WereBen!

WereBen!

@benimated.bsky.social

Est. 1996, he/him queer aroace AuDHD movie and animation connoisseur, trying to be hopeful in dark times. A better world is possible. All opinions are mine. pfp by @wigglezngigglez.bsky.social, banner by @artvelasco.com

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I really hope Democrats win and take control of the Senate and House next Tuesday. But the minute Schumer and Jeffries say, “Now it’s time to work with our Republican friends and reach across the aisle,” make sure this happens to their reaching hands.

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A tribute to Eric Bauza with the Road Runner from Looney Tunes. In light of the recent passing of Eric Bauza, and it was time for me to honor his legacy with the very bird who starred in Coyote Vs. Acme. Everyone will miss you dearly Eric. 💔 #artistonbsky #as05 #humanart #digitalart #looneytunes

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I don't know where to begin with a favorite performance, but when this came out I couldn't stop listening to it. I had it on loop in the BG for days while I drew bc the sheer adrenaline pumping joy and mania of his voice was crack. That little cackle he does at the six second mark. I just love it

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If I had to choose one scene as my favorite Eric Bauza performance, it would be this scene from "Erabbitcator." Eric managed to nail the angry screaming Bugs Bunny in a way no one else had since Mel Blanc. #EricBauza #RIPEricBauza

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When someone we admire passes away, especially suddenly, I feel it’s best to not weaponize their passing by bringing up someone unrelated. I would rather use my words to honor their legacy and what impact they left.

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When trans creators are subtle, people dismiss the trans subtext as “headcanon.” When trans creators are loud and proud, people call it “obnoxious” and “cringe.” They just don’t want us to be represented in media at all. Because they don’t want us to exist at all.

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Eric Bauza was known for elaborate Halloween costumes and ran the charity Saturday Morning Cartoons United with his fiancée that does licensed screenings to raise funds for homeless/unemployed animators. He was set to host a Powerpuff Girls event next month dressed as Mojo Jojo.

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These dumbass parents are the reason western animation will never reach its full potential.

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Parents need to start parenting and checking ratings on movies way before buying a ticket. Don’t blame producers and animators because you didn’t do research.😒

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I really don't want to hear conservatives smear LGBTQ+ people as "groomers" when they're defending the Republican POTUS who is literally a rapist and a pedophile. Or when so many of their own end up getting exposed as groomers and sex pests. It's always projection.

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genuinely not a damn soul was doing it like him

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Bauza was such an inspirational talent. guys like him who so clearly and blatantly love what they do the way he did are so seldomly seen. he had so much left to give and it’s genuinely so completely devastating for his life to have been cut so short. RIP.

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Fascists are not as invincible as they think they are.   Long term fascists were ousted in Hungary and Serbia. The fascist was defeated in Brazil. And it turns out you can just vote them out. Don't give them power they don't have.

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Wildwood was absolutely an amazing transporting experience. I’m very picky + actually tbh don’t love a lot of laika’s films. This one, imho, every single aspect of it including the story is wonderful. some upsetting violence so ymmv about taking younger kids. DO NOT miss this film on the big screen.

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We need free healthcare and a completely different culture of medicine in this country, and we need it NOW. Until then, take care of yourselves and help each other stay on top of shit.

Eric Bauza's family is reporting that he died from hypertensive heart disease, according to the LA medical examiner. He was 46. My instinctual reaction is to tell people to get their shit checked out… but then i think of my own experiences this year & the cost of medicine in this country, & i just…

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Every clip I see about Bauza is so heartbreaking, he seems like such an amazing dude. Also, we gotta bring back using voice actors for animated shows and not just celebrities looking for an easy buck.

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It’s so surreal and depressing hearing the news of someone’s passing literally a day after seeing them in person. Had the pleasure of seeing the late Eric Bauza at the “Comedy in Cartoons” Panel at LightBox on Saturday. Heres a highlight of him doing his Bugs Bunny impression for the audience.

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Seeing all these Eric Bauza stories from his close friends is heart wrenching, but also inspiring. The fact that one man made such a difference in so many lives is aspirational. Be a good person, keep bettering yourself, be the change you wanna see.

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Had a page in my sketchbook that was just Bugs Bunny drawings that I would add to every now and then. Just made one last contribution to that page.