Regular Show's BEST Character

Regular Show is one of Cartoon Network’s most popular shows from the last two decades, and for good reason. Besides the main characters Mordecai and Rigby, the show’s other characters are all fun to watch, and over the course of its 8 seasons, all of them have the chance to grow and become different people, and one of them does this, in my opinion, better than all of the others- Benson.
This video is about how Benson, despite outwardly appearing cold and uptight, is actually one of the best characters in the entire series.

[@infinityheart_tm9270]

Reminder that Benson essentially gave out free housing for his employees.

[@ThatTopFiveGuy]

Gave them free housing while also giving them space by living in an apartment

[@IPEsometimes]

Dream

[@InternalxHD]

Mordecai and Rigby really did Benson dirty when they were young

[@RoyalChicken1212]

@@InternalxHDand yet benson pushed forward

[@cyemonkey1828]

Didn't they only get like 100 bucks a month?

[@jace-vo2xl]

you know who else is Regular Show's BEST Character?

[@Isiah_Young]

IF YOU SAY YOUR MOM YOU’RE FIRED

[@makjusufbegovic8186]

@@Isiah_YoungMY MOM!!!!!!

[@Isiah_Young]

GET OUT

[@AsutoraruX752]

@@Isiah_YoungIT WAS WORTH IT!

[@abnormallylargemonkey9334]

*highfives*

[@bronzegears6281]

I remember when i was rigby/Mordechai in my eaely working days, i always sided with the two growing up. But now, as an adult and the youngest manager on my team I fully understand Benson and appreciate him more

[@Mightymajin]

Weirdly, even when I was young, I sided more with Benson

[@ThatGuy-vi6cj]

@@Mightymajinsame here man even when young I recognized he was just trying to do his job and mordecai and rigby just kept slacking off even some of the easiest tasks

[@xxrainbodkidxx5508]

Same I'm in a lot of ways I'm currently the acting bar manager of the club I work and seeing how some people do the things I do poorly just gets to me

[@Zenith07]

Idk man he ate those burgers

[@johnwilkesbooth334]

Everyone has made mistakes at least once,​@@Zenith07.

[@SamuriBlack]

those benson focused episodes really hit hard and every episode after each other highlights how far he's come

[@Isiah_Young]

I love that aspect too! You can see him getting better and working on himself (especially with his anger) as the series progresses and it’s really cool.

[@123theprodigy5]

I hated him in season three, particularly the episodes best burger in the world and replaced. those episodes show him as a complete dick.

[@samuelflipaclip7415]

@@Isiah_YoungYou know else is the Best character? MY MOM! *I feel stupid now*

[@iconofthicc6086]

@@samuelflipaclip7415do you know who else is the honored one?

[@StormDracoX]

​@@iconofthicc6086 Imaginary Technique Purple

[@Kids_Scissors]

Benson's a kind of squidward character. He gets more relatable the closer you get to his lifestyle and mature mindset

[@WatercraftGames]

True

[@dude9318]

He is a lot better than squidward

[@YouTubeisRaged]

​@@dude9318 Real

[@gottderneuenwelt]

Except Squidward is a douche

[@GoodisBased]

​@@dude9318 Real

[@SpectralDarkion]

Reminds me when Benson was so pushed over the edge, he started crying. As a kid, I never gave a second thought about it. But now, as an adult looking back I feel really bad for the man. Had the world's two biggest slackers that were so lazy for park work, but somehow started a chain of events that would of destroyed the park, or even the world or timeliness in the matter, and when he finally cried at what they caused (I can't remember it too well that finally tipped him over) I just feel bad for the man now.

[@Isiah_Young]

“Busted Cart” S3 E27- definitely another definitive moment I’m kicking myself for not including lol.

[@DodotheNickelodeonFanboy]

@@Isiah_YoungI agree

[@mudkip984]

• I actually felt very bad for benson when I saw that episode-

[@RealityRogue]

As a kid It very much shocked me to be honest. It’s hard to just brush off that moment. Made me see things from his perspective even then

[@wyatt8315]

The reason he cried is because Mordecai and Rigby made him miss the drop off for the new golf cart, which he needed to keep his job

[@DrSuperLuigiSeth1]

So the Audrey part actually was an inside joke with the team. There was an episode planned about Benson’s breakup, but it got scrapped, so they made the park guys think it never happened to fuck with Benson.

