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That’s a wrap

I started out this project knowing that I wanted to study a sitcom. I am guilty of binge-watching shows like the Office, Friends, Parks & Rec, New Girl, etc. They truly capture my attention by their ability to be both dynamic and humorous. I have an appreciate for the continuous plotlines, which allow the characters and relationships to develop, while shorter story arcs add laughter and dynamic action to every episode. I chose HIMYM because it's a show that I grew up watching. Looking back now, I have a different interpretation of the show and its characters. When I tried to re-watch the show recently, I realized that I was very annoyed at Ted. Episode after episode he is focused on himself and his love life. His never-ending goal is to find romance, to get married, and to have kids. He has an overwhelming fan base, but the truth is that he is annoying. He is condescending with his intelligence and frankly just as much of a womanizer as Barney, but without the criticism. For this reason, I decided that it would be interesting to go back and analyze some of the controversial aspects of the show, including the misogyny, the characters, and the finale. I thought that tumblr could be an outlet for my thoughts and my questions.

I unexpectedly had a lot of fun reading through other tumblr pages and blogs around HIMYM. There was such deep analysis of the show and its characters that I had not considered. Prior to starting this project, I was unaware that a theory about the show’s symbolic colors existed. I was additionally pleasantly surprised to find that several other bloggers had considered the same things that I had. For example, the plot inconsistencies, Ted’s role as the narrator, and Barney as a sexist womanizer were all topics that others had weighed in on online. I enjoyed reading their perspectives, and seeing the theories from fans prior to the shows release. Several fans whose blogs I read anticipated that the mother had passed, believing that was why Ted had sat down to explain “how I met your mother” to his children.

How I Met Your Mother is particularly interesting as a story world because of the way that it is presented to the audience through flashbacks. The entire show is entirely a flashback, as the present day is intended to be 2030 when Ted’s children are grown. Ted reflects on his 20s to tell his children how he came to meet their mother, and along the way introduces flashbacks to his early years in college. Unlike other sitcoms, the show makes frequent use of flashbacks (to explain how people met, to settle an argument from the past, etc.).

If I had to do this project over again, I would want to improve my tumblr’s cohesiveness. While I set out with a plan in mind, my posts did not follow the path that I had originally intended. This was because of the feedback I received from my peers and the topics that I came across online. I found more interesting aspects of the show that I wanted to analyze, like the role of the narrator and the show’s similarities to Friends, that I had not anticipated. When I first started out, I hoped to write introductory posts that explained the show and the characters to readers that had not seen the sitcom. However, as I delved deeper into my analysis, I had so much fun learning about certain topics (and spouting my opinion), that I never wrote those introductory posts. I realize looking back at my blog that it is not as organized as I would want it to be, and that someone who had not seen the show may not understand my thought process as clearly.

I was nervous choosing this topic because it is a relatively recent show with only one type of medium (TV). In contrast to an older story that has been adapted several times, I was hesitant that I would have enough to analyze for an entire tumblr feed. In addition, while I am the type of sitcom lover to binge-watching a series in a day, I am a passive TV-watcher. I typically have a show on in the background while I am doing something, and I don't usually think critically about what I am watching. For that reason, I found this project particularly interesting. When I re-watched some episodes of the show, I thought differently about the story and its characters (see above for my thoughts on Ted Mosby). I think that it has changed the way I will now look at the content that I am viewing. For example, while reading through online blogs, I learned that the writers input laugh tracks during sexist, slightly controversial jokes on the show to indicate to the viewer that the line was meant as humorous. As I am now in the 2nd season of a new sitcom (The Mick), I’ve thought more purposefully about the way the writers employ laugh tracks.

Ultimately, my project did not follow the structure that I had intended. However, I feel that it was a success because it made me think more critically about the way a story world is constructed. While HIMYM is narrated by the future version of a character, shows like the Office and Parks and Rec are presented in mockumentary format. I think that the way a sitcom is shot very much influences the type of humor that is effective. To me, mockumentary style gives a much more real view of the characters because they typically speak candidly to the camera, behind the backs of the other characters. I would be curious how HIMYM would change if it were shot in that style. I don’t believe that the storyline would fit as a mockumentary, because the characters are intentionally outrageous in their own ways (think: Barney). Since they are less relatable than characters on other sitcoms, I don’t know how effective the individual interview-style shots would be.

