Ted Lasso: Every Person Who Got An Army Man & Its Meaning
Throughout Apple+’s hit show Ted Lasso, Ted (Jason Sudeikis) has gifted his friends plastic army men as a show of his support. True to his reputation for going above and beyond when it comes to caring for those around him, this action is sweet on the surface but there may be more hidden meanings to the gifts than meets the eye. Small details like this are easily missed the first time, but greatly enhance the show with each rewatch.
Ted Lasso follows its titular character as he, an American Football coach, moves halfway across the world to coach an English soccer team. His commitment to optimism and kindness as he faces challenges has resonated with Ted Lasso's character well as its audience. Throughout the story, Ted wins people over by relentlessly supporting and caring for his friends and his team, often without realizing how much they need him.
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Though Ted Lasso is no stranger to metaphors, some of the most intriguing of them are the specific army men Ted chooses to give out. In season 1 episode 2, Ted receives a package from his son filled with things to remind him of home, including a battalion of plastic army men to “keep him safe.” Throughout Ted Lasso, they appear when certain characters need to feel supported. Here’s a closer look at each one and its meaning.
After a particularly harsh interaction with the press, Ted gives Rebecca an army man with his rifle raised, placed defensively between her and the door. A closer look reveals its similarity to Rebecca’s reaction to her divorce: to protect herself, she has adopted a cold, aggressive personality that doesn’t mind hurting others. Rebecca’s army man reminds her that she isn’t
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