it really is mind boggling how anyone can sympathize with Frank in this scene. dude is such a shithead throughout the show, but this particular scene really demonstrates how out of touch he is with reality
Frank should have invited Freddy to dinner, had a great meal, then, in the middle of the meal, Frank has a platter brought to Freddy, lifting it to find Frank's attempt to make ribs. It would've been a great moment and a sign of Frank's gratitude for all the years Freddy made him his ribs.
Frank legitimately liked Freddy as a friend, but he lived in a world where people are a means to an end, including his wife. He didn’t know how to have a true friendship which is why he saw the main purpose of Freddy as being a cook first, friend second. Likewise Claire’s purpose was to help him get into a rich family and politics first and then be a wife second.
Funny take hah. Just my thoughts but I think Freddy would have been too proud to go back. He's used to being a normal guy and would gladly have waited at the DMV for a new license and wouldn't have cared for any credit cards or money left. Still you made me lol.
The dialogue in this scene is horrifically realistic, it shows how a pleasant and friendly interaction between two people can turn incredibly hostile with just a few wrong words.
@@David-qt6xx I feel like this is a good ending to their relationship though. If you really think about it, Frank subconsciously sees Freddy as some sort of slave with the sole purpose of cooking ribs for him, and Freddy notices this. Before Freddy leaves to do his own thing, Frank asks if he can cook ribs for him again, he could have easily asked Freddy out for dinner or something normal people would do, instead Frank wants Freddy to cook for him.
@@nonebob8576 The director is suggesting a master-slave dynamic. He’s not literally a slave but you can see the similarities. While Frank is the white master who profits off the work of his slaves (citizens of America), Freddy is the lower class who isn’t good for normal interaction because of his social status, he’s only good for cooking ribs. Frank even uses his status as president to try and intimidate Freddy by saying “You will call me Mr. President.” Freddy got his moment of redemption after being Frank’s rib servant. Frank thought they had a genuine relationship, but Freddy knew the ugly truth of their relationship and thats why he snapped.
@@ivanstanwood7854 rib servent it was his work even when frank ask fredy to work and cook for him in the white house he refused he want to work as gardener what did frank do he agree and when fredy son enter the prison and fredy lost every thing who is the one who came to see him and propose money it was frank frreedy is slave don't make me laught
And that is why Frank lost most of my support for him. When he turned on Claire that went too far and I admired that Claire used the allegations to rise to power and be rid of him. Too bad she was not enough.
@Sergio Martelli You are 100 Percent Right! Freddy was a old, bitter and racist ignorant man who's bad decisions from his past made him who he was! So many Black People are like this today who look at themselves as 'VICTIMS'.
@Sergio Martelli hey, I dont usually comment, but I feel like you guys missed the point. Frank Underwood is fucking a sociopath lol. I feel like Freddy gets pissed, not because hes old and bitter, but because he realises that the president only sees him as an object, rather than an actual friend. Literally everything he says in this is true from what else we've seen of Frank Underwood lol. I feel like accusing him of being racist is a bit far fetched considering we're talking about a dude who pushes people in front of trains
Actually, ironically, this is one of the few moments when Frank is being honest and real with someone. There is no facade of fake compliments or social courtesies. What we see here is that Frank Underwood is actually, socially awkward when he is being genuine. When Freddy tells him that he's leaving, Frank doesn't really know what to say becase he's sad about it. You can sense the slight pain when he stumbles in saying 'there aren't many people that I...am comfortable with'. So to cover up his sadness, he chooses familiarity by asking Freddie to cook him ribs 'just like old times'. And in case one thinks that Frank feeling 'sad' is strecthing it, watch his converstaion with Tom Yates in the same episode (s4e11).
He had a similar relationship with Meechum. He genuinely liked both of them, but a lot of that was due to him viewing them as inferiors who served no threat towards him. To him, they represent more of a pet than an actual friendship.
@@STMARTIN009 correct, but i really don`t know why Fredy hates frank, after all, the President always treat him with respect, and was a very good client to him. I think that the writes fail in choose the wright character to send Frank to hell.
@@STMARTIN009 serving him or not, Frank gave that man everything and Freddy shows no gratitude in return. It wasn’t because of Frank that he lost his restaurant and potential franchise, it was his thug criminal son that screwed everything up for him.
The actor played feddy was so good. Look at the way his emotion shifted when frank said "you should come up here one night..." And "... To cook us a rack of ribz" so subtle and mesmerizing in those eyes
@@ifedhimspaghetti I remember he was in Oz and i hated his character lol. But that was more that show...really turned into absolute garbage after a while The actor really shined in roles like this one where the script was shit and the character itself was compelling. I loved Freddy in this show
the acting on this is so amazing. You can see the subtle change in Freddy's facial reaction when Frank goes from "why don't you come up" (smiling) to "cook us some ribs" (tense).
Wow just realized the subtle facial change on Freddys face. When frank says “ you should come up here one night” and he slightly smiles and then frank mentions cook up some ribs he suddenly becomes unhappy. Great acting just wow.
This scene is far more complex than what is being said. And starts before the "ribs" remark. "Frank" was obviously sad and hurt to hear Freddy was leaving 0:50 It's clear frank has (In his mind) very few friends. Now what's the kicker is Fredy clearly understands Frank, probably only one of 2-3 people who really do. And if they were "Friends" Freddy would have taken this moment to comfort his friend. But this is the where the complexity of the scene lays in. Fredy knows Frank just uses him. Always been the help, as he put it. So instead of what would be a friend comforting another friend after seeing them visibly sad he says "Nothing" and starts to turn away. This scene makes me so sad to see Fredy treated like this, you can even see him smile a little when it appears Frank is offering to have him over for dinner only to be asked to cook instead and see his face turn despair and frustration. Frank is incapable of helping or thinking about anyone other than himself. And Fredy is right, Claire is just another hired help in his pocket and Fredy knows this. He's not saying it to piss off Frank, he's saying it to tell Frank "I see through you" "I Know who you really are" Frank even is left defenseless, no threats, bribes, death speeches, nothing to hold over Freddy's head, just looks at him helplessly 2:07 as he is at that moment seeing that Fredy is a hell of a lot smarter than Frank gave him credit for. The beauty of what i just analyzed is why "Films or TV" (Story telling) of this nature can be interpreted differently hence film is art. I chose to look at these characters and create my own view of what they were really thinking, so while you can disagree or tell me I'm wrong, the beauty is, you can't be right or wrong about art. Either way, thanks for reading now excuse me while i take a long pause and then (Punches oval office desk twice with my fist) *Roll credits*
The greatest, and most oddly refreshing scenes from the entire series. Finally, someone cut through the games, and told Frank who he really was to his face. Civility is important in polite society, but not at the expense of your character and speaking the truth.
That's the thing about sociopaths. It's all about "What can you do for me?" not "What can I do for you?". I mean, if you wanna know why sociopaths can't form healthy relationships with people. Watch House Of Cards, this scene is an example of why, people like Frank, shouldn't be in your life. But at the same time, I still feel sad for Frank. You can't control shit like that, it's just the way your brain is wired. Part of him wants friends and nice people in his life, but he can't.
I don’t give a shit if that’s the way psychopaths and sociopaths are born or that’s just how they function, best thing to do is stay the fuck away from those creatures, they should all be decimated
That's not true Frank offered him better pay and working hours at the White House, so that clearly was for Freddy's benefit and Frank could've had Freddy arrested when he insulted Frank.
