[s6e2] | Cleaning House

: Loretta famously told Barney that he was cut from his basketball team because he was "too good" and it wouldn't be fair to the other kids—a lie Barney believed well into adulthood.

In the How I Met Your Mother episode (Season 6, Episode 2), the gang heads to Staten Island to help Barney’s mother, Loretta, pack up her home. While the episode is famous for its "Stacy Kiebler" guest appearance and the iconic "Stand by Me" four-part harmony, its emotional core lies in the lies parents tell to protect their children. The Truth Behind the Lies [S6E2] Cleaning House

: A comedic subplot involves Marshall and Ted arguing over "the over-sharer" vs. "the secret-keeper" dynamics in their own lives while helping Loretta pack. : Loretta famously told Barney that he was