Nate's Pre-Game Roast
from Ted Lasso
Written by Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Bill Lawrence, Jason Sudeikis
Nate, the formerly timid kit man, delivers a brutal and surprisingly insightful locker room speech to the team. He calls out each player's weaknesses with sharp insults to motivate them before a big match.
NATE: I've noticed of late... that you've been playing like a big, dumb
pussy. You're more concerned about looking tough than actually being tough. There's a
way to be intimidating without being physical. I hope you don't mind me saying. Um...
Sam. You're constantly getting beat on the wings. It's '
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