introduces the "Chain of Screaming" (also called the Circle or Pyramid of Screaming), arguing that instead of yelling back at his boss, Marshall must simply scream at someone "below" him in the chain to maintain the universe's balance. Ted suggests a calm, articulate speech about self-respect.
as Arthur Hobbs (his first appearance in the series). Taran Killam as Gary Blauman (husband of Cobie Smulders). Bryan Callen as Bilson. Reception
In Season 3, Episode 15 of How I Met Your Mother , titled "," the series introduces one of Barney Stinson’s most famous theories on corporate hierarchy and the release of frustration. Plot Overview [S3E15] The Chain Of Screaming
suggests a more aggressive approach (implied firearms).
Barney’s theory posits that screaming starts at the top of a hierarchy and cascades down. According to his "Circle" version: Arthur’s boss’s boss screams at Arthur’s boss. Arthur’s boss screams at Arthur. Arthur screams at Marshall. Marshall screams at Lily. Lily screams at a kindergarten student. introduces the "Chain of Screaming" (also called the
Distraught, Marshall seeks advice from the gang on how to handle the situation:
The student screams at her father, who happens to be , thus completing the circle. Episode Details & Production Air Date: April 14, 2008. Taran Killam as Gary Blauman (husband of Cobie Smulders)
The episode centers on , who is struggling in his job at a corporate law firm. After failing to finish the "Ninja Report" on time, he is verbally emasculated by his boss, Artillery Arthur (played by Bob Odenkirk).