molds his collection of international players into a better soccer club and a supportive family. (Spoiler: The real Wichita State does not even have a football teamthese days, but Sudeikis, who was born in Virginia, moved to Kansas as a child and wanted a Kansas school for Ted.). Its ensemble, most of whom cut their teeth in British sitcoms, helped flesh out what were essentially caricatures at the start (such as Keely, the tabloid-friendly WAG(Opens in a new tab) parody played by Juno Temple, who turned her into an empowered moral center for the show). Rebecca claims to have appointed Lasso as a brave roll of the dice, but in fact the hire is part of a secret plan to drive the club into the ground in order to spite her ex. SUDEIKIS: (As Ted Lasso) I do love a locker room - smells like potential. Need a hearty dose of laughter? Back in my day, all we had to worry about was prank phone calls. LANGFITT: The show's now in its second season, and some people here at the pub think it's slipping. Hannah Waddingham, who plays Rebecca, says the shortbread she's offered on the show, however, has been left around to dry out and tastes like "eating a bit of dried-out sponge. Do you believe in miracles? For all the fish out of water stuff, Ted Lasso works so well because it's mostly about the lack of transatlantic differences. Maybe that's just as well. Frank Langfitt, NPR News, London. Well, both MOVEMENT and MUSIC have tremendous impacts on the body and brain, such as lowering the stress hormone cortisol, and stimulating Immunoglobulin A, which plays a crucial role in immune functions. My name is Ted Lasso, and I'm from Kansas. We cant really be good partners until we get to know each other, right?. Ted Lasso ropes you in, even if its more by likability than laughter. I just came up with that. No, thank you. If I were to get fired from a job where I'm putting cleats in the trunk of my car HUNT: (As Coach Beard) You got the boot putting boots in the boot. By which I mean the show as well as the character. You need to know that Ted Lasso plays the long game. And then we can be a gosh-darn goldfish. The joke is not a winner, IMO. Opinions expressed are those of the author. ", "For me, success is not about the wins and losses. Aside from a handful of Brit-specific or soccer-specific references per episode, its scripts could be about any naively optimistic coach in any sport in any country. FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: So this is the pub where Ted Lasso comes after practice to get a pint. The wise Walt Whitman once said: "Be curious, not judgmental." Seize the day, whatever day it might be. It's never explained. ", "Here's an idea that's gonna help a little or hurt a whole lot. Its always an appropriate time to take on a new wellness challenge, but especially winter with all its germs and slumpy seasonal depression. LANGFITT: Ted, however, knows nothing about soccer, and people make fun of his folksy manner, including one of his players, Roy Kent. Want CNET to notify you of price drops and the latest stories? Eventually, Waddingham's character was waterboarded with wine, then left to die horribly at the hands of the undead Gregor Clegane. Okay. Dave Edwards says Ted's upbeat, inclusive philosophy has been a bright spot amid the darkness of the pandemic and the bitter divisions here surrounding Brexit. ", On the Diamond Dogs: "It's just a group of people who care, Roy. In the meantime, I wanted to share a list of some of the best quotes from the new season. Ted's unconventional coaching style and relentless optimism takes some getting used to for many of the team's bad-tempered players, with some hilarious consequences. ", "Doing the right thing is never the wrong thing. You can guess the manner of death. Reporting on what you care about. the scene ends with him saying "shoot." could that somehow be the punchline? Because of course it's not just Brits. ", "If God wanted games to end in a tie, She wouldn't have invented numbers, all right? That was a branding joke. In Teds case, a why question may have sparked a conversation about the deeper meaning or purpose behind Teds dart game. If Ted Lasso is a show about bringing out the better side of people through decency and belief, maybe it can do the same for the UK. You had me at Coach. But not all the Ted Lasso goodness takes place within those 10 episodes. Do I qualify? Here are my thoughts on the best barbecue sauces: pic.twitter.com/I0J4WGwcze, Haircare is mighty important. Hannah Waddingham, who plays team owner Rebecca, was on the huge HBO hit Game of Thrones. That impact deepens when the series returns Friday for its much-anticipated second season. And for all the great