tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post6654605942529497636..comments2024-03-18T13:50:45.615-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: HIMYM, "The Front Porch": A Bridge game too farAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-28049832193994413712009-03-23T02:06:00.000-04:002009-03-23T02:06:00.000-04:00Season 3, ep 3 - Robin refers to her date as Dr. A...Season 3, ep 3 - Robin refers to her date as Dr. Awesome<BR/><BR/>captcha - nessePamela Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135379188588301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-80340570564160956922009-03-19T11:03:00.000-04:002009-03-19T11:03:00.000-04:00From an interview with Segel on avclub.com today:J...From an interview with Segel on avclub.com today:<BR/><BR/>JS: How I Met Your Mother has been very interesting in that regard, because I think it’s a case of the passionate few versus the many. I was not expecting to do something for four years—let alone eight, because I think we have four more left on our contracts.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065428981456173200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-87239011593574740202009-03-18T21:43:00.000-04:002009-03-18T21:43:00.000-04:00Does anyone else think its weird to flash forward ...Does anyone else think its weird to flash forward to an imagined future when the guy telling the story is in the 'real' future?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-19507976457041503932009-03-18T11:20:00.000-04:002009-03-18T11:20:00.000-04:00I had to watch the episode a second time to catch ...I had to watch the episode a second time to catch the actual dialogue while Robins show was on in the background I was so entranced by 'Come on, Get Up New York'. So many funny things, but 2 small things, while Lilly was addressing T&R relationship when they chose not to (very believable) she was in the middle of PLANNING A WEDDING. I buy Lilly as a well intentioned meddler, but, the timing and a rewatch of season 2 would not retcon that memory very cleanly. Second, Ted first fell in love with karen but his 'first' was Molly from 'First time in New York'. So Marshalls Johnson touching list was incomplete. Awesome awesome show though that is so continuity conscious, it made me that way, so blame the show for me noticing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-76697663561722217672009-03-18T09:47:00.000-04:002009-03-18T09:47:00.000-04:00Exactly when are they going to start dubbing the F...Exactly when are they going to start dubbing the Full House dude's voice on Ted? Those flash forwards to their old age had Ted speaking with his regular whine. when does he become Full House dad? somewhere in middle age and then back to Whjney-boy?JThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756759334031896854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-5906627162441574542009-03-18T03:59:00.000-04:002009-03-18T03:59:00.000-04:00i liked this episode. more so than last week's, w...i liked this episode. more so than last week's, which i didn't particularly care for.<BR/><BR/>i think it's time to bring back victoria - my fave of ted's exes.Kenrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06346565881555687494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-66668786163581146302009-03-17T21:34:00.000-04:002009-03-17T21:34:00.000-04:00Guys, the show has spent 3.5 seasons on the Ted an...Guys, the show has spent 3.5 seasons on the Ted and Robin relationship. Whether they ultimately end up together or not, the show is about that relationship. And frankly it would have been odd if the writers didn't try to throw everyone off by throwing out some twists and red herrings. Barney is a great character, but it doesn't make sense in the reality of the show for he and Robin to become a couple. No doubt the writers have toyed with it, but I don't think it can happen if the show is to maintain any real basis in reality concerning this circle of friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61578025517422941052009-03-17T19:48:00.000-04:002009-03-17T19:48:00.000-04:00One problem: What about Barney? Is he on the porc...One problem: What about Barney? Is he on the porch? Oh nos!<BR/><BR/>Still, best part was Robin's eventful day and the whole Ti-Vo bit. Insightful and truthful.<BR/><BR/>Also great is how Ted and Robin did not kiss in the entire episode, even though it looked like they would. That really shows how they still are attracted, but have moved on and the maturity of both. Beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-59994812716262175712009-03-17T19:36:00.000-04:002009-03-17T19:36:00.000-04:00Yeah, they said at the very end of the first episo...Yeah, they said at the very end of the first episode, "And that's how I met your... Aunt Robin." Which to me took out all the "will they or won't they end up together" drama of their romance from the start. And yet they dragged it out for two seasons. <BR/><BR/>During their scenes together, no matter how well written at times, all I could think was "why are they wasting our time on this as we know Robin isn't the one he's telling his kids about?" Frustrating to say the least, and yet they like to go back to hinting at it. <BR/><BR/>Also, I didn't grow up in a household where we referred to my parents' friends as aunts and uncles, only our their siblings, so Ted calling her "Aunt Robin" to her kids also confused me the first time I heard it, as it implied Ted married Robin's sister. <BR/><BR/>And speaking of sisters, didn't Ted's move to town a few episodes back? I guess she left?