Quote from Future Ted in Landmarks
Arthur: So... so what's the idea? Lily: Okay, first hear my demands. One, Ted and Barney keep their jobs. Two, when you guys do finally blow up The Arcadian, one of them gets to push the button. Both: Dibs. Arthur: Fine! What's the idea? Lily: Well... Future Ted: [v.o.] Kids, for legal reasons, I have to skip this part of the story and jump ahead to the next night, as the Landmarks Preservation Commission gave their verdict.