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Ted finds a new woman at the wedding. They want to remember the evening so they don't exchange last names or numbers; but Ted takes a big fall when he tries to find out her name.
  • Ted meets the woman of his life but doesn't even know her last name.

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    Ted meets who he finds out is Victoria at Stuart & Claudia's wedding. However, they don't reveal anything else. Ted tells the others about this woman who he shared the perfect night with. They didn't kiss, share last names or occupations, just hung out. It is clear Ted wants to know more by the end of that night and Mashall, Lily and Barney agree. He must find this woman! He tries to get help from Claire but she is defiant until Stuart gives her something to drink. Robin, although she has realized her feelings for Ted, contributes as well because she knows how to find her. Victoria baked the cake! She works at a bakery called Buttercup Bakery and when Ted races in and Victoria turns and spots him, they run and kiss as she is glad he found him, too. To date, Victoria was my favorite girlfriend of Ted's. I'd wish she'd somehow divorce her current husband she met in Germany and turn out to be the mother, but that's unlikely. Still, great episode and I'm glad Ted finally found Victoria.moreless
  • Awesome!!

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    In this episode Ted tries to track down a girl he me at a wedding all he knows about her is her first name, Victoria, as they had decided never to see each other again after the wedding. Meanwhile Marshall tries to find out where the wedding cake came from so he can get some more. The two mysteries end up linking together when it is revealed that Victoria was the one who made the cake.

    I have to say that I loved the part near the beginning of this episode when Marshall is complaining that Ted should have found out Victoria's last name he makes his point using the wedding cake as a metaphor he describes it as the best cake of his life. Ted makes a Joke saying "that cake really got to you huh" Marshall replies "it haunts me" then they both laugh. I couldn't help but smile at how natural there laugh was This moment to me just symbolized the amazing chemistry that the actors share I watch it and I can believe they could be real people going through real problems together I love this show by far one of my all time favourites.moreless
  • You snooze, you lose!

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    I can\'t stand Robin & I think Ted is a very likable guy so I was so glad to see him find a good girl & it was great for Robin to be put into her place! She could\'ve been w/Ted for all this time but she was too high & mighty to date him. Well, well, well, how the mighty has fallen! I hope that things work out w/Ted & Victoria. Their kiss at the end reminded me of when Ross & Rachel first kissed so long ago on \"Friends.\" This show is no \"Friends\" by any means but it\'s got some good potential. Way to go, Ted!moreless
  • Ted's at Stuart and Claudia's wedding and meets Victoria.

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    "Drumroll, Please" is one of my favourite episodes from season 1 of How I Met Your Mother. This episode introduces the character Victoria and she's one of my favourite girlfriend's of Ted. I love how Ted flirts with Victoria at the wedding and she doesn't believe in hooking up at wedding because romantic feelings are heighten at weddings and feelings could change after the wedding. Anyways, I love how Ted tries to find Victoria, only to find out that Robin knows her. It turns out that Robin came to the wedding late, but saw Ted with Victoria, and went into the bathroom crying. Then, Victoria comes into the bathroom and comforts her. I give this episode a 10/10.moreless
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    At a wedding, there's instant attraction between Ted and a woman. Both agree to preserve the evening in memory by not exchanging names or numbers, but Ted falls too hard to let it go and tries to find out her identity. I love the start, especially when Barney is making such a big lie so he can get laid. I love the way Marshall is with his kiddy but funny ways. I love the whole storyline with Ted and the women, it's amazing all the way through with the drumroll and stuff. I love the way the cake got to Marshall. I love the way Barney comes over and is just Awesome. I love the way Lily, Marshall and Ted, great scene. I love the phone conversation with Ted and Claudia. I love the way Marshall is saying the women is a ghost, I love him. I love the phone conversation with Ted and Barney and then the bar scene talking about Teds new wanting. I love the scene when Ted knows her shoes and Barney is still on the phone, I'm in love with Barney he is so hot with his lies and hotness. I love the way Robin gets all upset, when she finds Ted and that other women. I love the way Lily has a go at Robin and Ted, legendary. I love Robin the way Robin . I love the way Barney gets paid for sex, hilarious. I love the way she made the cake, I love the way Marshall is about the whole cake again. SUIT UP, hilarious, I have missed Barney saying that! I love cab scene. I love the scene where Ted and the other women are dancing, cute. I love the ending.moreless
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    • When Ted and others are in the bar and they are about to go to find Victoria Ted is wearing jacket and nice shirt but when they are sitting in the cab Ted is wearing old sweatshirt and t-shirt and Barney and Marshall are wearing the same clothes as in the bar.

    • Goof: There are continuity errors at the start of this episode, which picks up right where the previous one, The Wedding, left off. (Indeed, the shots of Victoria are exactly the same.) In particular, at the moment Ted spots Victoria, he and Barney were watching Lily and Marshall dance, however in this version, Lily and Marshall are seated behind Ted. Additionally, the second time around, Barney is chatting up Tanya, after originally doing "Bridesmaid Math", deciding which two he would take, and which one he would give to Ted.

