Here are the basic pros and cons of the "How I Met Your Mother" finale

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Watched it last night, been trolling the Internet for reaction most of last night/today, and here's the basic rundown of thoughts.

Cons First: The final sequence with the kids was essentially taped during the pilot, meaning that the show knew how it would end eight years ago. I realize that …