The Morning After: Barney & Robin Big Bang in the House of Paradise
April 29, 2008 by Kath Skerry
Sorry for the saucy title but last night’s TV called for a little sauciness – and I’m not even talking about GOSSIP GIRL (which I’ve yet to see so I beg you not to spoil me). But senses were heightened and the drama non stop – even on the comedies.
If you’re a fan of ‘The Big Bang Theory‘, ‘How I Met Your Mother‘, ‘House‘ or ‘Paradise Hotel‘ (anyone? anyone?) come chat with me.
The Big Bang Theory…
Leonard bought a time machine. Well, technically he is time-sharing a time machine with Sheldon, Howard and Raj. Penny doesn’t approve which spurs Leonard to consider getting rid of his nerdmobilia. Thankfully his boys put a stop to that nonsense just in time. I can’t say this was my favorite episode but these guys now how to nerd out better than any ensemble on TV. And the group participation when Leonard ‘traveled’ into the future for the first time…hysterical. (Sadly, it’s not on YouTube, but I’ll keep looking.)
How I Met Your Mother…
I wonder if Barney has ever regretted sex before. I’m sure he’s woken up more than a few times having regretted staying the night, but this is on a whole ‘notha level. Barney broke the bro-code and the guilt overwhelmed him. He slept with Robin and did everything he could to keep it from Ted. But in the end, Robin Sparkles spilled it. And no matter how much Barney tried to overcompensate Ted wasn’t having it. And on the night of his 30th birthday, Ted declared he no longer wanted to be Barney’s friend. I don’t know about you, but I was wrecked. I know it will blow over but…
HIMYM gets the award for the best line of the night.
[A guilt-ridden Barney is paranoid that Ted has found out about his tryst with Robin]
Ted: Barney, you want my X Box?
Barney: Ted! She has a name!!
House…
House was back with a brand new episode and I’d be lying if I said I was left feeling a little underwhelmed. I don’t watch many procedurals because they all seem the same after a few episodes. I think the writing and acting on HOUSE are some of the best on TV, but the plots are getting way too repetitive. It’s Lupus, Sarcodosis, House is a bad person and manipulates people. Yeah, been there, done that. This isn’t really new but I think I was expecting something a little more after such a long hiatus. And the writers trying to jam Chase and Cameron into an episode where they really weren’t relevant? Weak. The upside is that Cut Throat Bitch still continues to spark the fire under House – and if I didn’t know any better I think I’m sensing some sexual tension. Too bad she’s dating his best friend. House is not Barney – how wouldn’t do that. And by that I mean…yes he would. All this is an I kind of enjoyed the hour I spent watching the episode. How does that happen?
Paradise Hotel…
And we save the best worst for last. The trashiest show on prime time (and late night if you consider the MA version) continues to be horribly beautiful. My least favorite hotel guest, Raheim, returned last night to stir up some trouble. Guests are being sent home left and right. Last week it was Chris and Lauren, and tonight it was Aaron and Myrna (not sure if that’s how you spell her name but I wouldn’t give her the benefit of me looking it up – good riddance). There’s only so many guests left in paradise, but my two favorites are still in the game – Krista and Mikey. Mikey’s been my favorite since day one, and Krista moved up on the list when Tanya left. James continues to be a DB who always seems to be on the verge of tears (man up) and the rest of the guests bore me. Why do I keep on watching? Why can’t I stop?
So that’s a lot of TV in one night. My Tuesday break down of Monday night TV won’t be complete until we get to chat about GOSSIP GIRL. I saved that show until last – as a reward for getting through all the other shows, but haven’t had a chance to watch it yet…ironic?
Did you watch any of these shows last night? Have anything to say about them? Dish… (as long as you aren’t talking about GOSSIP GIRL I want to hear from you.)
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I liked the little slip of the tongue Future Ted made at the end of the show when he referenced his 31st birthday and the goat…i like how they get dropping hints.
So that means that Robin will be living at Ted at some point. Dun dun dun!!
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Jo and Sam –
Can you please explain the ending to me (and Jim Mosby). I was confused as to what Ted was saying about Robin.
Ted was saying was that on his 31st birthday, Robin is living in that apartment. Whether it is with Ted, with Ted and someone else, or really almost any combination is part of the mystery.
In my opinion best HIMYM in a long time. It was dramatic enough to get me excited, but had enough funny lines and situations to remain completely true to itself.
That’s what I heard too. That by his 31st Robin is living in the apartment. They probably want to throw us off the trail and think that Robin is the mother. My guess would be that Lily and Marshall are living in their apartment by then and Ted needs a roommate.
Yeah, I don’t think he said flat out “When Robin was living here” He just said “ate all of Robin’s towels…wait, that was my 31st birthday..” So it implied that Robin was living there. But remember from the pilot, she’s Aunt Robin to the kids. So she can’t be the mother.
Loved HIMYM – very deep episode for our show! I def thought they were implying at the end that Robin and Ted are living together on his 31st Birthday….but in what capacity? Gfriend? friend? who knows!!
Ted specifically said something to the effect of “oh wait, Robin wasn’t living in the apartment on my 30th birthday…that was my 31st”. I think it definitely says they do share the apartment in the future. In what capacity? Who knows…but due to her being referred to as “Aunt Robin” to the kids, it leaves little possibility that she’s the mother. Overall…fantastic episode! I loved the X Box line as well, but the one that really got me was “I have six self-cleaning litter boxes at home…and I don’t even have a kid”. Hysterical!!!!