Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

Greg got stuck in the ball pit while trying to rescue his younger brother Manny, who had gotten trapped among the diapers in the pit. The rescue attempt backfired when Greg himself became stuck, leading to a humiliating situation that was captured on video and later went viral as the "Diaper Hands" meme.

The Diaper Hands meme began when Greg's embarrassing moment at Corny's was recorded and posted online. The video showed Greg stuck in a ball pit full of diapers while trying to rescue Manny, and internet users dubbed him "Diaper Hands," making him famous for all the wrong reasons.

The Beardos targeted the Heffley family because Greg accidentally offended Mr. Beardo by calling him "Fat Beardo" when referring to the family by their nickname. This insult sparked a vendetta, and the Beardos began pursuing revenge against the Heffleys throughout their road trip.

Mr. Beardo was determined to catch Greg after Greg insulted him by calling him "Fat Beardo" in front of the Beardos. The insult deeply angered Mr. Beardo, who vowed revenge against the Heffley family for the humiliation.

Manny received a piglet as a companion from a fair, but during the family's chaotic encounter with Mr. Beardo, they donated the piglet to a local petting zoo to avoid further trouble. Manny was disappointed by this decision, though the family later reclaimed the piglet near the end of their trip.

Greg manipulated the family's GPS navigation system to redirect their route toward the Player Expo in Indianapolis instead of continuing to Meemaw's birthday celebration. This was part of his secret plan to attend the gaming convention and meet his idol Mac Digby.

Susan revealed Greg's Diaper Hands identity at the Expo after discovering his scheme to attend the convention behind her back. When Greg faced off against Mac Digby in a gaming competition and caused the screen to crash, Susan publicly exposed his embarrassing internet persona as a consequence for lying and sneaking around.

Greg confronted Susan about her strict technology rules and controlling approach to the road trip, expressing frustration that she was being naive about what the family actually wanted. This confrontation prompted Susan to reconsider her rigid rules about keeping devices confiscated during the trip.

The Heffleys recovered their belongings when they got stuck in a traffic jam and Frank decided to take an alternate route that led to the Beardos' motel. There, the family confronted the Beardos and successfully retrieved their stolen items as retribution for the earlier theft during the tarp incident.

Despite all the chaos with the Beardos, Greg's scheme, and various mishaps along the way, the Heffley family did eventually reach Meemaw's 90th birthday celebration in Indianapolis. The trip was filled with obstacles, but they ultimately made it to celebrate with their grandmother.

Rodrick's video recording captured Greg's embarrassing Diaper Hands moment, which later became the viral meme that Greg was trying to escape. Additionally, during the confrontation with Susan, Greg realized Rodrick's recording had captured him, making their secret plans ineffective and contributing to their exposure at the Expo.

During the journey, a runaway tarp took over the Heffleys' motorboat, causing all their belongings to scatter everywhere. While the family was distracted by the chaos, the Beardos took advantage of the situation to reclaim the items they claimed the Heffleys had stolen.

At the end of the trip, after Frank received time off work to spend with family and Rodrick got funds for van repairs, Susan announced they would fly to their next destination. This surprise ended the movie on a humorous note, with Greg's excitement about future adventures immediately challenged by this unexpected travel method.

Mac Digby is a popular YouTube star and gaming personality whom Greg idolizes. Greg hoped to meet Mac Digby at the Player Expo gaming convention because he believed this meeting would help him gain popularity and overcome the embarrassment of his Diaper Hands meme.