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Vesuvius

‘Vesuvius’

Season 9, Episode 19 -  Aired March 3, 2014

In 2024, Ted and his wife visit the Farhampton Inn again and realize he never told her the story of how Robin broke a vase on her wedding day. On the morning of the wedding, Lily is annoyed that Robin isn't sentimental. Meanwhile, Barney freaks out about which suit to wear, and the gang watches The Wedding Bride 2 against Ted's wishes.

Quote from Marshall

Jed Mosely: [on TV] Whoa, whoa, whoa. My wiener.
Marshall: I can't believe Jed made us promise not to watch this.
Robin: You mean Ted?
Marshall: Whatever, same guy.

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Quote from Barney

Ted: See, I would have expected you to have a special suit just for this occasion.
Barney: Oh, I did. I had my boy Timmy G. make the perfect wedding suit. Ever heard of "bespoke"? This suit was "be-freaking-screamed." But then I tried it on this morning, it was uncomfortable, itchy and wrong. It was like a suit made for someone with terrible posture, no taste and limited funds. Here, you take it.

Quote from Barney

Ted: Uh, how about this one?
Barney: Oh, man. I went crazy on an escort in that one.
Ted: Barney, come on.
Barney: A Ford Escort, Ted. I did it on a car. With a woman who I then may or may not have paid, that one's out too.

Quote from Marshall

Lily: Okay, so your wedding's in a few hours. Kind of strange to spend those hours watching a terrible movie, right?
Robin: Terrible? Lily, this movie is a revelation. I can't believe Ted wouldn't let us see it.
Marshall: Yeah, why was he hanging so much beef on this movie? Just because there's a character based on him?
Jed Mosely: [on TV] Of course, I'll make all weddings illegal. Then Stella can never be a wedding bride. [laughs maniacally] Ooh. No-can-l-do's-ville, baby doll.
Marshall: It's like, relax, Ted. It's no big deal. You should be flattered.
[movie scene on TV:]
Jed Mosely: And now to celebrate with that piece of chocolate cake I've been saving. What? Who ate my cake?
Narshall: Uh, what cake?
Jed Mosely: Narshall!
[reality:]
Marshall: "Narshall"? "Narshall." How dare they? That is insulting and ridiculous and I am nothing like that character. I'm gonna sue everyone involved with this film.
Robin: So you're gonna sue them on the grounds that nothing like that cake thing ever happened?
Marshall: If Ted didn't want me to eat it, he should've put a note on it.

Quote from Barney

Barney: It feels weird.
Ted: That's because it's new. It's a suit that's never been worn before. A suit you never dreamed you'd wear. All of this suit's memories are still ahead of it. Look, picture it: The ceremony.
Barney: When everyone stands up for me?
Ted: They do that for her.
Barney: They should. She's gonna look amazing. You better believe it.
Ted: She walks down the aisle. You say your vows. You go to the reception. You have your first dance. And before you know it, just like magic, you realize... ...it's a perfect fit.
Barney: You're right, Ted. This is the one. Thanks. So... belts.

Quote from Marshall

Marshall: Hey, you know what, maybe the groomsmen should go get some food. I don't want Ted to have to sit through this movie.
Ted: Oh, I appreciate that, Narshall.
Marshall: Really? Aw, damn it.
Ted: Sorry, I saw it on a plane.
Marshall: So this is gonna be, like, a thing now?
Barney: Yeah, it's gonna be a thing now, Narshall. Right, Narshall?
Ted: Dude, settle down, Swarley.
Marshall: Yeah, Swarlize Theron, take it easy.
Barney: Man, this was supposed to be my special day.

Quote from The Mother

[the year 2024:]
Ted: So I've told you all my stories.
The Mother: I'm afraid so. But luckily, I have plenty of stories that you don't know yet. Like where my college roommates and I went to a male strip club...
Ted: And your friend Dongnose got smacked on the nose with a dong? I know that one.
The Mother: Okay. What about the story that explains how...?
Ted: Dongnose got her nickname and that it had nothing to do with the dong-smacking incident? Heard it, loved it, called it the greatest coincidence of the 21st century.
The Mother: Wow. You know every one of my stories.
Ted: And you know every one of mine. I guess it's official. We're an old married couple.
The Mother: Nice.
Ted: We did it.

Quote from Ted

[the year 2024:]
Curtis: Well, well, if it isn't the Mosbys.
Both: Hi.
Curtis: Here for a romantic weekend away from the kids. It's a good thing there's no guests on either side of you because those bed springs are gonna squeak like mice in a cheese factory. Am I right? Ha, ha. Just don't break any lamps like your friends Barney and Robin, okay?
Ted: That's not how the lamp broke.
Curtis: Of course not. Alright, you have fun, you two.

Quote from The Mother

[the year 2024:]
The Mother: Uh, what lamp is this?
Ted: The lamp Robin broke the day of the wedding. Oh, my God, you don't know this one. Oh, man. This is a good one. I mean, it's got everything: Intrigue, betrayal, lamps. It is a ripping yarn, so buckle your seat belt...
The Mother: Just tell the story.
Ted: Okay, here goes. Robin broke a lamp.

Quote from Robin

Lily: Okay, this has to stop.
Robin: Come on, we're just having fun. It has been a long weekend. This is how I relax.
Katie: Really? This is how you relax? By not getting a single shot past me the entire morning? You suck, Scherbatsky. You shoot like my grandma.
Robin: Okay, Scherbatsky, you just poked the dragon. Here comes the bride.

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