Wait for it redirects here. For the episode of the same name, see Wait For It .
Barney says "Wait for it" as the last line of season 2.
Wait for it is a phrase primarily used by Barney as an interjection to suggest drama. It is most frequently interjected into another of Barney's catchphrases, legendary . Other characters have been known to use it on occasion.
"Wait for it" was the last line of Season 2 . Barney finished in the opening of Season 3 making that the longest time the audience had to wait for it.
In The Magician's Code - Part One , Marshall and Lily's son is named after his late grandfather , and given the middle name "Wait-for-it", proposed by Barney.
Quotes [ ]
Barney :
De...wait for it.... nied!
—Barney's first shown 'wait for it' after Robin throws a drink in Ted's face ( Pilot )
Barney :
Our friend Robin used to do porn—wait for it—ography!
Ted :
Yeah, we really didn't need to wait for that.
—Barney doesn't always use it successfully ( Slap Bet )
Barney :
It will be legen—wait for it... and I hope you're not lactose intolerant because the second half of that word is—dairy!
—Barney has been known to dress it up ( Sweet Taste of Liberty )
Barney :
I'm—wait for it—in—wait for it—love—wait for it—with—wait for it—a—wait for it—certain—wait for it—
Marshall :
I know you're in love with Robin!
—Barney uses it to avoid uncomfortable topics ( Mosbius Designs )
Barney :
We saw a movie last night. It was legend... wait for it... s of the fall. It was ok.
Robin :
And you know,a week from today we are going to be legend... wait for it...
Barney :
...married!
Barney and Robin :
Legendmarried!
—Barney and Robin a week before their wedding. ( Something New )
Barney :
Our wedding is gonna be legendary.
Robin :
No wait for it?
Barney :
I've got you, I don't have to wait for it anymore.
—Barney and Robin in the Limo. ( The Locket )
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