[s4e18] Old King Clancy ★

It is eventually revealed that the celebrity was Harvey Fierstein (who is notably not Canadian), and the act she refused was actually a "Frozen Snowshoe." Subplot: The "GNB" Headquarters

: This episode features a minor recurring joke where Marshall tries to manipulate the cafeteria lady into giving him extra meatballs by pretending to work on a secret task force. How Aristophanes Met Your Mother - Working Classicists [S4E18] Old King Clancy

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 It is eventually revealed that the celebrity was

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:

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."

The B-story involves Ted being "pushed" out of the design for the new Goliath National Bank (GNB) headquarters.