Spoilers ahead!
Without getting too deep into the spoiler specifics, the latest episode of Apple’s popular Ted Lasso show makes reference to the Denver Broncos.
In the episode, the coach recalls a story of his friend who grew up a Broncos fan surrounded by Kansas City Chiefs fans. Lasso mentions that the friend had to watch the team’s back-to-back Super Bowl wins in the late 1990s alone, something the coach regrets in hindsight.
While the show mentions Denver’s first two Super Bowl titles, Lasso also makes a jab at the club during the story, calling them a “garbage-ass team.”
Jason Sudeikis, the actor who portrays Ted Lasso, is a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs in real life, so it’s no surprise that he wanted to take a shot at their rival in the popular TV show.
Here’s a sampling of how Twitter reacted to the Broncos being referenced in this week’s episode of Ted Lasso.
Warning: Big spoilers in the video below.
Is Ted talking about 13 year old me living in Wichita Kansas in 97 & 98 after moving there from Broncos Country? Am I friends with Ted Lasso? pic.twitter.com/6MuXcx9WdV
— ThatsGoodSports (@BrandonPerna) May 10, 2023
My best friend in high school was a Broncos fan stuck in the middle of Chiefs Kingdom. Sometimes it feels like Ted Lasso is stealing material from my life. https://t.co/fWIBc5CVTD
— Adam Best (@Arrowhead_Adam) May 10, 2023
No spoilers here, but there was a massive Denver Broncos reference on the latest “Ted Lasso” episode.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) May 10, 2023
“Coach. Did you just compare being gay to being a Denver Broncos fan?” 😂😂 #TedLasso #DenverBroncos pic.twitter.com/EJ2XJuRPfD
— John Kopecky (@Pecker2002) May 10, 2023
The shade @jasonsudeikis threw at the Denver Broncos in this episode. 💀💀💀💀 @TedLasso pic.twitter.com/gH7L31EwAy
— Katie (@KTPharmD) May 10, 2023
I have loved this season of Ted Lasso and I loved this episode, despite the serious shade thrown to my beloved Denver Broncos. https://t.co/X1ewpBMkxt
— Matthew Fox (@Knighthawk7734) May 10, 2023
As a Denver Broncos fan I’m not sure how I feel about this @TedLasso episode.
— Jay G (@jaygremillion) May 10, 2023
as a fan of the Denver Broncos, this episode of Ted Lasso was perfect 💜
— ⚾️ bb (@brdrlnbsblbb) May 10, 2023
Ted Lasso bringing up the @Broncos back-to-back Super Bowls!
— MDygs2 (@MDygs2) May 10, 2023
The meanest thing Ted Lasso has ever said is about the Denver Broncos and my world is turned upside down over this fictional character and a football team that doesn’t know I exist
— mile high tragic (@hurryhurryomaha) May 10, 2023
Who has seen today’s episode of #TedLasso ? Our beloved #DenverBroncos was mentioned! 🧡💙🧡💙🧡
— Maris🏈🌏🏆🏆🏆 (@true_BroncosFan) May 10, 2023
Even in Ted Lasso the @Chiefs and @Broncos rivalry is alive and well lol #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/DPxKHu6VMA
— Jacob Riemann (@RiemannJacob) May 10, 2023
The Broncos have plenty of celebrity fans of their own, including Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of South Park. The show has made many references to the team and they placed cardboard cutouts at the club’s stadium during COVID-19.
Go Broncos!
