# Fan Sitcom Alternate Endings This Dedicated Fans the Gives HIMYM Season 9 Finale a New Ending By Davina Sinnatamby | Published 2014-04-06 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himym-season-9 References: [elitedaily](http://elitedaily.com/entertainment/met-mother-alternative-ending/) & [hollywoodnewsdaily](http://hollywoodnewsdaily.com/2014/how-i-met-your-mother-alternate-ending-made-by-fan/656) Be warned, there are spoilers ahead but for those of you who have completed HIMYM Season 9, congratulations, it's been one crazy ride. Season 9 was terribly boring while the [series finale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinzs-postpost-credits) on the other hand, was very emotional. The big reveal was that the focus of the story was really Aunt Robin and not the mother. The sad, less than fairy tale ending had fans -- including Lindsey Lohan -- outraged. One fan created a version of the ending that should have been the real ending. The short chip emphasizes the first meeting between Ted and mother without revealing the harsh realities of their lives together. The alternate ending gives viewers hope. We watch television to experience happier versions of our own lives so perhaps the [sitcom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobs-burgers-set) should have emphasized a [happily ever after ending](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-ending-meal-deal) instead of a reality check. Regardless, you can enjoy this alternate ending and pretend the real one never happened. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alternate Endings:** Creating alternative endings for TV shows allows fans to have more satisfying and enjoyable experiences. - **Disruptive Fan Engagement:** Fans actively participating in shaping the narrative of TV shows can be a powerful way to enhance viewer engagement and create a loyal fan base. - **Happier Versions of Reality:** Television content that emphasizes happier and more optimistic storylines can provide an escape from reality and cater to audience's desire for a positive viewing experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage alternate endings as a means of engaging and retaining viewers, creating new revenue streams through fan-driven content. - **Media Production:** Media production companies can embrace disruptive fan engagement to foster stronger connections with their audience and generate valuable insights for future content development. - **Streaming Platforms:** Streaming platforms can capitalize on the desire for happier versions of reality by curating content that prioritizes positive and uplifting narratives, appealing to viewers seeking escapism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Sitcom-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-full-house.md) - [TV Show Pub Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ted-lasso-airbnb.md) - [Comedy-Inspired Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bantr.md) - [Iconic Show Toronto Popups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-one-in-toronto.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set.md) - [Sitcom Tribute Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilis-scranton-branch.md) - [TV Show Latte Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latte-larrys.md) - [Sitcom Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-the-office.md) - [Authentic Mother's Day Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-boxes.md)