If I could ask my audience one question, it would be: Who should Ted have ended up with, if anyone?

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As I wrap up my posts, here are gifs that summarize some of the best memories from the show. The friendships, the quips, and the adventures made this show memorable and entertaining. The musical numbers, the dopplegangers, and the flying cockroach-mouse-bird hybrid (known as the cockamouse) made HIMYM truly unique and addictive.

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The Biased Narrator

It is interesting to think about how “future Ted” is the narrator of the show. HIMYM is the visualization of him recounting to his children how he met their mother. He essentially covers all of the major events in his life leading up to the encounter with the mother in the final season of the show. Because he is telling this story to his children, some facts are altered. 

When the characters smoke marijuana, particularly during their college days, they are described as “eating sandwiches.” Similarly, “holding hands” indicates having sex. There are other indications throughout the show that Ted is recounting stories from his memory. When Ted goes on a date with a woman whose name he can’t remember, she is referred to as “Blah Blah.” Throughout the scene, “blah blah” is inserted in place of her name, a clever way to remind the audience of the nature of the HIMYM story world. As shown below, when he forgets the reason for a party he’s recounting, the sign reflects the influence of his memory.

It is important to consider the influence of the narrator in this show. Ted is telling the story and he is not necessarily unbiased. The stories are not taking place live - the current year is 2030 and Ted is recounting stories from his 20s. This is a crucial distinction. It means that he has influence over the way the stories are told. In particular, I have read theories that Ted’s girlfriends in the show were portrayed as more attractive than they likely were. He dated very beautiful women - and had a significant number of relationships. It is reasonable to wonder if he altered their appearance when telling the stories to his children. Even if this alteration was not done intentionally, it is plausible that he misremembered his past. 

In terms of his friends’ descriptions and portrayals, it is possible that he exaggerated their characteristics. It leads me to wonder if Barney truly is the ridiculous misogynistic player that he is shown as. Throughout the show, Barney is portrayed in a negative light. Ted is in love with Robin throughout the show and ultimately reveals his feelings for her during the finale. I am suspicious that Ted intentionally alternated Barney’s character because of his past relationship with Robin. Does Barney actually pull off the strategies from his playbook? Does he hook up with as many women as is shown?

Sitcoms are inherently exaggerated to create humorous moments. That being said, it is curious to consider how the story may be reflected differently if it were told by, say, Marshall’s perspective.

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Netflix, Why?

For the purpose of these posts, I hoped to rewatch some of my favorite HIMYM episodes. Sadly, Netflix has removed HIMYM from its streamable content. Don’t fret though, our other favorite sitcoms are still available. I thought it might be interesting to rewatch some of the earlier episodes, like the pilot. When you’re with a show for 9 seasons, it can be interesting to look back to see how the characters have progressed and regressed. 

When I look at Lily and Marshall’s relationship, I feel that they have only grown stronger together. They prove time and time again as they face challenges and arguments that they will always (for the most part) be honest with each other and value the other person’s opinion. 

While I was not able to rewatch the early season, this all made me think about the contrast between the early characteristics of the group compared to their season 9 selves. Thinking about how the characters have changed since season 1 makes me realize why the finale was so disappointing. During the pilot, Ted was pining for Robin. Barney was a womanizer. Robin was doing her thing. Fast forward to season 9. Barney begins to show us his vulnerable side and makes significant and mature steps to be with Robin in a long-term relationship. Ted finds someone that is right for him, and wants to raise children with him (remember: Robin doesn’t want to have kids). When the finale hits, everything comes full circle, but not in way that viewers wanted. Barney and Robin divorce, leading Barney to revert to his playboy ways. Ted moves on from his deceased wife to pine for Robin again. What was frustrating was how it felt that the characters had not grown up. They were fighting the same issues as they had been in the early years. Despite my belief that Barney had found someone that made him not want to objectify women, he’s back to his season 1 ways.

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Favorite Stinson quote!

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S/o to the person that designed this! This gif includes 3 of the main symbols from HIMYM that are associated with Ted Mosby.

