HIMYM/Big Bang Thread

[Radii]

So they just made Quinn the best significant other on the show since Victoria. Sucks to be Ted!

[Easy Mac]

So my latest, convoluted theory:

At the end, Ted didn't call her "Aunt Quinn," he said "this is how I met Quinn." Now, perhaps Quinn doesn't merit Aunt status for the purposes of the story, unlike the core cast.

Or, the mother is Quinn's friend, who is set to marry Barney, but they don't get married/do get divorced. This would allow the kids to meet Quinn at some future time as a friend of their mother's, without her necessarily being together with "Uncle" Barney.

[Matthean]

[DaddyTorgo]

With BBT last week I was really surprised that they didn't take the route of "here's the labelmaker for you to label your stuff because I want you to move in with me" type of thing. At least temporarily. I was sure it was going that route.

[Matthean]

http://wilwheaton.tumblr.com/post/22...y-kids-back-in

[Neon_Chaos]

Big twist at the end of that season finale for HIMYM.

Spoiler

Barney is marrying Robin

[larrymcg421]

Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

Big twist at the end of that season finale for HIMYM.

Spoiler

Barney is marrying Robin

Spoiler

There's no such thing as a twist on HIMYM anymore. They've done so many of these fakeouts that the second he proposed to Quinn and I knew they were going to get back to the wedding by the end, it meant it was gonna be Robin. The show is getting tiresome in that respect. I liked it more when it was just trying to be funny instead of trying so hard to fake people out.

[Crapshoot]

Uh. They've gotten so wrapped up in twists that everyone knew what the ending would be. That's a shame - its okay to tell the story straight for once.

[Radii]

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Spoiler

There's no such thing as a twist on HIMYM anymore. They've done so many of these fakeouts that the second he proposed to Quinn and I knew they were going to get back to the wedding by the end, it meant it was gonna be Robin. The show is getting tiresome in that respect. I liked it more when it was just trying to be funny instead of trying so hard to fake people out.

Spoiler

At this point its a twist if they don't screw with the viewers in the last moments of the episode.

Seriously, why? That was a really great episode, but with the history of the show the ending was an eye roller, not some big twist or reveal. Not that I'm upset that its Robin, though I do really like Quinn's character and would have loved for it to be her, just... why, what's the point of doing that. Ah well, at the end of last season I remember posting that I was done with the show but I came back, this will be fine too, but I feel like the "big reveal" at the end of the episode detracted from the sincerity and awesomeness of most everything that happened in the hour leading up to the final scene.

Two positives so I'm not only bitching: I'm always happy any time they find a reason to bring Victoria back. Hooray for that! Also, Waitforit IS the best middle name ever. Using Marshall's dad for the first name along with the middle name was really great imo.

[rowech]

Originally Posted by Radii

Spoiler

At this point its a twist if they don't screw with the viewers in the last moments of the episode.

Seriously, why? That was a really great episode, but with the history of the show the ending was an eye roller, not some big twist or reveal. Not that I'm upset that its Robin, though I do really like Quinn's character and would have loved for it to be her, just... why, what's the point of doing that. Ah well, at the end of last season I remember posting that I was done with the show but I came back, this will be fine too, but I feel like the "big reveal" at the end of the episode detracted from the sincerity and awesomeness of most everything that happened in the hour leading up to the final scene.

Two positives so I'm not only bitching: I'm always happy any time they find a reason to bring Victoria back. Hooray for that! Also, Waitforit IS the best middle name ever. Using Marshall's dad for the first name along with the middle name was really great imo.

Hated last night's episode. Hoping next season is the last. They've gotten too cute with the writing on the show.

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Radii

Spoiler

At this point its a twist if they don't screw with the viewers in the last moments of the episode.

Seriously, why? That was a really great episode, but with the history of the show the ending was an eye roller, not some big twist or reveal. Not that I'm upset that its Robin, though I do really like Quinn's character and would have loved for it to be her, just... why, what's the point of doing that. Ah well, at the end of last season I remember posting that I was done with the show but I came back, this will be fine too, but I feel like the "big reveal" at the end of the episode detracted from the sincerity and awesomeness of most everything that happened in the hour leading up to the final scene.

Two positives so I'm not only bitching: I'm always happy any time they find a reason to bring Victoria back. Hooray for that! Also, Waitforit IS the best middle name ever. Using Marshall's dad for the first name along with the middle name was really great imo.

I agree with basically everything you said.

[albionmoonlight]

Mrs. A and I are big fans. But we both agreed that we did not like the last few minutes of the show

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Barney and Robin were not good together, and we don't see what has changed to make it that they will be. And we watched the Ted/Robin ping-pong ball for a while. Don't really care to see the Robin/Barney ping-pong ball. And we liked Quinn.

Also, I wanted Ted to either tell Victoria yes or no. His yes-no-yes got on my nerves.

That said, we will keep watching. It's always good for some laughs. And we like the characters.

