Marshall and Barney lie to Ted, telling him the project is still moving forward to spare his feelings, while in reality, the company scrapped his design for a different architect.
The episode's main storyline revolves around a mystery: Which Canadian celebrity did Robin refuse to perform a specific, bizarrely named sex act with? An "Old King Clancy." [S4E18] Old King Clancy
The gang spends the episode guessing celebrities like Bryan Adams , Rick Moranis , and Wayne Gretzky . Marshall and Barney lie to Ted, telling him
: Described as a Chicago Moustache, but with snowsuits. : Described as a Chicago Moustache, but with snowsuits
Ted eventually discovers the truth but realizes his friends lied out of love, leading to a rare moment of genuine sentimentality between the trio. Notable "Canadian" Acts Mentioned
The B-story involves Ted being "pushed" out of the design for the new Goliath National Bank (GNB) headquarters.
: While the show uses it as a euphemism, King Clancy was a real-life legendary NHL player for the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs.