Ted Lasso
Definition
An Emmy-winning American comedy-drama television series (2020–2023) created by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly, following an optimistic Kansas college football coach hired to manage AFC Richmond, a fictional English Premier League soccer club.
The titular fictional character, portrayed by Jason Sudeikis, embodying unrelenting positivity, folksy American wisdom, and the catchphrase 'Believe,' despite his lack of soccer expertise.
Examples
After binge-watching Ted Lasso, I started handing out biscuits to my colleagues during meetings.
My attempt at the Ted Lasso pep talk fell flat when I told the cat to 'Believe' in chasing laser pointers.
In a boardroom full of skeptics, she channeled her inner Ted Lasso and turned the pitch around with sheer enthusiasm.
Dating in 2025 feels like auditioning for Ted Lasso's Richmond squad – high hopes, low odds.