How I Met Your Mother, Season 3, Episodes 1-11
Wow. I'm surprised I haven't suffered a serious migraine from watching so many episodes of this show, BSG, Doctor Who and editing two papers. Then again, I have been resting my eyes wherever possible, like while I'm waiting at traffic lights, while pushing my cart down a crowded store aisle, while applying mascara, while sewing stitches on the gash over my right eye (which I got from banging into a stack of cans of soup on sale) and the like. It's amazing how many things you can do with your eyes closed. Anyway, I'm determined to get through season 3 before the finale, but I'm running out of time. Now that I think about it, I shouldn't be wasting time writing this post. Whatever. If I make it awesome. If I don't ...
Wait For It
As pretty as Enrique Iglesias is, I was bored with him from "Hola". Oddly enough though, I thought he was just the super-romantic touchy-feely latin version of Ted, so I guess it made sense that Robin would escape to Argentina and hook up with him. I love that neither Lily or Marshall could resist his super-cheesy-ness. So Ted is better endowed than Enrique Iglesias. Recent tabloid fodder suggests that that's not saying much. Holiday romances rarely survive which takes us to the next episode.
We're Not From Here
Atleast Barney was trying, Ted didn't even bother with the Mid-west accent, although Barney sounded like he was from Texarkana. Loved the New Jersey is not New York bit. My New Yorker cousin is awfully territorial, so I totally get it. Never thought I would say this, but I was happy to see the back of Enrique Iglesias. Well, he does have a cute butt.
Third Wheel
Not my favourite episode. Guys going after a Threesome Championship Belt surprisingly did not appeal to me. Also, it made me realize that as much as Ted rags on Barney for being shallow, Ted can be just as dismissive about women. So much for romance and looking for meaningful relationships Ted Mosby, Architect. Scroll down to No Tomorrow. Actually you can't, that's in the next set of 11 episodes.
Little Boys
So glad they brought back that kid from "Monday Night Football". That kid was awesome. When you date someone with a kid, you're dating the kid too. Too bad Doug's Dad is a player, but the kid seems pretty well-adjusted. Doubt this episode will help Robin with her kid-phobia.
How I Met Everyone Else
This was cute and it made me wonder what would have happened if Ted and Lily were the couple that kept everyone else grounded and Marshall was the third wheel. Nope. Sorry, Marshall and Lily FOREVER. They would have eventually hooked up. "Too Much Tongue Guy" and "Inappropriately Small Mouth Girl" would never have lasted. Also, Broda. Ha!
I'm Not That Guy
Awesome! You save a guy from being pummeled by bullies in grade school and you're rewarded by him using your name for his porn star alter-ego. Could there be a higher honour? I'm struggling to think of one. Sex Architect. Why haven't they burned that red couch?
Dowisetripla
This one hit a little close to home with Lily's shopping addiction. Mine is fairly under control, says Dame Judy Denial. Still, that's a lot of credit cards and if I hadn't been restricted early on in my shopping career, it would have been so easy to be Lily. I love how Marshall always assumes everything is his fault and Lily wouldn't allow him to take the wrong job just to take care of her debt. This is why this couple will stand the test of time, because I would be pissed.
Spoiler Alert
Awesome episode. It was over the top but totally grounded in reality. I never noticed my brother's annoying eating habits until it was pointed out to me by my Aunt. Prior to that it never bothered me. Now, I just can't watch him while I eat. I never noticed my mother's proclivity to use excessive amounts of facial tissue and paper towels until my brother pointed it out to me. Now whenever she visits, I pull out the reusable cloths and towels and hide the paper towels. Tree Killer Mommy! After 2+ seasons, I too had never noticed Ted's annoying habit of correcting everyone or that Marshall always sings what he's doing. Now I'll be looking out for both in future episodes. Kept waiting for them to say that everything Barney says or does is ...wait for it ... annoying.
Slapsgiving
General Knowledge, Colonel Stuck-in-my-teeth, Major Cleanup. I've been doing that at the TV now. It is only a matter of time before I start saluting in front of friends. HIMYM, you have ruined my social life. I am damned to eternal dorkiness.
