I was just rewatching some episodes That's when I noticed the subtle countdown in the episode from 50 to 1 with everyday

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adhitikrishnan — 9 years ago(January 27, 2017 10:02 PM)

I was just rewatching some episodes That's when I noticed the subtle countdown in the episode from 50 to 1 with everyday objects like ketchup bottle, clock etc.1 leading to (spoiler alert) Marshall s dad's death..
Totally blown away by its briilant nature.I wonder how I dint notice it before
Did people notice it the first time they saw?

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bigdog-65546 — 9 years ago(January 28, 2017 03:44 AM)

I had no idea about the countdown until I saw it mentioned on IMDB. That episode is easily one of the most emotional for me and was really the time in the series when I saw the characters as actual people instead of actors. Not that there hadn't been other times the actors did a great job portraying emotional situations, but given my relationship with my own dad, just made this scene that much more.

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adhitikrishnan — 9 years ago(January 28, 2017 06:29 AM)

It was certainly one of the saddest moments in the seriesAlso since Marshall is the only one among the group having a very strong and loving relationship with his fatherIt was a heartbreaking scene

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Jeannette_Mary_Labbe — 9 years ago(January 30, 2017 06:15 PM)

That episode really caught me by surprise when I first saw it and it is really sad. I thought it was nice to see someone on tv with a close relationship to their family like Marshall's. Then for him to lose his dad just broke my heart.

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jsteez — 9 years ago(January 31, 2017 01:28 PM)

I just saw this episode for the second time too. I caught it when Marshall was calling his dad and they put a lot of emphasis on a beer can with a number. In my opinion so cleverly done. Really one of the best episodes from the series.

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kezzajo — 9 years ago(February 05, 2017 03:24 PM)

I remember watching this when it aired and I only caught onto the countdown at around 40. Awesome episode, handled really well? Still really hits a nerve.

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MonoEnojado — 9 years ago(February 06, 2017 11:10 AM)

First time I ever hear about it. That's so cool. Next time I'll see it I'll pay attention to it.

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hoyagirl05 — 9 years ago(February 06, 2017 11:23 AM)

I noticed the first time I watched between 48-47. But I had no idea that the 1 was going to be the death of his father.