General Questions | S1E10 "The Pineapple Incident"

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In this bonus “General Questions” episode of How We Made Your Mother, Josh Radnor, Craig Thomas, and Alek Lev dive into fan-submitted questions about “The Pineapple Incident,” covering everything from the origin of the pineapple (a mysterious “alien fruit”) to the challenges of shooting nonlinear narratives. They reminisce about the kind, collaborative atmosphere on set, the influences behind HIMYM’s story structure (like Rashomon and Memento), and how props like the yellow umbrella and blue French horn have become iconic fan symbols. The episode also includes some vacation banter, and a heartfelt discussion about gratitude, presence, and the legacy of the show.

Questions We Attempt to Answer:

Why a pineapple?

Has the pineapple changed your lives forever?

Were you inspired by any fictional work or did it come from any real life event?

Can you walk us through the order of the shooting?

How do you plan shooting so many scenes that need to come together to form a timeline that makes sense?

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