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The Presidential Debates As Told By "How I Met Your Mother"

Have the most unprofessional presidential debates in history? Challenge accepted.

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The Presidential Debates As Told By "How I Met Your Mother"
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With roughly only two weeks left until doomsday—election day, and all three presidential debates concluded, America is stuck in limbo. Since the debates were mainly marked by constant interruptions, incoherent speech, and too many memes, the quickly approaching election date is a scary reminder of our country's future.

What's even scarier is that no matter how hell-bent we may be on supporting a particular candidate, the decision of the American people is unknown until November 8. This uncertain dilemma is much like Ted's relentless, yet undetermined quest at finding someone to love and marry in "How I Met Your Mother." Except, Ted's outcome was a good one—that is of course, until it wasn't.

Waiting to see if Trump and Hillary will shake hands when they walk out.

Reacting to the lack of hand shaking.

Noticing that Trump hasn't interrupted anyone and thinking maybe he will debate professionally this time.

But then ten minutes pass and he utters the first "Wrong" into the microphone and you know it's going to be a long night.

Thanking Ken Bone for his existence during the second debate.

Wondering how many pantsuits Hillary owns and thinking she may need an...

Tweeting your feelings after getting tired of yelling at the TV.

Googling the pronunciation of "China" because hearing Trump say it has you confused.

Cheering on the flies for sticking by Hillary during the second debate.

Having the sudden realization that this is a real presidential debate and not an SNL skit.

Coming to the conclusion that it's time to move to Canada.

And just like the finale of "How I Met Your Mother," each debate was just a...

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