I'll admit it, I first thought Freddy was overreacting but when I really think about it, his reaction was actually very reasonable and understandable. Frank wasn't a genuine "friend" to Freddy, he was another part of his collection like what Freddy stated. Instead of saying "Do whatever makes you happy and I wish you the best of luck.", Frank was still attempting to find some way to get him to work for him and it was “make me food” instead of "maybe we could go out and have dinner together with a few other friends." it was "make me dinner!" He viewed Freddy as more of his personal chef, and Freddy knew that. He was just playing it safe until he found some way to get away from him for good. I think he always despised him, but maybe he had a little hope that maybe he could be a friend when he smiled a little when he thought Frank would invite him to have a night out. Of course that hope disappears right when he mentions "cook ribs for me."
Well Freddy Does Pass Comments Behind Franks Back Like...!! When Remy Is Angry At Frank : Don't Be Angry At Him ...He Is Like That.. you Cant Blame A Snake Fr Having Fangs
Yeah I was confused and I thought he didn't mean any harm but he did not even apologize or try to understand. And to say that Freddy was a loyal friend on his end and at least earned his respect.
The facial expression that you can see on Freddy when Frank says to him "You know what you should do before you go? You should come up here one night.:" "..and cook us a rack of ribs.." is so spot on
Quite sure he moved onto that deal bc of his own greed. He's been presented this opportunity because of Frank. He's the one who agreed to that contract, and he's the one who decided to sell because of his moron of a son. Frank is credited for too many faults of which many people are their own fault. Frank's action often sharpened the sword to which the so called "victims" fell on, but nobody forced them to do that.
@@Xerkrosis this is where I know you’re either hiding your racism or just plain hateful for some reason. Taking an opportunity to expand and grow your business is not greed. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with making money. If you hadn’t noticed, we live in a capitalist country and an American like Freddy is free and socially encouraged to go out there and make that money. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with growing a business like Freddy’s, which wasn’t exactly incredibly successful to begin with and had plenty of room for growth. But for some reason, some odd reason, some reason I can’t unearth because you sure as hell will lie or move goal posts, you think it’s ‘’greedy’’ for a business owner like Freddy to sign a contract to grow his business, and you’re using this accusation of ‘’greed’’ as the basis to wipe Frank’s hands clean of any impact he had on others.
@@steverogers7601 Ah, yes: The nô 1 method to silence any person you disagree with: Call them racist or imply even if there is nothing in the text that leads to it. If you can't find it, just make it up. I mean you lot are masters at making up a reasons to start a war. I don't know how much you're peer pressured into going a certain direction with your life. If you're encouraged to grow your business as much as you can, then you surely also are made aware of the risk to lose everything. And blaming for taking the risk onto someone who offered the opportunity, especially one without an ill intent or better yet unknowing of the entire affair, is sign of poor character. In Frank-Freddy's case: Frank just visited, because he liked the place. After Frank's rise, Freddy just happened to be given the opportunity to profit from it: First it made his place public and of good reputation, because a vice president visited the place. This made it, that people were flocking to his business - which negates btw your point of his business going nowhere - and secondly: It presented himself with offers where now the risks came in: Selling his business. But nonetheless, my argument of Frank's innocence wasn't the "greedy" aspect of Freddy by agreeing for that contract. My argument rather was, that Frank just happen to present the perks to Freddie. Nor has Frank made any knowingly action to trick Freddy. I've just explained what was the reason to Freddy's downfall, which was the greed to expand his business by taking in the risk to lose everything (my sharpened sword metaphor). He took the risk, he lost. Nobody forced him to, and nobody but the business-partner encouraged him to take the deal.
@@steverogers7601 Ah, took the "which wasn’t exactly incredibly successful to begin" as that. Although what was right following ("and had plenty of room for growth.") negated what I understood. Sorry about that
I can understand Fred's negative reaction. He tells Frank that he's moving on and Frank, who's supposed to be his friend, has the idea of him cooking ribs for him. If anything, Frank should be the one cooking for Fred, and if he were a buddy of his, he'd surprise him with that, or at least have him over to join him and Claire for dinner on his last night. But no, instead of doing something for him, he's rewarding him with more work.
I think Freddy completely overreacted. If anything, I'd say Frank was praising his work. And it is true Frank always did many things for him, he did everything in his power for Freddy to launch a franchise and gave him a job when he didn't have one.
I think you're missing the point. Frank believes he was treating Freddy like a friend, as equals, but Freddy always understood that their relationship was one of subservience. Freddy is very aware of this contradictory relationship and it was making him feel that he was not being true to himself. Frank also used Freddy to counteract the affects of alienation that comes from positions of power. The idea that Freddy represents the "every man" allowed Frank to stay in touch with his humanity. Frank was using Freddy, Freddy was coerced into this relationship because of money/condition, and as soon as Freddy didn't need his employment, he left.
Well, according to your theory, Freddy was using Frank for employment. I must disagree. The facts are Frank never did anything bad to Freddy; regardless of what purpose he might have served inside Frank's mind.
Well, not physically bad. You have to understand their relationship and how far it was from a real friendship. It was driving Freddy nuts. Although Frank considered him a friend, Freddy noted that at the end of the day, he was always considered help. Thus, they were never equal human beings. Freddy was to be subservient.
Everyone saying Freddy over-reacted, no he didn't. These guys know each other for years only because Frank liked Freddy's cooking and that's it. Freddy was a dose of realism in Franks world, but only spoke to Freddy when he could get something out of it, in this case some good ribs. There was no sense of equality between them as friends. This is probably one of the best examples in the series of how narcissistic Frank is. He might have liked Freddy, but only to the amount of what Freddy could provide for Frank.
SchoolrejecT The problem with this whole argument as we seen in season 2 where Seth (whatever the fuck his press secretary name was) tell frank to betray Freddy, Frank not only refused but adamant to protect him. He even offered Freddy money in order to help his business. So what Freddy did here was really overreacted. You have to understand, everybody have a character traits that define them. For Freddy, it is his cooking and ribs. Frank was joking around and said one day Freddy should come and cook him ribs just like old time. Just like in season 1 where frank and his friend sneak into an abandon library like old time. You might think “there is more to freddy than just cooking rib” but you have to understand that little action no matter how little it is is what connect them. It is the reason why they even know each other in the first place and why frank wasn’t willing to betray Freddy.
He should"ve asked Fred to teach him how to cook the ribs. He would shown some humility, thus earning Fred's sympathy, plus he could cook for himself whenever he wanted to. Win-win.
Great scene that illustrates both characters very well. I don’t think the purpose of this scene is to illustrate how frank sees everyone around him as just tools on his belt (the way Freddy sees frank). I think this scene more shows how frank, a person who parades his sociopathy as a valuable trait, also suffers from his genuine inability to connect with others on an emotional level. People saying frank used him clearly don’t remember the full story. If anybody benefited from their relationship it was definitely freddy. That’s why Frank is so baffled, upset, and clearly hurt. And when Freddy makes it clear that they aren’t really friends; then directly questions franks ability to feel at all it really hurts Frank. This is because while frank can fake and maybe even feel on a surface level basic emotions like hate, disgust, pleasure, glory - it’s complex empathy that is impossible to fake that frank is blind to. Freddy and Frank found their friendship transactional but for Freddy is made it hollow- for frank it made it emotionally digestible.
