tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post6896917130584340217..comments2024-03-28T18:01:28.997-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: How I Met Your Mother, "Of Course": Butt, umAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-70276971516134966212010-03-13T18:07:10.741-05:002010-03-13T18:07:10.741-05:00Rachel said:
"he's just some guy that t...Rachel said: <br /><br />"he's just some guy that the writers decided to bring in because no one can be happy who's not in a relationship that will lead towards marriage and babies."<br /><br />Agreed, all they've done since season 4 is try to imply that the only two people who were single (and liked it that way for the most part) were always secretly a Ted (who believes that his only shot at happiness is to have what Marshall and Lily have), and they failed miserably. They should just end this show and get it over with, to linger further with this show is pointless, because I can guess with great confidence that they're not gaining any new fans with this drivel, nor keeping any old ones around (myself included).Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-86685534005272496312010-03-11T04:52:55.946-05:002010-03-11T04:52:55.946-05:00I liked the episode overall, but for all the conte...I liked the episode overall, but for all the context about Barney dealing with Robin, I was a little bit distracted by the fact that it was Ted's dream date that really got to Robin. (Part of the effect was that Barney was the one that let her take it, but it still Ted's romanticism.) On some level, I would think that would have to bother Ted.<br /><br />I get that the TV group can't drift apart as friends would in real life, but it's still hard to imagine a world where Ted and Robin could break up, then move in together, get back together briefly and then cohabitate (and see other people) without having problems.alex s.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-29636511172824858182010-03-10T16:45:23.352-05:002010-03-10T16:45:23.352-05:00I think this episode was a lot stronger in the sec...I think this episode was a lot stronger in the second half, once we saw Robin's side of things.<br /><br />I think them dealing with the break-up does pave the way for them in the future, but honestly for the majority of the show, it will be a lot more interesting keeping them apart. Dating is a huge part of the show and it would be a little boring if Ted was the only single one. That's something that would only work when we're nearing the end of the show and about to meet the Mother.Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06310460618108863252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-24212016040966825032010-03-10T13:54:56.776-05:002010-03-10T13:54:56.776-05:00but even if it doesn't, Barney as two-dimensio...<i>but even if it doesn't, Barney as two-dimensional character gets old after a while, even when played by NPH.</i><br /><br />Certainly -- but I think it's like the lazy regression of J.D. to "whiny, needy man-child" on Scrubs: The Next Generation, after spending a whole season slowly turning him into a more or less functional adult. It's just too easy for the writers to keep going back to, and I don't think its going to change until NPH says "this is getting boring".<br /><br /><i>Snore. Barney and Robin have chemistry, but they didn't need to be in a Marshall-and-Lily relationship. The writers killed their relationship, and the show has been shaky ever since.</i><br /><br />Rachel, thank you! To be honest, the writers may enjoy writing a show called 'How Uncle Barney Met David Duchovny at Sex Rehab', but it's becoming an increasingly tedious show to watch.Craig Ranapiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923246310584658857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61520673355108394942010-03-10T13:49:06.105-05:002010-03-10T13:49:06.105-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Craig Ranapiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923246310584658857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-68478623230981803102010-03-10T12:59:00.083-05:002010-03-10T12:59:00.083-05:00Who cares about Don? The only reason we care about...Who cares about Don? The only reason we care about Don is because Future Ted (and Marshall) are pushing him so hard. He's not a good match for Robin, he's just some guy that the writers decided to bring in because no one can be happy who's not in a relationship that will lead towards marriage and babies.<br /><br />Snore. Barney and Robin have chemistry, but they didn't need to be in a Marshall-and-Lily relationship. The writers killed their relationship, and the show has been shaky ever since.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11066020648885170225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-55092176032796449182010-03-10T02:09:58.146-05:002010-03-10T02:09:58.146-05:00When Barney finds out that Anita wrote the book, h...<i>When Barney finds out that Anita wrote the book, he says, "Of course!" Because now her behavior makes sense, and gives him a counter-strategy, etc., etc.