#10 What other show is so set in reality that there was an entire eposide dedicated to texting (Season 4, episode 21 - Three Days Rule)
#9 People in their 30's actually drinking alcohol and enjoying it.
#7 Doogie Howser all grown up.
#6 While most guys think they can pull women like Barny, and find real love like Marshall, most of us are like Ted, somewhere in the middle.
#5 Never in the history of primetime television has the word awesome been used by adults this often.
#4 Ted said Bra! Not bro, but bra. Everyone knows that saying bra instead of bro is so arrogant you deserve to get punched in the mouth just for that. Check it out at 2:06
#3 Who wouldn't want a wife like Lily. She's cool, can drink, and she is a freak.
#2 Doesn't every show need a lovable giant? Thanks Marshall.
And finally the number one reason How I Met Your Mother is the best show TV has to offer:
What other show could pull this off
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Great compilation
now i need to see the full episodes of the clips you have posted! hilarity at its finest....wait is 'hilarity' a word? oh well lol
@ Tam thanks for the compliment
@ Roni I think it is a word. I usually use it like...and hilarity ensues. LOL
Good Article...this writer is really doing his thing...I actually ran into Jason Nigel at a Halal Take Out spot and he said working w NPH has been the highlight of his career
@ Rali did he older two piece and a biscuit there?
My faves are #9 and #1! You never cease to amaze us! Keep'em coming!
@ PrettyPearl it really is the only show I know where they show people who actually drink, and it has nothing to do with the plot.
"#6 While most guys think they can pull women like Barny, and find real love like Marshall, most of us are like Ted, somewhere in the middle." - Good observation Jay. Great show, great article.
@ Jamie, thanks noticing lol
LOL "the 69 Chevy"... I never really paid attention to this show, but will search Blockbusters and/or Internet for complete Seasons and Episodes
Love the list!! This is good and on point!!
Some of us are like Bsrney...lol
Sorry Barney...late nite!
HOT AS USUAL LOVE IT
That top ten list was really funny.
where has this show been my entire life?
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