Bearman Cartoon: Ben Ruthless-Burger

Bearman Cartoon Ben Roethlisberger Shame

American football star Ben Roethlisberger has seen better days.  From leading the Pittsburgh Steeler to two Super Bowl wins to now being suspended for 6 games for violating the NFL’s code of conduct.   When Ben came into the league as a rookie he quickly became the savior for a much suffering Steeler’s franchise.  Fans referred to him as “Big Ben” and restaurants began selling the Roethlis-BURGER.

Now, for the second time in his career, there come allegations of a sexual assault.   I won’t say whether I believe he is guilty or not.  However, it is interesting that there were trade rumors so you have to wonder what the Steelers organization knows that they aren’t talking about that would want them to trade a proven leader on the field. 

And if you think that I am just parodying a Pittsburgh player because it is a long time rival of my own Cincinnati Bengals, it is not true.  When Chris Henry was having his issues with bar fights and other drinking issues, I told many people it doesn’t matter whether he feels he is wrongfully accused or doesn’t start the problems.  You make enough money, keep yourself away from situations that might cause yourself problems.   Unfortunately, now someone who people had admired, has left a bad taste in the mouth of many who used to be a fan.

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67 responses to “Bearman Cartoon: Ben Ruthless-Burger”

  1. nursemyra Avatar

    I like my burger meat to be lean

    1. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

      Which way do you like for your meat to lean? North and South or East and West?

        1. susi spice Avatar

          bhahaha i like where this is going..

          1. Bearman Avatar

            That was random.

  2. Michelle Avatar

    Is this the same guy who wasn’t wearing a helmet when he got into the motorcycle accident a few years ago?

  3. Nate Fakes Avatar

    I hate the Steeler’s (Brown’s fan here), so seeing him get in trouble cracks me up.

    1. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

      I’m curious Nate. Just what is a Brown? That sounds like some kind of stain or something.

      1. Bearman Avatar

        Yes. It is a stain on all of Ohio. haha j/k Nate.

        1. Nate Fakes Avatar

          Honestly, it stands for “not winning” – I’m guessing. (Sigh) One decade, we might make the playoffs. Maybe? Someday?

          I actually rooted for the Bengal’s this last go around, but they blew it in the end (like always). I just would like to see ONE Ohio NFL team do something!

          1. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

            At least the college teams do something Nate. Ohio State consistently loses in the National Championship game when they play an SEC team. (Sorry Nate but I’m a huge SEC fan.)

          2. Bearman Avatar

            Well twice we didn’t blow it until the very very end.

          3. Bearman Avatar

            That’s OK Bo, I don’t like OSU either.

    2. Bearman Avatar

      A six game suspension is very good for us rivals. But it is sad seeing people who are given fame and fortune screw it up time and time again.

  4. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

    I hate to see anyone mess up and do something stupid but when they do they should be held accountable. They have opportunities that most people only dream of and then they go out and act like idiots. They might rise fast but they fall hard.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      And yet the first time it happens wasn’t enough of a wake up call.

      1. Laura Avatar

        I understand the sentiment, but I hardly call what he did as “messing up”.. it borders more on the criminal!

        1. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

          You can’t get much more messed up than being criminal. Actually what he is accused of does not border on criminal… it really crosses the line into being a criminal. Michael Vick had to serve time, and rightfully so, for his mistreatment of dogs. I guess mistreating women, or anyone for that matter, is not as serious.

          1. Bearman Avatar

            True. More people seemed outraged at Vick than they do in these situations.

  5. Corve Avatar

    You have some folks who can handle anything. It seems he is used to the unhealthy foods as well.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      That guy in the cartoon wasn’t Ben himself. Just a fan sidling up for another belly burger.

  6. Friggin Loon Avatar

    Blahahaahaha those baseball players, geez! I wonder if the burger included rump steak or tenderloin?

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Baseball to your head. It’s football. Ok not your kind of football but that is still what it is.

      1. Friggin Loon Avatar

        Gotta ya Bearman 🙂 Come on, I know he plays for the Red Sox, they are my fav football team…..go Sox!!!!

  7. Friggin Loon Avatar

    Psst has that waitress got a claw or does she write funny? 🙂

    Another colonary no doubt 🙂

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Not the finger again??

      1. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

        Why do you keep giving us the finger, Bearman? We are all friends here.

        1. Bearman Avatar

          Loon and Jammer just bring it out of me.

