the revenge of the nerd

As I've been watching unhealthy amounts of How I Met Your Mother episodes, I can't help but relate to the show's protagonist Ted Mosby as he tries to find love in the large, often isolating, city of Manhattan. Yeah, the characters are not as iconic as Friends nor is it nearly as funny as Arrested Development, but there is a certain element of sweetness and warmth in the show as it highlights the importance of bromance/friendships and the concept of fate.

Also, it gave a second life to the careers of the beloved Willow and Doogie Howser. I think finding a perfect role for an actor is almost like finding a perfect mate. I love it when actors are perfectly cast in their respective roles- like they were born for their parts. Though it may often be limiting to most actors, which is usually the case for people who were strictly known for their roles in famous sitcoms, it is very comforting for the viewer to see that perfect match. And how nice it is for actors like Alyson Hannigan and Neil Patrick Harris to find that, a second time around.

Speaking of Alyson Hannigan, that girl has really got it good (not only in her roles, but in her personal life as well). From Buffy's sidekick to the horny band nerd in the American Pie series, she always played the ultimately dweebus. I didn't know this, but she's actually married to Alexis Denisof (Sandy Rivers, Robin's cheesy co-anchor in HIMYM) who also played a "watcher" in Buffy, which is where he and Hannigan first met.

And they have a baby too! Aren't they the cutest family ever?


Her life seems quite enviable. This adorable getup reminds me of the Office and Modern Family Halloween episodes. When I have a family, I'm so going to get my husband and kids to get all decked out for Halloween in an overbearing manner like Pam and Claire did.