Cheese — [s5e18] Say

A fan-favorite running gag starts here, where Barney is physically unable to look bad in a photo. Every time a picture is taken, he strikes the exact same "cool" pose. Robin spends the episode trying to capture him in an awkward state (sneezing, eating, etc.), but fails until the very end of the episode's flash-forward.

The episode received generally positive reviews, often praised for its use of flashbacks and for having the entire main cast in one room for the majority of the runtime. [S5E18] Say Cheese

Watch this detailed reaction and discussion to see why the photography gags and Ted's relationship choices make this a standout episode: A fan-favorite running gag starts here, where Barney

Critics from The A.V. Club gave it a B+ , while IGN rated it 7.8/10 . Ted argues that these women are part of

Ted argues that these women are part of his journey and his family (the gang) should be more welcoming. He feels Lily is being overly exclusive.

“I think Ted was in the wrong. But honestly, I did not like Marshall yelling at the girl to get out... She just baked a cake for y'all.” Reddit · r/HIMYM · 1 year ago

After Marshall kicks Lori out for a cake mishap—she brings a cake with the wrong age and name—Lily realizes through an old photo that she was once the "random" girl in Marshall's life who might not have worked out, leading her to soften her stance. Key Subplots and Gags