I don't suppose that he was talking shoe lifts and a gym membership when he spoke of more authority and ability, but still, Barney reminds me of O'Rourke's law of "Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys," except these boys came to see Barney. On their own accord. Is there no decency left?
It sounds and looks a tad like a fraternity party. I suppose out of gender respect the boys were able to subvert their Heteronormativity, and the cake girl with the pasties, until after Barney withdrew. TOGA!