Ben and Gwen's social media battle with Kevin 11 quickly escalates into an all-out war in real life.
Plot
The episode starts off with Gwen filming Ben cooking. Ben claims that they are making caramel crunch toast. Gwen pauses the video, stating that that is not what they agreed to make. She claims that it would be better to make healthy foods, and spread awareness. Max jumps in, and asks what's with all of the bickering, and questions why all this food is out. Gwen tells him about how they're trying to make a video, and post it online to spread awareness of healthy eating. Ben states it won't spread awareness if no one watches it. They both start arguing and Max leaves. Ben comes up with an idea to get good views, and spread awareness.
Ben uses Four Arms and shows himself cooking. He starts off talking healthy, and Gwen agrees with most of the things he's saying. However, Four Arms starts talking unhealthy, ruining the video. Max questions why they are wasting food. Ben states that they aren't wasting food, and eats all of the ingredients. Max gets angry that he has to go back to the grocery store and buy more food. As the Tennyson's drive there, Ben regrets eating all of that food. Gwen gets a notification on her phone. It turns out, they're trending. They read the comments, and are happy of the positive feedback. Gwen notices that someone just posted a video, and their video is not getting past it. Ben looks at it, and it's a user under the name of Xx_N3V3R_5ORRY_XX. They view the account, and notices a video by Kevin, as Thornblade. He states that he's going to show the audience how to make some real food, unlike some "hacks". Gwen points out that Kevin is copying their video but with junkier food. Kevin starts saying false information, which is bad. Ben suggest that they make a revenge video.
Ben and Gwen creates a new video, this time editing Kevin's video to make it sound like he's saying the words "I'm so dumb". Kevin, in an arcade somewhere, sees the video, and other kids around him begins singing it. He then is pasted by Gwen and Ben in views. Ben and Gwen gets another notification, a message from Kevin. Kevin demands them to meet face-to-face so they settle this once and for all. Ben and Gwen goes outside looking for Kevin. Kevin reveals himself, and they standoff. Gwen lays down ground rules. The competition will consist of three rounds. For each round, they will have fifteen minutes to make their creation. Gwen will livestream their progress. The streaming app will allow users to vote on who they think is best. Each round starts with them collecting ingrediency. Gwen invites judges over. Gwen states that the viewers are going bananas. ben brings his dish up to the judges. The judges are impressed by the food, and the viewers love the originality. Kevin presents his food using Crystalfist. One of the judges points out that it's a can of soup with a stick of celery, however he is forced to try it. The first round goes to Kevin. The second round begins. Ben starts creating his cake. Ben uses Heatblast to create a fire-breathing dragon plate. The judges gives Ben three thumbs up. Kevin, as Hot Shot, presents his cake, however Ben sabotages it using his powers. Ben wins the second round. Ben raises the states, saying the loser of the next round must never make another video again. Ben goes inside the store to find ingredients once the round starts. Right before he grabs something, Rush runs past and takes it. Rush runs outside and creates a giant statue of himself out of food. Shock Rock runs out, and tries to make something. Gwen tells him that there's five minutes left. Rush runs by taking Ben's ingredients as he cooks. Shock Rock gets mad and throws something at Rush. He misses and it hits the statue, knocking it over. Rush punches Shock Rock, sending him flying. Gwen tells the two to stop, since no one is watching anymore. Everyone is now watching Bunny-ear kid. They both revert back to human. Ben questions who would watch Bunny-ear Kid. Max comes in stating that he would like to see Ben and Kevin clean up the mess they've made. Gwen states that five viewers says Kevin can clean up faster than Ben. The two boys begins to challenge each other again. Max stops them, and tells them that life isn't always about getting likes, and they shouldn't do things just for approval. Ben and Kevin thinks that doesn't make any sense, how ever Max lets them run off. Max asks Gwen what ever happened to "art". She replies stating art doesn't get views. Max gives her a frustrating look, but Gwen points out that Ben and Kevin are cleaning.
Four Arms: Eating a balanced meal isn't just good for you, it's also fun. So let's get started with a healthy veggie wrap. Gwen: This is great! Keep going. Four Arms: Toss up a tortilla, add cheese, tomato, mustard, onions, bean sprouts, lettuce, and you can drop the whole thing in butter and deep-fry that bad boy. Gwen: Yeah, that one is a no.
Ben: Who is, XX_N3V3R_5ORRY_XX? (Clicks video). Thornblade: How ya'll doin'? Ben: Oh, no. Thornblade: Today we're gonna show you guys how to make some real food. Unlike some hacks who wouldn't know a spatula from a spoon.
Hot Shot: That wasn't supposed to happen. You did something, didn't you? Heatblast: (Mocking). What do you say we take this up a notch? The loser of the next round not only has to claim defeat but never, ever post another video. Hot Shot: You're on.
Rush: I can do this all day. Shock Rock: So can I. Gwen: Guys. Rush: I bet the viewers would like to see you get another smackdown! Shock Rock: Yeah? Bring it on. Gwen: Guys. Guys! You can both quit now. No one is watching. Everyone is watching Bunny-ear Kid. He's already taken the top place. Shock Rock: Bunny-ear Kid? (Both Kevin and Ben transforms back) Ben: Why would anyone watch that? Max: You know what I'd like to watch? The two of you cleaning up the mess you've made. Kevin and Ben: Ohh. Gwen: We got five viewers who say Kevin can clean up faster than Ben. Ben and Kevin: You're on! Max: Come on, boys. Life isn't always about getting likes. You shouldn't do things just for approval. Ben: So we should get your approval by not trying to get approval from other people, Grampa? Kevin: That doesn't make a lot of sense, Mr. Tennyson. (Max let's them go). Ben: Oh, you're going down, Kevin. Max: What happened to art? Gwen: Art doesn't get views. What?! They're cleaning aren't they?
The competition held between Ben and Kevin (they must cook ingredients they get from a supermarket into a meal to be rated by three judges) is similar to the main competition in the Food Network program Guy's Grocery Games.
Trivia
This episode was originally broadcasted on October 12, 2019 in Germany.[1][2]
This episode chronologically takes place before Roundabout as Kevin is not yet trapped between space and time.[DR 1] This is because new episodes were ordered at the last minute.[DR 2] The extra season 3 episodes were supposed to be spread throughout the season.[DR 3]