: Unlike a rigid mallet, the foam noodle distributes force across a wider surface area, creating a "shatter-spray" effect rather than a simple crush.

The claim that this method is "10 times better" is subjective but rests on three pillars of the viewer experience:

Viewers quickly noticed that Victoria did not just participate; she cranked the intensity up to a "Level 10," aggressively destroying the pool noodles rather than just dodging them.

One is a global icon. The other is a takeout menu.

Presentation elevates a casual smashed dessert into a gourmet experience.

“A good Victoria sponge relies on proper technique and good ingredients.”