Episode Discussion S09E09 - &#34;Platonish&#34; (Here be spoilers!)

[deleted] 24 points · Nov 2013

wow I missed that... but yeah that's pretty epic.

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noseonarug17 622 points · Nov 2013 · Smurf Urinary Tract Infection

How about I just call you...tomorrow?

DAYUM

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lexiz73 128 points · Nov 2013

He's just so damn smooth.

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MrKentucky 155 points · Nov 2013

That was actually damn funny.

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persona_dos 58 points · Nov 2013

He was so slick during that challenge.

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wealthofnations 45 points · Nov 2013

Impressive stuff. Such a fun parallel to watch Ted getting his Generals on while Barney is Globetrotter-ing all over the place, nailing every trick shot they throw at him.

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[deleted] 200 points · Nov 2013

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OccamsChainsaw15 568 points · Nov 2013

Tonight made me realize how much I miss old Barney...Tonight he was hilarious without being too much of a caricature of himself. I laughed ridiculously hard at the garbage bag jokes and "Challng Accptd"

EDIT: Including the mother is a stroke of genius I did not expect at all. AND OMG SHE HELPED INSPIRE THE ROBIN. Don't know about you guys but this is my favorite episode this season.

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Smunny 121 points · Nov 2013

Barno was good too

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kyleyankan 47 points · Nov 2013 · ...Please

I call..this..guy...barno....your...digits?

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RtimesThree 210 points · Nov 2013

Yeah, adding the mother was great. We got the nostalgia/flashback episode people have been clamoring for-- back at the bar, Barney's pickup tricks, Marshall alongside everyone-- but we also get an extended mother scene. Perfect!

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eddie2911 172 points · Nov 2013

The damn Olive theory.

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bustedracquet 168 points · Nov 2013

This kind of episode is why I started watching the show. Best episode of the season HANDS DOWN!

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imaunitard 399 points · Nov 2013

Far and away the best episode of the season.

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tidderreddittidderre 271 points · Nov 2013

It's also the first episode where Marshall is with the rest of the cast...

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[deleted] 178 points · Nov 2013

yeah and it's got the bar, and the mother is pretty epic in it. and it ties in to a major plot point in the past season, and revisits old gags like challenge accepted, and the generals thing. Really nothing else you could ask for.

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nanermaner 144 points · Nov 2013

plus no Daphene

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persona_dos 190 points · Nov 2013

... This episode was so good I totally forgot about her character.

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yangar 30 points · Nov 2013 · You sonavabitch

Hallelujah!

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RtimesThree 137 points · Nov 2013

I wonder how this Barney/mother thing is going to play out at the wedding, now. Their conversation was long and significant enough that they'd have to remember each other. Will they immediately recognize each other? Unexpectedly having at the wedding the person who truly brought the bride and groom together is awesome.

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BoogerSlug 176 points · Nov 2013

He's going to ask if she's found "the one" yet, and when she says no Barney is going to introduce her to Ted with the classic line, "Have you met Ted?"

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Retawekaj 86 points · Nov 2013

This is perfect except for don't we already know that they meet at the train station after the wedding?

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lookalive07 66 points · Nov 2013 · Too many informations.

Yes, but there was a moment either in season 7 or 8 where we see Ted watching her play bass in the wedding band, and he has a look on his face like he's at least already talked to her.

If /u/BoogerSlug 's theory holds up with the "haaaaave you met Ted?" line, my guess is that he has them meet, she plays in the band, Cassie sees him getting all googly over him, attacks Ted, he injures his hand, and gets it wrapped up and has to leave without sealing the deal with the Mother. When the Mother also leaves and ends up seeing him at the train station, he changes his mind about Chicago.

Either that, or once Barney and Robin finally get married, Marshall knows he lost the bet to Lily, so he gifts Ted the final slap on Barney so he can get a small sense of satisfaction of slapping Barney, now that he essentially married the current love of Ted's life. Ted slaps Barney so hard, he breaks his hand.

I realize both ideas are farfetched, but it's fun to try to predict.

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Corazon-DeLeon 35 points · Nov 2013 · I pay for the meal, you handle my deal

I can see Barney spazzing out and introducing her to Robin.

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thekidfromyesterday 131 points · Nov 2013 · Flair Up!

I gotta use that line on umpires...