Man, I wish it didn't go this way :'(. Freddy friendship was one of Frank's few redeemable qualities, the other one being the fact that he is played by Kevin Spacey. Wish he would have stuck around
I think what Freddy was getting at was Frank’s lack of sincerity, the kind of guy who claps your back only when you can serve him in some way; it’s a sad turning point though
but it wasn't really friendship, was it? It was always a work relationship. I was reminded of Zizek's point about the boss who pretends to be a friend: ua-cam.com/video/phdVc851BQQ/v-deo.html
It’s not friendship since the beginning. It’s a condescending relationship from frank to Freddy since the very start. It got worse as Frank climbs up the ladder. Eventually, Freddy became a pet to Frank. You see that when frank asks Freddy do cook ribs for him and when he shouts at Freddy to call him mr. President. From the bottom of frank’s heart, Freddy is a dog that pleases the owner, but eventually, it’s a dog
Frank genuinely does care for Freddy and really was hurt when he learned that he was leaving. I honestly think that when Frank offered the idea that Freddy make him ribs, it didn’t come from a bad place, just only because that was the dynamic they always had and it would’ve been a trip down memory lane. But that’s when Freddy was a cook and he had to cook. Frank unfortunately is selfish that he can’t read the room when he says something like that. It makes sense why Freddy reacted the way he did.
They might not have been friends but they did know each other for 20 years and when his son screwed up his franchise deal, Frank offered to loan him money so he could bail him out and when Freddy was about to get fired from his dishwashing job, Frank gave him a job at the White House. He could have offered to have a dinner for him instead of suggesting that he make ribs before he left, but to curse him out and talk shit about his wife over it after he offered him more money and better hours to stay was like a child throwing a temper tantrum because they didn't get the toy they wanted.
love it... the thing with friendship is that you want your friend to support your moving on... starting something new and yet.. Frank just wants him to stay (for himself) and cook him so ribs. him him him. I saw this as the official scene that Frank lost everything...
Okay, here's the fact here people. They were BOTH in the wrong. Frank and Freddy. Frank was wrong not to be happy his friend had this good opportunity and was thinking about himself. Freddy was right to be annoyed at Frank's reaction. But Freddy was wrong to completely freak out like he did. This is one of the few times Frank is being genuine. He did just mean to have Freddy's ribs one more time for old times sake. It was still insulting. But Frank also did things for Freddy. Freddy only had the chance to become rich because of Frank, only got this opportunity because of Frank. He did overreact. Both were wrong.
I don't see how this opinion lacks "enlightenment." I also agree that Freddy overreacted. Frank truly meant nothing by it, and was sad to see him go. There was no manipulation scheme here. It was a sad scene.
This is the appropriate way to talk to people in charge. They don't get to hear this very often..........it is always glorious when the occasion presents itself.
Why do people blame Freddy in this scene? After everything that happened instead of being happy for Freddy (which Frank genuinely can't do anyway but he's good at faking) for starting a new life instead of saying something like 'good luck and good life to you' upon learning Freddy is leaving Frank's first thought and idea of a send off is for Freddy to cook him ribs. They were never friends; Frank just thought of Freddy more as his own personal chef and Freddy was just savvy and aware enough to humor him. Freddy was 100% justifiably right in his reaction to Frank's comment. What exactly was he supposed to be grateful about?
You feel disturbed and relieved by watching this scene. Disturbed because you are thinking from the pov of Frank. Relieved because you know Freddie was just another toy in little Francis' playground.
even if frank was in the wrong here, freddy should have cut him a break because of all frank had done for him. seems ridiculous to react that strongly and negatively. frank wasnt perfect but I think he did consider freddy a friend.
Chairman Meow yeah and that's why you're wrong. Frank hasn't helped him at all. Never respected his wish to keep his business serving the president private. Freddy response was great. No matter who you think you are, you're still a only man.
Masster Gunnz not mental gymnastics, I’m just stating that Frank was never a friend to Freddy never helped. You just wanted to add your input. Which I have problem with.
@@LevelReacher420 You're literally wrong. Freddie never wanted his relationship with Frank private. He literally used it to cash in. Its because Frank was his customer that Freddie gave an interview which got him a lot of business. Its because of Frank that Freddie was going to get a lucrative franchising deal. And before you blame Frank, the reason that fell through because of Freddie's son. Tusk targeted Freddie because of Frank, but had his son not pulled a gun on a reporter, it would have been fine. Frank was a monster, but you're simply wrong.
I see alot of people commenting stuff like this because they know Frank's character and even though they know he is a bad person because he is the main character we mentally start justifying stuff. But remove yourself from that perspective and you can see where Freddie's anger is justified. Frank's reaction to the job and offer for one last hang out is for freddy to make him ribs shows what there relationship was. It was never a true friendship it was frank seeing a person with no power or threat to him and being able to relax with that person. But this isnt the same as friendship it is a dimnening position to put someone in that you few them so low. He always saw freddy as the help and that's why he could be friendly with him even if he didnt relise it but thats how he always saw him. That's what the offer shows because that's was his first instinct to ask him to serve him. If they where genuine friends he would have said let's have dinner together or cook something together. But no he wanted them to return to when he first started his relationship. Where freddy was below him and serving him food because that's where he liked freddy to be and wants to keep him for his own comfort. I also think freddy has known this the entire time they knew eachother but he let it sit because he knows he cant piss of his costumer and a very powerful man. And that's how he knew frank would help him get a job working for him again because he knows frank likes that power dynamic it would keep him in. But this was the last straw when his suspicions where confirmed about where frank wants him to be when he is about to be out from under him frank just wants to relive the times he was over freddy.
I always wondered if this resentment started with Frank distancing himself from Freddy or if Freddy blames him for his restaurant closing, or both. Or, if Freddy just never liked Frank lol.
I think he never liked him that much to begin with. Isn't there a scene where Freddy and Frank are talking like friends in the oval office and then Remy comes in and after frank leaves for a bit Freddy asks him if he can stay with Frank and listen to his talk because he can't take it anymore. And that when they had their "friendly" meetings in Freddys joint he always just went into the kitchen when I couldn't listen to Franks talking anymore. And Freddy has said multiple times that Frank always was just a customer. Frank was never his friend, nor did he like him. And I mean why would he? Freddy is not dumb, he can see what kind of person Frank is.
@@Paul-gt2es I could see that, he is speaking past tense but he didn't say that until after Frank abandoned him and tried to bring him back to the white house, but I see your point. I like to think that at one time they were friends, their scenes together were usually so wholesome.
@@Paul-gt2es YES! I remember that scene! That’s when the show literally tells you that the nature of their “friendship” has changed and Freddy doesn’t even view him like a friend anymore.
The problem is that Frank is a narcissist who thinks the world revolves around him and that everyone wants to be or should be his friend (he placed emphasis on Freddy due to over identifying with his background and class) and Freddy has had a difficult life in poverty and a dysfunctional son who in a split second lost the opportunity to turn his life around, both come from working class stock both's lives have turned out very differently, Frank charmed, cheated and murdered his way into becoming president, Freddy worked hard almost had it made with the restaraunt but lost it all to his stupid son pulling a gun in a reporter's face and then Frank dropping him because he was obsessed with appearances and success (another trait of narcissism) Frank resented Freddy for their strained friendship ever since that point and Freddy resented Frank for what happened with the restaraunt and his inferiority complex regarding his class and life
Whether Frank admits or not. Freddy influences him. Frank shows it at 2:07 and he showed mercy. Anybody else Frank would have their heads...lol literally. Freddy shows that no man holds true power in this scene. I doubt this has anything to do with race more class.
