Tonight's episode...

Spoiler warning...

"What type of mother misses her daughter's wedding?" Ted starts crying...

Does that mean the mother is dying and will miss their daughter's wedding? Is that why Ted is telling the story of meeting the mother in the series?

Wow good catch

I had not thought of that.... Yikes.

yeah apparently that theory has been floating around for quite a while, and a ton of people latched on to last night's episode as near proof of it being the case.

the "mother missing a daughter's wedding"
the "I don't want you to be the guy who lives in his stories. Don't live in the past, got to move forward"

while this season has dragged on a little too much over such a short span of time, I'm betting on some good writing and emotions to finish things off. Been following since day one. It's time to end it, but will also be strange for it to be done.

(03-04-2014 11:30 AM)MemTigerFan Wrote:  yeah apparently that theory has been floating around for quite a while, and a ton of people latched on to last night's episode as near proof of it being the case.

the "mother missing a daughter's wedding"
the "I don't want you to be the guy who lives in his stories. Don't live in the past, got to move forward"

while this season has dragged on a little too much over such a short span of time, I'm betting on some good writing and emotions to finish things off. Been following since day one. It's time to end it, but will also be strange for it to be done.

There's always "How I Met Your Dad!"

(03-04-2014 12:31 PM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(03-04-2014 11:30 AM)MemTigerFan Wrote:  yeah apparently that theory has been floating around for quite a while, and a ton of people latched on to last night's episode as near proof of it being the case.

the "mother missing a daughter's wedding"
the "I don't want you to be the guy who lives in his stories. Don't live in the past, got to move forward"

while this season has dragged on a little too much over such a short span of time, I'm betting on some good writing and emotions to finish things off. Been following since day one. It's time to end it, but will also be strange for it to be done.

There's always "How I Met Your Dad!"

yeah, but they'd have to do a really good job of making it interesting. I'll probably check it out, as I do many new shows, but not sure on that one yet.

I thought this thread was about something entirely different.

(03-04-2014 02:03 PM)oldmangrizz Wrote:  I thought this thread was about something entirely different.

Where have you been OMG? Have you seen Bad Grandpa. Figured you retired from royalties of them making a movie about you.

(03-04-2014 04:35 PM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(03-04-2014 02:03 PM)oldmangrizz Wrote:  I thought this thread was about something entirely different.

Where have you been OMG? Have you seen Bad Grandpa. Figured you retired from royalties of them making a movie about you.

Been taking constant care of my wife for the last 6 weeks following major back surgery.

Saw Bad Grandpa the weekend it came out. Wasn't impressed. They tried to make it seem like a real story. Bad idea. I like the 'Jackazz' approach......just film stupid sh!t to laugh at.

I was thinking Ted's mom had recently died, but this makes even more sense....and is even sadder. Ugh.

(03-05-2014 12:13 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  I was thinking Ted's mom had recently died, but this makes even more sense....and is even sadder. Ugh.

What I originally thought, but the mother's response would probably be sorry instead of trying to cheer him up.

The latest theory is he think she is dying and she gets a cure as the twist.

I think killing off the mother would have more balls and make the finale more memorable if done right. They have always handled tragedy really well.

(03-05-2014 12:18 PM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:13 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  I was thinking Ted's mom had recently died, but this makes even more sense....and is even sadder. Ugh.

What I originally thought, but the mother's response would probably be sorry instead of trying to cheer him up.

The latest theory is he think she is dying and she gets a cure as the twist.

I think killing off the mother would have more balls and make the finale more memorable if done right. They have always handled tragedy really well.

I agree. a cure as a twist would really just be a cop out I think. While really sad to think she could be dying, to throw in the "healed" twist to finish off wouldn't work (for me).

(03-05-2014 12:37 PM)MemTigerFan Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:18 PM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:13 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  I was thinking Ted's mom had recently died, but this makes even more sense....and is even sadder. Ugh.

What I originally thought, but the mother's response would probably be sorry instead of trying to cheer him up.

The latest theory is he think she is dying and she gets a cure as the twist.

I think killing off the mother would have more balls and make the finale more memorable if done right. They have always handled tragedy really well.

