My power was out last night so I’m getting a really late start on this. Sorry.
Now that housekeeping is out of the way…
The episode seemed pretty strong. It was also Neil Patrick Harris’ directing debut for the show. It did seems a little out of place for Marshall to be in hiding something from Lily situation but still played out really well, especially when Lily finally showed her jealous side even though she was the settler. I mean we have really never had to think of Marshall and Lily as anything other than a safe and secure relationship. That’s always been something I have loved about them. And despite tonight, it was done so well that they are still just that.
While I love the terms and social names that come up, I’ve never really thought of Marshall and Lily in the way of the reacher and the settler. In fact, I would probably agree with Lily (despite how awesome and hot Alyson Hannigan may be) that neither settled. It’s sad but the whole settler deal makes their romance loose a little bit of the luster, maybe I just don’t like the direction they have went lately.
We really didn’t see a lot of Neil Patrick Harris this week, probably because he was directing this week. And that’s ok, I love what Barney brings to the show but I would really hate it if EVERY episode had to be carried by him. Plus, with a pretty Barney-centric episode last week for HIMYM’s 100th it’s nice to see everyone else take some stage.
Though it’s just me and my wife watching HIMYM usually, I still feel as though we need a drinking game to go along with it. Speaking of which, the Ted/Robin plot was great as well. I mean that’s a completely reasonable explanation of why to watch the show so early in the morning. And I do love how Ted feel that his student are always wanting to learn. I guess he throws himself into everything he does that way, always over the top. Speaking of which, I had someone tell me not to “Ted something up” the other day. Classic.
So there you have some of my thought on the subject. What did everyone else think? Favorite Moments, lines, etc?
Music
- Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber (plays when Ted’s student tell him they have to drink because it’s the game…and the re-return)
- Kaboom by Ursula 1000 (Marshall puttin’ nothing but wood in the 50 hole at skeeball, or just another night for big fudge)
Legendary Lines
Ted: I don’t even have my projector
Robin: Lily can’t find out what?
Ted: That Marshall’s gonna buy her a horse.
Robin: You are so the reacher. You’re getting her a horse.
Marshall: …and our future cat or monkey, depends on who wins the game of risk we have been playing for 3 years.
Robin:Ted, I have got a great idea
Ted: Oh, is it clean your hair out of the shower drain when you’re done? Seriously, it’s like you’re trying to carpet the tub.
Moments of Awesomeness
- Marshall’s scream in response to the kiss.
- Ted terms: Full on lady wood
- Ted’s “SO FACE”… that will be happening to someone I know.
- Barney’s drinking game with Robin… while she was asleep. That’s just classic.
- Amanda Peet. She was great this episode. Anyone else catch when she said “For Peet’s sake”…maybe she said Pete, but I still laughed. I know we will probably never see her again, especially after the pounding by Lily but still…this leads me to":
- Lily’s fight scene… When she started to take off her earrings and such, you knew it was coming. Though, I was pretty disappointed that they didn’t play Murder train there.
The Re-Return
(FYI: the re-return is the epilogue scene…a reference to s01e15, Game Night)
Ted & Class recover from the hangover with a very low key class (seems he couldn’t find gravy, his previous hangover cure, so he is using aspirin to help) and Robin drops by to thanks the class for watching… she thanks them with a bull horn…but, um.
Speaking of drinking games… anyone else have a HIMYM drinking game? I used to have one for LOST, but it got way out of hand. I would drink every time I got confused and that usually just went all downhill.
“HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT?!?!” – Marshall, after he pressured Lily with insane situations to make her say that she was the Settler.
Found a facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21314445739&ref=search&sid=634286141.153147482..1
One Drink (finger):
Anyone says “Awesome!”
Barney says “legendary” (doubled if someone comments on the use of the word legenday)
Barney says “Suit up” (doubled if someone actually suitsup or its a variation of suit up)
Someone says “Have you met…” (Doubled if it works)
Robin says “oot” instead out “out”
Barney gets laid
Two Drinks (fingers):
Barney does magic trick
Ted talks to the kids on the sofa
Barney holds/drinks from a scotch/bourbon
There is a high five
Barney refuses or dodges questions about his job
Marshall says “Lawyered!”
Barney points to his eyes then someone elses to get his point across.
Someone mentions maclarens
Rajeet makes an appearance
A Celebrity has a cameo role/appearance
Three Drinks (fingers):
Someones relationship status changes
Barney says “Legen—wait for it—dary”
Barney goes off to pull without a wingman
Barney mentions his blog (doubled if somone else refers to it)
Marshall sings about what he’s doing
Ted corrects somebody
Robin mentions something Canadian
There is a reference to a yellow umbrella
Barney isnt wearing a suit
Finish Your Drink:
Ted gets laid
Someone gets slapped
Drink continuously if:
There is a voiceover
Music video
Montage sequence
This needs to be expanded & improving
You can find a link to that game here: http://www.drinkiwiki.com/How_I_Met_Your_Mother
I also really enjoyed this episode, it seems bang on to all the great previous episodes of older seasons. Marshall is the most underused gem on this show. He’s a fantastic and hilarious actor and I really wish they could show him more. I’m glad to see him back at the office, some of his best work is at the office, with Barney and him.