Is this the year for Mother to snag major Emmy noms?

What are the odds that this is the year that How I Met Your Mother makes it into that hallowed circle of Emmy nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series? If it were up to me, I'd rank HIMYM over Two and a Half Men, for instance, but I'm not the one filling out the ballot. One thing working in Mother's favor this year, though, is that on July 16 when the nominations are announced, there will be six nominees in each category instead of five.
The folks behind the HIMYM Emmy campaign must believe they have a good shot. Look at this trade ad that TV Week reprinted. It's a good ad; clever and memorable. The nod to Magritte is unmistakable, and attests to the wit of the show's creators. If this doesn't send a subliminal message to Emmy voters, nothing will.
Another thing about the ad that's apparent is that Neil Patrick Harris is the main man on HIMYM. He's front and center, and not because he once played Doogie Howser, M.D. or because he's hosting the Tony Awards on CBS. As Barney, Harris had already broken through as a nominee and is the most likely to get another nod this year and possibly win the Emmy gold. That's why he's so prominently placed in the ad.
How I Met Your Mother should receive an Outstanding Comedy Series nomination. It's earned it with its writing, acting and direction. The show didn't have the greatest season, but for Emmy consideration it's not the full season on which a show is judged. All a show needs is a couple of great episodes. Mother has more than a couple of those to put into an Emmy reel. But first it has to snag that nomination. This new ad should help.

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