en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/270832 Comments by Ike http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/we-will-meet-the-mother-in-the-season-five-premiere/#IDComment29810418 I've been a proponent of #2 for awhile. It lets us meet the mother without letting present Ted meet her. Chloe, the girl you're talking about is called 'bump girl'. Many people think that. I believe it's a red herring. Thu, 6 Aug 2009 22:37:23 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/we-will-meet-the-mother-in-the-season-five-premiere/#IDComment29810418 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/how-i-met-your-mother-theories-tracey-yellow-umbrella-and-more/#IDComment21374110 The yellow umbrella first made it's appearance in the Season 3 opener Wait for It. Ted reminds the kids, and tells us, that the short story has something to do with it blowing around on a wet, windy street. The next time we see it is in No Tomorrow, this is where Ted picks it up. They've shown it, and 'the mother' walking around under it a couple times from above (BTW the person under it is director Pam Fryman), but I forget if those were in the aforementioned eps or in other episodes. Wed, 13 May 2009 11:36:34 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/how-i-met-your-mother-theories-tracey-yellow-umbrella-and-more/#IDComment21374110 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-23-as-fast-as-she-can-discussion/#IDComment21313183 JD amazing recap. You're spot on. I enjoyed the episode and am glad the writers gave Ted and us some more resolution with Stella. I think he'll be able to move on for real now. I think this episode will become more liked once we find out how the events portrayed lead to the mother. The writers do the most amazing job ever of making us feel connected to the characters (thus hating Stella) while bringing the funny. Tue, 12 May 2009 17:15:05 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-23-as-fast-as-she-can-discussion/#IDComment21313183 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-23-as-fast-as-she-can-preview/#IDComment21297552 Nice drama, too little funny. But there were some good lol's. I really liked Stella's speech to Ted and can forgive her a little, and I think Ted does the same. He's a romantic, he cannot stand in someone's way to 'the one'. Can't wait till the Leap to see where this is headed. P.S. Noobs to the blog, we've had the whole Barney driving discussion before. It slightly bothered me when Moving day aired, but when you discount the Barney's Blog content as not canon to the show, and realize that the famous scene in Arriverderci Fiero is before the series started it's reasonable that Barney can now drive. And I bet that he learned to do so to get in some girls pants. Tue, 12 May 2009 11:26:03 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-23-as-fast-as-she-can-preview/#IDComment21297552 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-23-as-fast-as-she-can-preview/#IDComment21297186 There's still next week for a link to occur. Tue, 12 May 2009 11:16:10 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-23-as-fast-as-she-can-preview/#IDComment21297186 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-23-as-fast-as-she-can-preview/#IDComment21258930 Every time I see Ranjit I have to yell is name like they do. He's awesome. Mon, 11 May 2009 20:35:46 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-23-as-fast-as-she-can-preview/#IDComment21258930 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-23-as-fast-as-she-can-preview/#IDComment21258616 Jason Jones is ok, so Tony would be better if they develop him a bit. But I'd rather not waste time and get the Tony/Stella arc over. I made a huge mistake by watching some interviews on e!online. I hope they gave us fake spoilers because if not I'll be upset (w myself for watching them). Mon, 11 May 2009 20:33:17 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-23-as-fast-as-she-can-preview/#IDComment21258616 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/finale-season-what-are-you-watching/#IDComment21232614 I loved it in season 1. Since then it's gotten worse every episode. They recycle too many ideas for me. I did hear about the 'big' plot twist and that sealed the deal for me. Mon, 11 May 2009 11:24:49 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/finale-season-what-are-you-watching/#IDComment21232614 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/how-i-met-your-mother-season-4-finale-predictions/#IDComment21131523 So I have this theory. They said some part of the title question will be answered. So future Ted could tell us more of the yellow umbrella story without a full reveal. But my theory is this, cut to future Ted and kids, then hear a female voice say, "Is your dad still telling you the story of how we met?", then she tells the story, in a minute, from her perspective, so we never see her, but we get a glimpse of the moment. Just a crazy theory? Sat, 9 May 2009 13:01:41 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/how-i-met-your-mother-season-4-finale-predictions/#IDComment21131523 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/how-i-met-your-mother-season-4-finale-predictions/#IDComment21088476 I hope Ted does not relapse with Stella. I'm most excited about Lily being back. I think they'll set up RoBarn but they won't be together for awhile. I try not to make too many predictions or look forward too much because that opens me up to disappointment. I just hope Bays and Thomas keep making a great show, and another great finale. Fri, 8 May 2009 21:04:48 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/how-i-met-your-mother-season-4-finale-predictions/#IDComment21088476 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/finale-season-what-are-you-watching/#IDComment21083796 Chuck was amazing. If they don't pick it up they're idiots. I'm also looking forward to the Lost finale. I lost interest in S2 but got back in s4 and I'm glad I did. I'm looking forward to House's finale and love that. Another JJ Abrams show Fringe has hooked me and the finale looks amazing (Leonard Nimoy) I