Glitter

Season 6, Episode 9, Aired
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Barney's obtaining an episode of Space Teens, the Canadian show that created the Robin Sparkles character, leads the gang to find out why Robin no longer talks to her co-star, Jessica Glitter. Meanwhile, Robin is fed up with Lily's incessant baby talk, and Ted's Ohio friend Punchy drops by unexpectedly.moreless
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  • Robin Sparkles has a friend named Glitter.

    10
    "Perfect"
    By Jon_MW_14, Sep 03, 2011
    "Glitter" is a funny How I Met Your Mother episode! I was laughing all the way through this episode. I love how Robin Sparkles was first a character on a Canadian tv show called Space Teens. I love how the gang all thought the show was really dirty. I love the beaver song. Punchy was little annoying though, but it was funny how he acted all normal with his wife, and then asked Ted to be his best man. Oh, I love Barney making fun of all those reality shows. I give this episode a 10/10.moreless

  • A rare misfire...

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    By Data1001, Jun 07, 2011
    Not sure what happened here. The writing was way off, for sure -- and I guess that threw everything else off-kilter, as well. The jokes fell flat, the characters acted out-of-character. Just not, in my opinion, a good episode. What I can usually count on with HIMYM is solid character-based humor, with a smattering of jokes to fill. This episode turned that ratio on its ear, and ended up with mostly "jokes" and very little character humor (and what there was of that, as I mentioned earlier, did not work for me, for the most part). The actors were all game enough, but this proves the axiom that if the writing isn't there, nothing else will gel. Fortunately, one poorly-written episode is not enough to blacken my overall appreciation of this series. Nevertheless, even if you're a big fan of the show, it'd probably be best if you missed this episode. Hopefully they'll return to form next week.moreless

  • One of the most amazing HIMYM scenes ever, as well as Robin Sparkles 3.9.

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    By amazing_race, Jun 05, 2011
    This was a very hilariuos HIMYM episode! Substance wise, the storylines weren't particularly special or pertinent, but they were very enjoyable and hilarious!

    I really enjoyed the Barney scenes, where he talked for a solid 2 minutes of various elimination lines from relaity TV Shows! I enjoyed all of those, and I did not spot laughing, right throughout those scenes!

    I also really enjoyed Robin Sparkles! That is really funny! The kids shown turned porno. Really hilarious stuff, and that was extremey well written!

    All up, dfinitely the best episode of the season! They had me laughing the swhole way through, and I would definitely recommend this one! Phenomenal effeort, guys!moreless

  • Finally!

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    By Bobinho26, Jun 04, 2011
    Finally an episode worthy of this show's status that was building up for the last 5 seasons. I must say that so far the new season has been anything but good, in fact it was very lame. The jokes were mediocre, even barney was not on top of his game. Plus, the on-going mystery of who Ted's wife is going to be. I really hope it's that blonde activist/snob, because i'm really tired of waiting. They should end this show before it sinks even deeper and is only remembered for dragging the storyline to no end.

    As for this episode, i laughed so hard i was almost crying, the whole sparkles-glitter erotic suggestions were hilarious, including the jokes about the canadian accent. Oh, and barney's monologue in which he makes fun of almost every reality show on tv - epic!!

    Hope they keep it up and that this episode is not just a one-time thing.moreless

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    By DavidBentley1, Jun 04, 2011
    This is by far the funniest episode I have ever seen. All you critics who gave this episode a poor score are seriously too uptight. Every show that reveals more on Robin sparkles gets me excited. I know they are making fun of Canadians a bit here, but it is all in good fun.

    I do grant this episode focused on humor over story and character, but sometimes you need that. Its not like every episode needs to have something to push the story. This episode is a perfect example of how this show just keeps getting better and better. Each passing season I look more and more forward to great episodes such as this one. Keep them coming.moreless
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    • Alan Thicke: If Robin's beaver devours six inches of wood every half-hour, and Jessica's beaver devours eight inches of wood every 45 minutes, how much wood will I need to keep both of these beavers well-fed all weekend long?

    • Jessica Glitter: Great job using long division to catch that space burglar, eh? Robin Sparkles: What can I say? He'll be in galactic jail for the remainder of his life.

    • Robin: Just watch it without me! Barney: Two dudes sitting on the couch watching porn? That's kind of weird. Robin: It's not porn, it's a kid's show. Ted: Two dudes watching a kid show might be worse.

    • Barney: Seriously, dude. he has got to go! You need to be like, You are the weakest link - goodbye, Punchy the tribe has spoken, please packup your knives and go, your work of art didn't work for us, your times up!, I have to ask you to leave the mansion, you must leave the chateau, your tour ends here, you've been chopped - Ted: Okay, yeah I know.. Barney: - you've been evicted from the Big Brother house, your dessert just didn't measure up, sachet away!, give me a jacket and leave hells kitchen, I'm sorry, you did not get a rose, you have been eliminated from the race, you are no longer in the running to be America's Next Top Model, You're Fired!, Auf Wiedersehen!

    • Barney: Madam, that is an insult that cannot be ignored! I demand satisfaction! Robin: What, are we gonna duel? Barney: No, I'm gonna show everyone this embarrassing video of you. It's Robin Sparkles 3, ya'll!

    • Lily: How did you find Glitter? Marshall: Simple, really. I used my powers of deduction. I knew Glitter used to be a key-tarist, basically a piano. I just made a list of the all keyboard-based occupations, cross-matched them.. Jessica Glitter: His friend Barney looked me up, hoping to buy my Space Teens costume.

    • Robin: You do not get to hear the beaver song! It is a sweet song about friendship, and you guys are being disgusting. Beavers are adorable! Barney: No arguments here.

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    • International Airdates: United Kingdom: February 17, 2011 on E4; Australia: March 3, 2011 on Channel 7; Germany: October 5, 2011 on ProSieben; Czech Republic: January 26, 2012 on Prima COOL

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