  8. notapeopleperson Avatar

    I’ve got a feeling ‘Self-Control’ just didn’t make it into his play book…

    Funny Comic ..

    : )

    1. Bearman Avatar

      You don’t need self control when you have “handlers”

  9. DadaHyena Avatar

    Don’t give Big Bad Ben any Big Bowls of Beans!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Are you saying he isn’t already full of shit?

      1. DadaHyena Avatar

        It will just make the shit come out even worse.

  10. George Avatar

    I don’t bring me head up for air enough, so I’m not familiar with who this player is, but I agree that if you’re in a certain spotlight/ financial capability, you need to be more careful about what you do.

    A lot of athletes/celebrities say that they don’t want to be role models, but evidently that’s what the sponsors who are paying millions of dollars expect from them.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Do you live in Australia with the Loon? Don’t you watch the superbowl?? haha

      1. Friggin Loon Avatar

        Hey, I watched the Superbowl this year….. who dat?

        1. Bearman Avatar

          His team won last year.

  11. susispice Avatar

    ok i have no idea who these ppl are so not much I can add to this except… i like burgers 😀

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Geez..that’s why I explained who he was to you..haha

      1. susispice Avatar

        lol well u didnt do a well enough job it seems did ya Dunbo!

        1. susispice Avatar

          man i could go for a burger right about now…

        2. Bearman Avatar

          “well enough job”??? hmmm Dunbo.

  12. SpilledInkGuy Avatar

    I think I could behave myself on only half of a pro quarterback’s salary (for the most part). Receivers probably wouldn’t like that move, but I’d probably have a lot of support from the running backs (instant ground game)! 🙂

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Half the salary but you are assuming you have half the skill.haha

      1. SpilledInkGuy Avatar

        It’ll just be all about the running game! I’ll hand the ball off on every first, second and third down (since I’ve also made myself quasi offensive coordinator – half the pay, of course). Oh, and we’ll run on fourth, too (if I’m not punting)! 🙂

  13. lynn Avatar

    ben should never admit to anything. remember what john gotti said? “If there was a church robbed and i had a steeple sticking out of my ass, i wouldnt tell them i did it!” 🙂

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Oh getting advice from John Gotti are we Lynn. Does that go back to Rips Mobster ties..haha

      1. lynn Avatar

        i don’t know anyone named rip, who wants to know?

        i read this quote years ago and thought it was hilarious! i’ve been waiting a long time to use it too! 🙂

        1. Bearman Avatar

          First you don’t know Trip and now you don’t know Rip. What’s going on?

          1. lynn Avatar

            i have a limited short term memory…now what’s this about Kip?

  14. Michael Avatar

    To me, both of those situations with Big Ben went like this:

    Ben: “I’m a football celebrity, so I get to do this”
    Girl: “But you’re still ugly, so you don’t”
    Ben: “Yes I do, I’m a pro athlete, we get to do this”
    Girl: “But you’re still ugly, so you don’t”

    And the girl wins. Ben needs to get over the fact that he’s still ugly, and modify his behavior accordingly.

    I was all over what actually happened in the Kobe Bryant thing before the details got released, so I really have a sixth sense about these things.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Michael…our celebrity fly on the wall. Too bad UD is the opposite

      UD: I’m beautiful so I get to do this
      Girl: But you’re broke.

      1. Michael Avatar

        That’s awesome!

  15. FJ Avatar

    The whole situation stinks, I am glad you gave him 70s hair. Nice toon Bear.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      haha…OK…again, NOT BEN. Just a fat fan who is wearing his jersey.

  16. David Avatar

    I know this is probably just my wild imagination, but every time I see Roethlisberger in his helmet I immediately picture the tall dude in Fargo. You know the big dude who at one point says, “How far to Pancake’s House?” That’s one of the best lines.

  17. WriterDood Avatar

    I’d rather have a fat-burger.
    Nice job with the toon.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      fat burger is too greasy. How about a 5 guys burger

  18. lynn Avatar

    oh and imeant to tell you this last night, nice butt crack on ben. hahahaha

    1. Bearman Avatar

      It’s not FuCKING BEN!!!

  19. Tony Avatar

    I never heard of him but to have a burger named after him he must be awesome. Was it a McRoethlis-burger. I think I need a burger named after me just so I will seem cool to the masses

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Only if it is served on flat bread.

      1. Tony Avatar

        2 all beef patties special sauce lettuce cheese pickles onions on a flat cardboard man.

  20. David Avatar

    Great commentary to a great comic.