I agree. a cure as a twist would really just be a cop out I think. While really sad to think she could be dying, to throw in the "healed" twist to finish off wouldn't work (for me).

Me either. If they're gonna go with that storyline, don't give me a hokey "healed" ending.

So, do we think that Ted stays in NYC the whole time, or does he go to Chicago & the mother goes with him?

Perhaps after the mother dies, Ted & the kids move back to NYC and reunite with the old gang.

(03-05-2014 12:40 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:37 PM)MemTigerFan Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:18 PM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:13 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  I was thinking Ted's mom had recently died, but this makes even more sense....and is even sadder. Ugh.

What I originally thought, but the mother's response would probably be sorry instead of trying to cheer him up.

The latest theory is he think she is dying and she gets a cure as the twist.

I think killing off the mother would have more balls and make the finale more memorable if done right. They have always handled tragedy really well.

I agree. a cure as a twist would really just be a cop out I think. While really sad to think she could be dying, to throw in the "healed" twist to finish off wouldn't work (for me).

Me either. If they're gonna go with that storyline, don't give me a hokey "healed" ending.

So, do we think that Ted stays in NYC the whole time, or does he go to Chicago & the mother goes with him?

Perhaps after the mother dies, Ted & the kids move back to NYC and reunite with the old gang.

He stays. I think Chicago is just a substitute for having to be around Robin and Barney. They all stay. Afterall, the mother doesn't know Ted, why would they date if he goes to Chicago the day after they meet?

(03-05-2014 12:54 PM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:40 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:37 PM)MemTigerFan Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:18 PM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:13 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  I was thinking Ted's mom had recently died, but this makes even more sense....and is even sadder. Ugh.

What I originally thought, but the mother's response would probably be sorry instead of trying to cheer him up.

The latest theory is he think she is dying and she gets a cure as the twist.

I think killing off the mother would have more balls and make the finale more memorable if done right. They have always handled tragedy really well.

I agree. a cure as a twist would really just be a cop out I think. While really sad to think she could be dying, to throw in the "healed" twist to finish off wouldn't work (for me).

Me either. If they're gonna go with that storyline, don't give me a hokey "healed" ending.

So, do we think that Ted stays in NYC the whole time, or does he go to Chicago & the mother goes with him?

Perhaps after the mother dies, Ted & the kids move back to NYC and reunite with the old gang.

He stays. I think Chicago is just a substitute for having to be around Robin and Barney. They all stay. Afterall, the mother doesn't know Ted, why would they date if he goes to Chicago the day after they meet?

Her band is breaking up, she seems like she's wanting a change....hokier storylines have happened....I do agree that Chicago is about getting away from Robin & Barney, though. This would change that.

(03-04-2014 11:30 AM)MemTigerFan Wrote:  yeah apparently that theory has been floating around for quite a while, and a ton of people latched on to last night's episode as near proof of it being the case.

the "mother missing a daughter's wedding"
the "I don't want you to be the guy who lives in his stories. Don't live in the past, got to move forward"

while this season has dragged on a little too much over such a short span of time, I'm betting on some good writing and emotions to finish things off. Been following since day one. It's time to end it, but will also be strange for it to be done.

The theory popped up after episode 20 of last season, "The Time Traveler" because of his speech. There are three theories right now, from what I have read:

1. Mother's dead

2. Mother is waiting on results for a potential terminal illness

3. Ted has early onset Alzheimer's


First theory sounds the most reasonable.

(03-05-2014 02:44 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:54 PM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:40 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:37 PM)MemTigerFan Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:18 PM)Latilleon Wrote:  What I originally thought, but the mother's response would probably be sorry instead of trying to cheer him up.

The latest theory is he think she is dying and she gets a cure as the twist.

I think killing off the mother would have more balls and make the finale more memorable if done right. They have always handled tragedy really well.

I agree. a cure as a twist would really just be a cop out I think. While really sad to think she could be dying, to throw in the "healed" twist to finish off wouldn't work (for me).

Me either. If they're gonna go with that storyline, don't give me a hokey "healed" ending.

So, do we think that Ted stays in NYC the whole time, or does he go to Chicago & the mother goes with him?

