Let’s start with two thoughts. I’ve never been a huge fan of guest stars…I mean they do help with ratings and they are usually very nice to look at, but few really pull of any great acting. It’s mostly about making an appearance. That being said (and please exclude Sarah Chalke, she is amazing), I felt JLo did one of the better acting jobs I have seen from a guest on How I Met Your Mother. Then again as long as it wasn’t Gigli I think we knew she had acting chops.
Secondly, Throughout most of tonight’s episode I found that I was enjoying it but never really felt like it was significant or of any real substance, other than to draw more attention to Barney. Luckily, I think I was wrong again. I love the fact that we got a lot more Robin time this episode, I felt it was long overdue. More importantly than more Robin development, was a huge reveal into the true character of Barney. While, some would argue that Barney needs to be only about suits & sex, I think it’s great to develop him in some other dimensions. I thought that his relationship with Robin was a strong start to that and now we get another glimpse. Not only does he show that he still cares for Robin, though maybe not in the same way as before he make a commitment that is against his normal persona on the show. That’s not just unusual, I feel it will be critical. I have to say, I didn’t know whether to laugh or cheer when he ran out and jumped in the Hudson…I digress.
I thought the callback to Ted’s legendary date planning ability (like in Ten Sessions) plus his music number to convince Barney of the “Super Date” was pretty funny. I loved the scene changes…the whole video was like a mixture of The Old Spice Man Your Man Could Smell Like video played by Michael Bublé. However, after Girls vs Suits, I’m starting to wonder if HIMYM is turning musical.
I’ve have to say, I started the episode underwhelmed, but now I feel like it was a pretty solid ep. Lots to like… then again, I’ve watched it 3 times now.
I’d love to know if I’m the only one who felt that way. What did everyone else think?
Music
- The Bang Bang Song by Marshall (reprised at the end by Robin)
- Super Date by Ted Evelyn Mosby (the heart touching ballad sung to sell the “Super Date”) get the mp3
Legendary Lines
Barney: At least when I run out on a girl I have the common courtesy to sleep with her first. It’s called manners.
Lily: She kinda sounds like the anti-Barney
Robin: But um…. (looks like it’s back! May the drinking games commence.)
Marshall: You’re my wife. You’re supposed to stop me from embarrassing myself in public.
Robin: Isn’t that every girls dream?
Lily: Of Course she’s upset! Take a look at yourself you dumb slut.
Marshall: I can’t believe you threw up in your storm trooper helmet.
Barney: Eh, that had something worse in it after the Phantom Menace premier.
Moments of Awesomeness
- Superdate…did I mention I ripped the audio for that song? I’m listening to it for inspiration while writing.
- Barney’s “This changes everything, new plan” moment was hilarious.
- I will be trying the sit on a chair and fall off from shock move…great effort by NPH there.
- I’m fairly certain that my wife read “Of Course You’re Still Single Take a Look at Yourself You Dumb Slut”… what a great title by the way…and her new book, “ Of Course You Don’t Have A Retirement Plan yet Take a Look At Yourself You Dumb Slut”… it’s due out in June, hopefully at a book store near you.
- Marshall pretends to be Robin and she jumps him in the kitchen. Now there is a decent fight… Murder Train vs. The Hoosier
- Poor Mike got Hooked by Anita (JLo)… and only 1 ep after getting unhooked by Robin.
- I love it that Robin goes to the range to shoot when she is mad… and she throws the gun when she is out of bullets.
- Barney’s reason for jumping into the River. I feel there is a lot more to this simple act that what we see in this episode.
The Re-Return
Everyone wants to know what happened on Robin’s date with Don. Robin doesn’t want to kiss and tell… Although one interesting thing did happen:
I said, bang, bang, bangity, bang bang…
I have to agree in that I did feel a little bit underwhelmed with the episode at first. That being said, it did begin to get under way and I loved it. Part of me was kind of hoping that Barney would ask Robin out again, but that’s wishful thinking—I think Barney will somehow always have that suits-sluts-and-scotch personality to him. I liked that they showed his genuine care towards Robin; it’s nice to see Barney in some other light than the usual that we see him under. Lily, Ted, and Marshall were hilarious as always.
When Barney mentioned the date to Robin I had already forgotten about Don. Like, you said, wishful thinking
any chance of a put together long version of the Bang Bang Song? I instantly fell in love after each character went through their own reenactment of it. Please!?
No No No No No No No!!!! I totally agree with you two. Why did Barney push Robin in Don’s arms???? Don is uninteresting, not good looking, not funny. Robin deserves a lot better. How can she be attracted to him?
Barney still has strong feelings for Robin. Hope they will have a relationship together again, this episode helping Barney to realize how much he cares about her.