advice. "Four," reply his coaching team, deadpan. I love me a good line and this season had some hilarious ones. Yet he moved through life with gentle compassion and cheerleading instead of the unearned confidence, among other nefarious traits, associated with the epidemic of toxic masculinity. More often, with guests, we would specify: Fancy some shortbread, love? The focus is too often on the result: the heroes and villains, wins and losses, the powerful and powerless, the generous and the taken advantage of, the painful existence and the hopelessness to change things. If we're taking things forward, it has to be working together. Forget New Years resolutions. British teams, like American ones, have plenty of those(Opens in a new tab). manilamark2005 2 yr. ago. Use this pyramid of questions to inform your own leadership. Each episode has a sort of moral at the end of the story, whether it be about children, mental health. But you may not recognize her, because she was mostly hidden under the habit of her character, Septa Unella, the religious zealot who rang a bell and shouted "Shame!" Alright, Im about to get a bit controversial up in here, but Im sticking to my guns. Its yet another one of this shows dares. If Rupert had used this power pyramid, what questions might he have posed to Ted in this scene? In fact, it had its length planned from the get . But hey, at least they call it a draw, so that's progress. When asked from a place of judgment, a why question can shut down the conversation. ", The velvet-toned announcer on Ted Lasso knows his stuff. Ive never been embarassed about the streaks in my drawers. It's the scene where Ted (Jason Sudeikis), an American football coach newly imported to manage the fictional UK club AFC Richmond, faces a hostile British press for the first time. Folks often think the love triangle is lifes most complicated shape, but Id argue it comes in second place to the walked in on my mother-in-law changing into her swimsuit dodecahedron. Higgins knows/announces all of their hometowns. EDWARDS: If you've got that open-mindedness and you're prepared to give people a chance, mixing with people that immediately don't trust you and then converting them - to see that rewarded is just a brilliant way of doing things. Ain't nobody here gonna kiss their sisterwhich is an American phrase that I'm now realizing does not exist here, and that's good, 'cause it's creepy, and I hate it myself; I don't know why I said it. I used a new place. People magazine has one that looks good, and pop-culture pro Binging With Babish offers both a classic rendition and a browned-butter recipe. #InternationalCoffeeDay is like the Christmas of beverage themed holidays. , This is sweeter than biscuits! Teds earnestness, at least at first, borders on cartoonish, as if hes some sheltered dolt not emotionally complex enough to engage with the darker realities of the world. I dont need you all to answer that question for me. Still, an open-ended question that was generated from a place of curiosity would have been much more powerful. I thought youd be back. he says at one point.) This week, the team are joined by Nick. As befits his name, he's a true fan of all things American, including the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears, inspired by a trip he took to Chicago as a kid. Nick Mohammed, Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt in Ted Lasso, Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, Football fans may remember two short NBC promos depicting the (fictional) exploits of a hapless American football coach called Ted Lasso, brought over to the UK to manage the Tottenham Hotspurs. But I find with American culture, it's, let's keep harping on about how well we did, give each other a pat on the back and jazz hands (laughter). We dislike that he is shy to admit it, as professional athletes could/do benefit from the practice, but yoga has a perception problem, we know. Ted Lasso is available now on Apple TV+. BRENDAN HUNT: (As Coach Beard) They call cleats boots. It seems likely season 3 will show them clambering to the top of that league, though who knows if they'll win it all? The first season of "Ted Lasso" follows a sunny American who moves to England to take on a quintessentially British institution: the Premier League. The show came into McEachern's life just at the right time. Aint nobody in this room alone.. Decent, uplifting, soul-soothing, occasionally getting its adopted homeland wrong, but way more often getting its essential humanity basically, lovingly, hopefully right. At a time in our lives when we all needed a pep talk, to feel like the impossible could happen and, more, like we could