The red cowboy boots belonged to Ted, who believed he could “pull them off.” The rest of the friends joked about how he could not “pull them off.” The red cowboy boots were destroyed at the end of season 8 by a crazy ex-girlfriend, Jeanette. She was Ted’s last love interest before he decided that he was ready to “settle down.” The next woman that he dated was the mother. Given the timing with the red boots, they symbolize his old life, as he is ready to leave the boots and his old relationships behind.

As discussed in a previous post, the yellow umbrella belongs to the mother. We catch glimpses of it during several episodes of the series, but can never quite see the mother’s face. Ted often walks right by it, implying that the mother has been there all along, but how fate had not yet brought them together. It represents their missed encounters, up until they finally meet at the end of the series. To me, the yellow umbrella is used as a mechanism to “taunt” the audience. When first introduced to the umbrella, I so eagerly waited to see the woman’s face beneath it. However, it becomes clear that the writers have no intention of revealing the mother’s identity until the end of the show. 

The blue french horn was introduced in the pilot when Robin and Ted go on a dinner date. Robin comments on the horn about the mantle, saying that she would love to have it in her living room. While Ted jokes that it looks like a “surf penis,” he steals the horn for her as a romantic gesture. The horn remains as a symbol of Ted and Robin’s relationship. In a later episode, Ted shows up in her apartment along with a musical group with blue instruments. Ted is later forced to return the blue french horn to the restaurant that he stole it from, which symbolizes the end of his relationship with Robin. In season 2, when they decide to break up, Robin mentions the blue french horn, and Ted responds, “I would have stolen you a whole orchestra.” This romantic line has become relatively well-known. 

At the end of the season finale, Ted is shown standing out side of Robin’s apartment, more gray-haired than the picture below, holding the blue french horn. This gesture symbolizes that they will end up together since the mother has passed. Although, if you ask me, theft is not so romantic.

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The yellow umbrella

This TV show would’ve been a lot more fun if kitties were involved.

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If you’re not scared, you’re not taking a chance and if you’re not taking a chance then what the hell are you doing?

Ted Mosby, How I Met Your Mother (via what-strange-lives-we-live)

When they're not cracking jokes, they’re spreading wisdom. I actually think that all of the characters get deep about love, life, and happiness at points during the show. They say poignant quotes that reveal how dynamic they are as characters. 

That being said, I think that Ted can be pretty dramatic. He is a hopeless romantic that can go pretty over-the-top when he finds someone attractive. He confessed his love to Robin during their first date. This focus on the end game - marriage, kids, etc. sometimes prevented him from truly getting to know the women that he dated. His entire persona was centered around his romantic relationships, which were numerous and constantly occurring. I think that he made sacrifices in his professional and social life to pursue some relationships, often on a whim. When he saw Robin from across the room for the first time, he told Barney he wanted to marry her. This “love at first sight” phenomenon was unrealistic, and it caused him to ignore the obvious signs that he and Robin were not right for each other.

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Another recurring gag from HIMYM. This line appears to foreshadow the bad/ridiculous things that frequently occur after 2:00am. It’s introduced as a saying that the mother agrees with. During the end of the first season, while Ted is dating Victoria, he lies to Robin about breaking up with her and kisses her. Naturally, Robin finds out. It goes to prove that truly nothing good happens after 2:00am.

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The Color Theory

Color is an important aspect of HIMYM. It not something I had given much thought to until a fellow blogger suggested this topic to me - s/o @dunderpediaa​. Yellow has significant meaning because of its recurring presence in important moments. The mother, who we get glimpses of throughout the show, carries a yellow umbrella. She also owns a little yellow school bus toy. In addition, the characters are frequently packed into a yellow cab for various important interactions. Yellow is the color that fans have concluded represents the mother.

New speculation links purple to Robin’s character. Theories also hypothesize that since purple is the opposite color of yellow, it is the “anti-mother” color. There are also theories that the color purple represents Barney and Robin’s relationship, while yellow is symbolic of Ted’s relationship with the mother. These bloggers believe that when Barney is shown with a woman wearing yellow, or Ted with a woman wearing purple, this it indicates that they are not meant to be together.

