Ted: It was just before winter break our freshman year of college. Marshall and I were roommates, but we weren't really good friends yet.
Marshall: I thought Ted was a little bit pretentious.
Ted: And Marshall was a total slob.
[flashback to Ted and Marshall's college room:]
Marshall: Hey. [Marshall tosses a sandwich in the trash can, but misses] I'm driving my Fiero back over break. I know we see enough of each other as it is, but if you want a ride, I could use the gas money. You live in Ohio, right? I could swing through and pick you up.
Ted: All right, first of all, my parents live in Ohio. I live in the moment. Plus, Karen and I haven't seen each other since Thanksgiving. We're both really invested in making this long-distance thing work, so...