Ted Lasso Season 3 Episode 7 The Strings That Bind Us Reaction of Syntell and Snootyvegans

[@Crazyivan777]

Honestly, Nate not spitting became the turning point for me. I now believe more fully in his redemption. He's decided not to do the horrid thing, and just believe in himself.

[@MeredithHagan]

Exactly yes! I was like “don’t spit don’t spit don’t spit!” that whole moment and I let out a huge bit of tension when he didn’t.

[@joits]

@@MeredithHagan Me too! I was half ready to cover my eyes cos I didn't want to see it and the whole time i'm yelling "don't spit! don't spit!"

[@lcflngn]

Omg,felt & actually yelled exactly the same. Thank heavens he didn’t feel the need to do that. Whew

[@Syntell]

Me too. Sometimes the small changes mean a lot.

[@davidfieldsend]

The contrast of sam and his dad, versus jamie and his. When sam went in to hug his father, the camera briefly shows jamie’s face, gave me the feels

[@annunciataparchesi1832]

I want Ola to adopt Jamie!

[@Knightowl1980]

The whole series is like unresolved paternal trauma.

[@kvoltti]

In my mind while the team is fixing up Ola's Roy is stalking the streets of London to find out who smashed it and waiting until 4AM...

[@Syntell]

🤣😂, Now I can't unsee that.

[@dtgstl3148]

Robert Frost wrote the poem, "The Road Not Taken" (sometimes mistakenly referred to as "The Road Less Traveled"), which is about struggling over deciding between two alternate paths, and then later lamenting the path that was not chosen.

[@Syntell]

Thats a nice bit of info. Thank you for that.

[@kellyb9432]

I love that Ola is introduced to us in the color sage and demonstrates such beautiful wisdom.

[@lukemurray4950]

This whole episodes storyline with Obisanya was nothing but anti white propaganda. It's no surprise anymore in this day and age. Sad.

[@kellifranklin9872]

@@lukemurray4950 You do know that Laura Ingram from Fox has a variety of athletes-mostly white - on her show to politics. When Lebron James was asked his opinion on a political subject he gave it, as was his right. Laura’s response was to tell Lebron to “shut up and dribble.” That’s not propaganda of any kind. That’s a fact. This kind of crap happens every single day around the world. It’s real life.

[@lcflngn]

@@kellifranklin9872 Thx, bc in the maelstrom of life I couldn’t remember precisely where this came from, tho I knew it was a real thing. I’m really glad this show brought it up so clearly.

[@kellyb9432]

​@@kellifranklin9872 Great shout, thanks for pointing this out. Although as a Kell-y I should probably throw some shade at you for being a Kell-i, I'm sure that's some sort of woke spelling and now I feel threatened, but then I'm a straight white male and can cry foul whenever my paradigm is questioned.

[@kellifranklin9872]

@@kellyb9432 Lol! I’m 56 so my mom must have been an OG “woke activist” to have used an i in the 60s. You know how those hippies were! 😂Have a great weekend!

[@franciscochavez3986]

Nate and his father’s relationship was summed up when the dad says Lets leave the “Girls to talk”. Nate his sister and mother are left to talk.

[@Syntell]

Ughhhhh, that's a tough man to love right there.

[@LeVidocq]

I think Ted was referencing the Robert Frost poem "The Road Not Taken" which describes a traveler coming upon a split path and choosing "the road less traveled." It's about how we reflect back on the choices we made, the paths we didn't take, and the justifications we make for our decisions once we've made them regardless of what we choose. Either path taken is good in it's own way.

[@lcflngn]

Always regrets, either way, but we have to move forward

[@MeredithHagan]

I have always known I was going to absolutely adore Sam’s dad and I was not at all disappointed!

[@Syntell]

It was even better than my expectations.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Best episode yet. Seriously in the U.K. at the moment we have a racist Home Secretary called Suella Braverman. She says she dreams of sending immigrants back home. FYI she’s a woman of colour and her parents were immigrants to the U.K. I absolutely love Ola, Sam’s father. He’s very Ted really and explains why Sam responds to Ted so well. Relationships at work are usually ok unless it’s different levels like management and workers. I worked in a store and I accidentally saw my manager kissing his/ our Area manager. She begged me not to say anything. I said it’s nothing to do with me. But it’s better if you two are honest with the company. If you choose not to, not my place to judge you. 3 years later they got married. 3 kids now, I’m godmother to the eldest !