The second episode of season 1 - title, “The Purple Giraffe,” Ted throws a series of parties in the hopes of spending time with Robin. He runs into her at a news stand and tells her he is throwing a party that night. He scrambles to put the party together, but she doesn't show up. Ted throws a party the next two nights in the hopes that Robin will attend. She shows up for the third and final party, but explains to Ted that she isn’t looking for a serious relationship like he is. After that night, Robin is formally introduced to their friend group as his friend.

Despite the repetitive use of purple throughout the show (seriously, the bloggers have convinced me!), the theories were disproven by the show’s costume designer. She states, "Oh my gosh, that's really funny! I love that our viewers are that observant, but that is unfortunately not something that we did on purpose."

Above shows how purple and yellow are opposite each other on the color wheel. Although the purple theory was not intended by the writers, I think it’s interesting how much analysis some of the HIMYM conducted! There are definitely moments of symbolism in the show, as the yellow umbrella comes back in many episodes throughout the series.

Referenced sources:

https://corinawrites.com/2012/04/02/himym-how-color-theory-convinced-me-that-barney-marries-robin/

http://www.eonline.com/news/523515/how-i-met-your-mother-s-costume-designer-spills-on-the-series-most-memorable-outfits-plus-is-the-color-theory-true

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Marshmallow and Lilypad

Lily and Marshall are the original #RelationshipGoals. They met in college and immediately fell in love. They dated throughout college and were engaged in early on after moving to NYC. However, Lily broke off the engagement to move to San Francisco to pursue her career as an artist. This breakup was heartbreaking from the perspective of a viewer – the fact that Lily had to choose between her career and her relationship. However, her adventure in San Francisco was short-lived and she moved back to NYC to eventually get back together with Marshall. After getting married, their relationship strengthens. The pair, known as “Marshmallow and Lilypad” have an inseparable bond. The read each other’s minds, exchange code words that only they know, and tell each other every aspect of their days. Their motions are frankly quite in sync. And when they do fight, it makes the relationship that much more realistic and healthy. When they are fighting, but need to talk to be amicable to enjoy an event, they put their argument on “pause.” This ability to pause the fight shows that they know the fight is only temporary, and will not cause the end of their relationship. They truly know each other in and out, and accept each other’s flaws.

Lily and Marshall have a tight relationship that surpasses that of traditional TV couples. They encourage each other to pursue their career goals. When Lily sees that Marshall is unhappy with his corporate lawyer job, she encourages him to quit to pursue his dream of practicing environmental law. Marshall similarly supports Lily in pursuing her art dream. In addition to being completely romantic and strong together, they are goofy and entertaining to watch. They are truly quirky together, but make time to be with their friends. After having a child together, they implement a rule that their friends can only come with them to a problem that is “an 8 or higher.” Marshall and Lily provide a refreshing change from their single friends around them, who throughout the show are focused on finding love for themselves.

The couple is truly affectionate, and has an unparalleled sex drive compared to other TV couples. What stands out to me about their relationship is that they aren't perfect - they exposed some of their vulnerabilities when they broke up in the early seasons of the show. It makes the relationship more realistic. The entirety of the show is about love. And while the plot is centered around Ted, the only true love that I see is Marshall and Lily’s. 

“Being in a couple is hard. And committing, making sacrifices it’s hard. But if it’s the right person, it’s easy. Looking at that girl, and knowing she’s all you really want out of life, that should be the easiest thing in the world. And if it’s not like that, then she’s not the one.” - Marshall on love

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HIMYM vs. Friends

As I’ve mentioned before, I watch a lot of sitcoms. Another show that I’ve watched in entirety is Friends. There are several parallels between the two storyworlds that other fan pages have brought to light. It is interesting to consider the appeal of both shows in the sitcom genre. These shows have mass appeal and draw significantly large fandoms. Despite how long they have run, they continue to bring new jokes and storylines that entertain viewers of all ages. We become entrenched in the characters. Even when they make little progress in achieving their goals (think: love, employment, etc.), we keep watching. We slowly uncover more about the characters’ pasts, and we watch their relationships with the other characters strengthen. Watching sitcoms provides a humorous escape from reality. I think that the particular draw of show like HIMYM and Friends is their ability to create characters that viewers can relate to or feel compassion for. Each of the HIMYM characters show vulnerability at some point during the series. And the unlikable qualities (think: Barney’s sexism) is somewhat explained by their background and upbringings. As we learn more about the characters, we become increasingly invested in following them until the end of the show. I can’t think of anything harder than dropping a sitcom after watching a few seasons. Seriously, don’t you need to know what happened to them?

