Greatest How I Met Your Mother Characters of All Time
Ted Mosby or Lily Aldrin
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Why This Battle Matters
Is it the quirky, hopeless romantic Ted Mosby or the complex, fierce Lily Aldrin who embodies the soul of 'How I Met Your Mother'? Here we have a classic case of head versus heart. Ted, with his relentless pursuit of love, often trips over his own romantic ideals, while Lily's candid, sometimes brash approach to life and love casts her as the unapologetic truth-teller of the group. This matchup isn't just about deciding a fan favorite; it's a battle for the philosophical heart of the series. Which cornerstone resonates deeper with the fans: the eternal optimist or the spirited realist?
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How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Lily Aldrin over Ted Mosby when it comes to the greatest How I Met Your Mother Characters of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Lily Aldrin 68.8% of the time over Ted Mosby.
Across all battles:
Lily Aldrin win rate: 46.2%
Ted Mosby win rate: 51.3%
Fan FAQs
How tight is the competition in the league for Greatest How I Met Your Mother Characters?
The matchup between Lily and Ted is just one fascinating battle in a league packed with beloved characters. Barney Stinson leads the pack as the current number one contender. You can see how the rest stack up on the GOAT List.
What makes Ted Mosby so popular among fans even if he's trailing behind Lily Aldrin?
Ted Mosby's popularity stems from his role as the central storyteller and his relentless, often poignant quest for love. His romantic misadventures and deep musings about relationships resonate with viewers who see a bit of themselves in his journeys.
Why is Lily Aldrin winning by so much against Ted Mosby in the Greatest How I Met Your Mother Characters league?
Lily is leading significantly, probably because fans really resonate with her quirky, yet relatable personality. Plus, her heartfelt moments and complex emotional arcs might be hitting closer to home compared to Ted's oftentimes frustrating quest for love!