[The gang debates about what the essence of being New Yorkers really is]
Ted: I'd say you're not a real New Yorker until you've stolen a cab from someone who needs it more than you do.
Lily: No, you're not a New Yorker until you've cried on the subway and not given a damn what anyone thinks
Marshall: No, you're not a real New Yorker until you've killed a cockroach with your bare hand.
Future Ted: And Robin would do all three of these before the day was out.

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