Now, onto the topic at hand.

Both shows feature a group of white 20-somethings. The lack of diversity is something that distinguishes these shows. In contrast to the Office or Modern Family, HIMYM and Friends have no leading actors that are not young, white, and fit. As Friends ended in 2004 and HIMYM in 2014, both shows are becoming slightly outdated. I am curious to see if new sitcoms in the coming years feature more diversity. 

In both shows, the group of friends hangs out at the same location in NYC consistently.  In HIMYM, it’s a bar called MacLaren’s, and in Friends it’s a coffee shop called Central Perk. They spend time together at these venues a lot. Seriously - it makes me question how any of them maintain their day jobs. This is where they gossip, reflect back on experiences, and spout their iconic catchphrases. 

In the pilot of both shows, a new girl is introduced to the pre-existing friend group, and the “nerdy” guy proceeds to fall for her. In HIMYM, it’s Ted and Robin. They have an on and off again relationship, but end up together in the last episode of the series. In Friends, it’s Rachel and Ross. Ross has had a crush on Rachel since high school, although she’s out of his league. They similarly have a short-lived relationship, and end up together in the final season. As the stereotypical “nerd” characters, both Ross and Ted have similar mannerisms. They have short stints as professors, and obnoxiously correct other people for their pronunciation or incorrect use of a word.

Both groups of friends have similar dynamics. There are internal relationships - Marshall and Lily in HIMYM, and Chandler and Monica in Friends. There is a “playboy” - Barney in HIMYM and Joey in Friends. There are other short-lived relationships between the other characters of the show that don’t always end well (Robin and Barney, Rachel and Joey - sort of). 

All in all, there are undeniable similarities between the shows. There is similar humor. There are changes in career paths. There are cameos and relationships with new characters that viewers know won’t last. There are questionable financial decisions. And above all else, there is strong friendship between all of the characters.

Referenced sources: 

https://www.buzzfeed.com/tasmaiuppin/friends-and-himym-are-literally-the-same?utm_term=.pf4gNrmQp#.xpG765qL1

https://www.theodysseyonline.com/14-ways-how-i-met-mother-copied-friends

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Sexism in HIMYM

According to Wikipedia, Barney is “a serial playboy, [who uses] his wealth to seduce women for sex with no intentions of engaging in a relationships.” Women that Ted and Barney show interest in are portrayed as unintelligent, emotionally unstable, and easily manipulated. In almost every episode, Barney’s character openly manipulates a woman into having sex with him, and treats them like objects. His outrageous pickup lines are viewed as a ongoing joke in the show, despite their offensive nature. While fans of the show may argue that because sexism is used ironically, I feel that it only perpetuates the acceptability of sexist comments in society. Popular TV shows have a strong influence on our culture.

In the above photo, Ted, Marshall, and Barney watch women the day after halloween walk home in scantily dressed costumes, commenting on their “one-night-stand” experiences. 

Despite the misogynistic nature of many of the shows’ jokes, laugh tracks are used to tell the audience that the comment was made in good fun, and was not intended to be offensive. This reminds us to laugh and not to take anything too seriously. 

It is surprising to me that jokes of this genre are acceptable in this day and age. When I was watching the show, part of what made it feel less offensive was the fact that Barney, the perpetuator of misogynistic behavior, is portrayed by a gay actor. Since the jokes are over-exaggerated and implausible, the audience knows the situation is fake and intentionally ridiculous. However, it is concerning to me to think that we have been conditioned to laugh when Barney manipulates a woman into sleeping with him. 

In the above photo, Barney explains his “crazy-hot scale”. Essentially, it is acceptable for a woman to be crazy if she is very hot. 

In season 3, Barney admits to having sold a woman. 

He often associates a woman’s weight with their worth. 

In season 8, Barney introduces the “Ho-Be-Gone” feature of his bed, which allows him to easily get rid of women that he has slept with. 

And the ultimate sexist aspect of the show - The Bro Code and The Playbook. These books reveal the ridiculous ways in which Barney has manipulated women into sleeping with him, and lays out the rules for who you can and cannot sleep with (Hint: step mothers are on-limits).

