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Ross Says the Wrong Name at the Altar | Friends

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think could happen if someone says the wrong name at a wedding altar?
From the title, what kind of scene do you expect: romantic, serious, or embarrassing? Why?
What do you remember about weddings in TV shows—are they usually calm or chaotic?

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Ross Says the Wrong Name at the Altar | Friends

The ceremony begins—and a mistake happens (00:00 – 00:39)

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1. What event are people gathered to celebrate?

A court trial
A graduation ceremony
A wedding union
A birthday party

2. What mistake does the speaker make during the vows?

He refuses to continue
He says the wrong name
He forgets his own name
He drops the rings

3. After the wrong name is said, what do people suggest should happen?

They should start again
They should stop the wedding completely
They should skip to the kissing
They should take a break and eat

Ross Says the Wrong Name at the Altar | Friends

Restarting the vows and exchanging rings (00:39 – 01:56)

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1. What phrase is repeated to describe being married in good and bad times?

In sickness and in health
To love and cherish
For richer and poorer
From this day forward

2. What is the ring described as a symbol of?

A promise to travel together
A contract between families
A bond that is everlasting
A new job and new life

3. What does the officiant say after declaring them married?

You may kiss the bride
Please sign the papers
Now you may leave
Let the party begin

Ross Says the Wrong Name at the Altar | Friends

Reactions and jokes after the ceremony (01:56 – 02:34)

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1. How does one person compare this situation to a past wedding?

It is the same as the last wedding
It is not as bad as a cancelled wedding
It is worse than when he married the lesbian
It is better than the last wedding

2. What advice does someone give right after the ceremony?

Start crying
Explain everything to the guests
Run away now
Just keep smiling

3. What joke is made about how things could have been worse?

He could have shot her
He could have fainted
He could have lost his voice
He could have forgotten the rings

Ross Says the Wrong Name at the Altar | Friends

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1. What is the main source of humor in this clip?

A formal speech about love
A competition between guests
A surprise dance performance
An embarrassing mistake during wedding vows

2. Why is saying the wrong name at the altar a serious problem?

It automatically cancels the marriage
It can suggest the speaker has feelings for someone else
It breaks the law immediately
It means the guests must leave

3. What do characters try to do after the mistake happens?

Argue loudly in front of everyone
Blame the officiant
Hide the mistake by staying cheerful
Restart the entire wedding on another day

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Ross Says the Wrong Name at the Altar | Friends

Why do you think people react so strongly to hearing the wrong name at a wedding?
If you were at this wedding, what would you do in the moment: stay quiet, laugh, or help somehow?
Do you think restarting the vows would fix the situation? Why or why not?
What kinds of mistakes are funny in a comedy show but would be stressful in real life?