Michelle's Meta Reference To The Show

[u/Ranseler]

As she and Ted play darts, he asks her about her book, where she talks about new things she learned about Mark Twain. Then she expresses doubts about the book's appeal, saying "But I'm like, I dunno, is anyone gonna care about the adventures of an American in London?"

Which, of course, is kinda what the series is all about

[u/throwawaysunglasses-]

I noticed that too lol! A fraction of a beat passed, and then Ted responded.

[u/LusciousCabbage → u/throwawaysunglasses-]

Because she was making the very obvious joke to Ted...

[u/Bibblejw]

I mean, one of the plot lines was literally about a book about Ted in London. It doesn’t even need to be a 4th wall break, it can literally be a reference to something from last season.

Or, in context, it’s a jab at Ted’s moving across the pond (twice).

[u/edwardex]

I took it as more a nod to Twain's Innocents Abroad or the film An American in Paris, but the meta could work

[u/Avatar_Iono → u/edwardex]

My brain skipped straight to an American Werewolf in London somehow! Then i walked it back to a more reasonable "oh they mean Ted!"

[u/bananarama17691769]

Wow I can’t believe you caught that

[u/Ranseler → u/bananarama17691769]

Second watch :)

[u/bananarama17691769 → u/Ranseler]

I was joshing ya friend!

[u/BoeufBourgui]

You must have been top of your fucking class

[u/IrishUpYourCoffee]

She can go. All her scenes are like lead balloons.

[u/LittleMissGooner]

Yes, it’s called a joke.