@boganus699 murderer gangbanger is not truly dangerous.The true terrorists of our world do not meet at the docks at midnight, or scream "Allahu Akbar" before some violent action. The true terrorists of our world wear 5000 dollar suits and work in the highest positions of finance, government and business.
It's been clearly not a wholesome friendship between them all along. Frank never saw Freddy as a friend, or as an equal. Do you see you pet cat/dog as an equal and intelligent partner for you? That's how Frank saw Freddy all the time.
Freddy's pride did him in. He could have taken Frank's offer to help him save his business. He still had the rib joint running popular. With Frank as President, the place's legend would have grown, franchise or not. This is why some poor people stay poor.
"I tell you I got something good going and your first thought ain't Freddy congratulations it's make me ribs and whats my big send off? I got to cook you ribs" 😂
This is the definition of employer-employee relationship. Employer thinks he is doing his employee a favour by employing him while employee thinks employer should be grateful for the ribs he gets on his plate.
Frank was a Congressman and Freddy a barbecue ribs cook when they first met. Then they became the POTUS and a gardener / utility guy at the WH. What friendship? Really....
Frank did do loads for him, to be fair. He even visited his crappy apartment in the projects and offered to loan him money to bail his son of jail. How many Vice Presidents would do that?
i just finished watching this episode i didn't see this coming , the truth is Freddy overreacted and don't tell me he didn't , i know frank is selfish person and always has been , but if you go throught all moment when frank showed some selfless acts were mostly to freddy , he tried to help him , he has been a loyal client for years and payed double, he enjoyed having conversations with him , got him a job at the white house and when he did not like to cook anymore and prefered to work on the garden , frank did what he asked !!! so he is ungrateful !!! asking him to cook for him one more time was maybe a mistake but he did not mean anything bad , he just though it would be a good thing to say goodby to a good friend that way , and he told him there are no people that he feels comfortble with meaning he actually like to have him around !! frank did not taste his food for a while so he thought it may be a good idea ! i mean he is a president !! what kind of friendship you want from him like go out to the bar and hang out with the president ?? is that what freddy wants ?? that would be absurd , he is a president
Freddy is overreacting. He always felt less to the eyes of everybody.i realised that when he told his grandson " you wont be president, you Just a regular nigga, you have to be special to be president bla bla", so Frank didnt mean to insult him at all.
They weren't friends or equals, Frank liked his food and the idea of a black friend who is working class. If they were really friends his reaction wouldn't have been "how does it affect me".
When you work at the loneliest job in the world you’ll forget how to be a good friend, and you’ll treat others like they’re working for you It’s not Frank’s fault, but Freddy was just sick of it
He only got to be president by undermining and killing other people. He played other people and then backstabbed them. All his bad character traits were already there before he became president In a scene between him and Claire when there coming back from Russia claire says, "we're murderers" and he replied "no, we're survivors". Which shows he tries to convince himself and validate the bad things he's done and try to cope with his tainted conscience
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Thats how everyone makes into to power in al of human history it's an exception for people to get there with good deeds.
rip ribs
brilliant! :)
Got him in the ribs...
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Freddy: MY NAMES…NOT… *RIBS!*
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He really told him to come cook him some ribs 😂😂😂 Freddy done cooking gotdamn
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@@sneh9817 “I pointed out your profile pic so your opinion is worthless” 😎😎
He kept assuming Freddy enjoyed cooking more than anything. 😂
it really is mind boggling how anyone can sympathize with Frank in this scene. dude is such a shithead throughout the show, but this particular scene really demonstrates how out of touch he is with reality
Frank should have invited Freddy to dinner, had a great meal, then, in the middle of the meal, Frank has a platter brought to Freddy, lifting it to find Frank's attempt to make ribs. It would've been a great moment and a sign of Frank's gratitude for all the years Freddy made him his ribs.
DragonTycoon that honestly would’ve been a nice moment
House Of Cards doesn't have happy endings.
you're forgetting that Frank and Claire Underwood are fucking sociopaths lol
He would not be Frank Underwood if he did something so gracious and kind as that.
Frank legitimately liked Freddy as a friend, but he lived in a world where people are a means to an end, including his wife. He didn’t know how to have a true friendship which is why he saw the main purpose of Freddy as being a cook first, friend second. Likewise Claire’s purpose was to help him get into a rich family and politics first and then be a wife second.
I wish tywin lannister was his chief of staff he'd roll his eyes and say, "Any man who must say I am the president is no true president.".
Tywin would be on top by allowing frank’s enemies to tear him down.
would have been embarrassing if his wallet was left in the bag and had to go back and pick it up
Lmaooo
Lmao glad that didn’t happen
Yeah 😂
Imagine if Frank says srry it belongs to the president now
Funny take hah.
Just my thoughts but I think Freddy would have been too proud to go back. He's used to being a normal guy and would gladly have waited at the DMV for a new license and wouldn't have cared for any credit cards or money left.
Still you made me lol.
The dialogue in this scene is horrifically realistic, it shows how a pleasant and friendly interaction between two people can turn incredibly hostile with just a few wrong words.
The canon must already be loaded for a random match to cause it to fire.
I'm erasing this scene from my memories. Frank and Freddy will always have the single wholesome friendship that existed on this show.
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@@David-qt6xx I feel like this is a good ending to their relationship though. If you really think about it, Frank subconsciously sees Freddy as some sort of slave with the sole purpose of cooking ribs for him, and Freddy notices this. Before Freddy leaves to do his own thing, Frank asks if he can cook ribs for him again, he could have easily asked Freddy out for dinner or something normal people would do, instead Frank wants Freddy to cook for him.
@@ivanstanwood7854 cooking isn't slavery he didn't order him he ask him since season 1 frank did help fredy so i didn't understand wy fredy did that
@@nonebob8576 The director is suggesting a master-slave dynamic. He’s not literally a slave but you can see the similarities. While Frank is the white master who profits off the work of his slaves (citizens of America), Freddy is the lower class who isn’t good for normal interaction because of his social status, he’s only good for cooking ribs. Frank even uses his status as president to try and intimidate Freddy by saying “You will call me Mr. President.” Freddy got his moment of redemption after being Frank’s rib servant. Frank thought they had a genuine relationship, but Freddy knew the ugly truth of their relationship and thats why he snapped.
@@ivanstanwood7854 rib servent it was his work even when frank ask fredy to work and cook for him in the white house he refused he want to work as gardener what did frank do he agree and when fredy son enter the prison and fredy lost every thing who is the one who came to see him and propose money it was frank frreedy is slave don't make me laught
In just one season, Frank lost the two people who he genuinely cared about.
And that is why Frank lost most of my support for him. When he turned on Claire that went too far and I admired that Claire used the allegations to rise to power and be rid of him. Too bad she was not enough.
Whattttttttt!!!! Don't say that shit. I'm just about to end S2 rn and you guy's scaring tf Outta me
How did he loose clair?
@@bigtuna6638 Kevin Spacey done f*cked up and House of Cards had to make Season 6 without him...that's how he lost Claire.
@@BlackDiamond2718 She was disgusting
@@frankchen9102 yeah but they were a team and they were supposed to operate as such. He should understand that her ambitions matter as well.
I wish this scene didn't exist :(
@Sergio Martelli indeed
@Sergio Martelli You are 100 Percent Right!
