While Cobie Smulders’ Robin Scherbatsky had her issues, which made her one of the most divisive characters from the sitcom, there is one aspect of the character that is universally beloved. The introduction of Robin Sparkles, the stage persona she used during her time as a Canadian pop sensation, in season 2 of How I Met Your Mother instantly clicked with the fans.
But fans aren’t alone who enjoyed going down memory lane to learn about Robin’s exotic past, as filming the music videos as Sparkles was also Smulders’ favorite thing to do in the sitcom.
Cobie Smulders Had a Blast Playing Doing the Robin Sparkles Bits
Following her first appearance in the season 2 episode Slap Bet, where Barney and the gang learn about her teenage alter-ego, Robin Sparkles became an instant hit among fans. While fans have had problems with Robin as a character, especially after the infamous ending, the reception to her teenage alter-ego was universally positive.
Inspired by the Canadian singer Alanis Morissette, Cobie Smulders revealed that the bits with Robin Sparkle were her favorite stuff to do in the sitcom.
The Age of Ultron star recalled having a blast filming the music videos, which included Let’s Go To The Mall and Sandcastles in the Sand.
I mean uh on a selfish level, I loved the robin sparkles stuff because it was so weird and it was so strange… I think it was second season… they kind of came at me and they were like, ‘we’re thinking about making Robin like a Canadian pop star from the 80s’, and I was like what? And then it all just kind of like came out and it all just kind of happened and it… became so beloved that… It was honestly, it was so much fun
While fans have a similar viewpoint on all the Robin Sparkles bits and wish there was more of her in the sitcom, Smulders did bring back the persona a few years back to get one message across.
Cobie Smulders Brought Back Robin Sparkles With a Quarantine Twist
When the whole world went into lockdown in 2020 due to COVID-19, Cobie Smulders dusted off her piano and brought back her Robin Sparkles persona to urge people to stay in their homes. The actress resorted to a parody of Sparkles’ first song, Let’s Go To The Mall, and added a quarantine spin on it. Reflecting on the post, Smulders shared: “It was a wonderful journey down memory lane,”
Although many have found it hard to let go of their grievances against Robin Scherbatsky, fans will continue to admire and celebrate the teenage pop sensation.
How I Met Your Mother is available to stream on Apple TV.
