Woot: The Community: World of Woot: "It Takes All Kinds" -- Ben the Over-Literal Dermestid Beetle Weighs In

Jun 4, 2012 12:00 AM
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WootBot

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Hey, friends: It's Ben the Over-Literal Dermestid Beetle again, and he's back to carry on about another of the trivial issues that irks him way out of proportion to its real importance!

Ever heard someone say "it takes all kinds?" Ben hates that. It's nonsense, Ben says! Society is replete with nonessential types. And he should know. Let 'em have it, you unnecessarily argumentative little arthropod!

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Tattle

Jun 4, 2012 8:51 AM
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Lister22

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Claude Lemieux! I get it now, and agree completely.

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Tattle

Jun 4, 2012 11:42 AM
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RogerRabt

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Unnecessary kinds:
"The Woot Podcast Team"
So not true. They make my day.

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Tattle

Jun 4, 2012 10:05 PM
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tigerdude77

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They should have had Mortimer do that rant...oh wait...

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Tattle

Jun 5, 2012 12:11 AM
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sdkammer

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Nailed it!! We do NOT need the Designated Hitter!

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Tattle

Jun 5, 2012 10:25 AM
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claren44

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LUVV Ben!!
(although he likely would have a problem with my spelling...)

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Tattle

Jun 5, 2012 2:50 PM
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bsmith1

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claren44 wrote:LUVV Ben!!
(although he likely would have a problem with my spelling...)

He would certainly take issue with your use of "luvv", but not due to the spelling. Love implies a level of affection that would be considered taboo between a person and a poorly animated beetle. You might really like Ben, but I doubt you literally "love" him.

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Tattle

Jun 5, 2012 6:07 PM
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aaronwooster

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bsmith1 wrote:He would certainly take issue with your use of "luvv", but not due to the spelling. Love implies a level of affection that would be considered taboo between a person and a poorly animated beetle. You might really like Ben, but I doubt you literally "love" him.

I don't know that I entirely agree - given his overly pedantic approach to all things, he would probably be ok with the idea of Platonic love being extended. You are, however, most likely correct in your assertion in regards to love being an unlikely possibility relative to their cursory online interaction.

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Tattle

Jun 5, 2012 9:15 PM
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erraticbullet

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Every time I watch these I always wish that there was some kind of Ben merchandise. I would buy the crap out of some Ben shirts or something. Get on it Woot!

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Tattle

Jun 5, 2012 10:38 PM
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ElanorRigby

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Ouch. I just got lumped in with arsonists, meth dealers, and the cast of Jersey Shore. That wasn't very nice, Ben. Oh, well. I guess it takes all kinds. ;)

Even on a cloudy day, I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun...

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Tattle

Jun 6, 2012 12:40 AM
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aliikane

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Woot made Ben the over-literal dermestid beetle based on me. I need to see some royalties for using my persona to make a cartoon character. Woot send my check. Thank you.

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Tattle

Jun 6, 2012 9:33 AM
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dunks411

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I like Ben.

Do you think he would be ok with that?

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Tattle

Jun 6, 2012 6:39 PM
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warflea

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Ben is becoming more quixotic with each video. Not that I mind, I hope he continues his crusade against the devils in the English language.

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Tattle

Jun 8, 2012 1:57 PM
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blueflamingo

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loved the throw away line on the difference between etymology and entomology. thanks, good stuff.

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Jun 10, 2012 4:46 AM
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goodbyetospam

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I'm getting my woot! fix here in Paris, checking the site with my morning coffee and looking out the window...talk about nonessential types in society!! Sacre bleu! (Yeah, Ben, I said, "Holy blue." It wasn't on your list.)

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