</i><br /><br />The title is referencing the name of Anita's book. <br /><br />I actually really enjoyed this episode. It started off weak (another guest appearance? another story about Barney's conquests?), but then it started showing some heart. <br /><br />We've been complaining for weeks how the writers spent a season building up to Robin and Barney as a couple only to break them up soon after, and without any fallout. <br /><br />I don't think we're going to see them back together soon, especially with how they've been building up the Don thing. But the episode showed how much Barney cares about Robin, and that he fell short as a boyfriend, but he wants her to be happy, even if it means that someone else will get to land the awesome Robin Scherbatsky. <br /><br />The cutbacks to the previously unseen scenes are classic HIMYM. For a moment, I got excited about Ted planning a date because we haven't seen that ultra romantic side of him lately, just his wingman side (although, him breaking into song was just weird). I wasn't amused by the "Bang Bang" song at first, but each successive cutback sealed the deal for me. The reference to "But, um", sound engineer Mike, Marshall falling for Don, Barney falling off his stool, all good marks (and this probably would have ruined the dynamic of the scene, but I thought they were going to bring back Robin's giggles when she lies and says she's not upset at the shooting range). <br /><br />The episode ultimately didn't live up to its potential (I had forgotten about Barney at the river, and it was jarring), but I think it's a great step toward its former greatness. <br /><br />One last note: Clearly, J.Lo is hot. But she's 40, and we're all familiar with Barney's reactions when he finds out a woman is over 30. Stop with the weak guest stars already.Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-47880708612881190302010-03-09T22:55:13.802-05:002010-03-09T22:55:13.802-05:00I loved this episode, despite the fact that I hate...I loved this episode, despite the fact that I hated Ted's song. What the hell was that? I loved Jennifer Lopez though, and the stuff with Robin and Barney. I kind of want her to end up with Don though, I like him. I thought Marshall was hilarious this week. Jason Segel is great.<br /><br />- jill (http://couchtimewithjill.blogspot.com)Jill Maderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07497902198507879234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-47965315334811345152010-03-09T20:48:42.291-05:002010-03-09T20:48:42.291-05:00I laughed during the scenes when Robin was crying....I laughed during the scenes when Robin was crying. Does that make me a bad person? Maybe, but they just didn't work for me haha.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873017156244649211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-80134766362337610082010-03-09T19:14:41.956-05:002010-03-09T19:14:41.956-05:00I felt the comedy was overly broad and fairly gene...I felt the comedy was overly broad and fairly generic-sitcom in nature. I was hoping there would be a twist where it turned out everyone was misinterpreting Robin's behaviour, but the story ended up playing out in a predictable manner.Isaac Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-81246234980763733272010-03-09T16:25:38.666-05:002010-03-09T16:25:38.666-05:00Sooo disappointed that you used the word "him...Sooo disappointed that you used the word "himbo" on a blog about television. When was the last time you watched Seinfeld, Alan? "Mimbo" is the superior non-word by far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1094977020010837722010-03-09T15:11:22.571-05:002010-03-09T15:11:22.571-05:00I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who ...I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who tires of Barney pushed endlessly as King of the Swordsmen. I enjoyed Ted's song, laughed at "Bang Bang" and appreciated that Robin was allowed to be more than a punch line. It was a little disconcerting since I enjoy that she's not predictably girly but she hasn't a decent scene in forever. It was an awfully long jump here from most of the previous episodes.<br /><br />I liked Jennifer Lopez until she got desperate for Barney's attention. I guess the point was that he said no, but still...<br /><br />Love "Don" as an actor..just a wee bit lighter a part than the one on "Big Love".<br /><br />For me, I saw it as disjointed, with little comedic flow but it felt less annoying than some of the overbearing Barney-centric episodes. Last week's "winking" business made my teeth grind.<br /><br /><br />I'm still laughing over last week's "Marshall as pimply teenager" scene. I almost always think their flashbacks as funny but the ones with Marshall are particularly hilarious. He looks younger in those scenes than he does on "Freaks & Geeks".ADWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-4713066424069800732010-03-09T14:29:50.816-05:002010-03-09T14:29:50.816-05:00Oh man, I'm glad I'm not the only one who ...Oh man, I'm glad I'm not the only one who STILL wants Robin and barney to be together, just... not written as awfully as they were. It's like the writers did a great job building UP the chemistry between those two, and they totally sold me on them as characters who fit together well and would make a great couple... and then they just... fell down flat on their faces with it. But despite the mess they made of writing the relationship, the build-up's still there for me, and I feel like the characters, independent of the writers, WOULD still work together really well.<br /><br />I want the writers to stop watching romantic comedies, and go watch some shows/movies/read some books where "the couple getting together" isn't the end-all be-all, and the story continues past that and the characters continue to be fun and and interesting and not lose their individuality, and then come back to Barney and Robin.Katrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463549033680513292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-89986634771086710262010-03-09T13:57:53.807-05:002010-03-09T13:57:53.807-05:00I actually thought this was one of the best episod...I actually thought this was one of the best episodes of the season - a season I felt has been mostly lackluster.Kenrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06346565881555687494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-83265095884560003252010-03-09T13:48:08.833-05:002010-03-09T13:48:08.833-05:00Loved Robin's "but, um".