    • In this episode Barney picks up a girl at the wedding claiming that he is joining the Peace Corps the next day. 2 Episodes later (1.15 - Game Night) we find out that he actually planned on joining the Peace Corps with his girlfriend Shannon when he was an adolescent.

    • The book Alyson Hannigan's character is reading is Pure Ducky Goodness, a collection of comic-strip created by the show's writer Gloria Kellett's husband, Dave.

  • QUOTES (15)

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    • Ted: Listen I'm calling because last night I met this girl, and I was wondering if you had-- Claudia: Oh you have got to be freaking kidding me! Stuart: Oh here we go... Claudia: Twenty-four hours ago you were begging--begging--me to bring some other girl to my wedding and now, wa-what, you're over her? Ted: I've moved on?

    • Victoria: Those big romantic moments... they're great when they happen, but they're not real. Ted: Exactly. Exactly! Like, like just now, when I saw you doing the chicken dance out there--I'm not gonna lie to you--big time thunderbolt. Victoria: Hmmm, you should see me tap-dance. You'd be down on bended knee. Ted: Sadly, not out of character.

    • Marshall: Maybe she was a ghost. That's why she didn't want to kiss you because you'd pass right through her and get really cold for a second. Oh my God, I just had a great idea for a screenplay. Ted: Marshall, she was not a ghost. Marshall: I know she wasn't a ghost. She picked up a bouquet proving she had corporeal form.

    • Marshall: Ted, how do I explain this to you. Last night, I ate the best cake of my life. Do you think I'm gonna let that cake out of my life? Hell, no. I'm gonna find out what bakery made that cake and I'm gonna get some more cake. Ted: That cake really got to you? Marshall: It haunts me.

    • Ted: Great I'm gonna need you to call her for me. Barney: You know I won't. Ted: Why not? Barney: Because we just hooked up last night. I can't call the girl the next day, I have to wait at least like...forever, Oh Snap! Nevergonnacallher.

    • Lily: (on the wedding bouquet) It's such an evil tradition. Ted: You're not gonna do it at your wedding? Lily: Hell, yeah! I'm gonna take that flower grenade and chuck it to the crowd and scream, "Crawl for it, bitches!" It's just what girls do.

    • Barney: (with bridesmaid on his arm, approaching Ted who has just agreed not to exchange names with Victoria) Ted, Ted! Look, Ted. Ted, look Ted. I got a bridesmaid! Ted, Ted, second hottest bridesmaid! Ted, Look. See you, Ted! Ted: (to Victoria) I'm Ted

    • Barney: Oh my gosh, I love this moment. You know why? Because I'm going to say it and this time you're actually going to say 'yes'. You're ready? Ready to say 'yes'? Ted. Suit up! Ted: Yes! (about to leave but then steps back) No.

    • Lily: Geez Louise! Happiness is not that difficult!

    • Barney: Sorry, buddy, wish I could help you, but my hands are tied. Oh, no wait. That was last night. (makes a whipping sound)

    • Barney(flips open his cell): This better be good. I'm about to enter Nirvana. By the way I should get you Nirvana's phone number, she gives a great massage. Say whaaaat?

    • Claudia: What was her name? Was it my fat cousin, Lindsay? Don't be embarrassed, she has pretty eyes.

    • Marshall: A drum roll?! That's it? So what you just said good night, came home and performed a drum solo?

    • Ted: I had the most amazing night ever. Marshall: Tell me about it! That cake. Best cake I ever had. Seriously, my stomach was like 'Hey bro, I don't know what you're eating cause I don't have any eyes but it's basically awesome so keep sending it down.' Lily: Yea I know, my stomach was like 'Girlfriend, we don't always get along but that cake..'

    • Barney: That's right, I just got paid for sex! (smiles at 50 dollars) Maybe I should give this money to Peace Corps. They've done so much for me tonight.

  • NOTES (3)

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    • The German episode title is "Traum und Wirklichkeit", meaning "Dream and Reality". The French title is "L'Inconnue", meaning "The Stranger". The Italian title is "Rullo di tamburi", meaning "Drumroll".

    • International Airdates: Germany: October 25, 2008 on ProSieben; Czech Republic: December 17, 2009 on Prima COOL

    • Music Featured In This Episode: 1. "You Don't Know Me" by Michael BublĂ© (featured on the album, It's Time) is the song Ted and Victoria dance to when the reception is over and they say their goodbyes (or actually don't). Apparently the song was on a CD or tape used during the reception since Ted only has to press a button for the song to play. 2. "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin & George Gershwin. Ted plays this on the Piano, while Victoria is stepdancing. 3. "Spit on a Stranger" by Pavement. This song was played during the last scene of the show.

  • ALLUSIONS (2)

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    • The fake name given by Victoria, Buttercup, is the same name of the female lead in "The Princess Bride". In the book, and movie, Buttercup is the most beautiful maiden in the land, to Ted, Buttercup was the most beautiful maiden in the wedding. There is also an actual bakery in New York City named Buttercup Bakery.

    • Ted gives the fake name of Lando Calrissian, the administrator of Bespin's Cloud City who double-crossed Han Solo in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

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