Originally Posted By FerretAfros Anybody else watch this show? I've been watching it in reruns (on WGN) for a little over a year now, and just caught the new season premiere last night. I think it may have actually been the first episode(s) I saw when they were 'new', even though I think I'm all caught up on everything (though I saw them out of order). While the ads were a bit of a tease with Barney's wedding (where Ted has said that he meets 'her'), I really enjoyed getting to see Punchy's wedding. And it looks like Victoria/Buttercup is back! While I'm pretty sure she's not 'the one', she's my favorite of the girls so far, so I'm excited she's back again!
Originally Posted By retlawfan Isn't Victoria/Buttercup the roommate of "her"? I think that's what I remember.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros She's definitely someone's roommate, but I thought that girlfriend didn't last more than an episode or two. I can't think of her name, but I think it's someone else. And as long as we're on that subject, how did Ted ever get the yellow umbrella back to her? He took it from the apartment, and next thing you know, it's showing up in the background of other scenes. Did she have 2 of them originally?
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne Ahh I've spent the past two months finally watching them all in order and cannot wait for the new season to start screening down here... When I first saw season 1 it was driving me crazy trying to figure out whothe mother was, I spent every episode looking for clues, until reading that the writers have never had a clear idea as to who it will be. At one point it was going to be Stella but then they got signed on for another few tears so changed their mind again... As for the yellow umbrella... I wonder how often they just put it in the background to keep us guessing.. P.s part of me still hopes it's Robin despite all the evidence that tells us otherwise,
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I love HIMYM! I do find it slightly frustrating as a concept (I want to know who the mother is already!), but I figure I just have to enjoy it and stop being impatient. I think the difference with this show and a lot of other sitcoms is the characters are really easy to actually care about. (Although I will admit Barney is my favourite!) Victoria's back? I really liked her!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I keep going back and forth on whether I want to find out who it is or not. It seems like the end of the last season was really pushing it, so I really want to know right now, but watching some of the older episodes in the last couple days, I'm okay with not knowing too. I think my favorite part of the show is that it has a clear direction (finding the kid's mother), but still does a ton of rambling along the way, like all the best stories. I'm a big fan of the over-the-top events and reactions, catchphrases, and recurring themes, that could only be done in a story that you're telling for the 400th time. It also generally does a good job of continuity throughout the series, which makes it a lot of fun to look for things (like the yellow umbrella) in episodes you've already seen.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I only catch this show occasionally, so I don't get too into who SHE might be. I really enjoy the show when I do watch it though. I think it probably has the best supporting cast of any sit com currently on the air. NPH, for example, is brilliant. And if you want to see just how brilliant, watch Dr. Horrible's Sing Along BLOG. He sings beautifully, he does comedy both broad and subtle, he plays both evil and good and also manages to pull off a little dramatic pathos. I also enjoy Jason Segel and Alyson Hannigan, they make a sweet couple that doesn't seem mired in the usual sit com bickering and nagging.
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin DH and I both love this show. We are really bad about watching anything regularly. We'll probably get the seasons on DVD and watch when we finish Friends.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Victoria. Sigh. She'll always be the one that got away. But really, who wears that outfit on a bus? The evening gown and ridiculous heels seem like a little much for a busride, followed by a long walk on the beach with Klaus. And who keeps wine glasses in a bakery? : )
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Was there something that I missed about the other people in Marshal's office? They made a reference to it at the end of the episode, but everybody was so freaking short! And I keep thinking back to Victoria's comment that Ted, Barney, and Robin hanging out as ex's wasn't working, and that it would change. I would guess that this means that either a pair will begin dating again, or someone will be written out of New York (whether that means off the show is a different question). I haven't been able to get any hints yet, but I am a little dense.
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne I gave up on waiting for it to come back on here and downloaded the first few eps of this season.. I think I must be one behind you because I havent seen them in Marshall's office. I thought the Victoria bit was all a little weird.. Like I enjoyed seeing her back and all but it was just done a little strange.. Like you I thought the bus outfit was bizarre! After she makes her big statement bout the three of them hangin out I haven't noticed any changes/ clues.. I was thinking it all pointed to Barney and Robin ending up married but the writers are so sneaky it's hard to say..
