From one-liners to depth, a character from How I Met Your Mother almost fell for the same bait that Matthew Perry's Chandler Bing did.
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Barney Stinson, the lovable, suit-wearing, womanizing brother from How I Met Your Mother, has left an indelible mark on pop culture. His witty dialogue, clever antics and quirky personality made him a fan favorite, even years after the show ended.
But few fans know that the character narrowly escaped a fate worse than death – becoming a one-dimensional joke, dependent on catchphrases and gimmicks. Matthew Perry also publicly expressed his disdain for his FRIENDS catchphrase, even asking the show's producers to remove it.
Neil Patrick Harris' portrayal of Barney Stinson was "legend-wait for it-dary" on How I Met Your Mother. Fans often remember the character through his popular catchphrase, but most don't know the origin behind it.
