If You Fail This How I Met Your Mother Quiz You're Definitely More Of A Friends Fan

How I Met Your Mother began its nine season run in 2005 and it was legen - wait for it - dary. Legendary. While the series started with the intent of answering a single question, HIMYM evolved into so much more. Fans fell hard for Ted, Robin, Barney, Marshall and Lily. Although the central point was once discovering the identity of the mother of Ted's children, the series quickly progressed beyond that premise. Rather than merely concern itself with the central mystery, How I Met Your Mother explored the treacherous waters of life and love as the gang moved from their twenties into their thirties.

The show was full of running gags, hilarious callbacks and had undeniable heart. Its characters were fully formed people, as flawed as they were lovable. Viewers could not only imagine them existing, but also wished that they could be a part of this rag tag group of friends. The show lasted for almost a decade, so fans who watched from the beginning found themselves growing up right alongside the characters.

Have you seen every single episode? Do you remember all the laughter, tears and love interests? You'll Only Be Able To Get 100% On This How I Met Your Mother Quiz If You Watched It From The Start.

Question 1

How many parties does Ted throw in the hopes of seeing Robin after they first meet?

Ted met the woman of his dreams in the pilot, but few things spoil the mood like saying, "I love you" on a first date. The next episode, Ted made every effort to see Robin while desperately trying to appear casual. In an effort to be in the same room with her without actually asking her out again, Ted threw a party. When she didn't show, he threw more. How many parties did he have in the hopes that she would appear?

Question 2

What type of fruit did Ted find in his bed after his alcohol induced blackout?

Lily, Marshall and Barney were giving Ted a hard time about overthinking everything. After taking five shots of a drink known as "The Red Dragon", Ted completely blacked out. He woke up next to a brunette that he didn't know - played by Danica McKellar of The Wonder Years. His ankle was sprained, his coat was burnt and there was a certain type of fruit on sitting on his nightstand. Its origin has never really been revealed. What was it?

Question 3

Which of Ted’s former flames is this?

This character was Ted's first major season 1 romance, which was, of course, foiled by his feelings for Robin. Ted met her at his friends' wedding. While her identity was initially a mystery, she turned out to be the woman who baked their wedding cake. Everything between her and Ted was going great until she was offered a cooking fellowship in Germany. While she was away, Ted cheated with Robin, telling her that they were broken up. What was her name?

Question 4

Where does Lily go when she leaves Marshall?

At the end of season 1, Lily leaves Marshall. It's a heartbreaking development, but she needed to figure out who she was apart from him. She left to attend an art fellowship that was on the other side of the country. Lily had always wanted to be an artist and hoped to explore it further. Thankfully, she and Marshall were reunited the next season, but witnessing their breakup was incredibly upsetting. Do you recall where exactly Lily went after she left?

Question 5

What does Ted steal for Robin on their first date?

Ted and Robin went to Carmichael's on their doomed first date. Robin saw a strange instrument hanging on the wall, but to say what Ted likened it to would give away the answer here. She said that she'd like one for her apartment, so Ted stole it for her. From then on, she kept it on her mantle. Now, if only he could've ended the evening by saying something other than "I love you". What instrument did he steal for Robin?

Question 6

What is Marshall and Lily’s song?

Marshall was hoping that The 88 could be the band at his and Lily's wedding - pretty cool plan. However, Lily refused to agree until she knew that they could play her and Marshall's song. This led to some pretty hilarious hi-jinx. Lily, Robin and Barney decided to sneak into a high school prom that somehow managed to score The 88 as their band for the night. Of course, the band passed this "audition", but what was the song that they had to play?

Question 7

Who does Marshall fantasize about Lily hanging out with while she's gone?

When Marshall attempts to track Lily's movements through her credit card bill after she leaves him, he constructs a rather elaborate fantasy. He not only imagines that she's hanging out with this legendary member of Parliament Funkadelic, but that they are playing tennis together and that he bought her a pet ferret - Marshall is afraid of them. Lily's credit card was actually stolen, so none of the charges were hers anyway. So, which funk legend does Marshall imagine that Lily is spending her time with?

