The gang discusses their feelings on disclosing things in relationships. When it becomes clear that Robin is keeping a secret, Barney and Marshall make a slap bet on what it is. Marshall bets that Robin was married, which she tells Ted she was. Marshall slaps Barney, but later discovers that Robin was lying about.
Ted confronts Robin on her lie, and the two get into a huge argument. The rest of the gang comes over and Barney shows them the beginning of what appears to be a porno starring Robin. Thinking he won the bet, Barney slaps Marshall.
However it turns out that instead Robin is a Canadian Pop Star named Robin Sparkles! We get a music video and Lily the Slap Bet Commisioner rules that Marshall gets 5 slaps on Barney to be dispensed whenever he wants. Marshall uses the First Slap.
Notes
This episode begins two extremely important arcs. The first is the intro of Robin Sparkles, a recurring past version of Robin that will dominate the few episodes she's in, and most importantly will dominate our hearts. It also introduces the Slap Bet of Barney and Marshall, and we get the first of 5 life altering slaps.
Review
This episode...it's...the greatest thing ever.
Ranking
10 out of 10. Plus a Bonus Point.
Season Comparison: Season 1 vs. Season 2: "Belly Full of Turkey" vs. "Slap Bet"
So a mediocre HIMYM episode vs....The Greatest Thing Ever! Not only does Season 2 get the win, but it also gets a bonus point. I'm continually blown away by how awesome Slap Bet is.
Winner
Season 2 Episode 9: Slap Bet
Scoreboard
Season 1: 3
Season 2: 7
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