[@pipsqueack]

I got the feeling this is the case, inside joke from the writers room lol

[@bread846]

Benson tells them to mow the lawn and they somehow manage to rip a hole in the fabric of reality

[@Labyethan]

YOU RIPPED A HOLE IN THE FABRIC OF SPACE AND TIME, FOR WHAT REASON? "Those kids called us lame, dude. And said we couldn't flip the kart."

[@timothyramos1304]

You shouldn't abuse the power of the solid. - Skips

[@urphakeandgey6308]

I actually love the detail of Benson thinking all of his friends were part of his lengthy healing process, when they don't remember a thing. That's how it often works in real life. You think your closest friends did it all for you... But in the end, they just did it because you're a friend.

[@ultimatechickenhorsesweat2614]

So true

[@littlemoth4956]

That doesn’t make any sense.

[@trongtran8951]

@@littlemoth4956 he’s saying that the reason everyone helping Benson was not because they want to have their kindness to be granted. It’s basically because they are good people, they don’t want to have things for granted but being friends with Benson.

[@wishdankpods]

it’s such a great detail, to benson those acts of kindness meant a lot to him, but to the rest of the guys they’re just, what they do as good friend. its a great detail

[@TheTriple2000]

I would KILL for a boss like Benson tbh. He's logical, understanding, knows how life works, and CARES! Something alot of bosses nowadays don't have.

[@TheCheese-11]

No wonder the gang wanted to get him that mug

[@randomguyontheinternet7940]

If they gave Benson literally fucking anything but a rock and gave them more depth that episode would be a top 20. That scene with Benson walking through the empty space city is a fucking mood man.

[@VortexF]

Nice earthbound pfp

[@loganentertainment1814]

There is a fan theory as to why Mordecai and Rigby don’t get fired. It’s because of all the damage they’ve caused to the park, and because of that, they have to keep working at the park to pay off all the damage.

[@TheCheese-11]

That actually makes a lot of sense

[@tsawy6]

That'd be uh, indetured servitude and definitely illegal

[@dr.glurak2462]

That one episode where Mordecai and Rigby provocated him because he couldnt fire them anymore made me feel him for the first time as a kid

[@lazy_bt]

time to feel bad again, cuz apparently sam marin, the va for benson, pops, and muscle man (and probably a few others and random extras), had to yell _so much_ just for that one episode that he *lost his voice* for a while... note that muscle man confusedly screams his usual trademark weird gibberish when benson starts making everything float to him with anger, and just before benson yells at mordecai and rigby at full volume, pops also yells a little at benson (tells him to yell or hes fired). sam marin had to endure A LOT for that 1 episode 😢 (some say he fainted but iirc that was someone else for a different show)

[@urmom-cz3zf]

what episode was that again?

[@GojiBoiEarth1964]

@@urmom-cz3zfThink Positive

[@EnrocaLaRoca]

@@urmom-cz3zf I don't recall an episode like that, but they may be talking about that episode where Pops forbid Benson from *yelling* to his employees. But to be fair, I don't recall Mordecai and Rigby purposely provocating him for that reason in particular, I think they only realized Benson wasn't allowed to yell at them at the end of the episode.

[@python1972]

Yeah the episode is being misremembered. Pops restricted Bensons ability to yell because he believed it didn't assist in management. Mordecai and Rigby were totally unaware of this fact though and were simply doing dumb shit like they always do.

[@lsgreger2645]

Every good comedy needs a straight man to play off the bizarre characters. I think of Ben Wyatt (actually Adam Scott in everything he is in) in Parks and Rec or maybe Jeff Winger in Community. They are the normal people who have to deal with all the chaos around them which is just very funny! I mean eventually these characters always fall off the deep end, but usually the other characters will help to bring them up and show a mature moment.

[@Isiah_Young]

For sure! And they’re often my favorite characters because of this. Ben Wyatt specifically- I think it’s about time I gave Parks and Rec a rewatch now that you mention it

[@lsgreger2645]

@@Isiah_Young if you ever get a chance, watch one of the shows Bob Newhart has done. He is like that too! I mostly remember the 80s show Newhart.