Question 8

Where does Robin take Marshall after Lily leaves him?

In the wake of Lily's departure, Marshall is completely beside himself. He is totally lost without her. His depression runs so deep that none of his friends are able to snap him out of it. The only one who even manages to come close is Robin. She takes him out for a while and he actually briefly forgets about his troubles. Of course that all changes after he discovers one of Lily's credit card bills. So, where does Robin bring Marshall?

Question 9

What cassingle was stuck in the Fiero’s tape deck?

Traveling in the Fiero had its drawbacks, one being the fact that a certain cassingle was stuck in the tape deck for years. It became the soundtrack to every road trip that Ted and Marshall ever took - and there were quite a few. It might not be the best song, but really, no tune that you listen to for like twenty hours straight is going to be. Don't worry though, it always comes back around. What song is it?

Question 10

Who does Lily stay with briefly while she and Marshall are split up?

When Lily returns from San Francisco, she basically moves into the world's tiniest and generally unpleasant apartment. Thankfully, someone took pity on her and let her move in briefly. It was certainly a huge step up from her former living space - anything would've been - but it never would've worked out in the long term. Luckily, when she moved back into her apartment, she had a bunch of cool new stuff to take with her. Which person does Lily briefly cohabitate with?

Question 11

What is Aldrin Justice?

Lily Aldrin was a kindergarten teacher, so she had become fairly adept at punishing someone when they misbehaved. Unfortunately the methods that she used on her class weren't really appreciated by her friends. Lily had been known to use this particular brand of justice outside the classroom, much to their chagrin. Fairness was very important to her and she went out of her way to ensure that anyone acting like a jerk was taught a lesson. What exactly is Aldrin justice?

Question 12

What name does Chloe write on Barney’s coffee cup?

Played by Morena Baccarin, Chloe was the woman that Marshall tried to date while he and Lily were split up. There was only one problem - aside from the fact that he was still super hung up on his former fiancé. Chloe had crazy eyes! She worked at the coffee shop and while she was crushing on Marshall, Chloe struggled to remember Barney's name. What name did she write on his coffee cup that became a running joke throughout the episode?

Question 13

Which of Robin’s exes is this?

When Robin returned from Argentina, she wasn't alone. After she and Ted split, Robin went on this trip, but came back with a rebound guy in tow. He seemed better than Ted in every way - except for one fairly major point. Even Lily and Marshall found themselves falling for the guy. He was portrayed by Enrique Iglesias. Eventually, Robin realized that he wasn't the one for her and that the magic of Argentina was better off left there. What's his name?

Question 14

What is the Platinum Rule?

Barney Stinson had a lot of rules. Between the Bro Code and his blog, the guy was a huge fan of giving life advice. Truthfully, he did have a fairly awesome existence. Apparently, the Platinum Rule supersedes the Golden Rule. Like many of Barney's words to live by, this was brought up in an attempt to caution Ted from what Barney viewed as being a tragic mistake. In this case, he kind of wasn't wrong. What is the Platinum Rule?

Question 15

Ted hoped to reunite with a woman he met at a Halloween party years prior. What was she dressed as?

In the season 1 Halloween episode, we learn that Ted - while dressed as a Hanging Chad - met the girl of his dreams. Let's be real though, there was no shortage of those throughout the series. He would only recognize her by her costume, so he dressed as the same thing every year in hopes that she'd show up and remember him. They did meet again years later, but the results were underwhelming. What costume was she wearing when they met?

Question 16

What is the origin of the slap bet?

The slap bet dates back to season 2, but its ramifications were felt up until the final season. It all started with a single slap, but when someone got slap happy before their win was actually confirmed, five more were added. In subsequent seasons, three more were granted. The ultimate result was fairly epic, spanning many years. What started the whole thing though? Do you remember what the original slap bet was about? If you don't, prepare to be slapped.

