When You Need Cheering Up (Still)

Since I often misunderstand (and only some of the time it’s on purpose), and since the fantastic Suicide Squeeze is often misunderstood, I may have gotten this all wrong. But I think he has sent me on a quest to locate a bit of stamina and good cheer, and of course I’m taking this mission on without (much) delay. I could use a good boost of both!

It’s not my first time going on such quest. I’ve gone looking for When You Need Cheering Up: Top 5 Movies, I’ve embarked on a second quest resulting in When You Need Cheering Up II: Top 5 Halloween Themed Comedy tv shows. The fruit of my third mission was When You Need Cheering Up Part III: Top 5 Holiday Themed Movies.

So here comes number 4: Top 3 shows to cheer you up, with a philosophical twist.

1) RESIDENT ALIEN

Resident Alien is a different type of Sci-Fi show. Yes, an alien lands on earth and blends in … in his own very peculiar way, while making many philosophical observations and even more snarky remarks about humanity, often both at once. Instead of listing examples myself (just ask me, I’m bursting with them, watch the trailer, though then you won’t know why the leading cause of death, according to our Resident Alien, is almond milk and why whiskey helps you make the best decisions…).

Bundle the brilliant writing with a delightful set of characters, it’s a source of cheer and even introspection. Oh, and the wonderful Nathan Fillion of the Firefly and Castle fame has a role on the show, too! The trailer is to the right, though I almost included a compilation of the hilarious introduction scene, where in a cartoon format they show us how subtle differences can make all the difference!

2) TED LASSO

The show has ended, but its wonder continues. It’s a show about an American football coach moving to Britain to coach a soccer team, which he knows … well, not much about. What he does know about is human nature. He is inspirational, even in his criticism: “You know how they say that ‘youth is wasted on the young’? Well, I say don’t let the wisdom of age be wasted on you.” And he has a spectacular assistant coach and a captivating set of characters, not only the soccer players, but the entire ecosystem, including the fans. Instead of the trailer, I included a compilation some kind soul put together of moments in Ted Lasso. I can’t see anyone regretting watching the show which is both funny and inspirational again and again and again (yes, some language may make it nsfw).

I’d like to include you in my quest. What do you think should be the third items on the list of funny tv shows with an inspirational twist? Please share!