Is "Ben" short for "Benson"?

[BarryBobPosthole]

He used to be funnier.

(yes I'm going to hell)

BKB

[Thumper]

Not sure if you've been into the hooch (am I showing my age?) or not, but I'm not sure what you're talking about.

If I were to guess, I'd say you're comparing Ben Carson to the black dude on the old Benson tv show. (???)

[LJ3]

I get you BBP. And jimmy, the benson character debuted on the show called Soap. As did billy crystal.

[Thumper]

I get you BBP. And jimmy, the benson character debuted on the show called Soap. As did billy crystal.

Yep, I know that. But when trying to understand an Okie, I simply never know if I'm on the right track.

[LJ3]

A stoned Okie. If I ever start another band, THAT'S the name!

Stoned Okie