Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-7345267-20130704225633/@comment-24882645-20140613035934

When the series first started, I hated Benson. I never understood why he yelled so much at Mordecai and Rigby, and it kind of upset me when he would freak out for what deemed to be no good reason. However, as the show progressed, I began to realize that Benson was only looking out for Mordecai and Rigby, even if he didn't handle some of their screw ups very well. I can picture Benson being just like the dynamic duo when he was younger, (After seeing 150 Piece Kit and Guitar of Rock, I realized just how much of a music geek Benson was) getting into trouble and being shunned for pursuing things that didn't seem very profitable. I guess it's only fair that he wants to stop Mordecai and Rigby from making the same mistakes. Not to mention, he is their boss, so he typically has every right to yell at them when they do something stupid. (Although, sometimes, he freaks out way too much.)

He also was raised by a family who taught him to do nothing but yell for what he wants, so I kind of see where he's coming from. And I have agree with Trash Boat; he does have his moments where he can be cool and helpful, so I can't really hate his character. He may have his faults, but he has a soft side, too, and I truly like that about him. Besides, without Benson around, who would take charge when Mordecai and Rigby mess up? I realize Skips could put them in their place, but I feel as though he wouldn't make as much of an impression on the dynamic duo. While Skips is an influential guy, I don't know if I could ever seem him as the park's leader. Benson clearly fits that role, though, and it's funny how most fans (including me) can relate to his take-charge attitude sometimes. Benson is a well-rounded, respectable character, and I think that he really is a good guy underneath that stubborn persona of his.