Jay...I got the reference but TY for the comment. I too was born in 1978. One of the show’s writers was a classmate of mine. I totally relate to many things they reference like you do. I love how the show often makes me conjure up memories from childhood and adolescence. I just thought the examples could have been a bit funnier with regard to Enigmas/Mysteries. But perhaps I was too harsh as it was a great reference. I always wanted those books along with the Bob Villa home repair ones too.
Barney also used “Suit Up’ a lot more often in earlier seasons when I think he still thought he had a shot at changing Ted into his ideal wing man. But as good a team that Maverick and Goose were, it was their unique personalities that made them so complimentary and such is the case with Ted and Barney. Maybe the four stars was a bit generous, but it’s a new year and I’m trying to make it through a few months at least before I start getting cynical again.
I think Barney has evolved from a caricature into a character and I'm very with the character's development. His catch phbrases like "wadup" are not dead and buried, they just aren't being used ad nauseam thank goodness. Like Joey Tribbiani's "how you doin" or even the Fonz's "ayyyyy," for those born before the information age Barney’s catch phrases had the potential to become tiresome but I think the writers are too good for that and the proof being that we sort of miss them actually and appreciate them that much more when he does dust them off.
Hello Marsi...Look at your review, now back to me, now back at your review, now back to me! I would give you a rose or even an oyster with two tickets to that thing you love inside, just for the title of your review alone. BTW look again...the tickets are now diamonds! Well done.
Tamara fair pount about Kevin, but I don't think Robin could or would have talked to him about it because she might have had to explain why she was at the doctor to begin with which was of course was because she thought she was preggers. Since they haven't had sex yet that would let the cat our of the bag about her one night stand with Barney. Im sure she could have worked around the truth but Kevin as we know is pretty perceptive by trade.
AmyGirl...I think Robin not pol vaulting pertained to her never being able to have children of her own biologically, but adoption is another story and a very interesting idea you bring up. After all Barney did say how he was pretty sure he had taught his "little guys" to swim in the opposite direction, but maybe he has been firing blanks all these years and will be open to the idea like his brother was. Whether he has been bringing a knife to a gun fight, a pen to a test or Robin is indeed infertile, does not mean they can't adopt a beautiful child someday. Ted did narrate that Robin never would "pole vault," but I don't think that rules out such options as adoption. This is not to say one needs to have children to be fulfilled but despite her impressive list of future achievements she did seem to sort of wish her fictitious kids weren't figments of her imagination.
I'm still hoping she ends up with Barney. Maybe it's the inner me trying to make up for when I found out Santa wasn't real. SPOILER ALERT IM SORRY. ;-)
It was such a subtle change but when Opie started crying "Dad?" after he just previously addressed Piney's lifeless body as "Pop" we saw how the power of one word can change the whole tone of a scene. As a man he usually addressed his father as Pop or even Piney, often blurring the line between father and son, but as he called him "Dad" I felt like we were seeing the pain pour out from a much younger Opie if that makes any sense. It served so well to convey the pain that overtook him as the initial shock wore off and the sobering reality of the moment set it.
Kay and others who bring up the issue of not having the numbers to qualify for sectionals make a good point. Will be interesting to see if they address it or just sweep it under the rug with the other moments devoid of reality. Like when they let Artie rumble down the football field in a wheel chair. I think we just have to accept there are always going to be some irregularities when it comes to this show, but if ignoring the previously mentioned numbers rule allows us to get performances like we did last night from the TT's then I am more than happy to turn a blind eye.
Will do and i hear what you are saying. I just don't like people who criticize artists for "selling out." It's all good for us to try and make a living, and enjoy their art while doing so, but when they try to make some loot we get up in arms. I love seeing artists I love "make it big." It just means we can expect more from them in the future. If their art is compromised though as a result that's a different thing. So with regard to CRISP the fact that Yosi is using a lower grade cotton and not the super soft Japanese version is where I would take issue. I like your prediction about the guys going back to Andy Sussman to resurrect their relationship.
I'm curious as to what some of the more memorable Barney movie montages/storylines have been in people's opinion. I'm not calling anyone out but if the Indiana Jones one wasn't the bees knees give us some examples for the sake of dicussion. HIMYM fans are some of the most devoted and involved fans around. Giddy Up!