be the ones to rise up and accomplish it, this show really did feel like a miracle. (When in doubt, ask for recommendations; people love to give them). The premise of Ted Lasso, if you're not familiar, is that the titular character (Jason Sudeikis) is a bumpkin American football coach who's been brought to England to coach a Premier League. ", On famous soccer players: "You got Ronaldo and the fellow who bends it like himself. Not only is Roy working his core and moving his lymph with yoga, hes also engaging in safe and soothing social group activity. The showrunners, like Ted, were smart enough to spot talent in their ranks sending Brett Goldstein, originally hired as a writer, out on the pitch to embody everyone's favorite football curmudgeon, Roy Kent. '", "It's funny to think about the things in your life that can make you cry just knowing that they existed, can then become the same thing that make you cry knowing that they're now gone. I like my water like Kyrie Irving likes his Earth, flat. If Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan can go through some heartfelt struggles and still end up happy, then so can we. Do we even have the audacity to do so? CNET freelancer Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? DAVE EDWARDS: My friends said, oh, you want to watch "Ted Lasso"? ", Explaining the offside rule in soccer: "I'm gonna put it the same way the US Supreme Court did back in 1964 when they defined pornography. ", "If y'all were really introverts, you would've been quiet as a church mouse. The power pyramid for questions helps us understand this hierarchy. Especially not when Season 1 showed us Earl Greyhound as a regular mascot, a guy in a furry suit. We have 7 burning questions, 'Star Trek: Picard' Season 3 trailer is here, but most of the crew is not, 'The Last of Us' episode 6 features a heartbreaking musical callback, 'The Last of Us's Indonesia sequence marks a huge departure from the games, The secrets of 'Scandal' include greenscreen, speedtalking, and a psychic writers' room, Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 4, Daters have a 'reality gap' about gender equality, Bumble says, Amazon halts Virginia HQ construction. For more basics, you can listen to our previous episode about Season 1. Sharp-eyed viewers saw the words "Ted Lasso's Secret Shortbread (makes about one box)" plus an image of a shortbread box, but then the credits stopped. Its part charm offensive, sure. Taking his final turn at the board, Ted shares the following leadership lesson. Thanks for signing up. Assuming the pitch were not immediately invaded, Rojas or a teammate would retake the penalty not simply end the game in a draw. Educational, political, and hilarious: a rare combination in entertainment. And there ain't nothing I can say, standing in front of you right now, that can take that away. See, I believe in hope. KELLY: It's a fish-out-of-water comedy that sends up the cultural differences between Britain and America and became a feel-good hit during lockdown. It's a prank, right? The music in this show could NEVER let us down. Fans may be getting impatient waiting for season 2, but at least they can rest assured there's still more Ted Lasso to come. ", In the first episode, a clip is shown of Ted dancing in the locker room with his Wichita State Shockers football team. Move over, "Armageddon." Ted bristles at Sharons presence. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Here is our slide showing the polyvagal ladder of the nervous system (thanks Dr. Porges). Saw your Instagram post on Sunday, way to keep that Ice Bucket Challenge alive. Something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and body positivity. When a sports psychologist (Sarah Niles Sharon) is brought on board to help the team, the series even explores a natural, if meta, question: Can things start to be too nice? In the first video, Ted begins coaching the (real) Tottenham Hotspur F.C., and quickly learns how much he has to learn. See you at your inbox! And without fear of spoiling the other seven episodes that the Trent Crimms of the world were provided with in advance, there is no more dog killing; Ted Lasso remains pretty much the same animal we saw in Season 1. You want me to tell Roy Kent what to do? Thats a loss that hits me a lot harder and is gonna stay with me a lot longer than anything that happens while playing a game on a patch of grass.. The tea? Ted promises to do his best for the team, "win or lose." They were a-ha moments, to borrow from Winfreys phrasing, the kind you wouldnt necessarily expect from a TV show about an English football squad in which a Saturday Night Live alum known for playing some