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We Chose Poorly: A HIMYM Retrospective Done Under Duress

This Is Not a Normal Thing (S01E03: "Sweet Taste of Liberty")

Season 1, Ep. 3

Barney Stinson. Endearing clown? Deeply concerning man? Let's talk about it, while also squaring off in the first of what is sure to be many BLOOD DUELS between hosts!

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