[@lukemurray4950]

See this exact problem with this propaganda piece! What an anti white hit piece! Like you already mentioned our home secretary isn't even white but yet that's exactly how it was portrayed. What makes it even worse is the people portrayed as coming were Nigerians who are not the ones coming in dingys but Albanian Europeans mainly! But yet people like you have this very RACIST twisting of things into a black Vs White thing! Suella parents came to this country legally and from a country (India) which has a much stronger immigration policy than the UK but yet you are brainwashed into thinking it's a black Vs White thing like this propaganda here! Do you not see how foolish this is!? A women of Indian decent enforcing a very relaxed immigration policy by global standards which is preventing Europeans from illegally entering the UK is somehow racist!? You have been brainwashed!

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

Aren't refugees and immigrants two different things?

[@lukemurray4950]

@@AmandaFromWisconsin EXACTLY! This is what I have been saying but my comments keep getting shadow banned.

[@glyndwrjohn6383]

@@AmandaFromWisconsin they are. Stupid people can't tell the difference.

[@JBWinter]

​​@@AmandaFromWisconsine've seen in the US that actual refugees become "just immigrants" instead when people don't wanna treat them like refugees. It doesn't matter what the dictionary (or law) says, it matters how people actually use the language

[@janahall7295]

At first, I was really hoping Jade wouldn't be impressed by his newfound fame, but when he was being himself around the supermodel she got to experience Nate being himself. Him not spitting in the mirror was a good start to his redemption. And while the arts & crafts box he made was definitely a great callback to the boxes he made with his niece in season 1, he was definitely better off being straightforward asking for a date rather than trying to copy his father's romantic gesture. The team coming together to help Sam in a time of need completely broke me. It was an amazing tie-in to the lesson of Total Football. Beard even said "a beautiful life it Total Football." And the reveal of Sam's restaurant being named after his dad? More tears. Such a good episode.

[@Syntell]

Football is life!!!!

[@PatriciaHoferMsPattiMarc]

So many points in this episode that are so funny! I was waiting for your reaction for this episode! Roy being giggly and sniggering was so funny! GOT Alum! The King of Qarth in the house! GOT reunion even though he and Hannah never had scenes together. Ola’s reaction to seeing the name of the restaurant was so sweet! He also reminded me of Ted. Ted seeing a father-son relationship that works even though they are long distance is good for him. Also him checking if Sam was ok, is a callback to the last time a father came to the locker room had a very bad thing. The parallel of Jamie seeing Sam’s relationship with his Dad, when Sam saw Jamie’s relationship with his Dad in Season2. Sam telling his Dad abt his relationship with Rebecca is a show of how open they are to each other. Rebecca found out in that scene that Ola knew about her previous relationship with Sam. Roy saying all those puns!!! The player that did the hat trick was played by Chip Hamilton, Jason’s assistant and an AD in the show Ted wearing red and Rebecca wearing red, Rebecca wearing a knot ring for a second episode!

[@luizfilipediasgenesi172]

About Keeley and Jack: major flags has been raised in this episode. I think when Jack says to the office with can talk to her, Keeley and Barbara about a their relantionship we have to pay attention to Barbara. Because to me feel like Barbara is conceurn about the situation. But she have the courage to stand up and say anithing to Jack, her boss? It's delicate... And was very nice that Rebecca alert Keeley about the lovebombing. I still rutting for Keeley be with Jack then Roy, even that's is problably impossible and shes reunite to him in the end.

[@luizfilipediasgenesi172]

Ola Obisanya is my new role model! I love his apperance in the show, and in a moment so delicate for Sam he show so many strent, love and wisdon. I wish we see more of him in possyble's future season or spin-off's. Now we know that he know about Sam and Rebecca. And when he was introduce to Sani make me thinking: it's possible that he not just make funny about the previous situation with or maybe Sam told him about a possyble crush on Sani? I would love to see Sam and Sani together in the end.