The Yips
Nice to have the return of Wayne Brady as Barney's gay brother. I felt sorry for Barney but I was a little bored by the episode. Also, I am totally like Robin at the gym, when I used to go to the gym. I am not there to look cute and pick up guys. I am there to sweat and get a good work out.
The Platinum Rule
Was a bit meh for me. When Curt Irons said he was a hockey player, I had the same OMFG/I'd Hit It reaction that Robin had. I've clearly been in Canada too long.
Wait For It
As pretty as Enrique Iglesias is, I was bored with him from "Hola". Oddly enough though, I thought he was just the super-romantic touchy-feely latin version of Ted, so I guess it made sense that Robin would escape to Argentina and hook up with him. I love that neither Lily or Marshall could resist his super-cheesy-ness. So Ted is better endowed than Enrique Iglesias. Recent tabloid fodder suggests that that's not saying much. Holiday romances rarely survive which takes us to the next episode.
We're Not From Here
Atleast Barney was trying, Ted didn't even bother with the Mid-west accent, although Barney sounded like he was from Texarkana. Loved the New Jersey is not New York bit. My New Yorker cousin is awfully territorial, so I totally get it. Never thought I would say this, but I was happy to see the back of Enrique Iglesias. Well, he does have a cute butt.
Third Wheel
Not my favourite episode. Guys going after a Threesome Championship Belt surprisingly did not appeal to me. Also, it made me realize that as much as Ted rags on Barney for being shallow, Ted can be just as dismissive about women. So much for romance and looking for meaningful relationships Ted Mosby, Architect. Scroll down to No Tomorrow. Actually you can't, that's in the next set of 11 episodes.
Little Boys
So glad they brought back that kid from "Monday Night Football". That kid was awesome. When you date someone with a kid, you're dating the kid too. Too bad Doug's Dad is a player, but the kid seems pretty well-adjusted. Doubt this episode will help Robin with her kid-phobia.
How I Met Everyone Else
This was cute and it made me wonder what would have happened if Ted and Lily were the couple that kept everyone else grounded and Marshall was the third wheel. Nope. Sorry, Marshall and Lily FOREVER. They would have eventually hooked up. "Too Much Tongue Guy" and "Inappropriately Small Mouth Girl" would never have lasted. Also, Broda. Ha!
I'm Not That Guy
Awesome! You save a guy from being pummeled by bullies in grade school and you're rewarded by him using your name for his porn star alter-ego. Could there be a higher honour? I'm struggling to think of one. Sex Architect. Why haven't they burned that red couch?
Dowisetripla
This one hit a little close to home with Lily's shopping addiction. Mine is fairly under control, says Dame Judy Denial. Still, that's a lot of credit cards and if I hadn't been restricted early on in my shopping career, it would have been so easy to be Lily. I love how Marshall always assumes everything is his fault and Lily wouldn't allow him to take the wrong job just to take care of her debt. This is why this couple will stand the test of time, because I would be pissed.
Spoiler Alert
Awesome episode. It was over the top but totally grounded in reality. I never noticed my brother's annoying eating habits until it was pointed out to me by my Aunt. Prior to that it never bothered me. Now, I just can't watch him while I eat. I never noticed my mother's proclivity to use excessive amounts of facial tissue and paper towels until my brother pointed it out to me. Now whenever she visits, I pull out the reusable cloths and towels and hide the paper towels. Tree Killer Mommy! After 2+ seasons, I too had never noticed Ted's annoying habit of correcting everyone or that Marshall always sings what he's doing. Now I'll be looking out for both in future episodes. Kept waiting for them to say that everything Barney says or does is ...wait for it ... annoying.
Slapsgiving
General Knowledge, Colonel Stuck-in-my-teeth, Major Cleanup. I've been doing that at the TV now. It is only a matter of time before I start saluting in front of friends. HIMYM, you have ruined my social life. I am damned to eternal dorkiness.
The Yips
Nice to have the return of Wayne Brady as Barney's gay brother. I felt sorry for Barney but I was a little bored by the episode. Also, I am totally like Robin at the gym, when I used to go to the gym. I am not there to look cute and pick up guys. I am there to sweat and get a good work out.
The Platinum Rule
Was a bit meh for me. When Curt Irons said he was a hockey player, I had the same OMFG/I'd Hit It reaction that Robin had. I've clearly been in Canada too long.