"Hilarious nonetheless and a good break from the progressive storyline." Rolling Stone Included in "Greatest Sitcom Episodes of All Time" list.
: The central mystery of Robin’s past ends in what many call a "brilliant payoff". The 80s-style music video "Let's Go To The Mall" is described as a hilarious homage to the era and a turning point for Robin's character development. [S2E9] Slap Bet
: The episode establishes the long-running wager between Marshall and Barney. Reviewers from IGN note that while the premise is immature, it perfectly captures the "men will be boys" dynamic of the group. "Hilarious nonetheless and a good break from the
“While Marshall's slap of Barney ended up being wrongful, it was not premature and was sanctioned by the commissioner.” Reddit · r/howimetyourmother · 4 years ago Critical Consensus Rating / Verdict IMDb Users 9/10 or 10/10 (Multiple reviews) : The episode establishes the long-running wager between
“The absurdity of a slap bet is amusing in itself but throw in Marshall and Barney and you have a formula for entertainment gold.” WordPress.com · 12 years ago