of comedys greatest assholes and jerks instead stars as an unflappably optimistic coach. Ain't nobody in this room alone. ), To which I would have answered, Yes sir. It wasn't until he got off stage that his head started gushing blood, the actor said. Waddingham's spoken publicly about how gruesome and painful the waterboarding was -- eating stale shortbread must seem like a picnic after that. Last year, we couldnt believe the laughter and adrenalin rush that resulted from a 60-second dip into ice water; this year its a hybrid event so perhaps well go back to the frigid Potomac. It's pigeon sweat. Which is ashame, cause The Jerky Boys were a national treasure. Or, uh, Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow. ", On Rebecca attending team branding meetings: "I always feel so bad for the cows, but you gotta do it; otherwise, they get lost. Do you believe in miracles? he asks the team. Its not the performance that counts. LANGFITT: But over time, Ted molds his collection of international players into a better soccer club and a supportive family. Nathan (Nick Mohammad) taps into an unsavory side effect of earning power and respect. Teds best score may give Rupert more powerful information, even if Teds best score has little to do with his typical score. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. When Richmond loses the big game and is relegated to the Championship league, Ted tells the team, There are worse things out there than being sad, and that is being alone and sad. Then after a beat: Aint nobody in this room who is alone.. Except that the treat itself, the buttery Scottish delicacy known as shortbread, is kind of its own thing; Brits don't usually lump it under the generic "biscuit" category. Just call me a chiropractor, cuz I have that man's back! Questions with less power start with the word which or have yes or no answers. Maybe you can practice yoga alone but most of us need to sign up with a studio or an online platform to support our practice (Im a Registered Yoga Teacher and even I have difficulty with a personal home practice). Introducing Ted to the word draw could have added to his klutzy comedy style ("like Quick Draw McGraw, right? Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Where a five-minute comic promo doesnt require much in the way of character development, over a whole series, Ted Lasso must get us rooting for this clueless Spurs newcomer, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. As season 2 of the Emmy-nominated show approaches, let's dig up some trivia about the Apple TV Plus pandemic hit. Thats cool., Rebecca: Look, I know all too well how stunningly sh!tty the first Christmas after you get divorced can be. Yeah? THIS JUST IN: just heard that one of my college roommates, Sarah, took my rec and during a family Xmas Covid isolation, got through two seasons in four days, within the free-trial period WEPA! Obsessed with travel? Wham, he hits his head smack on the door frame. (SOUNDBITE OF PAVEMENT SONG, "DATE W/IKEA"). Was this an early sign that this American production would repeat past mistakes of U.S. sitcoms that preferred to push a stereotyped fantasy version of the UK that's really only funny to Americans? Sugar, butter, flour: comfort food. Touch your toes, those are your feet fingers. You know, it's all part of growing up. Dont believe me? Your dont inspire, you dont more people. Those ads are still online, and they're hilarious. He thinks the second season has too much social commentary and is too didactic. Check out this list of the best collection of Ted Lasso season 2 quotes. Never disappoints. The listeners perception often depends upon the assumptions behind the question and the tone in which the question is delivered. KAISER: It became a little too American, I would say. But they did say that if they ever do an everyman campaign or something satirical, your name's on their list. . DAY 4 PROMPT: What food rituals will you share with others this year? ", "There's two buttons I never like to hit, alright? Is that the same medication that made you piss your pants? I'm not a huge fan of the show anymore. Life starts at the edge of your comfort zone., Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse, if youre comfortable while youre doing it, youre probably doing it wrong. Ted, to Beard, on the plane to England, Change can be scary. I miss all of it. Leaders need to question their questionsask what you can do to make your questions more powerful. I loved everything about it." Lift your heads up and look around this locker room. The pyramid then climbs in this order of questions starting with: who, when or where; what; how; and finally, why is at the