How I Met Your Mother2005

Barney Stinson:
Marshall, what you're suggesting is an elaborate,long-term lie that requires tremendous commitment. A nice guy like you can't pull that off.

Marshall Eriksen:
Sure I can.

Barney Stinson:
Lie to me right now.

Marshall Eriksen:
Okay. I have a spaceship.

Barney Stinson:
What kind of fuel powers your spaceship?

Marshall Eriksen:
Okay, I don't have a spaceship.

Barney Stinson:
No! Stand your ground! If someone questions you, distract them from the original lie with more lies. Here, let me demonstrate. I own a pony. Ask me a question.

Marshall Eriksen:
Okay. Um, what color is your pony?

Barney Stinson:
Well, when I first got Dandelion, she was a deep, chestnut brown, but, sadly, her stable is located near a chemical plant, which contaminated the drinking water. So over time, she's turned a sickly, grayish-white color and there's nothing that the vet can do to fix her.

Marshall Eriksen:
My God! I'm - That's horrible. Is Dandelion going to be okay? [Barney gives him a look] Okay. All right. Huh. You are good! Dandelion's not even sick, is she?