[albionmoonlight]

oh, and

Spoiler

that bit where Marshall stapled himself just for the hell of it was a really good short piece of physical humor. Had us both really cracking up for some reason. Jason Segal is a really good comic actor

[DaddyTorgo]

My thoughts

Spoiler

I like Quinn. Good character. So now you've setup a situation where either Quinn or Barney or Robin are going to have to be the "bad guy" and break up the engagement in order to make Barney & Robin happen. That seems like a dumb writing decision.

And I thought Ted's "Yes-No-Yes" thing was the height of lameness. Especially because we know Victoria isn't the mother. So now you've taken Ted, who was sympathetic after the Stella-thing and turned him into an unsympathetic, marriage-ruining jerk.

Great job writers.

[DanGarion]

Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

Big twist at the end of that season finale for HIMYM.

Spoiler

Barney is marrying Robin

Spoiler

I knew it wasn't going to be Quinn since she's in a new show next year and it's isn't HIMYM.

[RedKingGold]

Spoiler

When is it safe to no longer use spoiler tags?

[Passacaglia]

Nielsen says 7 days.

[EagleFan]

WTF are they doing with this show? Last night's episode could have been a classic but instead it was quite lame.

[Swaggs]

Anyone else feel like there is a 90% chance that Ted turns around and takes Victoria back to the wedding in next season's premier (or it happened and he tells his kids about for 10 seconds into the first episode).

I'm also wondering if Quinn might die or something (maybe she leaves Barney or is a fraud?), so Barney and Robin don't become too unsympathetic. I know all engagements don't' work out, but we've already had Ted and Robin engaged without getting married, Ted likely ruining Victoria's engagement, and now somehow Barney won't get married, too? With the prospect of Barney getting engaged to Robin at some point and Ted presumably meeting the mother, they have kind of desensitized us to proposal/engagement episodes.

[Passacaglia]

I'm surprised to see people say they like Quinn's character. This whole "I'm dating a stripper" plot has been garbage (apologies to Chief Rum).

[Radii]

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I'm surprised to see people say they like Quinn's character. This whole "I'm dating a stripper" plot has been garbage (apologies to Chief Rum).

Perhaps my expectations are low after the godawful guest stars they've thrown our way for all of Ted's relationships (except for Victoria who is awesome), I dunno. But I like Quinn's character and the relationship with Barney quite a lot.

[DaddyTorgo]

I think there's multiple appeals of the Quinn character. In no particular order.

1. She doesn't put up with any of Barney's shit - aka she gives as good as she gets. Just look at how they met, and all the crap he's tried to put her through and she comes right back at him instead of folding.
2. She has now made a big sacrifice, giving up her job for him.
3. She's an attractive stripper.

[rowech]

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I think there's multiple appeals of the Quinn character. In no particular order.

1. She doesn't put up with any of Barney's shit - aka she gives as good as she gets. Just look at how they met, and all the crap he's tried to put her through and she comes right back at him instead of folding.
2. She has now made a big sacrifice, giving up her job for him.
3. She's an attractive stripper.

I think it felt rushed with Quinn which might be why people reject it but it really sucks to me that she and Barney don't end up together. They have more chemistry than the other two will ever have.

[Racer]

Originally Posted by Swaggs

Anyone else feel like there is a 90% chance that Ted turns around and takes Victoria back to the wedding in next season's premier (or it happened and he tells his kids about for 10 seconds into the first episode).

I'm also wondering if Quinn might die or something (maybe she leaves Barney or is a fraud?), so Barney and Robin don't become too unsympathetic. I know all engagements don't' work out, but we've already had Ted and Robin engaged without getting married, Ted likely ruining Victoria's engagement, and now somehow Barney won't get married, too? With the prospect of Barney getting engaged to Robin at some point and Ted presumably meeting the mother, they have kind of desensitized us to proposal/engagement episodes.

Robin and Ted were never engaged. Barney and Robin were but only for part of an episode. Ted and Stella were also engaged.

[ISiddiqui]

Just saw the episode and I thought it was decent. And yes, I agree with what DanGarion said, re: Quinn. I wonder about the Victoria angel - it doesn't really seem like Ted to break up a marriage. He may be a douche, but he respected some things.

[Swaggs]

Originally Posted by Racer

Robin and Ted were never engaged. Barney and Robin were but only for part of an episode. Ted and Stella were also engaged.

I didn't mean to each other.

Ted was engaged to Stella. Robin was engaged to Kevin. Now, we know that Barney and Quinn were engaged (and presumably didn't get married, although maybe they did?) Victoria was engaged (may still get married?). I don't even remember Barney and Robin being engaged, but I'll take your word for it.

The luster of the proposal and engagement on HIMYM has kind of worn off and we are expecting at least one or two more before the end of the show.

[Kodos]

Hated most of the "story" jokes. Although the stapler one was funny.

Really prefer the stripper for Barney. I was annoyed when they showed it was Robin.

[Dr. Sak]

Originally Posted by Swaggs

Anyone else feel like there is a 90% chance that Ted turns around and takes Victoria back to the wedding in next season's premier (or it happened and he tells his kids about for 10 seconds into the first episode).

Yep

[Logan]

I hate Ted. He wouldn't bang Vanessa Minnillo because she's engaged, but he'll take a girl away on her wedding day. Dumbass.

