ben cohen
@djbennyc.bsky.social
cat dad first, then actual dad. leftist. anti-fascist. honorary 🇨🇦. he/him, don't be a dick, trans rights are human rights, 🍉, dc now, boston forever, 26+6=1.
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12YO girl signed up to do “stand up comedy” at the talent show. 13YO boy decided to heckle her. Teacher started to tell the boy to leave her alone, but the 12YO comedian said “no, no, let him go, this is the closest he’s ever going to get to having a conversation with a girl.”
What's an insult you'll never forget?
December 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
12YO girl signed up to do “stand up comedy” at the talent show. 13YO boy decided to heckle her. Teacher started to tell the boy to leave her alone, but the 12YO comedian said “no, no, let him go, this is the closest he’s ever going to get to having a conversation with a girl.”
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Fox News is VERY upset with politicians who make unrealistic promises
December 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Fox News is VERY upset with politicians who make unrealistic promises
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This quote is from a piece that’s 8 years old now.
Thinking about that time I got quoted in the National Review about Bari Weiss
December 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
This quote is from a piece that’s 8 years old now.
late pass: This Is Lorelei's "Dancing in the Club" is amazing and the MJ Lenderman cover is even more amazing.
BUT.
I can't listen to the This Is Lorelei original without thinking of "What’s My Age Again" by blink-182. Not an insult by any stretch. But... yeah.
BUT.
I can't listen to the This Is Lorelei original without thinking of "What’s My Age Again" by blink-182. Not an insult by any stretch. But... yeah.
December 21, 2025 at 5:58 AM
late pass: This Is Lorelei's "Dancing in the Club" is amazing and the MJ Lenderman cover is even more amazing.
BUT.
I can't listen to the This Is Lorelei original without thinking of "What’s My Age Again" by blink-182. Not an insult by any stretch. But... yeah.
BUT.
I can't listen to the This Is Lorelei original without thinking of "What’s My Age Again" by blink-182. Not an insult by any stretch. But... yeah.
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A million Muslims live in New York City. We belong here, as does every other New Yorker.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
December 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A million Muslims live in New York City. We belong here, as does every other New Yorker.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
during MIDSOMMAR, this woman in the front row started giving her commentary at the top of her lungs to Pugh.
after 15 minutes of this, I yelled down, “quiet down, cmon!” and she threw up a double middle finger, but she also didn’t talk any more. but those were 15 minutes of *hilarious* life advice.
after 15 minutes of this, I yelled down, “quiet down, cmon!” and she threw up a double middle finger, but she also didn’t talk any more. but those were 15 minutes of *hilarious* life advice.
Raising the always fun question: What are your most memorable theater-going experiences?
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
It was hands-down one of the most memorable theater-going experiences I can remember, a collective 30-minute butt-clench/armrest-grab for the final climb. And we knew he lived! Wild.
December 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
during MIDSOMMAR, this woman in the front row started giving her commentary at the top of her lungs to Pugh.
after 15 minutes of this, I yelled down, “quiet down, cmon!” and she threw up a double middle finger, but she also didn’t talk any more. but those were 15 minutes of *hilarious* life advice.
after 15 minutes of this, I yelled down, “quiet down, cmon!” and she threw up a double middle finger, but she also didn’t talk any more. but those were 15 minutes of *hilarious* life advice.
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Home Alone came out almost exactly 2 months after Goodfellas so I prefer to think Tommy never really got whacked. The hit was a front. He was just renamed Harry and sent into witness protection to work as a plumber in Winnetka IL. But he just couldn't fight that itch
November 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Home Alone came out almost exactly 2 months after Goodfellas so I prefer to think Tommy never really got whacked. The hit was a front. He was just renamed Harry and sent into witness protection to work as a plumber in Winnetka IL. But he just couldn't fight that itch
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It’s really funny how a generation will roll its eyes at parents who watch Fox News but doesn’t see why being immersed in Twitter is having the same effect. Lots of serious people show up on Fox News too but that shouldn’t be your primary source on the news.
November 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
It’s really funny how a generation will roll its eyes at parents who watch Fox News but doesn’t see why being immersed in Twitter is having the same effect. Lots of serious people show up on Fox News too but that shouldn’t be your primary source on the news.
That we have Ciara, Busta Rhymes, and Lil Jon at the *Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade* just proves that hip hop is fully ingrained in American culture.
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
That we have Ciara, Busta Rhymes, and Lil Jon at the *Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade* just proves that hip hop is fully ingrained in American culture.
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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These 20 House Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to fully repeal DC's police reform laws.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 AM
These 20 House Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to fully repeal DC's police reform laws.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
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Having Democrats actually using plays from the Republican playbook is the best way for laws to suddenly change so those plays aren't even possible in the first place. A net good.
November 17, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Having Democrats actually using plays from the Republican playbook is the best way for laws to suddenly change so those plays aren't even possible in the first place. A net good.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Charlie Brown and Franklin with the world's first interracial dap. Groundbreaking #CharlieBrownThanksgiving
two cartoon characters are hugging each other in front of a yellow door
ALT: two cartoon characters are hugging each other in front of a yellow door
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November 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Charlie Brown and Franklin with the world's first interracial dap. Groundbreaking #CharlieBrownThanksgiving
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
feels good for the first time in a while. let’s build and expand this.
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 AM
feels good for the first time in a while. let’s build and expand this.
hate to give credit to resist grifters but god DAMN
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 AM
hate to give credit to resist grifters but god DAMN
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If a college sophomore says ‘free Palestine’ the media will label them an antisemite and destroy their life but the Vice President retweeting WhitePower88 needs further clarification.
He has already chosen, what the fuck are we doing here
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
November 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
If a college sophomore says ‘free Palestine’ the media will label them an antisemite and destroy their life but the Vice President retweeting WhitePower88 needs further clarification.
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simple solution here: wipe the church and its school off the map and excommunicate the parents and kids involved. make it absolutely miserable for them to live in the community www.pennlive.com/news/2025/11...
Harrisburg’s Catholic bishop apologizes for ‘notorious symbol of hate’ on Halloween float
The phrase "Arbeit Macht Frei" was commonly posted at Wolrd War II-era concentration camps. Thursday, it also landed on a float in the Hanover Halloween parade.
www.pennlive.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
simple solution here: wipe the church and its school off the map and excommunicate the parents and kids involved. make it absolutely miserable for them to live in the community www.pennlive.com/news/2025/11...
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I just want to say how viscerally angry this image makes me
November 1, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I just want to say how viscerally angry this image makes me
sorry but this is still the best song ever. I still waffle between whose verse is better every six months or so.
The true spirit of the season is that today is the 25th anniversary of Stankonia
youtu.be/lVehcuJXe6I?...
youtu.be/lVehcuJXe6I?...
Outkast - B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad) (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by OutkastVEVO
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October 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
sorry but this is still the best song ever. I still waffle between whose verse is better every six months or so.
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The true spirit of the season is that today is the 25th anniversary of Stankonia
youtu.be/lVehcuJXe6I?...
youtu.be/lVehcuJXe6I?...
Outkast - B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad) (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by OutkastVEVO
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The true spirit of the season is that today is the 25th anniversary of Stankonia
youtu.be/lVehcuJXe6I?...
youtu.be/lVehcuJXe6I?...
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Happy 25th to Stankonia youtu.be/lVehcuJXe6I
Outkast - B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad) (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by OutkastVEVO
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Happy 25th to Stankonia youtu.be/lVehcuJXe6I
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