Confrontation - How I Met Your Mother

[@kadburycream]

I will never get over Josh in the background. He enjoys his life so much omg.

[@marca8052]

he is just happy and surprised that he is on tv

[@phoneblaster]

can I ask if you are jewish?

[@marca8052]

No I am not, full on African American here! #SpaceJam

[@RicardoALA]

Space jam? ​@@marca8052

[@robinsonjasmine93]

I love how every time someone starts the confrontation they immediately start singing it in an English accent.

[@TheCosmerenaut1]

The characters have English accents and American accents ruin it.

[@SammiPDanton]

@@TheCosmerenaut1 um the plays set in France so they should have French accent

[@andrewjeanes2266]

@@SammiPDanton Since it's set in France shouldn't they be singing in French?

[@AdamFloro]

@@SammiPDanton a French person speaking French uses their own accent. An English person speaking English uses their own accent. Actors in translated works should use their own accents to be technically correct. However, American accents in works that were made famous in England sounds strange to many of us.

[@SammiPDanton]

@@andrewjeanes2266 the original book and musical is in French this is the English adaptation. Because English speaker love adapting other country story and claim them as there’s. I mean the name of the play is French for crying out loud. Come on.

[@TeachingShannonigans]

I want to see them perform a full version of this sooooo badly

[@AdamFloro]

Some musical backing would’ve been great because Neil was spot on with his pitch at first, and Jason kept changing the key, so Neil had to try to change with him to make it fit.

[@vlahakisnick]

I wish they could have worked this into the show somehow. Like Ted drags them to Les Miserables and they ended up living it and memorized it

[@LegenDove]

haha maybe when barney's doing his 'play' from season 2 - this aired just before they would have started working on the episode!

[@teacupalice]

Probably too much money to license the song or something

[@Eliz279009]

I love how Jason is laughing, but then immediately gets into character, but it's no surprise. That's a good actor for you. What pros! I love the HIMYM cast so much.

[@TeresaNTaylor]

Excellent. Neither one ever cracked a smile. They stayed totally in character. Brilliant on-the-spot a cappella performance.

[@shannonlyonsmurphy4617]

0:29 that exchange of looks omg

[@seemsfishy23]

josh's little punch in time to their singing at 1:26 is so cute, he clearly has heard them do this so often that he knows exactly the beat where their singing starts to pick up intensity

[@blueturtle3623]

I love Jason Segel's expression when NPH starts singing, like "My God are you really gonna make me do this?"

[@sabbagels]

I really wanted to hear Jason go "I AM WARNING YOU JAVERT!!!" I like how he defaulted to the Colm Wilkinson impersonation.

[@iulstiteo]

14 years later, I must say I found my favourite video ever, thank you. Just thank you.

[@frovzen]

the cast is just like, "You should see them doing all the other scenes. When Neil does Fantine's death we all get really emotional"

[@bigedude]

They got farther on the Actors Studio version - also, Jason kept the right key in that one - However, this is still still still so freaking awesome... Almost 8 years ago when HIMYM was still in it's 'infancy' - Who'd have thunk it would've had a glorious 9 year run? (Well, except for that ending part, but HEY, you can write your own!!)

[@max_mittler]

I love how I always come back to this after 15 years

[@mzrosa8287]

And I thought I had seen every presentation of "LesMiz"; one of the best!

[@ktbanks2006]

This is the best thing I've ever seen. Jason Segel & NPH are amazing.

[@ExitSiign]

This clip seriously never gets old.

[@formoftherapy]

Gotta say, this is the kinda "confidence" of singing I wanted in the Les Mis film. Don't get me wrong, on the most part, I think Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman did well. But there were some times, especially when they weren't in musical number but moreso just "sing-talking" or when they first begin to get into a musical number, they kinda sounded...off. Like those people at karaoke who are a bit nervous or not used to singing with full force right off the cuff.

[@SCharlesDennicon]

Russell Crowe was so bad in the movie that NPH would have been a less bad choice of actor. :D

[@lume85]

@@SCharlesDennicon Philip Quast is too much Javert for anyone to handle hehe

[@max_mittler]

Agreed, this is more musical theater type performing and the movie was…well, more Hollywood movie type singing and who knows what it would have been like that they used theater actors

[@blades9152]

Given the fact that all of the actors were abused and it was managed by a dumbass, it doesn’t surprise me

[@probablynotaspy2806]

@@SCharlesDennicon Russel Crowe is an amazing actor but has a limited vocal range. If only they had Philip Quast as Javert in the movie and it would've been nearly perfect (Hugh Jackman, although with a wider vocal range and more experience, does have his issues as well).