I have to respond to Michael's comment about how maybe TVFanantic should get a "fan of the show" to review it. You must have not finished my review which stated, "Anyone who follows my reviews of this show knows that I am a huge fan of Carter, Craig and their team of writers." In fact, a couple of them follow me on twitter and one was a classmate of mine in college. Just because your favorite team loses a game doesn't mean you stop being a fan and or you can't be critical of their play. When the next game rolls around though you still show up to cheer as loud as ever. This was a rare miss for HIMYM but I'll be on the edge of my couch as always next week looking forward to another episode as will all of those people who also left critical comments this week to which I say thank you for your opinions and honesty. Hopefully we can all gush over the next episode together.
The people who cover shows here do so BECAUSE they are fans, but in this culture where trophies for 8th place are handed out to kids it seems to shock some when we don't systematically shower each episode with praise. Not every episode is a winner but more importantly we are all entitled to our opinions...just dont misjudge them as a lack of fandom.
Poor Masuka, talk about biting the hand that feeds or in this case girlfriend auctioned it off online. I wouldn't ask her to go buy Tyco with ya money anytime soon, might go to the doctor and get lipo with ya money.
Matt I agree with you on Travis standing there like his dad playing Gump. also did Dexter not have a camera in his hand? Maybe he snaps a pic in the next episode but I would have thought that would have been impulse numero uno.
Deb continued to shine. Like when she complained how she didn't feel like herself in the new clothes, but in the same breath grabbed a Bud Heavy out of Dex's fridge and instantly was transformed back to our beloved bitch. The new detective from Chi-town better be careful with lines like "you look like you're going to a hoedown" otherwise there's gonna be a "bro-down" on the ground cupping his bits and pieces. Not sure if anyone has ever died from crotch asphyxiation but that was a great line, bettered only by when she dropped the F-bomb in the hospital waiting room.
Poor Harrison. I can handle all the blood and gore, but shoe a crying little Harrison and I melted. Feel better little buddy.
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I wondered the same thing Eric. Was it ever stipulated that he had to wear it exclusively around his neck? He could wrap it around his wrist, tie it around his head, and I really don't want to speculate as to anything else he might tie it to.
Thx Tony I figured as much...but come on Ben...act as if. The neanderthals weren't climbing the walls were they? I just thought it was over done. If we are supposed to buy into the idea that these two are legit they need to go back to showing the guys who moved red ropes at Avenue. To use Entourage as an example I imagine the writers want Ben and Cam to come across more like Turtle as opposed to Johnny Drama and Eric.
Also Eric is going to get recruited himself it looks like. Will he go back to college and secure Vince and Luke as his prized recruits. If so I bet Billy is named head coach of the Lions. It would be fitting. The pre-game speech was a bit of foreshadowing I think.
Also loved the balls on Julie telling Tammi what she needed was to maybe go to Europe. Yeah that'll happen.
I'm a little worried about Ornette's motivations though about protecting Vince. He must have said five times to just stay focussed on football. I think he sees a meal ticket in Vince and looks to get involved with the college recruiting from the previews. While i really liked his speech at the table about his time in jail, I can't help but think of Cam Newton's dad here. He did have a great line as well when he told Vince "let's go be social, ladies be waitin." I so wanted to see more of Tim's recruiting video. I thought Billy should have had Luke watch it. He did a great job with the pre game speech. Eric was dynamic as ever and said volumes with his actions and behavior. The scene where he watched Gracie sleeping as Julie looked in was so telling.
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I'm still hoping she ends up with Barney. Maybe it's the inner me trying to make up for when I found out Santa wasn't real. SPOILER ALERT IM SORRY. ;-)
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The people who cover shows here do so BECAUSE they are fans, but in this culture where trophies for 8th place are handed out to kids it seems to shock some when we don't systematically shower each episode with praise. Not every episode is a winner but more importantly we are all entitled to our opinions...just dont misjudge them as a lack of fandom.
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Matt I agree with you on Travis standing there like his dad playing Gump. also did Dexter not have a camera in his hand? Maybe he snaps a pic in the next episode but I would have thought that would have been impulse numero uno.
Deb continued to shine. Like when she complained how she didn't feel like herself in the new clothes, but in the same breath grabbed a Bud Heavy out of Dex's fridge and instantly was transformed back to our beloved bitch. The new detective from Chi-town better be careful with lines like "you look like you're going to a hoedown" otherwise there's gonna be a "bro-down" on the ground cupping his bits and pieces. Not sure if anyone has ever died from crotch asphyxiation but that was a great line, bettered only by when she dropped the F-bomb in the hospital waiting room.
Poor Harrison. I can handle all the blood and gore, but shoe a crying little Harrison and I melted. Feel better little buddy.
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Also loved the balls on Julie telling Tammi what she needed was to maybe go to Europe. Yeah that'll happen.
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