What is the olive theory?

The Olive Theory is based on Lily and Marshall. Ted describes the theory to Robin in the Pilot episode. Marshall hates olives, but Lily loves them, and in Ted's opinion, that's what makes them a great couple; perfect balance.
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What is the olive theory how I met your mother?

Based on Lily and Marshall, the olive theory is Ted's way of showing that the perfect couple has found each other. Lily loves olives and Marshall hates them. In Ted's hopelessly romantic mind, this shows that two halves of a whole have come together.
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Does Marshall actually like olives?

The Olive Theory, With a Twist

The Olive Theory was simple and sweet: Marshall hated olives, Lily loved them. In Ted's mind it was what made them so perfect for one another. But we quickly find out that Marshall actually likes olives.
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How do you like olives?

How to Learn to Like Olives
  1. Step 1: Tapenade. Olives are just one component of flavor-packed tapenade, so making a sandwich with a thin swipe of it a good place to start on your olive quest. ...
  2. Step 2: Puttanesca. ...
  3. Step 3: Panzanella. ...
  4. Step 4: Roast Chicken With Olives. ...
  5. Step 5: The Whole Olive and Nothing But the Olive.
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Why do olives taste bloody?

This pungent flavor is caused by a chemical called oleuropein, which is both unpalatable and a powerful antioxidant that could have cancer-fighting effects.
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How I Met Your Mother Olive Theory



Can dogs have olives?

Are Olives Safe for Dogs? Dogs can eat olives in moderation. They contain many vitamins and minerals important for human health, though dogs fed a complete and balanced diet don't need these additional nutrients. However, plain, unsalted olives can be a healthy snack for your pup.
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Did Lily sleep with Scooter?

Scooter and Lily almost had sex while they were dating, but because he did not cross a certain boundary, she - and eventually with some convincing, Marshall - did not count it as the first time she had sex.
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Do Lily and Marshall get divorced?

They dated and even got engaged but Lily called it off, moving to San Francisco to focus on her artistic interests. They were separated for three months due to this, finally getting back together a few months after Lily's return to New York, and getting re-engaged then married.
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What is the pickle theory?

The Pickle Jar Theory serves as a visual metaphor to determine what is useful and what is not useful. It helps you to set your priorities for daily life and plan tasks in such a way, that you have time to spare instead of too few hours in the day. The Pickle Jar Theory is popular for time management.
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Who does Ted end up with?

That night, Ted meets Tracy McConnell, and they fall in love, eventually getting married. The series ends in the year 2030, with Tracy having died six years before.
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How does How I Met Your Mother end?

In the series finale, it is revealed that six years prior to Ted telling the story to his children, Tracy died in 2024 from an undisclosed illness. In the finale, the characters do not directly state that the Mother is dead. Ted says that she "became sick" and his children said that she has been "gone" for six years.
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Are black olives green olives?

It may surprise you to learn that the only difference between green olives and black olives is ripeness; unripe olives are green, whereas fully ripe olives are black.
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What is rocks bucket theory?

The Bucket of Rocks Theory of Time Management

The theory proposes that you put big rocks in a bucket (this will represent the important thing) and then you fill it up with pebbles followed by sand and then water. The smaller substances represent increasingly unimportant tasks (Forsyth 2010).
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Do you know the olive theory?

The Olive Theory is based on Lily and Marshall. Ted describes the theory to Robin in the Pilot episode. Marshall hates olives, but Lily loves them, and in Ted's opinion, that's what makes them a great couple; perfect balance. Robin changes her mind about olives by Platonish, which Ted believes is very significant.
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What is pickle jar syndrome?

I call it the pickle jar syndrome and it works like this: You see someone trying to open a jar of pickles; they're clearly struggling. You immediately think, “I can do that” and then reach to grab the pickle jar and tell them that you can do it….. and fail. It's stuck. You try harder and …
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Why is Ted's middle name Evelyn?

Many viewers thought that Evelyn was a female name, which remains true in today's culture, but it was once common for both genders. Ted was very old-fashioned in his personality and views on the world, so it was fitting that he had a middle name with an interesting history.
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Did Barney and Lily sleep together?

Lily and Barney sleep in the same bed and merely cuddle together, Barney realizes that he and Lily are basically in a relationship, and he wants out. Lily gets to keep anything she picked out for Barney's apartment and takes it to her own apartment, and lives there instead of living with Barney.
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Why did Robin leave Barney?

Barney and Robin broke up because they realized they didn't work as a couple. Neither of them were happy in the relationship and even their friends knew they had to stop dating for their own good. They might have loved each other, but love doesn't equal compatibility.
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Are the cast of Himym friends in real life?

Real-life loves

How I Met Your Mother became a family affair behind the scenes, with the main cast becoming good friends and playing big roles in each other's lives. The show's friendly environment allowed Hannigan, Harris, and Smulders to bring on their real-life spouses to star with them.
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Are Marshall and Lily married in real life?

2. Sandy Rivers (played by Alexis Denisof) is Lily's husband in real life. The philandering news anchor with a penchant for untrue hyperbole, Sandy Rivers is actually Lily's husband in real life.
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Did Robin get pregnant during How I Met Your Mother?

Both Alyson Hannigan (Lily) and Cobie Smulders (Robin) were pregnant during the fourth season, so their characters are seen wearing loose clothing, and holding large objects to cover their stomachs.
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Can dogs eat bananas?

Yes, dogs can eat bananas. In moderation, bananas are a great low-calorie treat for dogs. They're high in potassium, vitamins, biotin, fiber, and copper. They are low in cholesterol and sodium, but because of their high sugar content, bananas should be given as a treat, not part of your dog's main diet.
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Are onions bad for dogs?

All parts of the onion plant are toxic to dogs, including the flesh, leaves, juice, and processed powders. Raw or cooked, fried or powdered, onions and the rest of the allium family (garlic, shallots, leeks, and chives) are harmful to dogs.
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Are black olives poisonous?

Many olives have an enzyme called catechol oxidase that causes them to change from a green to a red-brown to a black, but some just stay green or black. But at all of these stages, they are too bitter though not toxic to eat, because of a chemical called oleuropein, which also has anti-microbial properties.
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What is big rocks theory?

Simply put, your Big Rocks are your priorities. They are the tasks, projects, or goals you absolutely accomplish. They are your mission-critical objectives—not items on a messy, sprawling to-do list. People tend to run into three problems when they think about their priorities: They have too many priorities.
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