So here’s my question to you - Are we ready to laugh at sexism?

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Flashbacks and Continuity

Part of what distinguishes HIMYM from other popular sitcoms is its use of flashbacks and flashforwards. The writers excel at creating moments or jokes that are regularly referred to throughout the series. To me, this makes the show very intricate, and rewards viewers that have been watching from the very beginning. Flashbacks are typically used by the characters to prove a point or to come to a conclusion over something that has been disputed. Only dedicated viewers can appreciate some of the season 9 catchphrases that were first introduced in season 1. These catchphrases include Lily’s “Where’s the poop?” and “You son of a beeeetch,” and Barney’s “Suit up,” “Challenge accepted,” and, “Legen.. wait for it… dary”. The word legendary will always be associated with HIMYM for me, because it appears in nearly every episode. Similar to Michael’s “That’s what she said” reoccurring gag on the Office, the HIMYM catchphrases are quite corny and expected, but nonetheless funny and lovable.

In addition to these recognizable catchphrases, the show has familiar jokes that carry on throughout the series. Robin’s Canadian background is the subject of endless playful jokes. Each character (aside from Robin) makes fun of Canadian stereotypes, and exaggerates their disgust for all things Canadian.

Barney’s mysterious job is another point of humor. While he appears to have a limitless amount of money and time, no one seems to know what he does for a living. “What does Barney do” seemed to be a question that would never be answered. HIMYM are used to not having questions asked right away (Hint: How did you meet your wife, Ted? How? Tell us! Tell us now!!). It's not until the last season that it is revealed that Barney’s job is to P.L.E.A.S.E., an acronym that stands for “Provide Legal Exculpation And Sign Everything.” Essentially, Barney is the fall guy for his company’s illegal activities. However, a complex backstory to his job is revealed. Before the timeline of the show began, Barney was a hippy barista at a coffee shop. After a businessman stole his girlfriend, he swore to get revenge on the man, so he cut his ponytail and reformed himself to become a suitable employee in the business world. He went to the man for a job, and immediately signed the P.L.E.A.S.E. offer. However, it is revealed that he has been colluding with the government to take down the company and the man who wronged him. Can I get a whaaaat? The writers essentially disclose that Barney’s current “player” identity was created as a massive revenge plot to get back at a guy for stealing his girl. That is next-level scheming. See here for a recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogIog_F3g3o

This odd and intricate backstory is a prime example of the show’s style as a whole. Viewers are constantly learning about the characters’ surprising backgrounds. This brings me to the next reoccurring plotline… Robin Sparkles. Robin was a pop sensation in Canada when she was a teen, and the show goes as far as to release several of her music videos, including the famous “Let’s Go To The Mall” smash hit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY_bhVSGKEg). This “alter ego” type of Robin character pops up in flashbacks and when the group makes fun of her Canadian background. This, similarly to Barney’s revenge plot, is a background that Robin very much tried to hide from her friends.

Slap bets also lead to a humorous recurring storyline. Essentially, when an argument ensues, whoever is right gets to slap the other person as hard as they can. When I browsed online to find out how many slap bets occurred during the duration of the show, I was surprised to find the overwhelmingly positive response that the slap bet gag has amongst fans and reviewers. The season 2 episode, “Slap Bet,” which introduced the storyline, was the 2nd highest rated episode of the entire series. To answer my original question, there have been 8 slaps throughout the duration of HIMYM. Pictured here is the 3rd slap.

This post does not even delve into the entirety of the wonderful recurring storylines, jokes, and images throughout the series. (Think: the yellow umbrella, interventions, the blue French horn, and Doppelgängers). It goes to show that this “story world” does an excellent job of making their world intricate, constantly entertaining, and nostalgic.

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Just a little salty

I’d like to apologize to my followers for the surplus of salty HIMYM ending memes. Not to say that they’ll be stopping...

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When I die, I want the final episode of ‘How I Met Your Mother’ to lower me into my grave so it can let me down one last time.

Holster (via incorrectcheckpleasequotes)

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Sometimes it’s best to pretend the show ended before the series finale

Fans everywhere (via brucewaynses)