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The fan consensus heavily favors Harry Baker, with many calling it a 3-0 or 2-1 victory. His unique combination of world-class poetry, comedic timing, and self-deprecating humor proved to be more impactful and memorable for the audience than Matter's more traditional, bar-heavy approach.
In a highly anticipated and entertaining clash of styles, World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker faced off against the intricate pen of Matter. The battle quickly became a showcase for Baker's unique approach, blending elite-level wordplay with disarming comedy. His personals, including the now-famous "default Wii character" and "Toby Turtle" comparisons, landed with devastating effect, creating viral moments that defined the battle.
Matter, for his part, came with a quality performance, delivering clever bars and a strong third round that included a much-discussed political reference. However, he struggled to overcome Baker's overwhelming charisma and creative angles. The fan consensus paints this as a clear, albeit incredibly enjoyable, victory for Harry Baker, with the battle remembered as a classic Don't Flop matchup that highlighted two of the UK's most unique talents.
- Fans overwhelmingly praised Harry Baker's comedic angles, particularly his 'Toby Turtle' and 'default Wii character' bars.
- Harry's third-round owl scheme was widely considered a masterclass in creative writing.
- Viewers frequently noted the battle was highly entertaining and one of the best from that Don't Flop era.
- The good sportsmanship and mutual respect between the two battlers was a notable positive for the audience.
- Matter's clever and intricate bars, such as his Pokémon references, were highly regarded by fans of lyricism.
- A common sentiment was that many of Matter's best punchlines were 'slept on' by the live audience.
- Some fans felt Matter's delivery didn't always match the high quality of his writing.
- Matter's attempt to adopt a more aggressive or 'hard' persona was viewed as inauthentic by a portion of the audience.
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