A couple of weeks ago, when I was on vacation, Sarah graciously stepped in and reviewed How I Met Your
Mother. In her review, she mentioned that she could have spent the entire article quoting the show. I've often
said the same thing in my own reviews, and "Barneyisms" such as "De-wait for it-nied", have quickly
become a part of my group of friends' vocabulary. Apparently we aren't the only ones who have noticed; via the New York Metro comes this article all about
catchphrases (using HIMYM as a case study), and their dodgey history. In it, the author talks
about how they're not quite as self-aware like back in the days of "What you talkin' bout Willis" or "I
love it when a plan comes together," but are still an effective tool for gaining a loyal audience for a new show.
Now, I'm sure my loyal and keen-eyed readers have noticed that I have a couple of my own catchphrases around here, so
"Suit up" and let me know what you think.Catchphrase this
A couple of weeks ago, when I was on vacation, Sarah graciously stepped in and reviewed How I Met Your
Mother. In her review, she mentioned that she could have spent the entire article quoting the show. I've often
said the same thing in my own reviews, and "Barneyisms" such as "De-wait for it-nied", have quickly
become a part of my group of friends' vocabulary. Apparently we aren't the only ones who have noticed; via the New York Metro comes this article all about
catchphrases (using HIMYM as a case study), and their dodgey history. In it, the author talks
about how they're not quite as self-aware like back in the days of "What you talkin' bout Willis" or "I
love it when a plan comes together," but are still an effective tool for gaining a loyal audience for a new show.
Now, I'm sure my loyal and keen-eyed readers have noticed that I have a couple of my own catchphrases around here, so
"Suit up" and let me know what you think.
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12-22-2005 @ 4:33AM
Thomas said...
HIMYM still feels forced to me, I still feel like I'm watching a bunch of actors reading lines rather than a bunch of characters living a story. If Doogie and Willow weren't in it I really wouldn't bother regardless of the number of catchphrases they try and shoe-horn in.
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12-22-2005 @ 8:56AM
Carl Winslow said...
Macaroni-let me finish-salad.
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12-22-2005 @ 10:19AM
Michael G said...
I like the show, but I don't love it enough to remember the dialog, Wasn't that the draw and eventual downfall of 'Happy Days' All the catch phrases. Towards the end, they were adding them 2 a week to see which ones would stick.
I think this show will do well, but the 'how i met your mother' gag better have a hint of who she is or it should change its name.
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