Freddy was a old, bitter and racist ignorant man who's bad decisions from his past made him who he was!
So many Black People are like this today who look at themselves as 'VICTIMS'.
@Sergio Martelli hey, I dont usually comment, but I feel like you guys missed the point. Frank Underwood is fucking a sociopath lol. I feel like Freddy gets pissed, not because hes old and bitter, but because he realises that the president only sees him as an object, rather than an actual friend. Literally everything he says in this is true from what else we've seen of Frank Underwood lol. I feel like accusing him of being racist is a bit far fetched considering we're talking about a dude who pushes people in front of trains
yeah man
@@globalspiritualrevolutionmedia are you for real?
This was Freddy's "Go home and get your shine box" moment.
Freddy is much nicer than Joe Pesci xD
Actually, ironically, this is one of the few moments when Frank is being honest and real with someone. There is no facade of fake compliments or social courtesies. What we see here is that Frank Underwood is actually, socially awkward when he is being genuine. When Freddy tells him that he's leaving, Frank doesn't really know what to say becase he's sad about it. You can sense the slight pain when he stumbles in saying 'there aren't many people that I...am comfortable with'. So to cover up his sadness, he chooses familiarity by asking Freddie to cook him ribs 'just like old times'. And in case one thinks that Frank feeling 'sad' is strecthing it, watch his converstaion with Tom Yates in the same episode (s4e11).
He had a similar relationship with Meechum. He genuinely liked both of them, but a lot of that was due to him viewing them as inferiors who served no threat towards him. To him, they represent more of a pet than an actual friendship.
@@LordWolven Freddy was his servant more than anything else. Don't fool yourself in believing they had a genuine friendship.
@@STMARTIN009 correct, but i really don`t know why Fredy hates frank, after all, the President always treat him with respect, and was a very good client to him. I think that the writes fail in choose the wright character to send Frank to hell.
@@STMARTIN009 serving him
or not, Frank gave that man everything and Freddy shows no gratitude in return. It wasn’t because of Frank that he lost his restaurant and potential franchise, it was his thug criminal son that screwed everything up for him.
@@jackprescott9652 but did he treat him as an equal
The actor played feddy was so good. Look at the way his emotion shifted when frank said "you should come up here one night..." And "... To cook us a rack of ribz" so subtle and mesmerizing in those eyes
just caught that...damn good catch!
One of the bank robbers in The Mask 🤣
And Carcetti’s adviser in The Wire
@@ifedhimspaghetti I remember he was in Oz and i hated his character lol. But that was more that show...really turned into absolute garbage after a while
The actor really shined in roles like this one where the script was shit and the character itself was compelling. I loved Freddy in this show
the acting on this is so amazing. You can see the subtle change in Freddy's facial reaction when Frank goes from "why don't you come up" (smiling) to "cook us some ribs" (tense).
I swear I didn’t notice that my first time watching. Tremendous acting
Wow just realized the subtle facial change on Freddys face. When frank says “ you should come up here one night” and he slightly smiles and then frank mentions cook up some ribs he suddenly becomes unhappy. Great acting just wow.
agreed. give that man an emmy for this
This scene is far more complex than what is being said. And starts before the "ribs" remark.
"Frank" was obviously sad and hurt to hear Freddy was leaving 0:50 It's clear frank has (In his mind) very few friends. Now what's the kicker is Fredy clearly understands Frank, probably only one of 2-3 people who really do. And if they were "Friends" Freddy would have taken this moment to comfort his friend. But this is the where the complexity of the scene lays in. Fredy knows Frank just uses him. Always been the help, as he put it. So instead of what would be a friend comforting another friend after seeing them visibly sad he says "Nothing" and starts to turn away.
This scene makes me so sad to see Fredy treated like this, you can even see him smile a little when it appears Frank is offering to have him over for dinner only to be asked to cook instead and see his face turn despair and frustration. Frank is incapable of helping or thinking about anyone other than himself. And Fredy is right, Claire is just another hired help in his pocket and Fredy knows this. He's not saying it to piss off Frank, he's saying it to tell Frank "I see through you" "I Know who you really are"
Frank even is left defenseless, no threats, bribes, death speeches, nothing to hold over Freddy's head, just looks at him helplessly 2:07 as he is at that moment seeing that Fredy is a hell of a lot smarter than Frank gave him credit for.
The beauty of what i just analyzed is why "Films or TV" (Story telling) of this nature can be interpreted differently hence film is art. I chose to look at these characters and create my own view of what they were really thinking, so while you can disagree or tell me I'm wrong, the beauty is, you can't be right or wrong about art. Either way, thanks for reading now excuse me while i take a long pause and then (Punches oval office desk twice with my fist) *Roll credits*
I like your comment
me too
Perfect
You talk too much 🤦🏾♂️
All this okay, just get me season 7, will you? I'll watch it with a dozen ribs
Lol homie said come back and make me a meal lmfaoooo
RIP Reg E. Cathey
What, he died? Oh man, he had the most amazing deep voice, I loved him in The Wire. RIP
Can't believe it's been over a year since he passed!
Fredy just wanted to distance himself from the White House life.
The greatest, and most oddly refreshing scenes from the entire series. Finally, someone cut through the games, and told Frank who he really was to his face. Civility is important in polite society, but not at the expense of your character and speaking the truth.
That's the thing about sociopaths. It's all about "What can you do for me?" not "What can I do for you?". I mean, if you wanna know why sociopaths can't form healthy relationships with people. Watch House Of Cards, this scene is an example of why, people like Frank, shouldn't be in your life. But at the same time, I still feel sad for Frank. You can't control shit like that, it's just the way your brain is wired. Part of him wants friends and nice people in his life, but he can't.
sociopaths are made through environment and Psychopaths are born the way they are. So frank would be considered a psychopath not a sociopath.
Eh, Canadian Gamer
Damn that is sad
I don’t give a shit if that’s the way psychopaths and sociopaths are born or that’s just how they function, best thing to do is stay the fuck away from those creatures, they should all be decimated
That's not true Frank offered him better pay and working hours at the White House, so that clearly was for Freddy's benefit and Frank could've had Freddy arrested when he insulted Frank.
Eh, Canadian Gamer yeah I don’t feel bad for frank
Or murders
Even if it’s how they are wired
Lol, It's like he thought to himself "I don't really want ribs, but i'll have them just to give Freddy the honor of cooking for me one last time".🤣😂🤣
I'll admit it, I first thought Freddy was overreacting but when I really think about it, his reaction was actually very reasonable and understandable.
Frank wasn't a genuine "friend" to Freddy, he was another part of his collection like what Freddy stated. Instead of saying "Do whatever makes you happy and I wish you the best of luck.", Frank was still attempting to find some way to get him to work for him and it was “make me food” instead of "maybe we could go out and have dinner together with a few other friends." it was "make me dinner!"
He viewed Freddy as more of his personal chef, and Freddy knew that. He was just playing it safe until he found some way to get away from him for good.
I think he always despised him, but maybe he had a little hope that maybe he could be a friend when he smiled a little when he thought Frank would invite him to have a night out. Of course that hope disappears right when he mentions "cook ribs for me."
wow, I didn't even notice that little smile by Fred before Frank finished his sentence! That is what I call really good acting
Nice reflection👏
Well Freddy Does Pass Comments Behind Franks Back Like...!!