[@jash6348]

I think of literally anyone besides the main cast in It's Always Sunny

[@Mustachemenece]

I will never got over how smooth Bensons TV Dropkick is

[@slumpedszn9493]

“Do me a solid and like the video” you sir are a genius

[@blokvader8283]

So sad Busted Cart wasnt talked about in more detail lmao, that breakdown scene is one of the best scenes in the show, imo

[@Isiah_Young]

I really wanted to include that clip as well because it’s absolutely one of his best moments, but it got cut for time and I was already pushing it with copyright with my opening clip, which holds a special place in my heart as my favorite scene of his.

[@blokvader8283]

@@Isiah_Young Ugh, that's fair, I understand. I suppose you can't do like the anime youtuber thing where you flip the screen and cover it in some ugly gradient lmao

[@danielfonville1840]

I’m 18 and already understand him he’s actually a great boss a bit too lenient but I absolutely love his character arc

[@Miwomp]

benson is based af

[@jojivlogs_4255]

i actually dont think mordecai being directionless for most of the show is a detriment. i think it really amplifies that feeling of being angsty and aimless in your 20s that the show captured so well; that feeling that everyone around you is not only living life but succeeding. and there you are, forever stuck as an old teenager.

[@mikestopnotchcursedvideos3397]

Some of my favourite episodes are Benson focused ones. He brings a lot of emotion and realism to the group.

[@OliverOils]

MY OPINION HAS FINALLY BEEN VALIDATED 😂 I was always the odd one out having Benson as my favorite character back then when all the others had Mordecai, Rigby or Skips I always sided witu Benson and I'm glad he's finally getting the respect he deserves

[@DrZaiusDrZaius-xp5fw]

squidward on drugs

[@TJ-hg6op]

Squidward but actually a good person

[@malvinogirotron1280]

I rewatched the whole show again and without a doubt benson is the best character, he not just such a good boss. He cares about his employees like his family, he is the most loyal character when it comes to any problem and always gets looked down. He tries his hardest and never gives up, proving people wrong left and right even though nobody believes him. Benson has life problems just like everyone but he has one of the biggest hearts in cartoon history

[@hitfasthithard]

All my homies love Benson

[@justinbassit8336]

Benson is my favorite. He’s just a grumpy dude trying his best. Other than the burger episode, I do stand by him

[@megasoniczxx]

I feel like with characters like Benson, you never truly do understand why they are the way they are until you get put into a similar position as them. Trying to manage a group of people can be difficult, especially if you don't have any experience.

[@peridrawland5955]

I've only just started the video, and I'm already vibing, can't believe there's not as much views/subs as I expected! I never caught on to the chicken wings/substance allegory, that's so interesting in retrospect! I really love Benson, at first just your run-of-the-mill boss/superior frustrated with your protagonists, as the show goes on, and the interactions have less friction, we get more introspection with his life and view, he's so good! + the candy machine design is so simple yet iconic

[@Isiah_Young]

Thanks so much dude! I’m glad you liked the video. 😌

[@jacobquackenbush2981]

I’ve always loved Benson, and you are 100% right about everything you said ,but Rigby’s growth in the later season easily made him my favorite. Every character grows in some way, but Rigby was the most admirable. I honestly learned from him for my own life

[@slammgames7425]

Maturing is realizing benson was the chillest mf in the show

[@StickmanStrozzi]

i'd say the squidward only works for the earlier seasons of squidward. later on he's just straight up an asshole

[@alonzoabano9636]

the only downside of Benson is when he forced Rigby and Mordecai to eat his gumballs.

[@ChalkMuncher]

THANK YOU !!! As a kid I always empathized with benson. He was always going through so much and was never unreasonable.

[@javanteharms8613]

Benson drop kicking his TV is a vibe

[@whhitryjekugitihg]

Good stuff. Growing up, I've always despised Benson for being short-tempered. However, after growing up, I've started to relate to him a lot more.

[@christianlindemann4907]

Benson kickdroping the TV is just peak comedy!