[@MaredElin]

I randomly started to sing Confrontation in the middle of my Drama lesson, and I was surprised to hear someone join in singing Valjean's part. I looked up and saw it was my Drama teacher. We sang it all. Best lesson ever? Yes.

[@NeilPatrickHarrisFan-dd9je]

17 years later its still the best video ever

[@daconnor57]

1:27 classic shmosby

[@ericasings2181]

Hahaha yessss

[@fueledbyrobert]

I can't believe Tammy 2 made Barney Stinson and Marshall Erikson sing Les Mis

[@jd_alofa]

Eriksen*

[@robyntry9960]

This is the best thing I've ever seen. I want them to star in an actual production of Les Mis now.... :)

[@BlackRosexBlackHeart]

i really loved the way neil sung it!!! just loved it and i cant stop singing that first part!!! stop me from repeating it!!!

[@Scuzzfest]

WHY DID THEY CUT THEM OFF, They were about to go mental.

[@einarsta]

I have seen this musical live and i think that this is one of the best songs and I think that How I Met My Mother is a great show. The best from two worlds!

[@kathybryar06]

Brilliant. Always makes me laugh, especially when Neil hits the table lol

[@idamarie3674]

I love that through this hole video, Neil has that little smile around his mouth.

[@gideonc.a.9197]

WHOA.... i never thought i'd live to hear NPH sing les mis... i can die now.

[@RoibenRocks]

During the face off between Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe I was seeing those two doing that scene. I'd completely forgotten that this is a Les Mis song and was waaaay too excited when I recognized it in the cinema... what can I say? Awesome song, awesome dudes.

[@ChaoticKnightStudios]

AGH cut right before the most intense moment!! I would've loved to hear Jason burst into "I AM WARNING YOU, JAVERT!"

[@OneMinuteBeforeDawn]

That was amazing! I am so happy right now, I couldn't stop smiling. I could watch those men singing 'til my dying day.

[@ThePhychoHero]

I found myself yelling "shut up!" at the audience. I wanted them to finish

[@gocards522]

This is AWESOME! Les Miserables and How I Met Your Mother! That Combination is Legand... Wait for it... Dary! Legendary!

[@MissMalfoyuno]

I think that Russell was amazing as Javert! I loved his voice

[@Lenexa000Rose]

Yes. Just... Yes. Just, everything about this video was amazing!!!!

[@ZDoggMD]

This is EPIC!!! It inspired us to post our own Confrontation video (a parody though). NPH is the real deal baby!

[@andersoncnn]

The first and only time i tuned into megan mullaly's show, and This is what I saw. What great timing!

[@TheGingi7]

I love how Josh reaches for Jason's high five and she grabs his hand instead

[@matt_01234]

Just saw Les Mis, I finally get this! And I love it even more.

[@sinejr8432]

Why dont we all just admit that we watched this with our phones , holding it with one hand...

[@samb3209]

This combines two of my favorite things on this earth and OMG it was so awesome

[@SammiPDanton]

People don’t realize how hard this song is to sing

[@GreenFairyPrincess]

in love with them even more now!!!

[@yazmac]

The bro fist at the end made it xD

[@Aparajitataneja]

I can watch this over and over again

[@FrostSabre41]

I wanted to hear Jason Segel to sing "I AM WARNING YOU, JAVERT!"

[@tcregan83]

I would love to see them do this seriously. NPH's voice is surprisingly deep enough to perform this part.

[@ashlie6141]

I JUST REALIZED THATS TAMMY 2

[@emilygorman77]

This is the definition of awesome!

[@oscargrubelic1193]

0:30 the way they look into each others eyes 😂😂😂😂👌

[@rosetyler5640]

I wish they hadn't stopped, that was the greatest thing I've ever seen XD Legendary, I love them both so much

[@BakaSilver94]

why didn't they cast THEM for the movie?