Perhaps after the mother dies, Ted & the kids move back to NYC and reunite with the old gang.

He stays. I think Chicago is just a substitute for having to be around Robin and Barney. They all stay. Afterall, the mother doesn't know Ted, why would they date if he goes to Chicago the day after they meet?

Her band is breaking up, she seems like she's wanting a change....hokier storylines have happened....I do agree that Chicago is about getting away from Robin & Barney, though. This would change that.

I would think that after Ted "let Robin go" (in one of the hokiest endings I've ever seen), there wouldn't be a need for Chicago anymore.

(03-05-2014 08:39 PM)neillis Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 02:44 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:54 PM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:40 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:37 PM)MemTigerFan Wrote:  I agree. a cure as a twist would really just be a cop out I think. While really sad to think she could be dying, to throw in the "healed" twist to finish off wouldn't work (for me).

Me either. If they're gonna go with that storyline, don't give me a hokey "healed" ending.

So, do we think that Ted stays in NYC the whole time, or does he go to Chicago & the mother goes with him?

Perhaps after the mother dies, Ted & the kids move back to NYC and reunite with the old gang.

He stays. I think Chicago is just a substitute for having to be around Robin and Barney. They all stay. Afterall, the mother doesn't know Ted, why would they date if he goes to Chicago the day after they meet?

Her band is breaking up, she seems like she's wanting a change....hokier storylines have happened....I do agree that Chicago is about getting away from Robin & Barney, though. This would change that.

I would think that after Ted "let Robin go" (in one of the hokiest endings I've ever seen), there wouldn't be a need for Chicago anymore.

words are one thing. reality/emotions are another. Chicago is also a part of letting her go. (and yes, that song was ridiculous)

(03-06-2014 08:31 AM)MemTigerFan Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 08:39 PM)neillis Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 02:44 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:54 PM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:40 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  Me either. If they're gonna go with that storyline, don't give me a hokey "healed" ending.

So, do we think that Ted stays in NYC the whole time, or does he go to Chicago & the mother goes with him?

Perhaps after the mother dies, Ted & the kids move back to NYC and reunite with the old gang.

He stays. I think Chicago is just a substitute for having to be around Robin and Barney. They all stay. Afterall, the mother doesn't know Ted, why would they date if he goes to Chicago the day after they meet?

Her band is breaking up, she seems like she's wanting a change....hokier storylines have happened....I do agree that Chicago is about getting away from Robin & Barney, though. This would change that.

I would think that after Ted "let Robin go" (in one of the hokiest endings I've ever seen), there wouldn't be a need for Chicago anymore.

words are one thing. reality/emotions are another. Chicago is also a part of letting her go. (and yes, that song was ridiculous)

I wish that they would have cut to young Ted losing the balloon instead of having Robin fly off. I also took that whole episode as being Ted's true "letting Robin go" instead of just giving Barney/Robin/Marly lip service. He's said he was over her many times in the past but never truly was. I figured that the whole significance of the sunrise conversation was Ted letting go of Robin once and for all.

(03-05-2014 12:18 PM)Latilleon Wrote:  

(03-05-2014 12:13 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  I was thinking Ted's mom had recently died, but this makes even more sense....and is even sadder. Ugh.

What I originally thought, but the mother's response would probably be sorry instead of trying to cheer him up.

The latest theory is he think she is dying and she gets a cure as the twist.

I think killing off the mother would have more balls and make the finale more memorable if done right. They have always handled tragedy really well.

Yeah, I thought they treated Marshall (I think) losing his father well. I think this show is more about friendship than love, and what better way to highlight it with another personal devastation. It's cruel, but some of the most powerful and memorable moments in entertainment have come from tragedy, especially a sitcom's treatment of tragedy.

I think a cheesy ending though would satisfy the diehards, the stickiness factor would mean a lot to them, and that's fine too. A tragedy, however, either the mother, or one of the other 5, that would trigger curiosity beyond the loyal existing audience. The challenge would then be to write and direct it well. Don't kill a character just to kill a character. The happily ever after series finale, I would put in my queue of "things I want to watch eventually, pretty soon." The tragic loss, is something I would want to watch as soon as I could. It would suck.