[flashback to Lily and Marshall in college in 1998:]
Future Ted: [v.o.] So the story on the painting is that, back in college, Lily wanted to do a nude study for her art class. Marshall wasn't so into the idea.
Marshall: Well, I just don't think that some dude should drop trou just to pose for you.
Lily: It's for class, and it's just that weird kid Hunter from my freshman hall.
Marshall: The frisbee dude with the soul patch? He's like the hottest guy in school!
Lily: No, he's actually a little husky...
Marshall: Oh, he's just huggable! And complicated. And a little bit of a jerk. Just enough so you think maybe you can change him.