When Remy Is Angry At Frank : Don't Be Angry At Him ...He Is Like That.. you Cant Blame A Snake Fr Having Fangs
I agree. Frank’s first thought was about himself
Yeah I was confused and I thought he didn't mean any harm but he did not even apologize or try to understand. And to say that Freddy was a loyal friend on his end and at least earned his respect.
The actor died, spacey fell apart... this is the last scene of them together. A true, true shame.
That's actually deep..
The facial expression that you can see on Freddy when Frank says to him "You know what you should do before you go? You should come up here one night.:" "..and cook us a rack of ribs.." is so spot on
2:00 I'm dying lmaoo😭😭😂
Let's not forget that Freddy lost his joint because of frank and his war against tusk.
Quite sure he moved onto that deal bc of his own greed. He's been presented this opportunity because of Frank. He's the one who agreed to that contract, and he's the one who decided to sell because of his moron of a son.
Frank is credited for too many faults of which many people are their own fault. Frank's action often sharpened the sword to which the so called "victims" fell on, but nobody forced them to do that.
@@Xerkrosis this is where I know you’re either hiding your racism or just plain hateful for some reason.
Taking an opportunity to expand and grow your business is not greed. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with making money. If you hadn’t noticed, we live in a capitalist country and an American like Freddy is free and socially encouraged to go out there and make that money. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with growing a business like Freddy’s, which wasn’t exactly incredibly successful to begin with and had plenty of room for growth.
But for some reason, some odd reason, some reason I can’t unearth because you sure as hell will lie or move goal posts, you think it’s ‘’greedy’’ for a business owner like Freddy to sign a contract to grow his business, and you’re using this accusation of ‘’greed’’ as the basis to wipe Frank’s hands clean of any impact he had on others.
@@steverogers7601 Ah, yes: The nô 1 method to silence any person you disagree with: Call them racist or imply even if there is nothing in the text that leads to it. If you can't find it, just make it up. I mean you lot are masters at making up a reasons to start a war.
I don't know how much you're peer pressured into going a certain direction with your life. If you're encouraged to grow your business as much as you can, then you surely also are made aware of the risk to lose everything. And blaming for taking the risk onto someone who offered the opportunity, especially one without an ill intent or better yet unknowing of the entire affair, is sign of poor character.
In Frank-Freddy's case: Frank just visited, because he liked the place. After Frank's rise, Freddy just happened to be given the opportunity to profit from it: First it made his place public and of good reputation, because a vice president visited the place. This made it, that people were flocking to his business - which negates btw your point of his business going nowhere - and secondly: It presented himself with offers where now the risks came in: Selling his business.
But nonetheless, my argument of Frank's innocence wasn't the "greedy" aspect of Freddy by agreeing for that contract. My argument rather was, that Frank just happen to present the perks to Freddie. Nor has Frank made any knowingly action to trick Freddy. I've just explained what was the reason to Freddy's downfall, which was the greed to expand his business by taking in the risk to lose everything (my sharpened sword metaphor). He took the risk, he lost. Nobody forced him to, and nobody but the business-partner encouraged him to take the deal.
@@Xerkrosis answer me this: when did I say “Freddy’s business is going nowhere”?
Please answer that so I can correct you.
@@steverogers7601 Ah, took the "which wasn’t exactly incredibly successful to begin" as that. Although what was right following ("and had plenty of room for growth.") negated what I understood. Sorry about that
I can understand Fred's negative reaction. He tells Frank that he's moving on and Frank, who's supposed to be his friend, has the idea of him cooking ribs for him. If anything, Frank should be the one cooking for Fred, and if he were a buddy of his, he'd surprise him with that, or at least have him over to join him and Claire for dinner on his last night. But no, instead of doing something for him, he's rewarding him with more work.
I think Freddy completely overreacted. If anything, I'd say Frank was praising his work. And it is true Frank always did many things for him, he did everything in his power for Freddy to launch a franchise and gave him a job when he didn't have one.
I think you're missing the point. Frank believes he was treating Freddy like a friend, as equals, but Freddy always understood that their relationship was one of subservience. Freddy is very aware of this contradictory relationship and it was making him feel that he was not being true to himself. Frank also used Freddy to counteract the affects of alienation that comes from positions of power. The idea that Freddy represents the "every man" allowed Frank to stay in touch with his humanity. Frank was using Freddy, Freddy was coerced into this relationship because of money/condition, and as soon as Freddy didn't need his employment, he left.
Well, according to your theory, Freddy was using Frank for employment. I must disagree. The facts are Frank never did anything bad to Freddy; regardless of what purpose he might have served inside Frank's mind.
Well, not physically bad. You have to understand their relationship and how far it was from a real friendship. It was driving Freddy nuts. Although Frank considered him a friend, Freddy noted that at the end of the day, he was always considered help. Thus, they were never equal human beings. Freddy was to be subservient.
As most people on earth are.
Man. I love it. I didn’t truly understand this scene till now. Powerful.
Everyone saying Freddy over-reacted, no he didn't. These guys know each other for years only because Frank liked Freddy's cooking and that's it. Freddy was a dose of realism in Franks world, but only spoke to Freddy when he could get something out of it, in this case some good ribs. There was no sense of equality between them as friends. This is probably one of the best examples in the series of how narcissistic Frank is. He might have liked Freddy, but only to the amount of what Freddy could provide for Frank.
SchoolrejecT The problem with this whole argument as we seen in season 2 where Seth (whatever the fuck his press secretary name was) tell frank to betray Freddy, Frank not only refused but adamant to protect him. He even offered Freddy money in order to help his business. So what Freddy did here was really overreacted.
You have to understand, everybody have a character traits that define them. For Freddy, it is his cooking and ribs. Frank was joking around and said one day Freddy should come and cook him ribs just like old time. Just like in season 1 where frank and his friend sneak into an abandon library like old time.
You might think “there is more to freddy than just cooking rib” but you have to understand that little action no matter how little it is is what connect them. It is the reason why they even know each other in the first place and why frank wasn’t willing to betray Freddy.
but i also remember Freddy telling Frank he's just a loyal customer to him wtf
He should"ve asked Fred to teach him how to cook the ribs. He would shown some humility, thus earning Fred's sympathy, plus he could cook for himself whenever he wanted to. Win-win.
How is there supposed to be a sense of equality between them? Frank was the President of the United States. The President has no equal.
Freddy did NOT overreact
Freddy was like stuff is going good and frank said yeah whatever come make ribs 😂
The last bit actually made me laugh out loud 😂
Great scene that illustrates both characters very well.
I don’t think the purpose of this scene is to illustrate how frank sees everyone around him as just tools on his belt (the way Freddy sees frank).
I think this scene more shows how frank, a person who parades his sociopathy as a valuable trait, also suffers from his genuine inability to connect with others on an emotional level.
People saying frank used him clearly don’t remember the full story. If anybody benefited from their relationship it was definitely freddy.
That’s why Frank is so baffled, upset, and clearly hurt.
And when Freddy makes it clear that they aren’t really friends; then directly questions franks ability to feel at all it really hurts Frank.
This is because while frank can fake and maybe even feel on a surface level basic emotions like hate, disgust, pleasure, glory - it’s complex empathy that is impossible to fake that frank is blind to.
Freddy and Frank found their friendship transactional but for Freddy is made it hollow- for frank it made it emotionally digestible.