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-80871261522186097802009-03-17T19:32:00.000-04:002009-03-17T19:32:00.000-04:00As Ted and Marshall have already been shown prayin...As Ted and Marshall have already been shown praying to the gods of Tivo, I did find it odd they hadn't already made us of it to watch Robin's show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-62060115746451084662009-03-17T19:16:00.000-04:002009-03-17T19:16:00.000-04:00Yeah, the show's not building toward Ted and Robin...Yeah, the show's not building toward Ted and Robin long-term in any conceivable fashion. Aside from the fact that the writers have said so in interviews, the show speaks for itself.<BR/><BR/>In the season two finale, Future Ted says, "She did go on to live in [x], and...I met your mother." Clearly differences. The kids' pictures have been shown with the headlines, "Us and Aunt Robin." And the show has always, always, always made sure we recognize the narrator is Ted. I didn't think that last part would be necessary, but apparently there's conspiracy about the narrator being someone other than Ted, such as Barney. It's a ludicrous idea and not founded in reality. But it's out there.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10681286160847912071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-35610178947979268122009-03-17T18:58:00.000-04:002009-03-17T18:58:00.000-04:00to Anon: Guess what? Last season or before, Futu...to Anon: Guess what? Last season or before, Future Ted referred to her as Aunt Robin to his kids. How can she be their mother and their aunt?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-37283492363864058882009-03-17T18:52:00.000-04:002009-03-17T18:52:00.000-04:00Loved the episode, but I thought I smelled a new w...Loved the episode, but I thought I smelled a new website when we kept seeing the Robin snippets in the background. I was hoping the pre-credits tag would be the gang finally watching the big show on MorningShowFiasco.com or some such...Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209543514266918480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-17140730430174268522009-03-17T18:23:00.000-04:002009-03-17T18:23:00.000-04:00Watch the YouTube clip I linked there. Then go ren...<I>Watch the YouTube clip I linked there. Then go rent Lebowski. Your life will be much richer for it.</I><BR/><BR/>Then watch the whole movie again, because you'll get too wrapped up in trying to follow the plot the first time to enjoy everything else.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113168955236758821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-76919306175561993302009-03-17T16:40:00.000-04:002009-03-17T16:40:00.000-04:00Probably not a reference many here might know, but...Probably not a reference many here might know, but Lily's actions made me see her as the heir to Bing Crosby in the TV movie "Dr. Cook's Garden": weeding out those who don't fit her view of how life should be in their group......<BR/><BR/>I just wish we had more examples of her sabotage.Toby O'Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06999037844031101965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-84266799315294892122009-03-17T16:28:00.000-04:002009-03-17T16:28:00.000-04:00This episode reminded me of why I sort of hate Lil...This episode reminded me of why I sort of hate Lily (not Alyson Hannigan, mind you). Since Season One, Lily has engaged in behavior ranging from destructive to psychotic when she has any doubts/insecurities about her idealized existence. This includes, but it not limited to: running out on Marshall days before the wedding; attacking Ted over the "Grinch" message meant to help Marshall recover; getting Marshall thousands of dollars in debt with her shopping; refusing to sell said clothes to pay for apartment repairs...the list goes on.<BR/><BR/>I really wanted to see Ted mad at Lily for a little longer than an episode. Hannigan plays psych-Lily quite well, but it'd be interesting to see a rift between Ted and Marshall develop.