Old King Clancy | [s4e18]

: While the show uses it as a euphemism, King Clancy was a real-life legendary NHL player for the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs.

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

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." [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

: Described as a Chicago Moustache, but with snowsuits. : While the show uses it as a

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

: Involving wearing skates on your hands. The Reverse Rick Moranis . A Saskatoon Totem Pole . Cultural Context & Production An "Old King Clancy

: 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