Queue TIps: How Did Bob Saget Become Your Father

I was watching "How I Met Your Mother" a while ago, and I just remembered that Bob Saget was the voice of the dad when he was older.  I remember not noticing that back when the show was still on the air.  And I was usually pretty good at recognizing voices.  I thought that was pretty cool.  He hadn't really been in a lot of stuff that I had seen other than "Full House".  There was that pretty good cameo in "Half Baked" I think.

I was wondering why I used to actually kind of like this show.  I think the main draw was really Neil Patrick Harris.  This was around the time he kind of revived his career, after he appeared on "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle".  I thought there were some pretty funny jokes.  I used to actually watch it every week.

Looking back at it now, though, it's kind of awkward that a dad is telling his teenage kids all about his sex life, as well as his friends' sex life.  And why was he talking through the TV and not in person?  And why at that age haven't they heard about how their parents met yet?  And why did the father go through so many random different stories first?

I don't know why I used to root for the main character either.  I think his name is Ted.  But it's hard to believe now that I used to think he had a point about making a big deal out of forcing things to be romantic.  I think he stole a trumpet or something because it was supposed to mean something.  Now I just find that stupid.  

And all the dumb reasons why he and Robin wouldn't get together even though they liked each other.  Like, just tell her you like her and if she doesn't like you back, move on.  I mean, I know it's a sitcom and so they create situations for comedic effect, but I now just find it all to be inane.

I already don't remember how the series ends.  I hope that's a good thing.  I remember watching it and like most everybody else, feeling incredibly disappointed.  Or, I should say disappoint-Ted.  Get it?

Also, if you search for this online, make sure you type it correctly and that you don't put "How I Wet Your Mother" instead.  That's a whole different thing entirely.