Question 17

Who did Ted get interested in again after rediscovering a shirt he bought years earlier?

Ted had his fair share of girlfriends throughout the series, which makes sense considering the point was who he'd wind up with in the end. This ex dates back to a season 1 episode called, "Return of the Shirt". After rediscovering a long forgotten shirt, it occurred to Ted that perhaps other relics of his past were worth revisiting as well. Sadly, he convinced this poor woman to reunite with him, only to wind up breaking up with her all over again. What was her name?

Question 18

Who did Barney think his father was?

From a very young age, Barney Stinson wondered about the identity of his father. Because this was a conversation that his mother never wanted to have, she pointed at the TV one day in response to his question, simply saying, "That guy". Ever since that moment, Barney was certain that this television personality was his dad and obsessed over finding a way to meet him. Eventually, he discovered that this guy wasn't related to him in any way, but who was it?

Question 19

What was Robin’s stage name in Canada?

One of the most delightful bits of info to surface about the characters' pasts came in the form of Robin's time as a Canadian pop star. This led to two amazing music videos, as well as a TV show. Robin was incredibly embarrassed by her career choices and did her best to hide it from her friends. Of course, nothing stays buried and they eventually learned the truth. What was Robin's stage name during her brief tenure as a pop star?

Question 20

What animal was in Ted’s bathroom on 31st birthday?

The story of this animal encounter unfolded over the course of several years. Ted is telling his kids their whole life story and sometimes gets confused as to when certain events took place. He thought that this happened on his 30th birthday, but it was actually his 31st when a certain animal wound up in his bathroom. Not only was it in there, but there was a fight - Ted lost, of course. What kind of animal was in there?

Question 21

Who broke Barney’s heart when he was young?

Barney wasn't always the Lothario we all know and love. There was a time in his youth when he was madly in love with a certain girl. Although he looked completely different, sporting long locks and a tie-dye, it was his attitude that was the biggest change. He was kindhearted and sweet and said things like, "Women aren't objects; they're human beings." However, all of that went out the window after his girlfriend left him for a jerk in a suit. What was her name?

Question 22

What is “eating a sandwich” a euphemism for?

When recounting the misadventures of your youth to your kids, most of us would probably choose to censor the story a bit. After all, we've all done things that we'd prefer our children did not. Ted was no exception, so whenever he told a story involving an activity that he'd rather his kids not indulge in, he referred to it as "eating a sandwich". Do you remember what this is a euphemism for? It turns out those guys ate a whole lot of them.

Question 23

Where did Marshall and Lily meet?

Lily and Marshall were together for a long time and neither of them had much experience with relationships at all prior to dating each other. It didn't matter too much though, since they were obviously meant for one another. There is so much history between them and the series also gave glimpses into their future - so we know that those two crazy kids make it work! So, where was it that Lily and Marshall met for the first time?

Question 24

What did Ted and Marshall have a literal duel over?

It's a good thing that Ted and Marshall had swords hanging on the wall, considering they wound up needing them so that they could duel in order to settle a dispute. As far as disagreements go, it was a fairly major one and to be fair, settling it with a literal sword fight was awesome. It become a nonissue once Lily explained things, but it took someone ending up in the hospital first. Do you remember what the issue was? Why were Ted and Marshall fighting?

Question 25

When the gang got obsessed with interventions, who got one for using magic?

After attending an intervention for their friend Stuart, the gang became obsessed with having them for just about everything, from Lily's fake British accent to Robin's tanning addiction. Eventually, they had no choice but to hold an intervention intervention for all of them. As far as magic, It's not the use of it that they were strictly against, rather the type being used, namely magic involving pyrotechnics. It led to some incidents. Who couldn't stop accidentally setting stuff on fire?

Question 26

What part of Marshall's body is Lily obsessed with?

