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Bonding over TV and the concept of surplus value
A father bonds with his sons over watching Premier League football and shows like Squid Game and The Last of Us. Episode 3 of The Last of Us triggers strong emotions and features exceptional performances by Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett. The concept of surplus value is introduced, emphasizing the idea that a boy becomes a man when he provides more value than he consumes, which is contrasted with the idea that this is only half of what it means to be a man.