How I Met Your Mother: 10 Greatest Fantasy Sequences
3. Robin Sparkles
We find out in the show that Robin, the gun-toting, whiskey-drinking badass, used to be a pop star in Canada known as Robin Sparkles. Every single time she is mentioned, and we get a glimpse into her life as a pop star, we get an extremely hilarious scene.
Not only do we get three iconic songs, Let’s Go to the Mall, Sandcastles in the Sand, and The Beaver Song, but we also get ridiculous imagery of Robin in outdated clothing. These scenes are absurd, not only because we know Robin’s character well, but because it such a perfect parody of pop stars in real life.
Every sequence with Sparkles features moments that we have all seen pop stars go through in their lives, including the initial hit that launches her career, the dramatic sequel to said hit, and the eventual mental breakdown that nobody can turn away from.
Sparkles is also a large part of the jokes made surrounding Canadian culture, with her proudly displaying many of the stereotypes. It is a very hilarious character, with some great fantasy scenes to boot, making Robin Sparkles an extremely memorable part of the show.