[Logan]

http://www.seattlepi.com/ae/tv/tvgui...It-3558303.php

My question is how is it possible that Robin of all people chose those ridiculous pink bridesmaid dresses that Lily worse?

[RedKingGold]

Originally Posted by Logan

How I Met Your Mother Boss on Barney's Bride: "It Had to Be Her" - seattlepi.com

My question is how is it possible that Robin of all people chose those ridiculous pink bridesmaid dresses that Lily worse?

I can't believe the show might go on beyond Season 8. What else is there?

[Logan]

Originally Posted by RedKingGold

I can't believe the show might go on beyond Season 8. What else is there?

Money.

[Racer]

Spoiler

They revealed where Ted and the mother meet tonight. Probably the biggest reveal on this front in the series so far.

[MrBug708]

Barney was money in that monologue

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Racer

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They revealed where Ted and the mother meet tonight. Probably the biggest reveal on this front in the series so far.

Not necessarily. Could have met at the wedding that preceded it.

I did see a great comment on Sepinwall's blog. She's standing there with her umbrella, guitar getting soaked, when she could have just walked 10 more feet to be under the overhang that was keeping Ted dry.

[Crapshoot]

I loved, loved tonights episode. I haven't laughed out loud that much in a while in a HIMYM episode. Yeah, the tricks Logan pointed out are a bit ridiculous, but at this point, that's tables stakes for this show - you live with it. :twocents:

[Crapshoot]

Dola,
Logan - I think its pretty clear that they met at train station.

[Radii]

I feel like a woman watching soap operas with this show. "Why can't it be Victoria! *pouts*"

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Dola,
Logan - I think its pretty clear that they met at train station.

I think it appears that way, but if you follow the "the mother is Barney's half sister" theory, she could have also been coming from the wedding. From what we saw of her, she was wearing a dress and nice shoes. Maybe her band played at the wedding.

I know it's not likely at this point, but I also think it's unlike the writers to tell us exactly how those two meet without any trick in how they got there.

[Logan]

And speaking of that shot of those important ankles...looked a little chubby, no?

[Easy Mac]

Per the avclub, the writers/creators are approaching this as the final season until they hear otherwise from the suits. Evidently its getting expensive.

I'm still in the camp that I don't want it to end with meeting the mother, only because I want to be shown why she's the mother, since the criteria seemed so important for Ted throughout the series.

But maybe that's the point, that we've always seen Ted describe who he thinks should be the mother based on "ineffable" qualities, when in reality those things never really mattered.

[Kodos]

This show has really gone downhill. Barely any laughs in last night's episode.

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Kodos

This show has really gone downhill. Barely any laughs in last night's episode.

The 52 second recap was awesome.

(Ted can't close)

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Logan

And speaking of that shot of those important ankles...looked a little chubby, no?

Haha apparently I'm not alone. Just saw this post elsewhere:

"How I Met Your Mother's Fat Cankles".

[Easy Mac]

Didn't we already see her ankles? She's gained some weight in the past 2 years.

[Dr. Sak]

Originally Posted by Radii

I feel like a woman watching soap operas with this show. "Why can't it be Victoria! *pouts*"

+1000

[Dr. Sak]

Originally Posted by Easy Mac

Per the avclub, the writers/creators are approaching this as the final season until they hear otherwise from the suits. Evidently its getting expensive.

I'm still in the camp that I don't want it to end with meeting the mother, only because I want to be shown why she's the mother, since the criteria seemed so important for Ted throughout the series.

But maybe that's the point, that we've always seen Ted describe who he thinks should be the mother based on "ineffable" qualities, when in reality those things never really mattered.

I hope it's Julie Taylor...

[RainMaker]

If they cared about maximizing ratings, they'd do the reveal during the midseason finale and give people a reason to tune in for the 2nd half. But I think they'll just do it in the finale. My guess is the season follows their relationships as they tank, then around midseason we see how Robin/Barney get back together. The season/series ends with Ted leaving their wedding depressed and running into her at the train station. Maybe a montage of stuff after to close out the show.

The episode was pretty bad I have to say. Doesn't even feel like they're trying for laughs. Does anyone else think that the final part will have something about the Mother dying and the reason Ted is telling them this story is so that they know about her?

[ISiddiqui]

Just saw the season premiere last night. Really enjoyed it and loved how they set up the season! Loved the 52 second recap, Marshall & Lilly zombies, Barney seducing the German woman on the phone, and Thomas Lennon as Klaus.

[Crapshoot]

Originally Posted by Logan

I think it appears that way, but if you follow the "the mother is Barney's half sister" theory, she could have also been coming from the wedding. From what we saw of her, she was wearing a dress and nice shoes. Maybe her band played at the wedding.

I know it's not likely at this point, but I also think it's unlike the writers to tell us exactly how those two meet without any trick in how they got there.

I'm a believer that she's pretty clearly Barney's sister at this point; makes sense with the younger, university student connection (she was in a class Ted walked into). I think she was at the wedding, but Ted just didn't meet her, as it were.(which now admittedly sounds pretty lame - she's Barney's sister)