How I Met Your Mother: Barney Stinson, corporate something or other
As the motivational posters behind Barney’s desk reveal, he’s successful because of his belief in traditional values like “awesomeness,” “strength,” “conformity,” “perseverance,” and “perfection.” He also applies these values to life outside of work, as demonstrated in his unwavering persistence in collecting a fist bump, accepting new challenges, and seeing Lily’s boobs. His success is also demonstrated in his proclivity for the finer things, including expensive scotch, man gadgets, and suits. He was once quoted as singing saying, “It’s a truth you can’t refute, nothing suits me like a suit.” The only time you’ll catch him not suited up is when he’s in costume because he’s trying to trick a woman into sleeping with him (see The Playbook).
