[s1e2] Purple Giraffe -

This episode is often cited as the beginning of the show's "Color Theory," where the color purple (worn by Robin here) symbolizes someone who is wrong for the protagonist, contrasted later by the "Yellow Umbrella" representing the Mother. Key Moments & Highlights

The episode's title refers to a fluff news story Robin reports on—a boy who gets stuck in a claw machine while trying to win a stuffed . [S1E2] Purple Giraffe

After discovering from Lily that Robin actually has a crush on him, Ted decides to prove he isn't "intense" by throwing a "casual" party. This episode is often cited as the beginning