: Ted adopts this smooth-talking persona when he eventually takes over Barney's ringing phone.
: Robin views her obnoxious co-anchor, Don, as a definite "rabbit". However, after he apologizes for his past behavior and starts acting professionally—including wearing pants for once—she begins to see the "duck" in him. Memorable Moments
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: To end Barney's obsession and "curse," the phone is eventually dropped into a pitcher of beer at MacLaren’s.
: Ted introduces the analogy, arguing that "ducks" are people you love and "rabbits" are those you can't stand. The group gets into a heated argument over which animal is superior, with Marshall famously defending the rabbit.