Buddy vs Duff Season 3 episode 5 preview: A little buggy surprise

As the season hits its mid-way point, Buddy vs Duff Season 3 episode 5 transform tiny creatures into a fantasy world. Even if you want to scream, this bug’s world is one worth exploring.

According to Food Network, Buddy vs Duff Season 3 episode 5, “A Bug’s World” features the following:

"Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman face off with cakes depicting a bug’s world. Team Duff builds towering flowers and lightning bugs while Team Buddy creates a cross-section of Earth that’s full of creatures and a descending spider. The winner is chosen by a panel of 50 cake artists."

Looking back at the previous episode, Duff made a big comeback. It wasn’t that Buddy’s design wasn’t visually impressive, but sometimes big isn’t better. A larger than life rainbow slice might not get the judges’ attention in the best way.

On the other hand, Duff’s details can be both a benefit and a detriment. The meticulous details are impressive but do they get lost in the minutia. It is a total scene, not just the smallest detail that doesn’t translate on a screen.

In Buddy vs Duff Season 3 episode 5, it seems like the stage is set, again, for a similar debate. While Duff will be able to put all those expressions together into a magical scene, will it be enough to compete again a gigantic spider? Then again, didn’t the itsy, bitsy spider get washed out by the rain?

For this challenge, it might be more than just big versus little. In some ways, it could be the totality of the scene. A descending spider shows dynamic movement. That concept is vital to a great cake display.

On the other hand, the lightning bugs in Duff’s display could be a unique element that sets it apart. But, Team Duff needs to execute those “wow” moments. Lightning bugs that don’t light would be disappointing.

Don’t miss Buddy vs Duff Season 3 episode 5 on Food Network on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. or stream it on Discovery+.