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When Ted is constantly insulted by his former boss, who is now working for him on a project, he is told to fire the man, but he finds that a hard thing to do. Meanwhile, Barney offers Lily a lot of money to paint a nude portrait of him. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Matt Kuhn

Director:: Rob Greenberg

Stars:: Jason Segel (Marshall Eriksen); Josh Radnor (Ted Mosby); Neil Patrick Harris (Barney Stinson); Alyson Hannigan (Lily Aldrin); Cobie Smulders (Robin Scherbatsky)

Recurring Role:: Bob Saget (Voice of Ted, 2030); Joe Nieves (Carl)

Guest Star:: Bryan Cranston (Druthers); Preston Bailey (Kindergartner); William Schallert (Brady); Thomas Anthony (Man); Ewan Chung (Carol)

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Music Featured in this Episode:
Ben Lee - Whatever It Is (at the beginning of the episode during the flashback) edit »
This episode aired on January 22 instead of the episode titled "Monday Night Football" which was scheduled for that evening. edit »

Barney: Hey, guys! Guess what I got? A new dart!
Robin: Oh wow, a new dart!
Ted: Hey, that new dart is great!
Robin: I did not know you were such a fan of "new dart", Barney!
Barney: Oh yes, Robyn, I just love "nude art"...�nude art"
Barney: [after an awkward stare from Marshall] "nude art"!
[laughs]
Marshall: You found the painting, didn't you? edit »
Lily: (trying to paint Barney with a sword in his hand) I don't think your sword will fit.
Barney: I get that a lot. edit »
Barney: (seeing his nude painting) She left out my little Barney! Barney jr., my barnana. Little barnacle.... edit »
Barney: You have been blessed with a wonderful gift.
Lily: Thank you.
Barney: I meant me. edit »
Ted: (after watching Marshall steal his nude painting from the bar) One of my worst fears just came true- I saw Marshall grab himself naked. edit »

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exterminator25
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The Bottom Line: "Exciting"
They left out his Barnana ...Continue »
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Naruguy678
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The Bottom Line: "Above average"
Nude Marshall! ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
funny. ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"
A good episode, two fun stories built into one. ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
Ted "the boss"... ...Continue »
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