6. Knight Vision -

: Sometimes a "poor choice" in the short term (like a bad date) is a necessary detour on the path to your "Ultimate Prize."

Future Ted reflects on that disastrous night with a bit of wisdom: if he had chosen "wisely" and met a great girl that night, he might have spent the rest of the weekend with her instead of being alone on the train platform where he eventually met . Key Takeaways for "Knight-Readers": 6. Knight Vision

The episode centers on Ted Mosby’s struggle to find a date for Barney and Robin’s wedding. As a visual metaphor for his decision-making, Ted is haunted by the from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade . Every time Ted makes a move on a woman who isn't a good fit, the Knight appears to solemnly declare: "You chose... poorly." : Sometimes a "poor choice" in the short