#mary ted lasso

[fanficfanattic]

My old boss finally watched the show and the only discussion we had on it was her asking two questions:

1) Who is the bloody fan in the finale?

2) Should I know these people?

[dailysudeikis]

Jason Sudeikis and the rest of the Ted Lasso cast at the WGA strike in LA - May 30, 2023.

[waywardted]

    Where I'm from,          Kansas,            my home,

[gottagobackintime]

James Lance + 🏳‍🌈

"As far as I know, as far as I'm aware. I'm not a gay man. I went to see Brokeback Mountain and by the time those two cowboys got it on in that tent… I was there with them. I was 100% there with them. And I mean… there was three of us in that tent. And I found it, I found it so sexy that I was like "Jeez, like, let me think about it. Am… am I a cowboy?" You know. "Am… am… am I gay? I don't think I am. I don't think so."" - James Lance Films To Be Buried With

[m-a-salter]

show your 4 favorite ships and let your mutuals assume what your concept of romance is

Took an open invitation from @earanie; thanks!

1. Bill Adama and Laura Roslin (Battlestar Galactica, 2004)

2. Randall Brown and Lix Storm (The Hour, 2011)

3. The Twelfth Doctor and River Song (Doctor Who, 2005)

4. Ted Lasso and Rebecca Welton (Ted Lasso, 2020)

[k-chips]

Am I really drawing Spidey Ted and MJ Trent?

Yes.

[weclassybouquetfun]

That's right, put the babes to work.

Billy, with tonight's panel cancelled I hope you didn't think you can just get a first-class flight to L.A. just to chill. Nope.

And writers have been talking about how singles are hoping for meet-cutes on the picket line so maybe one of the single Greyhounds can find a love connection whilst here.

It's been fun, AFC Richmond.

[after-the-end-times]

Richard marie kondoing his photos by thanking them before deleting them

[momentinparadise]

Ted Lasso / Julie Andrews

I have so much to say about the episode #3 of Ted Lasso, but I really want to focus on the scene where they discuss their favorite Julie Andrews characters because Julie Andrews is my FIRST LOVE and it all seemed so significant.

So please, come along on this crazy ride with me:

Roy / Maria (Sound of Music): Something that is very symbolic to me is that both Roy and Maria had to take on responsibility and independence at a very young age. Roy playing football away from home and Maria at the convent - both had to grow up quickly, which gave them a strong sense of duty and responsibility. Additionally, both characters have a strong desire for family and connection.

Despite Roy's attempts to appear stoic, he has an extremely loving side to him, and I think he identifies a lot with Captain von Trapp too. Like Roy, Captain von Trapp is also initially depicted as a stern and unyielding character. However, as the story unfolds, we see his softer side emerge as he connects with Maria and his children in new and meaningful ways. This mirrors Roy's journey throughout the show, where we see him gradually open up and become more vulnerable with those around him.

Coach Beard / Eliza Doolittle (My Fair Lady): A character that is clearly rooted in the lower-class, marginalised portion of British society speaks volumes about Coach Beard's own underground personality. Eliza is a character who defies the expectations placed upon her by society, using her wit and resourcefulness to transcend her lower-class origins and gain acceptance in high society. This resilience and determination are qualities that Coach Beard likely admires, as he himself is known for his unconventional and creative approach to coaching. Additionally, Eliza's story highlights the importance of education and personal growth, as she transforms from a rough and unpolished street vendor to a refined and sophisticated lady. This is something we see every episode with Beard: he is always engrossed in a book, always improving his knowledge.

Trent Crimm / Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Princess Diaries): Fits him so well! The character's level of sophistication and elegance aligns well with Trent's own refined ways. And both Queen Clarisse and Trent show a willingness to make sacrifices for their beliefs: Queen Clarisse is willing to renounce her position as queen if it means allowing her granddaughter to marry for love, while Trent is willing to sacrifice his job and reputation to stand up for what he believes in. When he is fired from The Independent for revealing his source (Trent admits that he was the one who ratted himself out) it reflects the same values of breaking with tradition and challenging the status quo that are embodied by the Queen.