also love Psych and Burn Notice and love having something to keep me entertained over the summer. Fri, 8 May 2009 19:34:20 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/finale-season-what-are-you-watching/#IDComment21083796 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-22-right-place-right-time-discussion/#IDComment20759208 Wow I was hooked as soon as Robin mentioned rain. I have always believed that the earliest we will meet the mother is 3 or 4 eps from the finale. Yet as soon as that sequence started I was excited. My neighbors must think I'm crazy because I kept screaming at Ted to get to the story of the lady on the street. I love the intervention, and Barney's finishing one goal (he should be tested and get therapy) and starting another (Robin). Good episode, I laughed, but seeing Stella was a total buzzkill. I just will remind myself that she somehow leads Ted to the mother. PS JD why'd you bring Victoria up, now that would have been a payoff. Tue, 5 May 2009 11:20:59 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-22-right-place-right-time-discussion/#IDComment20759208 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-21-the-three-days-rule-discussion/#IDComment20079554 Very good point. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:09:34 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-21-the-three-days-rule-discussion/#IDComment20079554 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-21-the-three-days-rule-discussion/#IDComment20079506 Haha good one. I think that moment will always be special and they could replay it every week. That's the moment we all fell for Robin. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:08:00 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-21-the-three-days-rule-discussion/#IDComment20079506 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-21-the-three-days-rule-discussion/#IDComment20069509 Nothing like a recap to read when I get into work. Thanks JD for inspiring a very funny plot. Funniest episode of season 4. This had me laughing straight away and I didn't stop until I caught the beginning of 2.5 men. NPH delivered again and you're right about how great he is with those. I do love how they leave the real laughs in the scenes. Ted using 'texty text' wow he's rusty. Ted's naked lady laugh is classic and man I wish I had roomie like Robin. I really liked Ted picturing Marshall and Barney doing all those things that was funny. And it's always funny to see them fight over who is Ted's best friend. Oh and red cowboy boots! And it's nice to see Ted back on his feet but being classic Ted and not outlaw Ted. For some reason I feel like Robin was more than just selling her payback joke. It feels more like she was trying to tell them she only has 3 months to live. It just seems like how Robin would do that, no? I miss Lily. JD you're right. This show hits hardest when you've seen all previous episodes because the writers have managed to make realistic characters that we all would love to hang with and us diehards do start to notice every little thing. PS: Holli the mother=doubt it. Potential long arc as steady gf yeah I can see that. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:28:42 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-21-the-three-days-rule-discussion/#IDComment20069509 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-20-mosbius-designs-actual-discussion/#IDComment19140452 Great recap JD. Going to rewatch the ep a little later. While I would love to have the recaps by Tuesday night, you still do a great job and there's no need to stay up all night (I'm too old for that stuff). Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:23:48 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-20-mosbius-designs-actual-discussion/#IDComment19140452 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-20-mosbius-designs-discussion/#IDComment18725011 Good episode. Glad to see Ted moving forward in his life. It was nice to have Marshall admit he knew about BRo because we know Lily cannot keep a secret. I loved how they got Alyson off the show for a couple eps, and that joke is great. NPH is amazing, once again. And Robin is starting to show a good bit, but hey that means more weird camera angels. BTW JD: I think the recap should get it's on post. I think that keeps the site cleaner, and easier to find things. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:17:41 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-20-mosbius-designs-discussion/#IDComment18725011 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/robin-barney-bro-love/#IDComment18116638 For some reason I cannot see the video. I did find it. While the editing is sharp, the tone is too romantic for BRo (Robarn). And by the end I felt it was one of of those weird tribute to a character before/after they get killed off because of the weird tone. I want to see them work out, but I think it will take a little more time. Fri, 3 Apr 2009 21:48:47 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/robin-barney-bro-love/#IDComment18116638 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-19-murtaugh-discussion/#IDComment17914570 First big congrats to Alyson on having a baby girl last week on her birthday. This was a great episode and wonderful rebound after last week. Loved the whole Barney acting like a renegade cop at the opening. Robin and Barney trying to be young was wonderful. Ted makes a good old man. Loved seeing Marshall and Lily having to deal with some marriage/parenting issues and angry Lily is great. My favorite part was Teen Wolf! Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:23:03 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/season-4-episode-19-murtaugh-discussion/#IDComment17914570 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/canadian-sex-acts/#IDComment17471683 HAHA Alan Thicke. I hope there's more, but the funny Thicke pictures and messages are pretty funny by itself. Good episode overall. Horny Lily plus dirty Robin. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:41:49 +0000 http://have-you-met-ted.com/2009/canadian-sex-acts/#IDComment17471683