[@BMoney8600]

This was a great video. I remember watching Regular Show as a kid and I never watched through it when I was young. I finally watched through it as an adult and man it’s incredible. Benson is definitely one of my favorite characters.

[@Bangaudaala]

Drop-kicking the Tv will always look hillarious

[@OctagonalSquare]

Literally just now while watching this, I realized the gumballs in Benson’s head outline a beard on his face

[@lukemorri5]

You know who else is the best character in regular show is

[@elderliddle2733]

The major issue is that Benson doesn’t have an outlet. Unfortunately, this idea of “keep yourself busy” has lead to many using work as an outlet from stress accumulated from work. Really, Benson needs a hobby more than anything else. I have found that for people that are control oriented, resource management games really work for them.

[@Isiah_Young]

As somebody who absolutely struggles with control issues I can tell you I’ve dumped hundreds of hours into Jurassic World Evolution 1 & 2 for this very reason

[@michaelcorvin7043]

The only times I would say benson was being a jerk was during season 1 and most of the time he was actually pretty nice and just most the stuff that people hate him for is in seasons 1 and 2 and even than there spread out

[@Isiah_Young]

Oh yeah Benson is definitely wrong sometimes, and I like that about him and his relationship with Mordecai and Rigby. Like the entire stick hockey incident was his fault and he got everyone in over their heads with the Peeps situation

[@blokvader8283]

​@@Isiah_YoungThe goddamn ultimeatums -_-

[@dark6.6E-34]

Disagree. He was still reasonable for the majority of times, but has flaws because great characters do.

[@currentlysmoking6752]

PLEASSSEEEE make more regular show content! This is my first video of yours and I got sad when it was over lol! I love how you described the characters, this is one of my comfort shows and I really love seeing these perspectives:)

[@Majo_Ellen]

Benson wad always my favorite, and the I'm glad people are loving him moreso in their older ages. Heh. He's a good man in a tough situation. Even a scene where muscleman calls to check in, shows that, if you are a good employee, he'd actually be chill with you guys.

[@JLG629]

Growing up is realizing Benson is a great guy. Even as a kid despite how I didn’t like his character, I truly felt awful when they made him cry. It was like how even though Squidward was the “bad” guy, I always understood him deep down. Benson represents that understanding of practical adult life so well. He just wants a simple life where everything works out. And yet he’s stuck cleaning up everybody else’s mess, because he’s committed and responsible. He strives for that ideal.

[@LegendsP137]

Almost 10k in a week! Lil bro about to blow up! 🎉❤

[@gupoll]

Wings (or spicy stuff in general) as a substitute for alcohol is such a smart thing Regular Show did

[@gupoll]

I commented this before watching the video btw

[@reiayanami8065]

It was such a chill video i loved it so much :3

[@nemap2376]

He has used the power of the solid, and i respect him for it

[@mrawesomeface4174]

6:23 Hey was that a reference to the show? Lol great retrospective on Benson.

[@meloz5271]

awesome vid. keep up the great work!

[@homersimpson6585]

I swear looking back at the show Mordecai and rigby would destroy the park with their shenanigans, start a nuclear war over a sandwich only for benson to tell them to clean their mess up instead of instantly firing them As a child you didn’t want a boss like benson but growing up you’d wish your boss was half as cool and good as benson was I won’t say beson was perfect he made some mistakes when he ate mordecai and rigbys burgers that’s only made every millennia(something like that) and when he got those monitors that mordecai and rigby had to wear to see if they’re not slacking which I can’t fully blame him considering the fact how incompetent mordecai and rigby are But apart from those 2 mistakes he does seem like a boss that truly cares and appreciates his employees

[@Reusable_kidney]

Every time I see a “worst cartoon bosses list” with benson on it, you can tell whoever made it never worked a job. Literally all he wanted was them just to do there rather simple job, and it’s showed that he gives the other workers long breaks because… they do there jobs. He’s honestly great boss, probably the greatest boss

[@Ali-wd9dr]

Feel like this video and this channel are just waiting to blow up. Keep pushing dude! You serve this niche well and will find success on here I feel it. I wish I could find that thing for me too lol.

