"The Scorpion and the Toad" is the 2 episode in the second season of the television series How I Met Your Mother. It originally aired on September 25, 2006.
The title references the story of the scorpion and the toad, where the toad carries the scorpion across the river, only to be stung once they reach the other side. In explanation of his actions, the scorpion states, "It is my nature." This can be related to how Barney steals Marshall's conque...
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"The Scorpion and the Toad" is the 2 episode in the second season of the television series How I Met Your Mother. It originally aired on September 25, 2006.
The title references the story of the scorpion and the toad, where the toad carries the scorpion across the river, only to be stung once they reach the other side. In explanation of his actions, the scorpion states, "It is my nature." This can be related to how Barney steals Marshall's conquests throughout the whole episode.
Barney notices Marshall checking out Robin, and he and Ted are excited that Marshall seems to be getting over Lily. Barney insists on taking Marshall out to meet women. The first time Marshall tries to talk to a woman he fails horribly, talking awkwardly about sweat. Barney intervenes and ultimately goes home with the woman. Even though Marshall initially refuses to go out again, Barney convinces him to try again and teaches him Barney's Rules of Mating Without Dating. Trying to use one of Barney's rules,...
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