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After a drunken spree at Punchy's wedding, Marshall is on the verge of landing a dream job with environmental lawyer Garrison Cootes (guest star Martin Short ). The final hurdle is a background check, which panics Marshall when he remembers an old college video of him streaking as his alter-ego, "".

In the second episode of Season 7, " The Naked Truth ," the gang deals with the consequences of past behavior and the struggle to present a "perfect" version of themselves to move forward. Marshall’s Quest to Erase "Beercules" How_I_Met_Your_Mother_7x02_The_Naked_Truth_ITA_...

Critics from IGN gave the episode an 8/10, noting its balance of "sarcasm and sentimentality". The episode explores the "naked truth" of the characters' identities—Marshall's past rowdiness, Barney's career as a serial liar, and Ted’s lingering attachment to his past loves. It was a massive ratings success, drawing . "How I Met Your Mother" The Naked Truth (TV Episode 2011) After a drunken spree at Punchy's wedding, Marshall

Ted uses a New York Magazine feature about himself to date two women simultaneously, hoping to find "the one" to take to the prestigious Architect's Ball. Marshall’s Quest to Erase "Beercules" Critics from IGN

: After nitpicking both women, he eventually takes Robin, who is only interested because she thinks Lenny Kravitz will be there (he turns out to be an elderly architect named Leonard Kravitz).

: Marshall ends up getting drunk again, leading to a second "Beercules" video. Lily eventually secures the job for him by blackmailing Pete with embarrassing information about his own college years. Barney’s Diner Marathon

: He tracks down the uploader, Pete Durkenson (guest star Jimmi Simpson ), who agrees to remove it only if Marshall beats him at "Edward Forty-hands".