Ellen Orchard

 

Hi Ellen. Has anyone ever said you remind them of Robin from How I Met Your Mother?

I’ve heard this once or twice, but only ever in Dublin. Might have something to do with being Canadian?

Apart from being tall, Canadian and beautiful, how else would you say your life is like Robin’s?

Woah, how do I respond to this loveliness? There are similarities. I’m not a cat person. I don’t really like the dark; it’s all about the sun. I used to say “eh” but it’s somehow left my vocab? I have this mug that I drink out of every morning. It says “I moose wake up”. I laugh every time. That’s something Robin’s friends would definitely make fun of her for.

What episode is most like your life?

The ‘Little Minnesota’ episode. Robin is homesick for Canada. To make her feel better, Marshall takes her to a Minnesota-themed bar (Canadians and Minnesotans share a special relationship). I would love to go to a Minnesota-themed bar. One time somebody told me I sound like the woman from Fargo. It was the best compliment ever. I also want an opportunity to bash and profess my love for Canada among Minnesotans. A recent headline in a Canadian newspaper was “Brett Wilson fights against Christmas decorations before Remembrance Day” – I love that Canada continues to fight the good fight. I wish I could blink my eyes sometimes and find myself back in Canada. So if anyone knows a Hoser Hut equivalent in Dublin, let me know- there’s deffo donuts in it for ya!