[@trishveneziano6551]

Love your reactions and this video was one of your best! Jack made the comment that she’s very jealous. It makes me think the huge number of snow globes Barbara has may indicate Jack perhaps does this a lot and it doesn’t end well. I’m also very concerned we haven’t seen the end of Shandy. Can she still log in to Bantr? Will she expose Sam/Rebecca or even Colin? Keeley did joke that Shandy’s note was a nice reminder to remember security.

[@lcflngn]

Jack saying she’s jealous clear foreshadowing I thought too. Yikes.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

♥ scene with Sam & his father! 'azzsquatch' - giggles 😄 ♥ the scene at end where team's helping Sam!

[@ChicagoDB]

13:46 - “Just a bit outside” I love the salute to the great Bob Uecker in the movie “Major League”

[@medarby3066]

As a person worried about the vitriol in America (from both sides) I absolutely Loved the "forgive them" "dont fight back, fight forward."

[@s28333]

I love the reactions, breakdown of scenes & final takeaways. Great job with your chemistry and communications. You both are a whole frequency!!!

[@simranbakshi22]

Love this reaction episode! My favorite so far :) Really appreciate you both.

[@Syntell]

Thank you so much for the kind words and spending time with us. It really means a lot.

[@yodaguru]

Rooting for nate. I laughed hysterically at the switcheroo on my reaction vid.

[@julieharden2433]

Not loving the Keely/Jack story line. I have no emotional attachment to Jack - she just appeared and then started dating Keely? No. Also, still not liking Nate. I know he'll turn around, but still. Other than that, I am really enjoying this season. I LOVED the last episode and I really liked this episode. Really enjoying Trent, Roy, and Jamie this season. I also love how much more Danny and Jan have to do this season. I want Sam's Dad as my Dad. Lol Great reaction, guys! Love that you are watching this.

[@kellyb9432]

I think the audience is supposed to feel torn about Nate, but Ola's advice to Sam about forgiveness sets the tone for dealing with Nate's return. As for Jack and Keely, she'll choose Jaime.

[@rayala21]

“Just a bit outside.” Another “Major League” reference! 😂🤣

[@nenegrey2282]

Season 1 Jamie: I'm me, why would I want to be anything else? Season 3 Jamie: why can't I be someone else? 🥺

[@paulonius42]

I love love love everything about Sam's father!

[@markgillis6356]

The Robert Frost comment: "Two road diverge in the wood and I, I took the one less traveled by."

[@Knightowl1980]

Roy mumbling “I hate what you’ve done to me” took me out for 5 minutes

[@laxus9451]

what jamie played as in this match in the second half was instead of being a conversational no 9/striker/centre forward where the team feeds him the ball he became what is called a false 9, where the centre forward drops deeper which puts an extra man in midfield while also freeing space for the winger in the forward line.

[@ignatiuskhan]

Listen, I'm not sure what makes me smile the most: my memories of such a good episode (Nate's part was top notch and Trent Crim's part towards the end, second to none)... or your contagious reaction.

[@TerryYelmene]

This felt so... good... hopeful... possible... joyful... in the Ted Lasso journey. Thanks for sharing it

[@billbliss1518]

I absolutely love your reactions, this is my new favorite channel! This Ted lasso episode I think is my favorite one ever.

[@marybethloup9853]

Loved your thoughts on Sam: it IS easy to forget how young he is because of the maturity his great upbringing instilled in him, so seeing the devastating effect of his justified but intemperate tweets was all the more heartbreaking. (Dismaying to see that a commenter here interpreted calling out a bigot on her bigotry as “anti-white propaganda”) I Googled “pegging”; wish I hadn’t. Am wondering if Jack will turn out to be Keeley’s Edwin Akufo. Anyway, with so many red flags, it’s bound to end badly. I so want to see her get back with Roy. But Roy: seriously, wtf? After the good vibes between him and Jamie last episode, the bit about him relishing hurting and possibly maiming Jamie on the pitch seemed like cheap laughs at the expense of character development. But now I’m wondering if Roy’s story arc is about to go all in on darkness as he still hasn’t learned to channel his anger in positive ways. I agree that Nate has some major apologies to make. S2Ep12 his final outburst to Ted was practically scripted by Rupert, who I’m sure had been feeding his resentment while wooing him to coach for him, but his treatment of Colin and Will was over the top cruel, and I’d like to see him show true remorse. Loved your take on Jamie, too. What is so moving about this series is how far everyone has come from the team and individuals they were in the very first episodes. Especially Jamie, and Trent Crimm of all people has identified Ted and his Lasso Way as the catalyst. Can’t wait to see where we go from here.

