The Mother: That's the question you're left asking yourself. So here's how he does it. First, he makes you feel like you're the most hilarious and adorable person in the world.
[at the bar:]
Darren: You guys are hilarious and adorable.
Ted: [telepathically] I like that he gets how hilarious and adorable we are.
Barney: [telepathically] We are hilarious and adorable.
[in the car:]
The Mother: Next, he finds some flimsy connection based on where you're from.
[back at the bar:]
Darren: Cleveland? Gallucci's serves...
Ted and Darren: ...the best pepperoni bread.
Darren: And Staten Island? Guys getting in fights on their front lawns.
Barney: It's like you're from there.
Ted: [telepathically] This guy's awesome.
Barney: [telepathically] So awesome.
Ted: [telepathically] I'd totally go to jail for him.
Barney: [telepathically] That hurts.