How We Made Your Mother

General Questions | S1E11 "The Limo"


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In this bonus “General Questions” episode of How We Made Your Mother, Josh, Craig, and Alek reflect on gender dynamics in How I Met Your Mother, prompted by a listener who studied “The Limo” episode in an English class on 2000s sitcoms. They explore the show’s gender role reversals, Barney’s objectification of women (and how it was meant to be satirical), and the tension between authorial intent and fan interpretation. They also dive into the legacy and construction of Barney’s iconic Get Psyched mix (including whether a prop list or fan reconstructions are accurate), share their own personal “get psyched” songs and albums (with love for The Joshua Tree and Born in the USA), and talk about how Ted’s idealized New Year’s Eve reflects his need for control—and the broader theme of learning to dance with the universe. Along the way, they reminisce about Wesleyan, Ricky Gervais, Springsteen, and Sam Malone, wrapping with shout-outs to eagle-eyed HIMYM fans and an impromptu Airbnb ad.


Fan Questions Asked:

  • What class were you studying “The Limo” in, and why that episode?
  • Did you and Carter write the full Get Psyched mix, or was it the props team?
  • What songs are on your personal Get Psyched mix?
  • Was “The Limo” episode satirizing New Year’s Eve pressure, or about Ted’s need for control?
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