[@mr.presidentman3198]

How the hell do you have less than 1000 subscribers. Like, I just looked at the description and saw only a hundred views and was like “maybe the video just came out”, but this is definitely gonna get hard carried by the algorithm, I’m calling it now

[@Isiah_Young]

I love comments like this lol. Thank you so much dude and thanks for watching!

[@jaidoni.vincent6773]

2.8K subs and 215K views now

[@lazy_bt]

goated video about a goated character, benson rocks 🤘 hes my favorite too! im surprised so many ppl say they used to hate him but changed opinions later in life. granted, i didnt watch this cartoon as a kid, but hes always been my fave and ive always understood his perspective. thank you for your service in preaching the word of the benson cult o7

[@ChimpRevolution]

First video i have seen from this channel really well done 👏

[@Abigayle-hf7by]

fantastic job on this!

[@konekogames9547]

100% facts. I warched regular show again recently, which is why this was in my recommended. Benson help me through alot, i am so fed up with everything just like he is. I felt a deep connection with him, and my dream job is working at the park, just so i could be a friend to him. Hell id buy the wings. I was hopeful for myself after Benson found someone. Thank you, Isiah.

[@mclovin2408]

I like benson, I don’t even watch the show but now because of him I almost want to watch it for the first time, he’s very relatable and understandable as a character.

[@justbethinking]

i remember when i worked at a clothing store as a duty manager, i had workers just like mordecai and rigby. i was barley 18 and my workers were still in highschool, so i could connect and relate to them but we were on different levels of maturity. it was always such a hassle trying to get them to do simple tasks lol. thinking about it now i was way too chill with them😭 i let them be on their phones when no one was in store (we had a strict no phone while working policy), we didn’t have delegated breaks i let anyone go whenever for however long, and i might’ve let them steal a few clothing items too. because i treated them so good they did what i asked, eventually. but every bad thing they did would reflect on me and my management, so i now understand bensons frustration

[@TheIcarianPaths]

I watched the show from start to finish with a friend in ~2022, and when Benson mentioned he broke up with Audrey, we completely forgot and had the exact same reactions as the crew and it was absolutely hilarious. But for real, those two really put this man through it, and the episode(s?) where we meet Benson’s family really put things in perspective on his anger problems which I really related to.

[@mmmchestnut4085]

As a good all time regular show fan, I love all of the crew. They're all people who underwent some awesome growth

[@diodoxystar]

Good speculation, subbed bro

[@nevialdenarchive3928]

incredibly solid video for a fellow small youtuber. Love it.

[@francostevo9939]

I have loved benson since the show’s debut back when I was a teenager and the reason I love the guy is because the defense I feel for him is the same defense I have for my teachers. I was a teen who was relentlessly bullied and I am also a martial artist. I was bullied and had the power and means to fight back but I didn’t. For 4 reasons. 1. Fighting will make things worse. 2. I didn't want my teachers to think ill of me. 3. I am a martial artist but I didn't fight because even though I am the victim my family won't lift a finger to help me and say that it was my fault; I didn't want to deal with my family's Haitian mindsets always jumping to conclusions. And finally 4. I didn't want to jeopardize my teacher's jobs. It's a teacher's job to make sure that the students aren't in any fights and to maintain control of the situation. If there is a fight, the teacher will be held responsible. I didn't want to put my teacher's job in jeopardy just because I wanted to fight back to make myself feel better. Most teenagers may not care about the well being of their teachers but I do. Pay attention to reason number 4 because that is one of the reasons I side with Benson; if he gets into trouble it can mean his job is on the line; same way how I felt with my teachers. I don’t understand why people need to turn into adults to comprehend the fragile position Benson is in; it only common sense.

[@Depooly]

Love the content, no one talks about this stuff anymore

[@NoxiArtOriginal]

I was at my early teens watching this cartoon. I love how the show progresses as I grow old and learned a lot of lesson in every character arcs whether if it's about the responsibility, love or life in general even though it's too chaotic and weird.

[@spinoodii]

Regular show fans are starting to like benson more because we're adults who've been in the work force for years now. Seeing Benson as someone who aims to do his best and forgives others even when they blatantly aimed to fail makes him extremely likable, considering how rare a boss like that is

[@alibayati8250]

This was a nice watch

[@CocaColaVanilla]

this is a REALLY good video dude, hope you get to the level of subscribers you deserve.