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[deleted] 57 points · Nov 2013

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charizard77 245 points · Nov 2013

LOL Ted and Marshal cheering for the Generals. For those who don't know the Harlem Globtrotters play for fun and they always play the Washington Generals (and always win, except like once)

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[deleted] 99 points · Nov 2013

Hey man the Generals are due for a win!

Just ask Krusty the clown...

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SuperKerfuz 143 points · Nov 2013

I think this is a bit symbolic. Ted and Marshall are cheering for the Generals this episode, even though they know the Generals will always lose. The Generals are a representation of Ted. While the Globetrotters are a representation for Barney. Ted and Barney are facing each other for Robin's love. Ted and Marshall both realize that Ted and Robin are not meant to be. Yet they keep on cheering anyways because they believe there's still hope. Barney represents the Globetrotters. He's playing for fun. It wasn't until he met the Mother that he realizes he wants to win.

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NotBrandon 65 points · Nov 2013 · I'd like to hold your hand so hard

Also the reason why they included the cutesy salute thing between Ted and Robin, because you salute generals not privates. And Ted is the General.

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lookalive07 27 points · Nov 2013 · Too many informations.

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azizinator25 50 points · Nov 2013 · Team Yellow Umbrella

They won once. Due to perseverance

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dmendy1251 52 points · Nov 2013 · cockamouse

and a scoring error while Curly had the flu

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houseofpayne55 285 points · Nov 2013

So Barney was the first one to meet the mother.

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[deleted] 221 points · Nov 2013

So far. Who knows when Marshall and Robin met her.

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[deleted] 83 points · Nov 2013

Until we learn that all four of them have had an encounter with her before Ted.

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persona_dos 77 points · Nov 2013

They definitely have. The title of the third to last episode is titled "How Your Mother Met Me"

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endercoaster 46 points · Nov 2013

Why do I feel that that's going to be a bunch of near misses from earlier from the Mothers' perspective?

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flyingcrayons 26 points · Nov 2013

We already know of 3, the St. Patricks Day party, the fact that she was in the Econ class that he walked into by mistake and when Ted was dating Cindy and saw her ankle. It would be cool to see a bunch of flashbacks where they almost ran into each other imo

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SadMisterFrownyFace 34 points · Nov 2013 · Simple Song

The music at the end made it so much better, anyone know what song that was?

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ShibuyaStation 98 points · Nov 2013

You passed my test girl....

Hahaha ok that was funny

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Loopernator 472 points · Nov 2013

I love Cranston going in and out of Heisenberg.

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toxicmischief 274 points · Nov 2013

It's like he's half Hal and half Heisenburg.

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_DeezyD 95 points · Nov 2013

It kept looking like he was going HeisenDruthers then BAM, he gets all goofy

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RightToBaerArms 120 points · Nov 2013 · fuck

God damn I'm suffering BrBa withdrawal, every time he went into Heisenberg mode I felt like I was relapsing.

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yvesmh 63 points · Nov 2013

"You and I are DONE!"

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dontblink123 182 points · Nov 2013

Looks like Barney stole Teds calligraphy pens.

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[deleted] 146 points · Nov 2013

I'm sure they all say "Property of Ted Mosby" on them.

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lookalive07 28 points · Nov 2013 · Too many informations.

That would have been the icing on the cake with all those throwbacks.

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aggie1391 384 points · Nov 2013

"Do you want to keep playing, or do you want to win?"

I love her. Sorry Ted, I'm gonna have to steal her away from you.

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wise_pine 182 points · Nov 2013 · It's not legendary if your friends aren't there to see it

I liked that it was a callback to an episode where Barney and Ted debate who has more game. Marshall says that if dating is the game, then getting married is winning the game. She even shows a connection with Ted's friends with that line

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[deleted] 85 points · Nov 2013

And it also shows growth in Barney. When Marshall first said that, him and Ted laughed at him, but now winning really is getting married to Barney.

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cherrypopins69 34 points · Nov 2013

I thought it was a call back to earlier in the episode when he said to lily he didn't want to win, he wanted to keep playing, going with the episodes theme of people changing their mind.

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Smunny 69 points · Nov 2013

I miss Marshall at the bar. Need more fudge

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toxicmischief 73 points · Nov 2013

I want a Washington Generals jersey.

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I'm sure this article has been posted

MrF33n3y 305 points · Nov 2013 · Fudge Supreme

The Mother is legitimately, like, the best person on the show. She's so nice to everybody.

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falsehood 169 points · Nov 2013

Remember that the point of the show is ultimately optimism - we knew, the entire time, that Ted would end up happy. This is a depiction of that optimism's end.