[@jerusalema4eva434]

LOVED this episode! I really enjoy this show for its depictions of masculinity. Just discovered y'all and came back to see your reaction to Sam with his father 😭(compared to Nate and his dad, Jaimie and his dad, Ted as a father...) did not disappoint! 💛

[@kellifranklin9872]

So I’ve been reading the comments and I don’t care that Nate got a date with the lady at the restaurant being himself. I remember how he treated people the last season he was with Ted’s team. I remember him saying awful things about Ted at the beginning of this season. He also tore up the Believe sign. I’m 100 percent not on his side not am I happy for him. He’s a mean little person and until he truly shows meaningful change I still think he’s a POS. Loved y’alls reactions though!

[@Jazzma3397]

I just love you, guys!! ❤

[@kirsa9911]

European here. In my opinion Jack is a "lender" or invester...not really her boss. If it was really her boss boss...then it would be inappropriate

[@jossminion]

You guys should try asking Siri the exact question Nate asked. There’s a Ted Lasso Easter egg.

[@laxus9451]

cant believe they actually used pep guardiola's pics as he is the actual manager of man city in real life

[@mickdarcy3063]

If you spend so much time with your work partners, i feel it is inevitable that people will form various bonds, including personal relationships whether they remain successful or not.

[@Syntell]

Very good point. But also very touchy depending on how you approach it.

[@jobycross7880]

Can’t seem to find the patreon to access uncut vids.

[@Syntell]

Our Patreon has been a work in progress. There's a lot of moving piece that we are still sorting out. Thank you for your interest and I'll be sure to send an update when it's finally up and running correctly.

[@hcroussette]

What is the actual title of this episode? Boxes or The Strings that Bind Us? I've seen both.

[@jalcalahr]

Sorry, not sold on Nate again. He has so much to apologize for.

[@itachiuchiha6604]

Sams like 21 or 22

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

One other problem I have with the writing in this show is ALL the men are terrified and or subserviant to the women in the show. Its Sams resteraunt and he is terrified of his chef.

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

I do understand the shut up and dribble thing, athletes and celebrities trying to use their status to have an undo influence on society and politics is wrong. All you have to do is watch a celebrity edition of Jeopardy to understand how STUPID most of these people are. I could give a crap about someones political opinion when their only accomplishment in life is being good at playing with a ball.

[@lukemurray4950]

This whole episodes storyline with Obisanya was nothing but anti white propaganda. It's no surprise anymore in this day and age. Sad.

[@kellifranklin9872]

That storyline happened in America. Laura Ingram from Fox (the channel that just had to shell out 787 million dollars for lying about a presidential election that wasn’t stolen) has mostly white athletes on her show to talk politics. Lebron James was asked his opinion on a political matter and he gave it. Ingram took the opportunity on her show to tell him to “shut up and dribble.” That’s not anti white propaganda. That’s right wing propaganda aimed at a POC. Don’t get it twisted. This kind of crap happens every single day.

[@catdragon2584]

Depicting a small handful of white people as racist isn’t anti-white propaganda, it’s a taste of real life.

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

Yep, when he didn't want to accept the Army man from Ted and said he doesn't have the same view of the US Military Ted does because of imperialism that was SUCH BS. The US military was never involved in any way in Africa.

[@kellifranklin9872]

@@CRAZYHORSE19682003 That’s really not true. We had troops fighting on the African continent in WW1 and WW2. The incident in Somalia that turned into Black Hawk Down film certainly involved our military. We have Americans in Niger and Somalia right now. We have occupied certain Aftican countries for decades in some shape or form. It’s a little disingenuous to suggest otherwise. I don’t mean any disrespect to you.

[@jamiefinch148]

​@@CRAZYHORSE19682003Niger, Djibouti, Egypt, Cameroon and Kenya currently have American military bases. US department of defense says the first mission of Usafricom is "maintaining America's strategic access and influence" and another to "counter narratives from Russia and China". Whatever the reasons, it is not correct to say America is not militarily involved in Africa

[@nubiana75]

The music that you guys liked in the background in the date scene was my wedding song 😊 our first dance