[s5e18] Say Cheese -

In contrast to Barney, Marshall is shown to always have his eyes closed in every photo, a gag that critical reviews found amusing but slightly overplayed. Critical and Community Reception

Fans on Reddit often debate this episode, with many siding with Lily. They argue that bringing a stranger to an intimate birthday dinner is a major social faux pas, regardless of Ted’s optimism about "the one". Perspective on the Episode

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. [S5E18] Say Cheese

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

Watch this detailed reaction and discussion to see why the photography gags and Ted's relationship choices make this a standout episode: In contrast to Barney, Marshall is shown to

Critics from The A.V. Club gave it a B+ , while IGN rated it 7.8/10 .

“Love the episode, especially the side joke about Barney not being able to take a bad picture. But yeah, Ted's an idiot in this episode.” Reddit · r/HIMYM · 1 year ago Perspective on the Episode Ted argues that these

“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