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How I Met Your Mother: Every Term, Phrase, and Expression Coined

Author

Andrew Mccoy

Updated on March 29, 2026

"P.S. I Love You"

Dobler/Dahmer Theory: The theory that when two people are into each other, a big romantic gesture works, such as Lloyd Dobler's boombox gesture in Say Anything. But if one person is not into the other, it comes off as "serial-killer crazy" a la Jeffrey Dahmer.

"The Fortress"

*In order to seduce women and get rid of clingy ones, Barney invented all kinds of ridiculous, creepy inventions in his apartment:

Heavy-Set Go: A weight scale that is hidden under the welcome mat to make sure the woman about to get seduced is not overweight.

Room w/a Screw: A customized view from the balcony that includes Paris, Niagra Falls, and an explosion.

Jor-El Cam: A camera in the closet that records and projects an amplified image and echoed voice of the person being recorded.

The Ho-Be-Gone Sleep System: Barney's bed is built on tracks and can be replaced by a new bed from underground.

Escape From Bitch Mountain: A chute in the kitchen that leads to the alley behind the apartment that Barney can use to escape.

Voice-Activated Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors that activate sprinklers any time certain phrases are uttered by women in Barney's apartment. Phrases include: "I'm a week late," "I'm too tired," "I want a deeper commitment," and "We have a child together." *

"The Time Travelers"

The Minnesota Tidal Wave: Also known as "the Robin Scherbatsky," it is a drink that contains peach schnapps, coconut rum, vanilla vodka, strawberry creme liqueur, sugar, cranberry juice, and Maraschino cherries.

"Romeward Bound"

WBD's: Stands for Weapons of Bra Destruction. Clearly, this needs no further explanation

The Stink: The stink a guy gives off when he is desperate for action.

"The Locket"

Sumbitches: Cookies invented by the Mother that contain peanut butter, chocolate, and caramel.

"The Lighthouse"

Lamborcuzzi: Barney's idea of adding a jacuzzi to a Lamborghini.

"Platonish"

Platonish: The idea that if in 20 minutes you could decide to live happily ever after with one of your friends, you are not platonic—just platonish.

"No Questions Asked"

No Questions Asked: The idea that a person can ask their friends and loved ones to do them a favor without any questions about it.

"Bedtime Stories"

The International Date Line: In Barney's words, "The international date line is the line between happiness and sorrow. On this side, you'll be home tonight. On that side, home tomorrow."

"The Rehearsal Dinner"

Barney's different inventions that have sadly never come to pass:

__Laser-Tag Rehearsal Dinner

Gluten-Free Edible Panties

Hot Dog on a Stick on a Bun

Inflatable Sex-Toy Life Raft

The Breast Augmentation Channel

Single Malt Scotch Tape__

"Rally"

The Stinson Hangover Fixer Elixir: It can cure any hangover and includes banana, Funyuns, Tantrum, ginger, grease, and a fake secret ingredient that you never reveal to your friends.

What else will you miss about How I Met Your Mother?

This post has been updated.