[s3e15] The Chain Of Screaming 〈720p — HD〉

Marshall eventually attempts Lily's advice, but it goes poorly, leading him to quit his job. Meanwhile, Ted buys a new car but becomes obsessed with keeping it pristine, refusing to let anyone eat in it or even drive it.

Barney’s theory posits that screaming starts at the top of a hierarchy and cascades down. According to his "Circle" version: Arthur’s boss’s boss screams at Arthur’s boss. Arthur’s boss screams at Arthur. Arthur screams at Marshall. Marshall screams at Lily. Lily screams at a kindergarten student.

The "death" of Gary Blauman, mentioned by Barney in this episode, was later revealed to be a dramatic fabrication, as the character returns in the final season. [S3E15] The Chain Of Screaming

as Arthur Hobbs (his first appearance in the series). Taran Killam as Gary Blauman (husband of Cobie Smulders). Bryan Callen as Bilson. Reception

introduces the "Chain of Screaming" (also called the Circle or Pyramid of Screaming), arguing that instead of yelling back at his boss, Marshall must simply scream at someone "below" him in the chain to maintain the universe's balance. Ted suggests a calm, articulate speech about self-respect. Marshall eventually attempts Lily's advice, but it goes

Critics generally enjoyed the episode for its character focus on Marshall rather than the usual focus on Ted. Grade A. IGN: 7.4/10.

Distraught, Marshall seeks advice from the gang on how to handle the situation: According to his "Circle" version: Arthur’s boss’s boss

advises using her kindergarten teacher techniques to "use his words".