Originally Posted By Tiggirl <<Was there something that I missed about the other people in Marshal's office? They made a reference to it at the end of the episode, but everybody was so freaking short!>> I think they were a throw back to the Ewok reference. I am almost certain I heard the "ewok song" playing while they were dancing. ~Beth
Originally Posted By FerretAfros That makes a lot of sense that the other people in the office were supposed to be Ewok-like. That would explain why they were all dancing, but nobody was standing anywhere near anyone else. They've talked about Robin's childhood before, but it never really dawned on me how different it was than her Robin Sparkles days. Did they ever explain when or why she changed from a tomboy into a teen pop sensation? I would guess that maybe it was her rebelious teen phase, but it just seems so very different from her personality until that point. Then again, I doubt there's really anybody who fits that personality until it happens...
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne 'They've talked about Robin's childhood before, but it never really dawned on me how different it was than her Robin Sparkles days. Did they ever explain when or why she changed from a tomboy into a teen pop sensation? I would guess that maybe it was her rebelious teen phase, but it just seems so very different from her personality until that point. Then again, I doubt there's really anybody who fits that personality until it happens...' It's so hard to pick how old she is meant to be in the flashbacks but there is one of her in the all-boy hockey team and she doesn't look that much younger than when she is Robin Sparkles.. although her hair is considerably shorter. She was only a tomboy to try and please her father right? So maybe she stopped caring what he thought or wanted to do something completely different to really make him mad? But it is weird they've never really explained it.
Originally Posted By Labuda "And who keeps wine glasses in a bakery? : )" That's reality, man... I can think of three coffee shop/bakery businesses here in Austin where I can get a glass of wine and the pastries are made fresh daily.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros It's been a long week, so I really don't remember Monday's episode, but I remember I really enjoyed it. I can't even remember the general plot line of it. I need a vacation. (Then again, it was a long weekend last weekend that made this week so difficult, so maybe that's not what I need)
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I really enjoyed this week's episode. Until the middle of last week, I had never seen the first Slutty Pumpkin episode (but it was on about half a dozen times between then and the new one), so it was neat to see it, and how they incorporated it. The random connections like that are among my favorite things in the show. One year when I was little (I think I was probably 3 or 4 years old), I dressed as a pumpkin for Halloween, in one of those costumes that you stuff full of crumpled-up newspaper. Of course, as luck would have it, it rained that year. Really hard. And all my newspaper got soaked, and my costume just sort of got limp and droopy. As a result, my family always refers to that type of costume as a 'soggy pumpkin', so it made me enjoy the concept of a 'slutty pumpkin' that much more.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I guess we know what Victoria meant when she said that the group wasn't working in the current format. I'm glad that Nora's gone; she was kind of boring (too perfect) and too good for Barney. It's interesting that they're keeping Kevin, but he does have more of a story left to tell. Thinking about the voiceovers, I don't think it ever mentions Barney and Robin's 'modern/future' relationships. They are reffered to as Uncle Barney and Aunt Robin, but they could be together, with other people, or alone. It's interesting that they've done so much 'modern' stuff, but never revealed this. I also really like how they were able to have a sad ending to the episode. Too often, TV series try to finish the whole story in one nice 30 minute package, but that's just not how life works. I've been watching Boy Meets World in the mornings while I'm getting ready for work, and one of the best things is that they aren't afraid to tackle bigger issues than fit into a single episode, and things that aren't always 'fun' to watch. It makes the characters more real, and the 'fun' parts more fun. Plus, it's just a great show.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Two questions: Robin's what?!? And, did this show just 'jump the shark'?
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne Oohh I thought I was finally up to date with the US and able to make relevant comments.. but judging by the last thing you wrote.. I guess I'm an episode behind.. Anyway I am really glad that Nora is gone, her character grew stale pretty quickly and I couldn't see them taking her and Barney anywhere else.. but I actually really like Kevin, which is weird because when he first came on I hated him. Only now your jumped the shark comment has me really intrigued (as well as begging Ross to download the latest ep)
