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Ted Lasso

This author is really not into TV sitcoms. He much prefers TV series. The last sitcom he watched was probably Season 1 of "Veep". That was eons ago. And only for the one pilot episode. But he chanced upon a caption in The Straits Times about this new comedy show “Ted Lasso”. And since most of the TV series that he's been following are currently stalled by Covid-19, he decided to take a chance on “Ted Lasso”. And what a mistake this turned out to be.


Not that the sitcom about an American small-time football coach hired to coach a premier league soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer, is bad. On the contrary, it was actually so entertaining and addictive (much like our Meringue) that this author stayed up the whole night to finish all 10 episodes of Season 1!  Jason Sudeikis (SNL, Horrible Bosses) was an absolute gem as Ted Lasso, the newly minted soccer coach of AFC Richmond, a fictional EPL team. Comedy genius aside, it was his character’s optimistic vibe and positivity that shone through and made this, in the words of the cast and creators, “a kind-hearted, non-cynical sitcom that may have been just what audiences needed”.

And indeed it is what Singaporeans needed this past year. As frustration mounts with all the start-stop in our daily activities and onset of cabin fever due to prolong cooping at home, patience is running thin for many and negativity starts to take control of our lives. Thus, Coach Lasso comes across as a breath of fresh air in these challenging times. We can certainly make do with more optimism and less cynicism. The pandemic will eventually pass. Meantime, we should all take a little time to rediscover that inner innocence within us, learn to laugh at ourselves and not just at others, stay positive and more importantly (to paraphrase Coach Lasso), be curious not judgmental.  And maybe have a piece a cake while your at it!

For those reading this, you may wanna take a chance on “Ted Lasso” while keeping safe in the comfort of your homes. But be prepared to get hooked and even burn the midnight oil. As for this author, onward to Season 2!


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