: Barney claims he works for "Secret NASA" and has been to the "Smoon".
: Barney waits at the top of the Empire State Building and tells women their dates aren't coming so they break down in his arms. How_I_Met_Your_Mother_5x08_The_Playbook_ITA_ENG...
: Barney wears a scuba suit in the bar, pretending it's his last play ever. He stages a fake emotional breakdown about his breakup to gain sympathy from Lily, who then unwittingly helps him pick up a girl. : Barney claims he works for "Secret NASA"
The episode showcases several of Barney's most creative and ridiculous tactics: He stages a fake emotional breakdown about his
: Barney creates fake websites for a famous, noble persona so that when women search his name, they find an impressive (but entirely fabricated) history.
: A tribute to Mrs. Doubtfire , where Barney dresses as an elderly nanny to infiltrate a sorority. Contextual Notes
: This episode also marks the first appearance of Don, Robin's new co-anchor, fulfilling Ted and Marshall's prediction that she would find a new relationship just as she decided to focus on her career.