<BR/><BR/>The Ted/Robin thing at the end set up some intriguing conflict for Barney/Robin (yes, I analyze most episodes for their Barney/Robin potential). Despite what Ted indicated a few episodes back, he probably WOULDN'T be fine with their getting together. Just as Robin was a little bummed about seeing her "saftey" getting married earlier this season, it would really steam Ted's clams if his "backup wife" got into a meaningful relationship before he did -- with the most committment-phobic guy he knows. Plus, you'd have Barney in a uniquely insecure place over those lingering feelings. I really want to see this relationship happen, because it has the potential to take the storylines in some really intriguing directions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-90220089877013838492009-03-17T15:48:00.000-04:002009-03-17T15:48:00.000-04:00I think I loved this episode! Especially Barney as...I think I loved this episode! Especially Barney asking Marshall to tell him all about Marriage...me thinks this bodes well for his future (except the part where he wondered about having sex with other women, assisted ably by his wife).A-T-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379812019432725685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73085541518983705662009-03-17T15:34:00.000-04:002009-03-17T15:34:00.000-04:00Lily is nutters!I would think Ted would not forgiv...Lily is nutters!<BR/><BR/>I would think Ted would not forgive her for a long time for doing this even once, let alone 6 times. Not sure I bought that. It's a pretty horrible thing to do to someone you consider a friend. Especially the fact that he did it to help break up Ted and Robin. Crap move on her part and pretty unforgivable (and if Marshall knew, also pretty horrible on his part.)<BR/><BR/>Did like the nightshirt stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-83251878999404332412009-03-17T13:46:00.000-04:002009-03-17T13:46:00.000-04:00I also want to throw some love at the return of "S...I also want to throw some love at the return of "Something about..." jokes. Those are always great caps on strings of brilliance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-89711728525804908842009-03-17T13:02:00.000-04:002009-03-17T13:02:00.000-04:00I've never seen The Big Lebowski, so I thought tha...<I>I've never seen The Big Lebowski, so I thought that Marshall and Barney flying in their pajama shirts was a Superman reference.</I><BR/><BR/>Watch the YouTube clip I linked there. Then go rent Lebowski. Your life will be much richer for it.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-85309671519195210672009-03-17T13:01:00.000-04:002009-03-17T13:01:00.000-04:00No one has mentioned the funniest bit... when NPH ...No one has mentioned the funniest bit... when NPH is asking Ted to tell him all about how the breakup happened all the while slowly backing out of the room and lowering his voice. You can't write a joke like that for other sitcom actors.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978328519841616149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-26575213899084712092009-03-17T13:00:00.000-04:002009-03-17T13:00:00.000-04:00I've never seen The Big Lebowski, so I thought tha...I've never seen The Big Lebowski, so I thought that Marshall and Barney flying in their pajama shirts was a Superman reference.<BR/><BR/>I loved this episode so very much. So much good stuff!jcpdiesel21https://www.blogger.com/profile/16624469405060494711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-89485125057704240052009-03-17T12:40:00.000-04:002009-03-17T12:40:00.000-04:00I loved that Barney kept repeating that he'd never...I loved that Barney kept repeating that he'd never watched Robin's show as Lily and Marshall were trying to pretend they had. Clearly, our boy had seen the show before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-11119564155143925632009-03-17T12:27:00.001-04:002009-03-17T12:27:00.001-04:00The folks at Big Bang Theorey have taken a page ou...The folks at Big Bang Theorey have taken a page out of the How I Met Your Mother Playbook.<BR/><BR/>http://pennyblossoms.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-13766162445743253422009-03-17T12:27:00.000-04:002009-03-17T12:27:00.000-04:00I didn't quite laugh till I cried (perhaps Big Ban...I didn't quite laugh till I cried (perhaps Big Bang should be on second) but I did love the ... well the name of Robin's show (which I've forgotten) and the season 2 ender (there was something on the DVD about having to reshoot back then due to the blue french horn).<BR/><BR/>Later on, after having watched 3 shows way too slowly, I found that my next choice of what to watch was between House and Castle. Alas, there was no one to tell this to besides the duck sleeping on my chest. Darn. I chose House.<BR/><BR/>The thing I noticed almost all the time I was watching HIMYM was how many tricks they were using to hide Aly (I saw her on Ellen a while back, where she confirmed that, indeed, she was having either a boy or a girl ;-) it was cute. has she had "it" yet?) <BR/><BR/>I also really loved all the stuff going on in the "background" on Roin's show.<BR/><BR/>I also loved how the played "Bridge!" (I don't know how either. I once learned Canasta, and don't remember that either)<BR/><BR/>I also wondered why they didn't record Robin's show - but for some reason - only while they were not watching it. I can't imagine why I didn't wonder why they didn't do so regularly or "in the past." especially with the Super Bowl/Funeral episode.<BR/><BR/>I liked the backup wife thing too.<BR/>I'm also glad Karen(?) is gonePamela Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135379188588301400noreply@blogger.com