The Barney Stinson Win meme, also known as the True Story meme, originates from the long-running sitcom How I Met Your Mother. Featuring the character Barney Stinson, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the image typically captures him in a suit holding a drink with a look of smug triumph. This specific pose became a viral sensation in the early 2010s on platforms like Reddit and 9GAG, often used to punctuate a successful achievement or to insist that an unbelievable story is actually true. It has since become a universal symbol for legendary moments and self-assured confidence in internet culture.