Representation

 "How I met your mother" is a comedic sitcom. Released in 2005, the popular television show focuses on a group of five people as they navigate their way through adulthood, experience romantic relationships, and work crisis all while living in the "big city". The show went on to produce nine seasons as the show gained lots of popularity.

 Representation in media is shown through the ways a content creator chooses to portray reality. This is usually done through a character's aspects or characteristics. These adjectives could be presented through Exoticizing, De-Centering, or Othering.

 One of the main characters, Barney Stinson is a business man. Throughout the show, he is stereotyped with the classic "business man" physical qualities and personality traits. Some of theses include, a professional outfit and clean look at all times. This is constantly seen throughout the show and in Stinson's catchphrase, "Suit up!". Barney Stinson traits are often seen as othering. This is due to the directors choice to make the business man persona more stuck up and less hard working. This strays away from the target group.