Alternative Ending To How I Met Your Mother
Okay, let's face it. The ending of How I Met Your Mother? Divisive is an understatement. Some loved it, some hated it, and some are probably still writing angry fan fiction about it. But what if things had gone a little… differently?
The "Robin Stays in Argentina" Scenario
Imagine this: Ted finishes telling his kids the epic saga. Except, instead of rushing to Robin's apartment, he takes a beat.
He remembers all the reasons why they didn't work before. He remembers Robin's ambition, her career, and her utter dedication to her globetrotting journalist life.
Plot Twist!
Instead, Ted decides to finally pursue something he's always wanted: to write that novel! He pours all his energy into his creative writing.
He channels all that romantic energy into crafting amazing stories. Think Nicholas Sparks, but with more architecture jokes.
Meanwhile, Robin thrives in Argentina. She becomes a famous foreign correspondent, reporting on everything from tango scandals to the discovery of new dinosaur bones. She even learns to make amazing empanadas.
The "Victoria Gets a Second Chance" Romp
What if, after Barney and Robin's disastrous marriage, Ted runs into Victoria again?
Remember Victoria? The baker? The one that got away? The one he arguably cheated on Robin with? (Okay, maybe not the best start, but hear me out!)
A Bakery Reunion!
They meet again by accident in New York after Victoria returns to America from Germany, fate brings them back together when Ted orders a cake from her bakery to celebrate Lily's pregnancy.
They reconnect over a shared love of carbs and questionable dating choices.
This time, they both are more mature and ready for something real. No more running away from relationships! No more long distances!
The "Aunt Lily is the Narrator" Revelation!
Okay, this one is a bit wild. But what if, the entire time, it wasn't Ted telling the story? What if it was Lily?
Think about it. She's always the one pushing Ted to find love. She's the glue that holds the group together.
Maybe she is telling this story to her own children (or even Marshall's! - sneaky Lily) to illustrate the importance of friendship and never giving up on love… even if it takes nine seasons to explain.
Marshall's Reaction?
Can you imagine Marshall's face when he finds out his wife has been secretly chronicling all their friends' romantic mishaps?
He'd probably be equal parts amused and slightly embarrassed. Especially if she included all those stories about his courtroom mishaps.
The "They All Move to Italy" Escapade
Let's get completely absurd. What if, after everything, the whole gang decides to pack up and move to Italy?
Marshall gets a job as an international law expert. Lily opens an art gallery. Barney tries to become a suave Italian businessman (and probably fails spectacularly). Robin becomes a food critic. And Ted finally finds his muse in the beautiful Tuscan countryside.
Pasta, Love, and Lawsuits
They spend their days eating pasta, drinking wine, and getting into hilarious misadventures involving mistaken identities, language barriers, and Marshall's unfortunate encounters with the Italian legal system.
Imagine the Thanksgiving episodes! Instead of turkey, it's all about handmade pasta and debate about the best regional wine. That is how our friends' story conclude, not how it ended.
