How I Met Your Mother, S08E07
Barney was being scouted by strip clubs after leaving his longtime favorite and hired Robin to be his agent. Marshall vouched for an old law school buddy for a job at his firm and lost credibility with his boss after the interview was a disaster. Ted wanted to prove that he wasn't a "piggyback stamper" and desperately searched for proof he had vouched for something cool on his own.
Well, no such luck for Barney and Robin to kickstart their old relationship, but you definitely could see them clicking like they always have. Anyone who could agree to handle Barney's strip club decision is a match made in heaven for him. I think it's really weird that he puts so much money into strip clubs that they would be fighting over him, but Barney has always lived an abnormal life. At the end where they were kissing, I got my hopes up that they would slid back into Barbin, but Robin wasn't having any of it. Before I thought they should ease on into it, but after seeing how well they get along on something so ridiculous as strip club scouting, I don't see any reason they shouldn't be together already. Barney seems into it--dunno what Robin's problem is. If it's anything, it better be guilt. She still needs to apologize for what she did.
I guess I forgot until I saw this episode that Marshall is a completely good guy. He just sees the good in people, which makes sense that he has Ted as his best friend and can promote him, despite that Ted has a lot of annoying flaws. It was cute when he actually gave his stamp of approval a stamp of approval. Geez. But the best thing about his story and this episode all together was that his old school buddy Brad was played by Joe Manganiello. Holy crap--freaking Alcide from True Blood! It's amazing that he can still look hot while in a hoodie and a mustard-stained shirt. I was thrilled to see him, especially when he was telling Marshall's boss that there was no way he was six feet unless he stood on top of a pot of gold. Not only did he make Marshall look bad but he also turned out to be on the opposing side of Marshall's biggest case. Oh, snap! That was a pretty shitty thing to do to Marshall who was just trying to be kind, but I just love that actor so much that I was just excited to know that he was possibly going to appear in at least one more episode. I don't care if he makes Marshall cry--I definitely wanna see more of him! Best guest star on this show ever!
Ted had another pathetic story. He is really a sorry individual since being single. The only thing I liked is that he sort of gave his original stamp of approval for Lily back when Marshall had only begun to date Lily. He did backtrack on his stamp a little, but he mostly convinced Marshall that Lily was a good deal. That was nice because I was just shaking my head at him spiraling into self-pity about himself. I can't believe it's taken him so long to figure out that he's never really amazed anyone with his "discoveries" about things.
I liked this episode. I suppose Barney and Robin will really have to start having a conversation about getting back together in the next episode (I'd be pissed if they decided to just ignore that kiss). Joe Manganiello has appeared as Marshall's rival and I freaking love it. Really can't wait to see his handsome face again next week. Ted, on the other hand, can hide his face for a few weeks. I'm about ready for him to get his damn act together. Can't take another story about him being a sorry son of bitch.
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