[@Isiah_Young]

Thank you so much!

[@Xelity38473]

This is why I love Regular show the older you get you get a different perspective of the show. I remember hating Benson when I was younger but as I get older I start to sympathize with him and understand him better

[@caspii9]

dude i fw these videos man

[@Catohat52]

Yo your so right I’m subbing ur so underrated

[@JWD1992]

Wings as alcohol is such a funny recurring gag.

[@jash6348]

This video gonna take you places

[@lucasoliva243]

really liked the video, you deserve more subscribers

[@beckampiercey173]

would love longer videos, very well made video though I just want more lol

[@Chrisso_0]

Benson kinda was one of my most favorites in a show since childhood. I related to him sometimes and understood him since he sometimes reminded me of myself and my mom .-.

[@raining_in_autumn]

I've always related to Mordecai the most, but Benson has always been my favourite. Ever since I was 14 to present day, neither of these have changed.

[@scary8261]

benson was always a reminder what could be if you don't take life seriously, not that theres nothing bad with that. But know you can always strive for more

[@honda3wheeler]

I like to think that spice is the place holder for alcohol, rather than just wings, although wings is the main thing they eat. It would make more sense if spice was alcohol in "Weekend at Bensons" when they take the Mississippi queen then kinda blackout til the next morning.

[@Ese1Pac]

Benson has always been my favorite along with Pops. Dude is the realest character and probably the best boss ever. His anger is justified when Mordecai and Rigby do stupid shit but he’s looks out for his employees and actually cares for them. He gives solid advice like when Mordecai was sad about Margaret. As long as you’re a good worker then he’s a chill dude. Just look at how he acts around Skips and Muscle Man.

[@rayderweich]

Great stuff man! Subbed :D

[@therealandlegitsoapybubble]

Benson and Ice King hit different growing up.

[@jcplays5831]

I always say this about regular show because I think it showcases exactly what the show was going for. Regular show was never really a show about crazy and absurd moments that were anything but regular, it was a show about people. People who have been hurt, people who are struggling, people who are trying to find their place in life, people who just want to be happy with themselves. When I came to that realization, it was during Benson’s freak out in the broken cart episode. Regular show really does make an effort to show that underneath the absurdity, these are normal people working a normal job

[@kaylap5311]

Great commentary ❤

[@Isiah_Young]

Thank you!

[@isteallittlejewishchildren]

Basically just said everything I have been saying for years now. Even as a kid I always had an appreciation for the sheer lengths benson would go through for his employees and let’s face it his friends.

[@aaronblack7038]

Benson: MORDECAI AND RIGBY IF YOU DON'T GET RID OF GOKU YOU'RE FIRED! Skips: *I've seen this before.* Muscle Man: *DON'T WORRY BROS, I KNOW A GUY*

[@dlacoursedlacourse3567]

I love Benson even as a kid and I thought his anger Tantrums was comedic as a child but when I became an adult it just went full circle and I think Benson is one of the best characters written in cartoon history

[@KingDrew]

Great video! Wonder if you'll ever do a Mordecai video

[@Amisora__]

great vid

[@creepdimensions2405]

I would love to have a boss like Benson, he’s by all means the goat

[@johnnyroberts3761]

Once Benson eased up on the micromanaging that he was doing, he became a lot better as a character and as a leader.

[@upumpkin]

I’m so glad that even though the series is episodic, character development was allowed to bypass the status quo. CN tended to make showrunners remove characters arcs as to not “confuse” children watching episodes on cable in random order.

[@Full-Stack-Fernando]

Benson doesn’t have anger issues he has employee issues

[@filthyhilthy276]

I’ll never forget in the episode where Mordecai, Rigby and Benson go to replace the golf cart that they totalled and Benson went on that rant about how their actions have consequences that affect others. Truly hits your soul.

[@caranelo8140]

Great video.

[@mintypineapple6621]

i sad down and started watching this and just assumed that you had so much more to say i would love to see some more longer essay like videos from you