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"HOW ABOUT A SEGMENT WHERE WE TRY OUT THE WEIRDEST SNACKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD " Ashley suggests, looking up from her phone with a smile.

Freddie frowns slightly, adjusting the camera's angle. "I don't know, Ash. I was thinking we could do something more tech-related. Like reviewing the latest gadgets."

Ashley raises an eyebrow, her smile fading a bit. "Freddie, not everything has to be about tech. We need to keep the content fun and diverse."

The room grows tense as Freddie and Ashley exchange looks, each stubbornly sticking to their idea. Carly and Sam exchange glances, sensing the brewing disagreement.

"Hey, why don't we ask Spencer for his opinion?" Carly suggests, trying to diffuse the tension. "He's always got crazy ideas."

The group agrees, and they head upstairs to find Spencer working on his latest sculpture—a towering creation made entirely out of old CDs.

"Hey, Spence!" Carly calls out. "We need your help with something."

Spencer looks up from his work, a grin spreading across his face. "Sure, what's up?"

Freddie and Ashley quickly explain their differing ideas for the next episode. Spencer listens intently, nodding as they each make their case.

"Hmm," Spencer muses, stroking his chin dramatically. "How about you combine both ideas? Do a segment on weird tech gadgets and then try some weird snacks. It’ll be the best of both worlds."

Freddie and Ashley exchange glances, realizing Spencer's idea is actually a great compromise. They both nod, smiling.

"That could work," Freddie admits, looking at Ashley. "Sorry for being so stubborn."

Ashley smiles back, touching his arm lightly. "Me too. I think it'll be fun."

Meanwhile, downstairs at Shay What, Harper and Millicent are engrossed in a new arcade game that just arrived. The flashing lights and catchy music draw them in like moths to a flame. They laugh and cheer as they play, quickly becoming obsessed.

"This game is awesome!" Harper exclaims, her eyes glued to the screen.

Millicent nods vigorously. "Totally poss-some!"

However, as they delve deeper into the game, they start to notice some strange glitches. The game suddenly freezes, causing them to lose all their progress. Frustrated, they decide to investigate and discover that the machine is rigged to make players lose more often than not.

"This is a scam!" Millicent declares, her frustration evident.

"Yeah, we need to tell Spencer," Harper agrees.

Back at the loft, Spencer is pleased with himself for successfully mediating Freddie and Ashley's disagreement. Just as they are about to start filming, Harper and Millicent burst in, breathless and upset.

"Spencer, that new arcade game is a total rip-off!" Harper exclaims.

Spencer frowns, concern etching his features. "Really? That’s not cool."

Determined to fix the situation, Spencer promises to have a word with the arcade supplier. In the meantime, Carly, Sam, Freddie, and Ashley get ready to film their new hybrid episode of iCarly, eager to see how their viewers will react to the mix of tech and fun.

As the camera starts rolling, Freddie and Ashley share a secret smile, knowing that sometimes, the best ideas come from working together. And as always, the iCarly gang proves that no matter what challenges come their way, they can handle it as a team.

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As the hybrid episode of iCarly begins to take shape, Carly, Sam, Freddie, and Ashley gather around the table in the Shay loft, preparing the unusual snacks and quirky gadgets for the show. The atmosphere is light and filled with laughter as they joke and brainstorm.

"Okay, so first up, we have this bizarre contraption," Freddie says, holding up a device that looks like a mix between a toaster and a smartphone. "It's called the ToasterPhone 3000. It makes calls and toasts bread at the same time."

Ashley chuckles, shaking her head. "Who comes up with these things?"

"Maybe someone who really loves breakfast," Carly quips, causing everyone to laugh.

As they finish setting up, the doorbell rings, and Spencer walks in with Harper and Millicent in tow. He looks determined, holding a clipboard with a list of grievances about the arcade game.

"Okay, guys, after the show, we're going down to Shay What to confront the arcade supplier. No one scams my customers!" Spencer declares, striking a heroic pose.

"You're gonna give them the old Spencer Shay special?" Sam asks with a smirk.

"You bet! But first, let's get this show on the road," Spencer replies, giving a thumbs up.

The iCarly team gets into position, and Freddie starts the countdown. "In three, two, one... action!"

Carly and Sam launch into their usual energetic introduction, hyping up their viewers and teasing the exciting segments ahead. The first part of the show focuses on the bizarre gadgets, with Freddie and Ashley demonstrating their features, much to the amusement of Carly and Sam.

"Now, this is the Self-Stirring Mug," Freddie explains, holding up a seemingly normal coffee mug. "Just press this button, and it stirs your drink for you."

Ashley presses the button, and the mug begins to whirr and stir its contents. "Pretty cool, right?"

"Super cool," Carly agrees, taking the mug for a spin. "Now, let's see how it handles hot chocolate."

As the gadget segment wraps up, they move on to the weird snacks. Plates of unusual treats are spread out before them, and the group takes turns trying them, making faces and cracking jokes.

"Alright, next up is something called durian candy," Sam says, unwrapping a piece and sniffing it cautiously. "Smells kinda funky."

They each try a piece, their reactions ranging from disgusted to pleasantly surprised. The audience is treated to a hilarious montage of their expressions, complete with exaggerated sound effects and dramatic music.

After the show, they gather around to review the footage. Everyone is pleased with how the episode turned out, blending Freddie's love for gadgets with Ashley's fun snack idea seamlessly.

"That was awesome!" Harper exclaims, high-fiving Millicent. "But now we need to deal with that arcade scam."

The group heads down to Shay What, where the faulty arcade game is still buzzing and flashing. Spencer stands at the entrance, clipboard in hand, ready to confront the supplier.

As the supplier arrives, Spencer wastes no time. "Hey, we've got a problem with this game. It's rigged to make players lose. That's not cool."

The supplier looks taken aback but quickly agrees to check the machine. After a thorough inspection, he admits the machine had a software glitch and apologizes profusely, offering to replace it with a brand new, fair game.

"Thanks for bringing this to our attention," the supplier says. "We'll make it right."

Harper and Millicent are satisfied with the outcome, and the group heads back to the loft, feeling accomplished. Spencer's intervention not only fixed the problem but also highlighted the importance of standing up against unfair practices.

Back at the loft, Freddie and Ashley sit together, reflecting on the day's events. "You know," Freddie says, smiling at Ashley, "we make a pretty good team."

Ashley nods, leaning in closer. "Yeah, we do. I guess Spencer was right. Sometimes, it's all about finding the right balance."

As the day comes to an end, the iCarly gang realizes once again that their unique blend of creativity, teamwork, and a touch of Spencer's unconventional wisdom can solve any problem that comes their way. And so, they continue their journey, ready for whatever adventures lie ahead, always stronger together.