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“The reveal is both crazy and brilliantly executed, which I thought elevated Robin's character to a higher level.” Reddit · r/HIMYM
: Critics highlight that the episode has "not a single dull moment" and displays the show's formula for "entertainment gold" by pairing absurd stakes with strong character interactions. Community Perspectives
: The central mystery of Robin’s past ends in what many call a "brilliant payoff". The 80s-style music video "Let's Go To The Mall" is described as a hilarious homage to the era and a turning point for Robin's character development. [S2E9] Slap Bet
“While Marshall's slap of Barney ended up being wrongful, it was not premature and was sanctioned by the commissioner.” Reddit · r/howimetyourmother · 4 years ago Critical Consensus Rating / Verdict IMDb Users 9/10 or 10/10 (Multiple reviews)
“The absurdity of a slap bet is amusing in itself but throw in Marshall and Barney and you have a formula for entertainment gold.” WordPress.com · 12 years ago “The reveal is both crazy and brilliantly executed,
"Hilarious nonetheless and a good break from the progressive storyline." Rolling Stone Included in "Greatest Sitcom Episodes of All Time" list.
: The episode establishes the long-running wager between Marshall and Barney. Reviewers from IGN note that while the premise is immature, it perfectly captures the "men will be boys" dynamic of the group. “While Marshall's slap of Barney ended up being
While the episode is overwhelmingly popular, some fans on Reddit have spent years debating the fairness of Lily's rulings as the "Slap Bet Commissioner".
“The reveal is both crazy and brilliantly executed, which I thought elevated Robin's character to a higher level.” Reddit · r/HIMYM
: Critics highlight that the episode has "not a single dull moment" and displays the show's formula for "entertainment gold" by pairing absurd stakes with strong character interactions. Community Perspectives
: The central mystery of Robin’s past ends in what many call a "brilliant payoff". The 80s-style music video "Let's Go To The Mall" is described as a hilarious homage to the era and a turning point for Robin's character development.
“While Marshall's slap of Barney ended up being wrongful, it was not premature and was sanctioned by the commissioner.” Reddit · r/howimetyourmother · 4 years ago Critical Consensus Rating / Verdict IMDb Users 9/10 or 10/10 (Multiple reviews)
“The absurdity of a slap bet is amusing in itself but throw in Marshall and Barney and you have a formula for entertainment gold.” WordPress.com · 12 years ago
"Hilarious nonetheless and a good break from the progressive storyline." Rolling Stone Included in "Greatest Sitcom Episodes of All Time" list.
: The episode establishes the long-running wager between Marshall and Barney. Reviewers from IGN note that while the premise is immature, it perfectly captures the "men will be boys" dynamic of the group.
While the episode is overwhelmingly popular, some fans on Reddit have spent years debating the fairness of Lily's rulings as the "Slap Bet Commissioner".