top. Patience is a virtue. Ted's unconventional coaching style and relentless optimism takes some getting used to for many of the team's bad-tempered players, with some hilarious consequences. We recommend spending $4.99 for one month to binge both seasons of this joke-fest. Ted Lasso is Apple TV's hit series starring Jason Sudeikis as an American football coach hired to lead a British soccer team. Weve let the pendulum swing to the point that weve convinced ourselves that nice guys do finish last. Let's dive in. I'm sure LeBron [James] has a lovely singing voice, probably does a great '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton, and if he doesn't, he would by the time it's over with Ted's guidance." What does a British owl say? Whom, Whom. Ty and I are big fans of yoga for many reasonsheres one related to immune boosting: To tune up your immune system, you want to move infection fighting LYMPH around, and inverting your body is a great way to do it. LANGFITT: There's an old joke that England and America are two countries separated by a common language. ", "If I didn't have any confidence, I never would've worn pajamas to my prom and ended up in jail the rest of that night. ", On gambling: "Well, as my doctor told me when I got addicted to fettuccine Alfredo, that's a little rich for my blood. Two weeks after revealing that Ted Lasso 's title character suffered an unspeaking tragedy during his formative years, the Emmy-winning comedy series painted a brutal picture of that fateful day . ", On whether or not he believes in ghosts: "I do. Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 3. ", "Back where I'm from, you try to end a game in a tie; well, that might as well be the first sign of the apocalypse. Lassos boundless optimism, in the face of so many different shades of cynicism, slowly wins us over. Lookin like a brunette Oscar the Grouch.. I do, but more importantly I think they need to believe in themselves, he replies. All rights reserved. I don't know why y'all do that. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line. Its funny some things in your life make you cry just knowing they exist and also make you cry knowing theyare gone. Oh yeah, and in such a horrific and unlikely event, a football referee would be required by the rules of the game to stop play. What does a British owl say? Laughter creates endorphins, which are natural pain killers, emotionally as well as physically. Teds joking is, at first, an admirable reaction to fan negativity. Its that it has found a way for us to feel it, too. But being able to stop and change directions quickly? ", "I come bearing sweet treats to numb the sting of defeat. Much like the lava did to those poor folks in Pompeii. This is a real asteroid-kicking movie. While fans wait for season 2, they can rewatch the 10-episode first season, recall how Lasso met his team and co-workers, and relive the drama that led to the team being relegated out of the Premier League. Accuracy and availability may vary. Ted, played by Jason Sudeikis, exudes this optimistic can-do attitude that people here associate with American. "I think that if you care about someone and you got a little love in your heart, there ain't nothing you can't get through together." 46. The power of open-ended questions lies in their ability to withhold judgment and invite curiosity. "Whom" is not more British than American. For all of us. - Hi, Ted. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window), Share on Flipboard (opens in a new window), invasion of Wembley by drunk ticketless male fans during the England-Italy Euro 2020 final, racist abuse hurled at England's Black players, Sudeikis personally was vocal in his support for the players, Marcus Rashford and his good fight against the UK government over child hunger, baseball pitcher who accidentally killed a dove, 'You' Season 4 Part 2: What will happen? Rupert might have moved up one level of the pyramid and asked: When is the last time that you played darts, Ted? Ted bribes team owner Rebecca with homemade shortbread served up in delightful pink boxes. getty. Speaking of effort, I was pleased to see that Season 2 makes a big deal out of AFC Richmond enduring a streak of "draws" which makes me think that the showrunners are trying to make up for the "tie" howler by making the correct word central to the plot, which would be a very Ted-like thing to do. SUDEIKIS: (As Ted Lasso) Hold on now. I hate it. That's the right answer, but it's a bad joke! (Looking at you, London-set, tired British caricature-filled Season 5 opener of the otherwise perfect Parks and Rec.) Shut up, just shut up. By Brian Jones Is there too much harmony among the team?