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What is unreliable narration?

Neil Patrick Harris suggests Barney's 'toxic' behaviour might be an example of unreliable narration. This is a literary technique where the storyteller's version of events can't be fully trusted, perhaps due to bias, memory issues, or a hidden agenda. In How I Met Your Mother, Ted's perspective shapes the entire narrative, meaning his portrayal of Barney might not be the objective truth.

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