Every member of the gang has their fair share of haters, but Marshall is the one character in How I Met Your Mother that most fans can agree on. He has the best work ethic of the group, is a genuinely kind-hearted person, and would a stranger give the shirt off his back.

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At first glance, there doesn't seem to be much cause for controversy when it comes to Marshall Eriksen. However, some fans still have some unpopular opinions about him, his choices, and his relationships.

Marshall Isn't Funny

Marshall pretends to be happy with his new corporate law job in the How I Met Your Mother finale

The replies this Reddit user received showed that the general audience tends to disagree. When asked to express their most unpopular How I Met Your Mother opinion, they simply reply, "That Marshall isn't funny."

The user got plenty of engagement from people claiming the opposite, and it would be interesting if they had elaborated more. The majority of viewers seem to think that Marshall is a funny character, and he's the funniest in the show to some.

Marshall Shouldn't Have Gotten Back With Lily So Soon

Marshall and Lily dancing at their wedding

By taking a look at Marshall and Lily's relationship timeline, fans can see what a grounding force they were throughout the show's nine seasons. Their breakup at the end of How I Met Your Mother Season 1 was heartbreaking, but, thankfully, it only lasted for a handful of episodes.

A Reddit user argues that Marshall and Lily shouldn't have gotten back together so soon. The storyline should have lasted for more of the second season, rather than just seven episodes.

Marshall Isn't That Great Of A Person

Marshall at the bar in How I Met Your Mother

The one thing that no one ever seems to question is the integrity of Marshall's character. He's the only member of the gang who is incapable of being malicious, despite how horrible his friends can be. However, a Reddit user isn't buying it.

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They express the unpopular opinion that Marshall isn't as great and as wholesome of a person as everyone claims. The user didn't provide examples, but this would be interesting to dig deeper into.

Marshall Is The Settler And Lily Is The Reacher

Marshall and Lily with a bouquet in How I Met Your Mother.

Although it's labeled as such, this probably isn't a very unpopular opinion. Marshall is the kind of person anyone would be lucky to have, and a good amount of fans feel that Lily doesn't deserve him.

A Reddit user talks about how friendly, smart, and successful Marshall is, while Lily is actually pretty toxic. They go on to say that she isn't out of Marshall's league, and even though Marshall wasn't great at relationships in the beginning, it doesn't translate into him being the reacher.

Marshall Is Two-Dimensional

Marshall in How I Met Your Mother

In a truly unpopular opinion, a Reddit user expresses how they feel about both Lily and Marshall as individuals. Many viewers believe that Lily is the worst person in the group, but she's one of the user's favorite characters.

Lily truly cared about her friends and had gumption. Marshall, on the other hand, is adorable, but they claim that he is a bit two-dimensional. The majority of viewers prefer Marshall over Lily, so this is an interesting perspective swap.

Marshall/Robin Is More Enjoyable Than Marshall/Lily

Lily, Robin, and Marshall on the couch in How I Met Your Mother.

Marshall and Robin spend the least amount of one-on-one time out of everyone in the group. They recognize this and go to dinner together to prove that they're capable of hanging out with each other and having a good time. In fact, Barney even claims that Robin and Marshall are the only true platonic relationship he knows of.

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While a Reddit user agrees that they wouldn't be good romantically, they enjoy their scenes more than Marshall's scenes with Lily. Marshall and Lily do spend a lot of time together, so it's understandable that Marshall and Robin stick out a bit more.

The Slap Bet Is Detrimental To Marshall's Character

Marshall looking at his hand in How I Met Your Mother.

The slap bet is one of the funniest running gags in How I Met Your Mother, and most fans appear to find it hilarious. However, a Reddit user confesses that they hate it. Since Barney is a shallow and self-indulged character, it's easy to see why it's played up for humor.

But, the user believes Marshall takes things too far. He slaps Barney so hard that it knocks him off his feet and it comes across as vicious and detrimental to his character. Marshall gets a lot of happiness from causing his friend misery.

Marshall Shouldn't Have Brought Up San Francisco In Season 9

Lily and Marshall fight in How I Met Your Mother

During How I Met Your Mother Season 9, Marshall took a job as a judge, despite his and Lily's plans to move to Italy. It was wrong for Marshall to not even consult Lily, and when they hash it out he brings up how she left him to move to San Francisco.

The fact that this was a low blow probably isn't a very unpopular opinion, as it was unrelated to their current fight. The Reddit user points out that keeping his job a secret from Lily was a big deal, and that Lily wasn't completely in the wrong.

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