Didn't ...Loved Robin's "but, um".<br />Didn't mind JLo. <br />Hated Ted's song. <br />Loved that Barney and Robin dealt a little with the breakup with feeling.<br /><br />Not the funniest episode ever, but not the worst.KrisMrsBBradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14988742743150495260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-54320585602143787582010-03-09T13:30:31.349-05:002010-03-09T13:30:31.349-05:00Gotta say though, when you're high, that song ...Gotta say though, when you're high, that song by Ted is devastatingly hilarious.....I would imagine.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663953193984351560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-23182531821262002642010-03-09T13:09:51.317-05:002010-03-09T13:09:51.317-05:00Who would have ever thought that the only redeemin...Who would have ever thought that the only redeeming quality of a HIMYM episode would be J-Lo. But, um, man was she hot. Otherwise, meh. Lame episode. And with everything we know about Robin, I don't buy her reacting like that for a second.bsangshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11292004104772610373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-86112345779780262852010-03-09T12:58:10.189-05:002010-03-09T12:58:10.189-05:00I'm with you that I felt pretty underwhelmed u...I'm with you that I felt pretty underwhelmed until the last few minutes of the ep. I hated that Barney pushed her to Don, though I do think we saw a big development for Barney.<br /><br />P.S. Alan, I spend a few hours writing my recap each Monday night...I hate that you can vocalize what I want to say so much better in so little time...but I love reading it.aaron | be awesome insteadhttp://www.beawesomeinstead.com/how-i-met-your-mother/2010/of-course-season-5-episode-17/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73130648369401115002010-03-09T12:14:20.958-05:002010-03-09T12:14:20.958-05:00The J-Lo lame movie aired immediately after the pu...The J-Lo lame movie aired immediately after the puke scene here in the Midwest, too -- and I thought the same thing.<br /><br />Capcha word: theat. Where Cindy Brady sits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-83922895715339985772010-03-09T12:08:40.744-05:002010-03-09T12:08:40.744-05:00It was Barney's version of taking a cold showe...It was Barney's version of taking a cold shower to curb his desire.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-78918072531640320782010-03-09T12:00:33.015-05:002010-03-09T12:00:33.015-05:00So what did I miss? Anita whispered something in B...So what did I miss? Anita whispered something in Barney's ear and then he left and jumped in the river. What was that all about?Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001530336692435773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-24338387491597216952010-03-09T11:45:11.186-05:002010-03-09T11:45:11.186-05:00Just didn't work for me this time at all - I c...Just didn't work for me this time at all - I chuckled a few times but it just seemed tired and pointless and the serious part at the end seemed out of place.<br /><br />I thought the following "Rules of Engagement" episode was funnier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-10087005697956424122010-03-09T11:37:38.131-05:002010-03-09T11:37:38.131-05:00I do think that the show has missed out on some op...I do think that the show has missed out on some opportunities with the narrative structure. I am really waiting for a show in which we think the action is being told from Ted's point of view, but then it turns out that future Ted was in the bathroom or something, and the story we think is going on is Barney or Marshall messing with the kids. I think that would have some great potential for hyjinks to ensue.Brian Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144712022008628693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-10003979192751829662010-03-09T10:56:20.221-05:002010-03-09T10:56:20.221-05:00It's so weird how people can respond in so man...It's so weird how people can respond in so many different ways to an episode. I absolutely loved it! All parts of it. I loved that they finally stopped pretending that Barney and Robin were never together, that Ted broke into song, that everybody was singing about Barney's sex life. I completely bought the whole thing.Julia Mathiashttp://twitter.com/pop_candynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-79569227208550036392010-03-09T10:43:16.978-05:002010-03-09T10:43:16.978-05:00but why did Robin get upset about the "Superd...<i>but why did Robin get upset about the "Superdate" after calling J-Lo's character and asking her to seduce Barney?</i><br /><br />She didn't ask J-Lo to seduce Barney. She asked her to teach Barney a lesson by sexually frustrating him. Robin didn't expect that Barney would respond by giving Anita the kind of huge romantic gesture he never gave her while they were dating.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.com