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Have we all not thought about having the opportunity Ted and Jen got to have tonight? How many dates have we thought back on, realizing in hindsight all the things we could’ve done better, the things we could’ve said or not said, the missed opportunities? How often do we wonder what today would be like if we had done things differently? We never get to see what wonderful life we could have had but tonight Ted did.

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The lady you see above is Ted’s blind date Jen, played by Lindsay Sloane. If she looks familiar and you’re an Entourage fan you’ll remember her as the girl Vince bedded, liked, then was rejected by upon learning she only hooked up with him because he was on her celebrity list.

More hilarity that might or might not ensue:

• Barney takes Marshall, and Robin to a strip club where they find a stripper who looks almost exactly like Lily. (Explains some of the pictures I posted before the premiere).
• While on a blind date, Ted and Jen realize they’ve met before—on the exact same blind date seven years ago. They decide to retrace their steps and correct each others’ mistakes in an effort to change the outcome of the current evening.
• Marshall has a naughty dream about a sexy delivery lady.

After the episode aires, feel free to chat about it here before the recap.

View this opportunity.

There is a charity running where fans may bid on a chance to visit the HIMYM set with VIP access. Procedes from this charity benefit The Young Storytellers Foundation.  If you’d like to see the work they do in LA public schools, please visit:  www.youngstorytellers.com/video

When  you’re done, be sure to join the discussion.

Also, rating information from last night:

At 8:00 PM, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (P) (5.5/08, 9.09m) was second in adults 18-34 (3.3/09) and averaged a 3.6/10 in adults 18-49 and 4.0/10 in adults 25-54.

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Decisions, decisions. How do we approach a new job? How do we approach a new relationship? How do we approach a new bullwhip? Let’s discuss.

First off, I haven’t read any of your comments. But I like to think I know you guys, and if not, I can at least expect the worst. With that I say: calm down. It’ll be OK. Everything is good. Don’t believe me? Read on. Do believe me? Good, let’s continue.

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