First off, that is not the slutty pumpkin. I dig the story line and all but didn’t we see a flash of the slutty pumpkin in "the Leap" (see below)? I know it was never really confirmed but that’s definitely what fans were thinking. Why make the change now? Could it be that a very hot star like Katie Holmes could be on HIMYM? Sorry, I thought she was great and all, but I truly believe that the show is strong enough without star casting. And honestly… that pumpkin costume isn’t even that slutty. And given how easily it is to find a "slutty" costume now, you would think they could do better.
On the other hand, you do have to love that fate plays the cards for Ted. Or was it the Mosby? Ted loves pulling out the I love you too early, maybe it was a grand ruse after that point. And Ted needs that overall, He started as a hopless romantic and now has come back to Major Douche (salute please).
Canadian Barney. The highlight of this story was easily the party and the Apollo Creed moment. That was a pretty excellent costume… even better than my old spice manly, man costume. I wasn’t as wild about the overall story of this moment, but the payoff was worth it. The re-return was excellent too. You have to love callback and tribute moments like this.
Marshall & Lily meet the Burbs. Pregnancy brain has to be a thing, and dumb Lily may be my favorite Lily so far. After seeing her like this it’s like the show has constrained her this whole time…but will they move or not? Did we ever get a resolution or just introduce another element that will come back? Was it just me or did the house slightly remind you of the place from the Front Porch? Actually, maybe I think about call backs too much.
Overall the episode was funny, it was easy to enjoy even though the stories really didn’t resolve well overall. And compared to the emotional roller coaster that was last season, you really have to wonder…where are we going here. I love the laughs but are we just filling space at some point?
How I Met Your Mother Music
- One Week by Barenaked Ladies (their song)
- Living in America by James Brown (Apollo Creed’s theme from Rocky…now Barney)
Legendary Lines
Barney: Nobody cools on facebook anymore.
Slutty Pumpkin(Naomi): 10 years, That’s a slow play
Robin: Damn she dumb
Lily: Those poor ice cubes
Robin: some things just aren’t meant to be
Marshall: Is this because you tried to make waffles with a laptop this morning?
Moments of Awesomeness
- Barney ‘s Star Wars homage
- Marshall’s indoor bbq with proper ventilation
- Pregnancy brain? it’s a thing…or is it.
- Barney still rocking the Ducky Tie
- Slouchy forskin? Dumb lily is awesome
- 15 year old Ted back.
- Dudley do right Barney…Apollo was a much better choice.
- Ted’s inner monologue with the Mosby… why didn’t the Mosby work there?
The Re-Return:
Barney must confront himself Superman 3 style.
Lingering Questions
- Was that the Slutty Pumpkin, or was it "originally" the chick from the flashback in the Leap?
- Is this the last we will see of 15 year old Ted? Why haven’t we seen more of him sooner?
So grab the Kahlua and root beer, pour yourself “Tootsie Roll” (song optional) and tell us what you thought of the Return of the Slutty Pumpkin!
The Clocks Went Back In The UK. What was 1am is now 12am. Missed it.
The Katie Holmes casting was brilliant. The point was to make The Slutty Pumpkin awful. Who better than Katie Holmes. Genius.
no way! watch soon man! I love hearing what you have to say.
I thought she was great in the part…I just don’t think HIMYM needs celebrity casting anymore. The show is* strong enough to stand alone
*most of the time
Found it online.
Found the episode a little fast. Plot points and jokes seemed to fly around really quickly. LOVED Barney’s Canada Storyline, especially the fight at the end.
I wasn’t a huge fan of “pregnancy brain”. It felt “too silly”
I also felt really underwhelmed by the return of the slutty pumpkin. Katie Holmes played her well, but I was expecting more.
I don’t understand where the slutty pumpkin is in “The Leap” picture.
Anyway, just my thoughts 🙂
Speaking of the costume; the costume Katie is wearing in this episode matches the costume seen in the original ‘The slutty pumpkin’ (seen from the back). The girl in ‘the Leap’-picture is just a random girl, at a different party!
Great episode! Especially the canada stuff!
I don’t really think the pumpkin costume on The Leap has anything to do with it. Katie’s costume does match season ‘s 1 appearance of the Slutty Pumpkin and that girt on The Leap was just another chick with a different costume. Pumpkin costumes on a halloween party aren’t rare after all.
Plus if she was on that party and so was Marshall and Ted was retelling the story, he was most likely there, he’d have met her there if that was the real slutty pumpkin.
Loved canadian Barney! Probably more than the main story line. Robin got him back good for years of mocking. And since he didn’t wear the costume at the party, I’m hoping she doesn’t let it slide now.
Missed Nora and Kevin today. Well they’re not THAT fun, but it feels wrong not seeing them for a whole episode (specially since it’s a holiday, where the hell would they be?).
Unbelieable, Katie Holmes. What is HIMYM doing? I mean, first off the slutty pumpkin was definitely not her, And her acting was really crappy, no offence. All in all shes a great actor but this was definitely not her strong suit.
Anyways, apart from Katie Holmes and her guest appearence. The show was funny, Especially Barney! To think now, He’s 1/4th Canadian! hahahah! All those times,he tortured robin with the canadian jokes! That was very interesting! Denial! Like what Kevin said.!
No kevin adn Nora. So, that was cool. But felt weird without em? Oh well, all in all good episode! Halloween special! 😀
This.. destroyed something that’s been building up for so many years..:( For me atleast.
Hopefully it’s not over
The Leap is not the real Slutty Pumpkin !! why?? Cause on the leap Marshall was dressed as Vampire, however on the flashback where Ted describes the slutty pumpkin to Marshall and Lily, Marshall is Dress as Cher !! Lawyered!!! hahaha
Was it just me or should they have played the Imperial March when Barney found out he 1/4 dark side.
Great episode. Definitely better than last week’s “Noretta”. It was a little bit of a let down after waiting for the Slutty Pumpkin for so long, though. I loved how Ted said “I love you” even though he didn’t mean it. Seems that he has become a little used to “The Mosby”.
I loved Barney and Robins plot and I’m glad that they are acting together more now. Plus, we didn’t have any Kevin or Nora. I hope that the Barney being 1/4th Canadian thing continues and possibly may lead to the return of his Dad (since he is how this whole plot started anyway). Also, is it just me or does Nora look a little Canadian.
With Marshall and Lily, I really hope that they move to the suburbs later, but not too soon.
Keep in mind that there are supposed to be four monumental episodes in November that closely revolve around Barney and Robin…and we’ve still got Robin’s crush to think about, and “more candidates” for Barney’s future wife should be appearing…
You, mr. sergio, are the MAN. I also never thought that the slutty pumpkin was in The Leap, but my argument was around the costume, which didn’t much the costume of the ‘real’ slutty pumpkin. But yours is much more convincing.
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hehe thanks David!! and there’s no doubt that the costume on the leap was way more slutty except for the wig that just creep me out hahaha
not a great episode in relation to the story. i was kinda disapointed on the whole sluttly pumpkin front. i expected them to either date for at least awhile or something like this but….funnier. the whole thing with the barenaked ladies song, wtf? amazing song but katie holmes was just weird.
some hilarious moments though, this season has some great laughs! wish they actually did something with the story though………