Man, I wish it didn't go this way :'(. Freddy friendship was one of Frank's few redeemable qualities, the other one being the fact that he is played by Kevin Spacey. Wish he would have stuck around
I think what Freddy was getting at was Frank’s lack of sincerity, the kind of guy who claps your back only when you can serve him in some way; it’s a sad turning point though
but it wasn't really friendship, was it? It was always a work relationship. I was reminded of Zizek's point about the boss who pretends to be a friend: ua-cam.com/video/phdVc851BQQ/v-deo.html
Yeah, I mean I felt sorry for Freddy, he's a honest guy, this should have gone other way.
That other redeeming quality didn't last long either
I think that's the whole point, he's a sociopath and narcissist, so it's all about himself. He uses people for his own personal gain
It’s not friendship since the beginning. It’s a condescending relationship from frank to Freddy since the very start. It got worse as Frank climbs up the ladder. Eventually, Freddy became a pet to Frank. You see that when frank asks Freddy do cook ribs for him and when he shouts at Freddy to call him mr. President. From the bottom of frank’s heart, Freddy is a dog that pleases the owner, but eventually, it’s a dog
Frank genuinely does care for Freddy and really was hurt when he learned that he was leaving. I honestly think that when Frank offered the idea that Freddy make him ribs, it didn’t come from a bad place, just only because that was the dynamic they always had and it would’ve been a trip down memory lane. But that’s when Freddy was a cook and he had to cook. Frank unfortunately is selfish that he can’t read the room when he says something like that. It makes sense why Freddy reacted the way he did.
They might not have been friends but they did know each other for 20 years and when his son screwed up his franchise deal, Frank offered to loan him money so he could bail him out and when Freddy was about to get fired from his dishwashing job, Frank gave him a job at the White House. He could have offered to have a dinner for him instead of suggesting that he make ribs before he left, but to curse him out and talk shit about his wife over it after he offered him more money and better hours to stay was like a child throwing a temper tantrum because they didn't get the toy they wanted.
@@Michelle-ju6vs Thank you for getting it
That you should come over and cook us a rack of ribs line was pure comedy
love it... the thing with friendship is that you want your friend to support your moving on... starting something new and yet.. Frank just wants him to stay (for himself) and cook him so ribs. him him him. I saw this as the official scene that Frank lost everything...
Reminds me a little of Tony Soprano and Artie Bucco's relationship.
Good parallel. Now that I think about it, you're completely right
"OH! But we sangs and dances REAL good!"
When I found out he died I shed a tear cause of this scene.
"Any man who must say I am the king is no true king."
Okay, here's the fact here people. They were BOTH in the wrong. Frank and Freddy. Frank was wrong not to be happy his friend had this good opportunity and was thinking about himself. Freddy was right to be annoyed at Frank's reaction. But Freddy was wrong to completely freak out like he did. This is one of the few times Frank is being genuine. He did just mean to have Freddy's ribs one more time for old times sake. It was still insulting. But Frank also did things for Freddy. Freddy only had the chance to become rich because of Frank, only got this opportunity because of Frank. He did overreact. Both were wrong.
That’s an opinion kid
@@PHATB0Y20 not a very enlightened opinion but yes an opinion.
I don't see how this opinion lacks "enlightenment." I also agree that Freddy overreacted. Frank truly meant nothing by it, and was sad to see him go. There was no manipulation scheme here. It was a sad scene.
He should have just said "come to dinner one night we will cook whatever you want!!".
That's how you properly put in a two weeks notice
This is the appropriate way to talk to people in charge.
They don't get to hear this very often..........it is always glorious when the occasion presents itself.
Why do people blame Freddy in this scene? After everything that happened instead of being happy for Freddy (which Frank genuinely can't do anyway but he's good at faking) for starting a new life instead of saying something like 'good luck and good life to you' upon learning Freddy is leaving Frank's first thought and idea of a send off is for Freddy to cook him ribs.
They were never friends; Frank just thought of Freddy more as his own personal chef and Freddy was just savvy and aware enough to humor him. Freddy was 100% justifiably right in his reaction to Frank's comment. What exactly was he supposed to be grateful about?
You feel disturbed and relieved by watching this scene. Disturbed because you are thinking from the pov of Frank. Relieved because you know Freddie was just another toy in little Francis' playground.
As amazing as this scene was…
I’d have had Frank and Freddy be friends right through to the end.
But that's the thing the scene is saying...they were never friends. Frank might have believed they were friends but that was never true.
even if frank was in the wrong here, freddy should have cut him a break because of all frank had done for him. seems ridiculous to react that strongly and negatively. frank wasnt perfect but I think he did consider freddy a friend.
Chairman Meow yeah and that's why you're wrong. Frank hasn't helped him at all. Never respected his wish to keep his business serving the president private.
Freddy response was great. No matter who you think you are, you're still a only man.
Masster Gunnz not mental gymnastics, I’m just stating that Frank was never a friend to Freddy never helped. You just wanted to add your input. Which I have problem with.
@@LevelReacher420 You're literally wrong. Freddie never wanted his relationship with Frank private. He literally used it to cash in. Its because Frank was his customer that Freddie gave an interview which got him a lot of business. Its because of Frank that Freddie was going to get a lucrative franchising deal. And before you blame Frank, the reason that fell through because of Freddie's son. Tusk targeted Freddie because of Frank, but had his son not pulled a gun on a reporter, it would have been fine.
Frank was a monster, but you're simply wrong.
I see alot of people commenting stuff like this because they know Frank's character and even though they know he is a bad person because he is the main character we mentally start justifying stuff. But remove yourself from that perspective and you can see where Freddie's anger is justified. Frank's reaction to the job and offer for one last hang out is for freddy to make him ribs shows what there relationship was. It was never a true friendship it was frank seeing a person with no power or threat to him and being able to relax with that person. But this isnt the same as friendship it is a dimnening position to put someone in that you few them so low. He always saw freddy as the help and that's why he could be friendly with him even if he didnt relise it but thats how he always saw him. That's what the offer shows because that's was his first instinct to ask him to serve him. If they where genuine friends he would have said let's have dinner together or cook something together. But no he wanted them to return to when he first started his relationship. Where freddy was below him and serving him food because that's where he liked freddy to be and wants to keep him for his own comfort. I also think freddy has known this the entire time they knew eachother but he let it sit because he knows he cant piss of his costumer and a very powerful man. And that's how he knew frank would help him get a job working for him again because he knows frank likes that power dynamic it would keep him in. But this was the last straw when his suspicions where confirmed about where frank wants him to be when he is about to be out from under him frank just wants to relive the times he was over freddy.
I think Freddy was the only man whom Frank liked and respected the most.
That’s what you call respect? Hey I know you have a new job and I’m not gonna congratulate you or anything but come and cook me ribs BOY!
This was Freddy's "I don't shine shoes anymore" moment.
Bitter old black man mad at the entire world for the mistakes he made in his past!
I always wondered if this resentment started with Frank distancing himself from Freddy or if Freddy blames him for his restaurant closing, or both. Or, if Freddy just never liked Frank lol.
I think both.
I think he never liked him that much to begin with.
Isn't there a scene where Freddy and Frank are talking like friends in the oval office and then Remy comes in and after frank leaves for a bit Freddy asks him if he can stay with Frank and listen to his talk because he can't take it anymore. And that when they had their "friendly" meetings in Freddys joint he always just went into the kitchen when I couldn't listen to Franks talking anymore.
And Freddy has said multiple times that Frank always was just a customer. Frank was never his friend, nor did he like him. And I mean why would he? Freddy is not dumb, he can see what kind of person Frank is.
