If you’ve got the Ted Lasso outfit, moustache, and attitude, you can win custom Beats headphones and exclusive soccer scarves at Apple’s look-alike contest in New York City on Thursday.
“Ted Lasso” is, undoubtedly, Apple TV’s first breakout hit and an unofficial mascot for the service itself. And, just as it’s proven in the past, Apple is fully on board when it comes to fun promotions for the series.
This time, it’s decided to hold an in-person Ted Lasso look-alike contest on August 6 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm EDT at its Fifth Avenue location. Contestants are encouraged to come forth and prove that they’re Tedder than the rest for a chance at a unique prize or two.
According to the official Gathering of the Teds page, contestants will compete in a three-round contest, with eliminations in each round.
The first round, known as “Ted Energy,” will require contestants to introduce themselves in character and dance for two minutes. The contestants will be judged on their “Ted Energy,” costume commitment, and level of participation, and only 10 semi-finalists will advance to round 2.
The second round, known as the “Head Coach” round, will see contestants participate in a Ted Lasso trivia round, another round of costume judging, and a crowd-based mustache judging. Only three contestants will advance to the third round.
Round three, the “Ted Talk” round, will require contestants to deliver a 30-45 second pep talk to the crowd, endure another costume judging, and have their stage presence evaluated.
Four prizes will be given out. All three finalists will get a custom soccer scarf, while the first place winner will also receive custom Beats headphones.
According to the contest page, the approximate retail value of all four prizes is $300. That likely means that the headphones will be Beats Solo 4 with a custom “Ted Lasso” wrap, which retails for just under $200.
The scarves, on the other hand will likely be similar, if not exactly the same as the Ted Lasso A.F.C. Richmond Crest scarf available through the official “Ted Lasso” merchandise store. It retails for $32.95.
Ted Lasso A.F.C. Richmond Crest scarf
Again, this is an in-person contest only, so you’ll want to make sure you’re at Apple Fifth Avenue on Thursday, August 6, if you wish to participate.