“Uncover the Hidden Secrets of How I Met Your Mother: 10 Trivia Bombshells That Will Change How You View the Show Forever!”
Jim Parsons Auditioned For Barney
Parsons described the role of Barney Stinson to be a “big lug of a guy.” The future star of The Big Bang Theory auditioned anyways, but lost the part to Neil Patrick Harris.
Harris was credited for the physical comedy he provided during his try out. Harris did a dive roll that ending with his body hitting the chair when he pretended to play laser tag. Who was the pop star that wanted to be on the show but worried the show’s creators? More on that later.
The Actor’s Significant Others Played Characters On The Show
Alyson Hannigan’s husband, Alexis Denisof, plained vain news anchor Sandy Rivers. Smulder’s husband, Taran Killam, played Gary Blauman, both before and after he was on Saturday Night Live.
Harris’ husband David Burtka portrayed Lily’s high school boyfriend, Scooter.
Alyson Hannigan And Cobie Smulders Hid Their Pregnancies
Producers of the show weren’t ready for either Robin or Lily to become moms. In the case of Robin, she medically couldn’t get pregnant.
So, their stomachs were hidden to not make it so obvious. Nobody could tell if they were expecting a child or not.
Britney Spears Asked To Be On The Show
Bays and Thomas were worried that the pop singer wanted to play Stella. Instead, she played the role of Abby, Stella’s receptionist.
At the time, the episode was the most-watched episode in the 18-49 year old demographic. It was credited with possibly saving the show from being canceled. Coming up, if the show lasted one season, Robin wouldn’t have been the mother. Find out who would shortly.
Neil Patrick Harris Gets Free Red Bull For Life
The actor enjoys the energy drink a lot. He loves it so much on and off the set of the show that was given a lifetime supply.
In addition to that, Harris also received a mini-refrigerator from the company. This is all thanks to the amount of free advertising Harris gave the product.
Jason Segel’s Smoking Was A Concern For His Co-Star
Alyson Hannigan was upset over having to kiss her on-screen boyfriend-turned-husband. The American Pie actress described it was like “kissing an ashtray.”
Segel would eventually drop the habit for a year, until stress caught up to him which made him start again.
Victoria Would Have Been The Mother If The Show Got The Axe
The first season was initially 13 episodes. It was supposed to end with “Drumroll, Please” where Ted meets Victoria at a wedding.
If the show were to be canceled, the mother would have been Victoria. But, thanks to the ratings and characters of the show, Victoria never became the mother. Who was the mastermind behind the slap bet? It was one of the creators of the show.
There Was A Real Proposal On The Show
During the season two finale “Something Blue,” extra Timothy Russo proposed to his girlfriend during the restaurant scene.
During rehearsals, an actor took the ring from Robin to finish the scene. Jana Rugan, Russo’s girlfriend, thought it was going to happen when the cameras started rolling.
All Of The Websites Are Real
The three websites that were on the show are in fact real. Stinson Breast Education, Goliath Bank, and Puzzles the Bar all have their own websites.
And there’s even a website for Slap Bet. It’s great because people can make a countdown for their victims.
The Idea For The “Slap Bet” Between Marshall and Barney Came From Bays
Bays would make slap bets with his high school friends. He wasn’t alone in the shenanigans because Bays admitted in an Ask Reddit that he and a friend, Jon Read, made the bets.
The elephant painting from the “The Ashtray” episode was from Bays slap bet buddy.
They Filmed The Show In A Silent Studio
The show was responsible for shooting multiple scenes which took place over three days.
The pilot had 60 scenes and after that, an audience watched the episode. Their laughter made it into the laugh track and the rest was said and done.
Barney And Robin’s Relationship Wasn’t Planned From The Beginning
Of course it wasn’t. The creators came up with an idea after they saw the chemistry between Harris and Smulders.
They took that idea and put into the third season, but were worried their relationship would tarnish Ted. But, they got married anyway.
