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.
I like my burger meat to be lean
Turkey??
Which way do you like for your meat to lean? North and South or East and West?
North!
bhahaha i like where this is going..
That was random.
Is this the same guy who wasn’t wearing a helmet when he got into the motorcycle accident a few years ago?
Yes.
I hate the Steeler’s (Brown’s fan here), so seeing him get in trouble cracks me up.
I’m curious Nate. Just what is a Brown? That sounds like some kind of stain or something.
Yes. It is a stain on all of Ohio. haha j/k Nate.
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!
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.)
Well twice we didn’t blow it until the very very end.
That’s OK Bo, I don’t like OSU either.
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.
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.
And yet the first time it happens wasn’t enough of a wake up call.
I understand the sentiment, but I hardly call what he did as “messing up”.. it borders more on the criminal!
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.
True. More people seemed outraged at Vick than they do in these situations.
You have some folks who can handle anything. It seems he is used to the unhealthy foods as well.
That guy in the cartoon wasn’t Ben himself. Just a fan sidling up for another belly burger.
Blahahaahaha those baseball players, geez! I wonder if the burger included rump steak or tenderloin?
Baseball to your head. It’s football. Ok not your kind of football but that is still what it is.
Gotta ya Bearman 🙂 Come on, I know he plays for the Red Sox, they are my fav football team…..go Sox!!!!
Psst has that waitress got a claw or does she write funny? 🙂
Another colonary no doubt 🙂
Not the finger again??
Why do you keep giving us the finger, Bearman? We are all friends here.
Loon and Jammer just bring it out of me.
I’ve got a feeling ‘Self-Control’ just didn’t make it into his play book…
Funny Comic ..
: )
You don’t need self control when you have “handlers”
Don’t give Big Bad Ben any Big Bowls of Beans!
Are you saying he isn’t already full of shit?
It will just make the shit come out even worse.
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.
Do you live in Australia with the Loon? Don’t you watch the superbowl?? haha
Hey, I watched the Superbowl this year….. who dat?
His team won last year.
ok i have no idea who these ppl are so not much I can add to this except… i like burgers 😀
Geez..that’s why I explained who he was to you..haha
lol well u didnt do a well enough job it seems did ya Dunbo!
man i could go for a burger right about now…
“well enough job”??? hmmm Dunbo.
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)! 🙂
Half the salary but you are assuming you have half the skill.haha
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)! 🙂
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!” 🙂
Oh getting advice from John Gotti are we Lynn. Does that go back to Rips Mobster ties..haha
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! 🙂
First you don’t know Trip and now you don’t know Rip. What’s going on?
i have a limited short term memory…now what’s this about Kip?
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.
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.
That’s awesome!
The whole situation stinks, I am glad you gave him 70s hair. Nice toon Bear.
haha…OK…again, NOT BEN. Just a fat fan who is wearing his jersey.
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.
This dude?? The one next to buscemi
http://kenwilsonelt.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/1999-fargo.jpg
I’d rather have a fat-burger.
Nice job with the toon.
fat burger is too greasy. How about a 5 guys burger
oh and imeant to tell you this last night, nice butt crack on ben. hahahaha
It’s not FuCKING BEN!!!
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
Only if it is served on flat bread.
2 all beef patties special sauce lettuce cheese pickles onions on a flat cardboard man.
Great commentary to a great comic.