Ted / Higgins / Mary Poppins: For Higgins the character of Mary Poppins may represent a loving, nurturing figure who helps guide and care for the children in her charge. This may reflect Higgins' own values as a family man, and the ability to provide a sense of warmth and security to those around him.

But for Ted, the choice of Mary Poppins may have a more personal and emotional significance.

As a coach, Ted is often in a position of leadership and guidance, and he may see himself as a paternal figure to his team. The character of Mary Poppins may represent a sort of idealized father figure to Ted, one who is wise, compassionate, and always there to provide guidance and support.

BUT

I tell you, my friends, there is not the case.

Because Mary Poppins is not about the nanny.

IS ABOUT THE FATHER.

When Mary Poppins arrives at the Banks family's home, she finds a gap between the children and their father. He is always at work and worries too much, while the children crave attention, love, and a sense of family. Although the mother is present and is loving towards the children, she is often silenced by the father, despite being a suffragist 😂 .

So, the real transformation really occurs with George Banks. His character serves as a commentary on the pressures of societal expectations. However, through the magical intervention of Mary Poppins, he is able to find a new balance between his work and his family, ultimately leading to a happier and more fulfilling life.

I wonder if this is not something Ted wishes had happened with him, in some level.

And let's not forget that P. L. Travers wrote Mary Poppins based on her own father. In the 2013 biographical film "Saving Mr. Banks", several scenes depict Travers' difficult childhood. Travers idolized her loving and imaginative father, Travers Robert Goff, but his chronic alcoholism resulted in his repeated dismissals, strained her parents' marriage, and caused her distressed mother to attempt suicide. Travers' father died of tuberculosis when she was seven years old.

I mean.

[shebeafancyflapjack]

Queerplatonic male female friendships though. 🥰

[dailysudeikis]

Jason Sudeikis and the rest of the Ted Lasso cast at the WGA strike in LA - May 30, 2023.

[waywardted]

    The World I Live In       - Mary Oliver

[colinhughessimp]

Love all the himbos oooing at Roy like he just got yelled at by his headmistress

[wadderz]

Hannah and the cast of “Ted Lasso” picketing in front of Warner Bros. studios in Burbank today. They are such badasses for doing this. They literally flew across the pond to L.A. to show their support for the writers. Such absolute class!!

[twinsunsintatooine]

also?? the jamie tartt plotline this episode?? i need his dad fucking dead i need him burned at the stake that was so fucked up??????

[mexicangela]

it really does suck that ted’s ending was apparently always supposed to be “mary poppins” because, well, viewers related to him. people don’t watch mary poppins to relate to mary poppins. they relate to the kids or to the father, but not the magical nanny character that flies in on an umbrella to make everything nice. we also know that mary is a character that is not meant to stay. we never learn anything of substance about her and safely assume that her one purpose really is to fix other people and leave. that’s fine, that’s what the whole story is set up to be.

but people related to ted on a deep level. we saw his mental health struggles and his panic attacks and his conflicting emotions and said “man, ted’s just like me.” and then we saw him make a family in richmond because of the job that rebecca gave him. it changed his life. he said so himself. ted was a much more complex character than mary poppins. it isn't fair to turn him into her because he's just not. and to have left us with the impression that you can go right back to the place that gave you all your issues and expect your child to fulfill you is kinda bonkers, i won't lie. i just don't understand why, in this television show, in this made up universe, with all these made up characters, ted couldn't have taken rebecca up on her offers. i mean, if we're aiming for realism here, what real life person in their right mind is gonna automatically veto an eight-figure-per-year salary? also, we didn't see michelle and henry in kansas with friends or family or anything like that. we only saw them there in the end with michelle's dickhead boyfriend who we can assume she broke up with. but we did see ted in richmond with the family he made for himself there. we did see ted finally belonging there; and, more than that, even, we saw him being accepted there as one of their own before his mom dropped in on him unannounced. we did see ted forge this incredibly important relationship with someone who had baggage that matched right up to his and it could have been something so beautiful but it feels like the ball was dropped on all aspects of their relationship. i dunno, i don't think that i'll ever be over it because this show and its characters were something really special to me (still are) and it makes me sad to think about the ending we were given. i've said it before and i'll say it again: ted deserved so much more than mary poppins.