Ep 7. Billy Mays vs Ben Franklin
- June 23, 2011
- 2 min
Billy Mays vs Ben Franklin is the seventh episode of the first season of Epic Rap Battles of History. This episode is a rap battle between the legendary pitchman Billy Mays and the founding father Ben Franklin. The episode was released on October 25, 2010, and is one of the most popular episodes of the series.
The episode begins with Ben Franklin introducing himself as the inventor of numerous things, such as bifocals, the lightning rod, and the Franklin stove. He brags about how many more important inventions he has created compared to Billy Mays, who he believes is just a salesman. Billy Mays, however, is not intimidated by Ben Franklin's prestigious resume and brags about his own success as the king of infomercials.
As the rap battle begins, Ben Franklin starts by insulting Billy Mays, calling him a "salesman without a soul" and claiming that everything he sells is cheap and useless. Billy Mays counters by pointing out that he has sold millions of products to satisfied customers and that Ben Franklin's inventions are nothing compared to the impact of his advertisements.
The rap battle continues with each side taking turns roasting the other. Billy Mays points out how much of a womanizer Ben Franklin was, and Ben Franklin fires back by calling Billy Mays a fraud for claiming his products can perform miracles.
The battle then takes a more serious turn as Ben Franklin accuses Billy Mays of being dishonest with his customers and promoting unhealthy products. Billy Mays retorts by pointing out Ben Franklin's hypocrisy, as he was a slave owner and womanizer.
The final moments of the episode are both humorous and poignant, as the two characters come to a mutual understanding and respect for each other. Ben Franklin even concedes that he might have enjoyed some of Billy Mays' advertisements if they had existed in his time.
Overall, Billy Mays vs Ben Franklin is a witty and entertaining episode of Epic Rap Battles of History. The two historical figures are perfectly matched against each other, with their differing backgrounds and personalities making for an entertaining and engaging rap battle. The episode's humor, clever wordplay, and insightful commentary on both characters make it a must-watch for fans of the series. So, it is a great episode worth watching.