@@Paul-gt2es I could see that, he is speaking past tense but he didn't say that until after Frank abandoned him and tried to bring him back to the white house, but I see your point. I like to think that at one time they were friends, their scenes together were usually so wholesome.
@@Paul-gt2es YES! I remember that scene!
That’s when the show literally tells you that the nature of their “friendship” has changed and Freddy doesn’t even view him like a friend anymore.
The problem is that Frank is a narcissist who thinks the world revolves around him and that everyone wants to be or should be his friend (he placed emphasis on Freddy due to over identifying with his background and class) and Freddy has had a difficult life in poverty and a dysfunctional son who in a split second lost the opportunity to turn his life around, both come from working class stock both's lives have turned out very differently, Frank charmed, cheated and murdered his way into becoming president, Freddy worked hard almost had it made with the restaraunt but lost it all to his stupid son pulling a gun in a reporter's face and then Frank dropping him because he was obsessed with appearances and success (another trait of narcissism) Frank resented Freddy for their strained friendship ever since that point and Freddy resented Frank for what happened with the restaraunt and his inferiority complex regarding his class and life
Even being generous has it's own costs.
🤣😂
Rip Reg E Cathey :(
Cooper Schlickau and RIP Kevin Spacey’s career.
Damn I miss this show.
Whether Frank admits or not. Freddy influences him. Frank shows it at 2:07 and he showed mercy. Anybody else Frank would have their heads...lol literally.
Freddy shows that no man holds true power in this scene.
I doubt this has anything to do with race more class.
Frank never killed anyone out of spite though, it was always to either protect or further his own career.
@boganus699 murderer gangbanger is not truly dangerous.The true terrorists of our world do not meet at the docks at midnight, or scream "Allahu Akbar" before some violent action. The true terrorists of our world wear 5000 dollar suits and work in the highest positions of finance, government and business.
Twentin Karantino suits are not that expensive
@Patchworth Ah, it depends. Mine have ranged from 60-150
Most I buy on clearance
This is the sadest scene of all time😭
Reminds me of Ser Barristen Selmy quitting lol
Any man who must say I am the king is no true king.
When this happened I felt like a child being left behind by his two loving parents.
It's been clearly not a wholesome friendship between them all along. Frank never saw Freddy as a friend, or as an equal. Do you see you pet cat/dog as an equal and intelligent partner for you? That's how Frank saw Freddy all the time.
RIP 💔
Very sad and funny at the same time
Freddy's pride did him in. He could have taken Frank's offer to help him save his business. He still had the rib joint running popular. With Frank as President, the place's legend would have grown, franchise or not. This is why some poor people stay poor.
Freddy portrays the typical Victim mentality at its finest
"I tell you I got something good going and your first thought ain't Freddy congratulations it's make me ribs and whats my big send off? I got to cook you ribs" 😂
Frank shouldve invited him to dinner and have had a meal cooked for Freddy. But of course we know Frank just uses people and doesnt have any friends
This is the definition of employer-employee relationship. Employer thinks he is doing his employee a favour by employing him while employee thinks employer should be grateful for the ribs he gets on his plate.
Freddy was angry because he lost his shop & money because of Frank. Basically Frank had done nothing for Freddy but brought him disaster.
This is truly the moment when Freddy became Heisenberg.
Frank was a Congressman and Freddy a barbecue ribs cook when they first met. Then they became the POTUS and a gardener / utility guy at the WH. What friendship? Really....
This scene came out of nowhere and it wasn’t exactly well written just like the final season
How bout you come SERVE me one more time Freddy? Frank forever evil for this
Freddy saw through Frank’s ‘Southern Hospitality’ and moved on. I think he was one of the few people who could see beyond the fake friendship he had.
All he had to say was "good for you" or "do what makes you happy" or "good luck" but he could only think about himself
The series started very well and reached a crescendo with Claire getting the VP . After that ,like most American series, it was all downhill
Freddy really held his frame.
Frank did do loads for him, to be fair. He even visited his crappy apartment in the projects and offered to loan him money to bail his son of jail. How many Vice Presidents would do that?
Freddie is lucky for not having two FBI agents knocking his door in the next day...
A memorable scene. A lesson in social manners.
The dialogue in this scene is quite well written
VERY well written.
Very very well written
but whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy this made me sadder than most deaths on tv
Man really love his ribs 😂
i just finished watching this episode i didn't see this coming , the truth is Freddy overreacted and don't tell me he didn't , i know frank is selfish person and always has been , but if you go throught all moment when frank showed some selfless acts were mostly to freddy , he tried to help him , he has been a loyal client for years and payed double, he enjoyed having conversations with him , got him a job at the white house and when he did not like to cook anymore and prefered to work on the garden , frank did what he asked !!! so he is ungrateful !!! asking him to cook for him one more time was maybe a mistake but he did not mean anything bad , he just though it would be a good thing to say goodby to a good friend that way , and he told him there are no people that he feels comfortble with meaning he actually like to have him around !! frank did not taste his food for a while so he thought it may be a good idea ! i mean he is a president !! what kind of friendship you want from him like go out to the bar and hang out with the president ?? is that what freddy wants ?? that would be absurd , he is a president
Freddy wasn't ungrateful, but delusional. He really likes Frank and see him like his friend. But Frank doesn't see him that way. So Freddy raged.
Agreed 100%
“ You will call me Mr President! “
Freddy is overreacting. He always felt less to the eyes of everybody.i realised that when he told his grandson " you wont be president, you Just a regular nigga, you have to be special to be president bla bla", so Frank didnt mean to insult him at all.
They weren't friends or equals, Frank liked his food and the idea of a black friend who is working class. If they were really friends his reaction wouldn't have been "how does it affect me".
I think Freddy was the only one who could see who Frank actually was all along.
When you work at the loneliest job in the world you’ll forget how to be a good friend, and you’ll treat others like they’re working for you
It’s not Frank’s fault, but Freddy was just sick of it
Adnan JP Frank is literally a narcissistic sociopath, so no, it is his fault
He only got to be president by undermining and killing other people. He played other people and then backstabbed them. All his bad character traits were already there before he became president
In a scene between him and Claire when there coming back from Russia claire says, "we're murderers" and he replied "no, we're survivors". Which shows he tries to convince himself and validate the bad things he's done and try to cope with his tainted conscience
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Thats how everyone makes into to power in al of human history it's an exception for people to get there with good deeds.
He didn’t overreact. People forget because of Frank Freddy lost his BBQ joint and possibly a better future for his grandson
Frank never ttokd that guy about Freddys. Yeah it was to punish Frsnk but it wasnt his fault
So.. where's the secret service with all this commotion?
Pity Freddy passed on after this. He was the only one outside Clare who stood up to FU
The gentleman was a great actor with a beautiful voice r i p to him for sure
Friends don’t demand Friends call them Mr. President
Dude.... the voice of Freddy is as raw as Botulism
I'll be damned, it's Al from American Psycho! From the streets of NYC to the Whitehouse
I think this was one of my favorite scenes on the show...m
Love this! Good job Freddy!
Frank: this is the White House you will call me Mr. President!
Freddy: you’re a motherfucka
I cracked the fuck up at this exchange 😂
and that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you outact lame-ass Kevin Spacey
RIP Reg E. Cathey
RIP Reg
Aww its sad cuz Frank clearly thought Freddy liked cooking him ribs lol
I Wonder what's French Canadian "Cook us a rack of ribs"?
Sacre bleu. Cook us a rack of ribs.😂