When Lily and Marshall were on the outs, they both played dirty to try to force the other's hand. Ultimately, both were successful, considering they wound up getting busy in the bathroom of the restaurant where everyone was having brunch. Still, they couldn't agree on who actually seduced whom. Which of Marshall's body parts does Lily find completely irresistible? Seriously, when he "deployed" them, it seemed as though the battle was won - although Lily was not exactly fighting fair either.

Question 27

Where did Ted get his butterfly tattoo?

Ted didn't exactly remember getting his tattoo. He pretty much awoke from a night of drunken debauchery and discovered it. Making matters worse was the fact that it was a butterfly. Still, something interesting came out of the whole thing. He went to a doctor to get it removed and wound up dating and almost marrying the woman. Sure, it didn't work out, but it was an important relationship for him. Do you remember the placement of Ted's butterfly tattoo?

Question 28

What was the name of the doctor that Ted wound up dating?

As previously stated, Ted wound up dating the doctor responsible for removing his terrible tattoo. It took him a while to convince her to give him a chance, mostly because she had a child and was extra cautious about engaging in a new relationship. They did date though and even almost got married. However, it turned out that she was in love with the father if her kid and left poor Ted at the alter. Can you recall what her name was?

Question 29

Who was Barney's "rebound bro" after he and Ted had a falling out?

Ted put up with a lot from Barney over the years, but when his pal slept with Robin, that proved to be the last straw. Ted needed a break from Barney, not only as bros, but as friends in general. To be fair, coming from a dude constantly quoting something known as "The Bro Code", it was a pretty low blow. In response, Barney found himself an ersatz Ted. It didn't go too well. Do you remember what his name was?

Question 30

What was the name of Lily's high school boyfriend?

Marshall may have been the love of Lily's life, but he certainly was not her first boyfriend. The guy her heart belonged to in high school was quite different. According to Lily, she may have only dated him because he looked kind of like Kurt Cobain. She broke his heart senior year and he never really recovered. Even the day of her wedding, he was still smitten - years later too. Do you know what this poor guy's name was?

Question 31

Which of Robin’s co-anchors is this?

Robin had more than one co-anchor over the years, but this one dates back to season 1. He was portrayed by Alexis Denisof, who was married to Alyson Hannigan in real life. The two met years before on the set of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This guy wasn't quite as charming as Wesley Wyndam-Pryce, but he was pretty funny, despite being a bit gross in his advances toward Robin. She was so not interested. Do you know what his name is?

Question 32

What color was the titular mother’s lost umbrella?

The umbrella belonging to Ted's future wife appears long before she does and serves as an ongoing clue as to her identity. This led to a couple of close calls and red herrings before we finally meet Tracy - not to mention like five years. The umbrella switched hands a few times, belonging to Ted for quite a while. When he finally met the woman of his dreams, he was still in possession of it. What color was her umbrella?

Question 33

Which of Robin’s exes is this?

This particular ex resurfaces in "Sandcastles in the Sand", the second - but thankfully, not the last - Robin Sparkles episode. He broke Robin's heart back in Canada and when she ran into him, she was still very much looking at him through rose colored glasses. Not only had he lost his looks, but his life hadn't gone anywhere. Robin couldn't see him clearly though, which only led to more heartbreak. It also kind of led to her sleeping with Barney. What's his name?

Question 34

Where did Ted and Barney meet?

Ted and Barney were friends for a long time. When they met, Barney was convinced that he could teach Ted "how to live". If anyone knows how to do that, it's Barney Stinson. To be fair, Ted and his goatee obviously needed some help. Although, he did kind of make a fool out of Barney. Still, Barney loves himself enough to not care if he's the but of a joke. Also, he never found out. Where did these two meet?

Question 35

Whose wedding was Ted at when he met Victoria?

When Ted met Victoria the baker, he was at a wedding. Two of his friends were getting married and he thought that he checked "plus one", but he actually didn't. So, when Robin wanted to go with him, he had to fight really hard to find a way to get her there. Then, she couldn't go...but then she showed up last minute. The argument between the bride and groom over letting Ted bring a date almost ended the wedding altogether. Who got married?

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