[@ShatnerLover]

I hope they still do this

[@adoringaudience]

0:28 - the cutest smile

[@ItalianFlip]

Absolutely amazing!!!!! love those two!!!

[@matthewcassidy4147]

My dream parks and rec and HIMYM crossover... kinda

[@hayleeganter3054]

this is the most beautiful thing i have ever seen

[@erlingsmrsgard9943]

Guys RED FLAG!!! I have just 1 word for this 9 seasons that's gone by all to fast! 1 - L 2 - E 3 - G 4 - E 5 - N 6 - D 7 - A 8 - R 9 - Y Sorry, sometimes I just can't wait for it.... That's Mr.Swarley's territory ^^. Love this show and all of you guys!

[@musicislifefershur]

This remains to be my most favorite thing ever

[@benjiammin]

forget Crowe and Jackman, show me Les Mis staring these 2

[@Clarelisa4]

this gives me so much happiness!!

[@RavenSutcliffe]

"How badly can you mispronounce "Monsieur Le Mayor"?" Neil Patrick Harris:

[@Obsessive0514]

They do that so well. SO well.

[@KolorMeyellow]

...dary

[@hamoudi_d]

Mmala Mokone so are you..

[@MigotoKuragari92]

That was so amazing. Oh my God. So much love for these men xD

[@win70supershadow]

I could watch this over and over. In fact, I think I will.

[@Chibiandbasil]

BEST THING IVE WATCHED ALL YEAR

[@wordsandstuff]

This is the single greatest video I have ever seen in my life.

[@gloriousgloriosa8495]

Such a talented actors😍

[@BroadwayBabe10689]

I saw Company at the NYPhilharmonic on Friday and the whole time NPH was signing, I thought "He'd be amazing in Les Mis!" Low and behold, I stumble across this! Freaking brilliant!

[@N0madist]

wow, that was awesome! especially the last part when they both sing at the same time. they should do that on an episode :) (best musical i've ever seen, btw...)

[@ayzsky]

That was fantastically awesome!

[@Aldairion]

These guys have AMAZING chemistry, which is why I love this show so much.

[@LaynieFae]

Awesometown. Wish they'd been able to finish as well :( The pair of them are so talented.

[@iamtheveggiemonster]

Legitimately one of my favorite things ever.

[@calmemelloyello2]

This is by far the greatest thing I have seen in my life.

[@alicedats]

kept thinking of this throughout the movie.

[@Writingloveonmyarms]

LES MIS IS MY FAVORITE THEYRE SO MOTHERFLIPPING FANTASTIC OHMYGOD

[@sneakycheetah94]

This is why I love this show. The chemistry is just flawless, as shown in this song. Gawd, such, as MissPopPrincess would say, legendaryness.

[@jessicalarsen2724]

My night has been made!

[@KyleyShinead]

Seriously this never gets old. So good.

[@Technodreamer]

Good God, this was unexpectedly awesome.

[@InfiniteBox]

How have I only just seen this? Amazing!

[@michaelcrawfordfreak]

This is the greatest thing I have ever seen.

[@batuhanabbasogullar9283]

Woow it was legen wait for it..

[@crenner07]

Genius. Love them both!

[@FritztheChef]

How have I never seen this!? I LOVE both Les Mis and HIMYM!

[@lolasokolskiy]

I’ve done Les Mis twice (one as Fantine, one as cosette) and oh my god this is probably my fave performance of The Confrontation ever

[@GSK1006]

Painfully awesome to a life-long Les Miserables fan who has recently become a fan of Jason Segel and NPH.

[@strawberrymelonss]

Aw I love Jason Segel! :)

[@alycegumley]

This has just made me love them even more.

[@sailorjupiter4]

OMG. So great! Thanks for the upload!

[@amzypewz]

oh my lord this is the best thing ever!!!! just incredible!!!

[@ging0204]

I can watch this again and again....

[@noam090170]

I love them!!!

[@AnthonySmith22]

This actually got me and my sister to sing this, I learned Javerts lyrics and we just start singing it spontaneously. All because of this video.

[@TsaladsSeggs]

...I can't fully explain how big my smile was when I watched this.

[@Stalkerchick2]

god, I frickin LOVE this show!

[@husino4264]

Jason Segel is sooooo awesome :D