Just be patient, if my wish comes true this means writers are very good and know how to maintain suspense.
Can’t wait !!!!
Why did Barney push Robin in Don’s arms???? because there will be 11 seasons… 🙂 and I think at the end barney and robin will be 2gether.
and i always knew that barney isn`t just the cold sex mashine 😉 he is really intelligent and has a very big heart . and OF COURSE he can be sensitive.
after this episode he is even more my IDOL … 😉 and i must take my “ Robin“ ( my girlfriend) on a SUPER-DATE 😉
I hope you’re right 2score200
they deserve to be together, they’re made for each other, it’s so obvious !!
have a nice SUPER-DATE with your Robin, I need to find my Barney to have a SUPER-DATE 😉
Am I the only one who thought that Robin and Barney sucked as a couple?
I think Robin and Don together is a progress.
Another thought: ENOUGH OF THE SONGS. It`s not that they weren’t good it’s just that to many songs suck. Really Suck. When I watch old episods of any TV show I mostly skip the songs because if you heared them twice you can’t stand them no more.
Alltogether I liked the Episode.
Loved the Bang Bang song, my roommate and I were singing along with them. I still like Robin and Barney, but I think it’ll be awhile before anything (if at all) happens with them again.
I had the same reaction to the episode, majorly underwhelmed and then it magically picked up! And it was great to see more of Robin, she has been on the back burner since she was preggers!
I’ll see if I can throw something together…but I’m not genius with music editing.
that song was in my head all yesterday. Well…until Lost came on, now it’s ahrd to think about anything else.
Could someone please(!!) tell me what song Marshall is playing at very end of this episode, by the bang bang song? I’ve been looking for this melody for years, so if anyone knows, please? :”(
Nuria… I”m confused. Are you saying there is another song after the Bang Bang song or that the melody of the Bang Bang song is one you have been looking for?
Thanks
Seriously, the shows gotta stop over-exaggerating with the characters personas, or else it’ll be ruined for me, just like with Scrubs. I mean yeah, Ted’s a hopeless romantic, but it seems like they’re overdoing it with that. Like how Ted was like after that song bit with the super date. Or what about Marshall, now he’s just too goofy like. But anyways, yeah.
Anyone have an idea what J. Lo’s character, Anita, said to Barney near the end of the show, that caused him to jump into the river?
Just got to watch the episode and I gotta say, I loved it. I didn’t feel underwhelmed at all. I have noticed that with several of the episodes this season they seem to get a slow start, but they always pick up.
I did feel like this episode was a sort of filler show, like they are taking a step back from the grand find-the-kids’-mother plot line to give us a sort of break. The plots weren’t really carried out, and nothing was really accomplished other than more character building. All in all though, I felt like it was a great episode. I think filler shows are sometimes needed and can definitely benefit long time watchers of a series.
Can I just say that I disagree with Francis on the songs? Please, give me more songs! I love them! Ted breaking into needless song cracked me up to no end! I love Marshall’s songs as well (can’t stop singing that BangBang song!). Jason Segel is a talented musician and I love the songs he does (like that vampire song in Forgetting Sarah Marshall? Best part of the whole movie). Those are his forte and I think he just adds to the show with them.
I go back and forth on the whole Robin/Barney thing. At first I thought it was just icky. But when they really got into it I must admit I like the idea of them together. They seem to balance each other out and I wouldn’t be shocked if the series ended with them together. I don’t want to see it like a Ross and Rachel type, on and off again relationship though because that could get old fast!!
I think Nuria is referring to the song Marshall played on the banjo at the end while singin the bang bang song.
You may be referring to Surfin’ Bird (The Bird is the Word) by The Trashmen
…I’ll look for confirmation and if I’m right I’ll post it on the HIMYM music page
Then again it’s probably actually the tune from Papa Oom Mow Mow by the Rivingtons
Can someone please tell me the name of the track which plays when JLo is trying desperately to get Barney to say YES. The music is kind of eerie and would fit perfectly with a suspense sequence.
Thanks
Mayank, I finally tracked it down. It was a song from Final fantasy 7 – Who… am I?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhC7uunwJE4
Hi
first of all I have to thank you for this awesome website (it’s even worth a high-7 😉 )
could you post the “Bang Bang” song in the end of the episode?
Thank you
I loved this episode. Great Barney storytelling, Ted’s douchbagerie (Superdate song – loved that, too), finally a little more Robin time. Barney and Robin’s relationship seems to now be completly over and at the same time reignite? Marshall talking to Ted, Marshall and Ted talking to Barney (So unobservant! Such a guy!).
Just few of the many details I really liked!
can someone please tell me the instrument song that played during robin eating chickens while crying (the mourning period) pleasseee…im really wan that song