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[deleted] 50 points · Nov 2013

that's really good insight. especially for the sad episodes.

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philoman777 62 points · Nov 2013

I really take this idea to heart. When I feel like I may not find someone, I just think "maybe this is season 3". I told a friend the other day who just went through a breakup "tonight is episode 1, season 1. It could take 2 more episodes or 8 more seasons."

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Guterman50 64 points · Nov 2013 · Sandy Scumbag Rivers

The mother has really excellent hearing. First she hears Lily mumbling about being lonely and a unicorn. Now she hears Barney call her a target.

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imaunitard 125 points · Nov 2013

Krusty's Accountant: Let me get this straight. You took all the money you made franchising your name and bet it against the Harlem Globetrotters?

Krusty the Clown: [miserable] Oh, I thought the Generals were due!

[watches the game on TV]

Krusty the Clown: He's spinning the ball on his finger! Just take it! Take it!

[the Globetrotters score]

Krusty the Clown: That game was fixed! They were using a freakin' ladder, for God's sake!

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proddy 64 points · Nov 2013

Mr Burns: Without using the letter "E", tell me why I shouldn't fire you.

Lenny: "I'm.. a... good... work... guy-"

Mr. Burns: You're fired!

Lenny: But I didn't say..!

Mr. Burns activates trap door

Mr Burns: You will

Lenny: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeee^{^{^{eeeeeeeeee^{^{^{eeeeeeeeeeeee^{^{^{eeeeeeeeee^{^eeeeeeeee}}}}}}}}}}

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Raktoner 57 points · Nov 2013 · A slap print for carter and craig

HOW DID SHE GET BARNEY TO OPEN UP SO QUICKLY

HOW IS SHE SO AWESOME

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FBDYLVR 30 points · Nov 2013

Barney opened up to "Honey" (Katy Perry) fairly easily. "Who's your daddy?"

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noseonarug17 202 points · Nov 2013 · Smurf Urinary Tract Infection

She broke Barney.

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universal_straw 124 points · Nov 2013

In the same breath she just shattered everything he thought about himself, and put him on the path to a happiness he'd never known before. That was impressive.

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white-swan 50 points · Nov 2013

I'm so glad we see more of Marshall again!

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shodrama 51 points · Nov 2013 · no can dosville,baby doll

She caused The Robin? Well,damn! Get her here already,in the present.

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Raktoner 46 points · Nov 2013 · A slap print for carter and craig

Wow getting that girl's number without the letter E was pretty legit.

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Raktoner 45 points · Nov 2013 · A slap print for carter and craig

Oh my god I love her.

She's too perfect.

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[deleted] 111 points · Nov 2013

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bustedracquet 74 points · Nov 2013

This is THE best episode of the season so far.

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FriendzonePhill 78 points · Nov 2013

Barney accepting challenges all episode?? Here we go!!

EDIT: And saving the best challenge for last!! GOLD!! I love this episode!!

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ShibuyaStation 32 points · Nov 2013

I love that Druthers is playing with that baseball

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[deleted] 38 points · Nov 2013

I don't know about you guys,But this is one of the best episodes this Season!

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SadMisterFrownyFace 38 points · Nov 2013 · Simple Song

The last play before The Robin: "The My Penis Grants Wishes"

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Raktoner 95 points · Nov 2013 · A slap print for carter and craig

"YOU DON'T SALUTE A PRIVATE!"

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goldief 30 points · Nov 2013

I've been on the fence about this season, but this episode gives me hope. And also Definitely confirms that the mother casting = perfect.

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aggie1391 90 points · Nov 2013

"Ted, I need you to help me sell some meth..."

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[deleted] 138 points · Nov 2013

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doctorchubbs 32 points · Nov 2013

IMO best episode of this season. But maybe I'm just saying that because I love Barney and Robin together.

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Duze110 103 points · Nov 2013 · PUNCHY!

See what happens when you bring back the bar!!

See what happens when you bring back Marshall!!

See what happens when we see the mother!!?

Best episode yet.

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HashtagZeroFucks 27 points · Nov 2013

See what happens when you bring back good ole Barno?

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RDiaz 28 points · Nov 2013 · Suit Up!

Trolled by Big Fudge

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noseonarug17 55 points · Nov 2013 · Smurf Urinary Tract Infection

HAHAHAHA OMG

GUYS THEY'RE JUST FUCKING WITH OUR SUB

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