Slap Bet — [s2e9]

: The central mystery of Robin’s past ends in what many call a "brilliant payoff". The 80s-style music video "Let's Go To The Mall" is described as a hilarious homage to the era and a turning point for Robin's character development.

“While Marshall's slap of Barney ended up being wrongful, it was not premature and was sanctioned by the commissioner.” Reddit · r/howimetyourmother · 4 years ago Critical Consensus Rating / Verdict IMDb Users 9/10 or 10/10 (Multiple reviews) [S2E9] Slap Bet

While the episode is overwhelmingly popular, some fans on Reddit have spent years debating the fairness of Lily's rulings as the "Slap Bet Commissioner". : The central mystery of Robin’s past ends

“The reveal is both crazy and brilliantly executed, which I thought elevated Robin's character to a higher level.” Reddit · r/HIMYM “The reveal is both crazy and brilliantly executed,

“The absurdity of a slap bet is amusing in itself but throw in Marshall and Barney and you have a formula for entertainment gold.” WordPress.com · 12 years ago