Recent Addiction: How I Met Your Mother

So recently I've been watching a ton of how I met your mother. I don't mean like an episode here or there but like an entire season in one night type of addiction. But the world doesn't like me and took off most of the seasons on netflix and the sketch sites have become really sketch (I was watching season 8 with Italian subtitles). But the reason why I'm so addicted is because it's extremely easy to relate to the show. Sure there are certain characters that you relate to more than other but in the end you sort of have a bit of everyone in you. No one is completely Barney or completely Robin, they are a mix. Personally I'm a blend of Barney and Ted with a dash of Lily. I'm not going to explain this further so take it as you want :P

Also their friendship is incredible. They are a group of people who truly, legitimately care about each other. Sure Lily and Marshall went through that phase where they only wanted to hear problems if they were an 8 or higher, but at the end of the day they realized that they wanted to be further involved in the life of their friends. Sure not every friend group is like this and most of the time it's usually only seen on TV, but I've been lucky enough to find a friend group just like HIMYM's. My friends and I tell each other everything, we ship each other with people, and we always have each other's backs.


Marvin Waitforit Eriksen! He's not the only legendary baby in the show. Don't forget that the show has some incredible ideas like bro-parents. "I mean, what’s better than raising a kid with your bro?! No arguments, no touchy feely-ness, none of that. Just you and your bro, broing the hell out of your major city of choice. Plus, they dont’ get mad when you turn around and check out the chick who passed by. AND I CAN USE THE CHILD TO GET CHICKS!!!!" Like seriously this is the best idea ever!!! If I adopt a baby with my best friend we'd get all the guys, a great tax return, and it'd be a great experience.

Also the show is just plain AWESOME!! I mean they have the perfect balance of sadness and comedic relief. They show you how to get through the tough parts of life and how to enjoy the happy moments. Also they don't try to hard to be humorous. They just are. Sure the laugh track can be annoying at times but there are genuinely funny moments. And sad moments. And cute moments. And infuriating moments. The show just basically sums up life in short 30 minute doses that are meant to watched for hours at a time.