Editing Barry B. Benson (section)

== Biography ==
Barry’s education consists of a unique three-day journey at each level: grade school, high school, and college. This brief yet comprehensive schooling grants him the highest degree a bee can attain. He even took a “gap day” to hitchhike around the hive, an experience that seemed to broaden his perspective, as noted by his close friend [[Adam Flayman]], who remarked, “You did come back different.”

Right after graduation, Barry and Adam toured Honex Industries, where they were introduced to the reality of a bee's life: choosing a single job to perform for the rest of their lives. Faced with this expectation of lifelong work, Barry began to question whether there was more to life beyond the confines of pre-defined, unchanging roles.

Later that day, Barry and Adam observed the Pollen Jocks returning from a mission, impressing the onlookers with their pollen-laden return. Intrigued, Barry approached the group to impress two onlooking ladies, only to be playfully teased by the Pollen Jocks. That evening, Barry’s father, proud of his role as a honey stirrer, tried to instill in Barry the importance of choosing a job soon, adding to Barry's sense of pressure.

The next morning, Barry and Adam returned to Honex to select their roles, but Barry impulsively slipped away to the flight deck and joined the Pollen Jocks on a mission outside the hive. Amazed by the vast world and exhilarated by the freedom of flight, Barry realized he’d only glimpsed a fraction of what life had to offer.

During the mission, Barry’s curiosity led him to investigate what he thought were yellow daisies, only to discover they were tennis balls. Barry got stuck on one, which happened to be in use by [[Vanessa Bloome]] and her boyfriend, [[Ken (Bee Movie)|Ken]]. Despite the chaos as the ball was batted around, Barry survived the ordeal, narrowly escaping being squashed. A missed swing sent Barry and the ball flying into traffic, where he narrowly avoided danger yet again—first by being sucked through a car engine, then by encountering hostile humans inside the car.

Finally escaping, Barry found himself in awe of the towering buildings around him. But before he could fully absorb the wonders of this new environment, the forecasted rain began, marking another challenge in his adventure.

As rain begins to fall, Barry scrambles for shelter and crash-lands inside an open window, finding himself in unfamiliar human territory. Coincidentally, he’s landed in the apartment of Vanessa Bloome, the same woman he encountered during the tennis incident. Vanessa’s boyfriend, Ken, unknowingly traps Barry inside by closing the window. Distracted by Ken’s odd resume, Barry is puzzled by human behavior but focuses on finding an escape. Mistaking a lightbulb for the sun, Barry accidentally flies into it and ends up in a bowl of guacamole.

One of Ken's friends nearly eats Barry, scooping him up with a chip. Ken spots Barry just in time and yells, "Wait! Stop! Bee!" In an attempt to be heroic, Ken tries to kill Barry with his Timberland boots, but Vanessa intervenes, scolding Ken and trapping Barry under a glass. She then uses a piece of Ken's resume to release Barry outside, sparing his life. During this brief interaction, Barry finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Vanessa, sparking his fascination with humans.

After this encounter, Barry and Vanessa share a conversation over coffee on her rooftop, leading to a unique friendship. This conversation reveals Barry's extraordinary ability to communicate with humans, opening a new chapter in his life.

While exploring the human world, Barry is shocked to see honey being sold in stores and learns that bees were never consulted or informed about this exploitation. Outraged, he decides to sue the human race for years of honey theft and abuse.

Barry wins the lawsuit, but the victory leads to unexpected consequences. The bees now have a massive stockpile of honey and stop production entirely, leading to a halt in pollination. Without bees spreading pollen, plants around the world begin to wither. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Barry feels responsible and teams up with Vanessa to save the planet's plant life. They hatch a plan to transport the last remaining flowers from the Tournament of Roses to the Pollen Jocks so they can resume pollination and revive the world's flora.

By the end, Barry finds a new calling as both a Pollen Jock and an advocate for other animals exploited for their products, such as cows for milk. His journey not only reshapes his view of the human world but also his role within it, blending his love for adventure with a newfound purpose.