Mini-Barney

Even Perez Hilton sometimes compares these shows. I like both, but prefer HIMYM. There are many simple reasons why they are different, so here are just a few:

1) 5 vs 6: This may seem extremely minor, but it is a very different dynamic. The plot lines of mga kaibigan episodes often (but not always) follow 3 pairs of the mga kaibigan doing various things together. On HIMYM there seems to be madami intermingling of plots (in my opinion).

2) Inspiration: HIMYM is loosely based on Carter and Craig's lives. They are the creators of the ipakita and the idea started somewhat autobiographically.

3) Lack of live audience:...