What's the deal with Benson and the toothpick?

Why does he always have a toothpick in his mouth? It gets in the way of him talking. Phone Post

I think he's developed a habit of chewing on them and probably finds it pleasant and reassuring to have one in.

I know this sounds odd, but I have a similar habit of chewing on the tops of pens I use. I don't have any formal training in psychology, or medicine so please take what I say with a grain of salt but I think some people can develop the habit of chewing on various objects as a stress reliever.

May Jesus bless.

OldManMinerva - I think he's developed a habit of chewing on them and probably finds it pleasant and reassuring to have one in.

I know this sounds odd, but I have a similar habit of chewing on the tops of pens I use. I don't have any formal training in psychology, or medicine so please take what I say with a grain of salt but I think some people can develop the habit of chewing on various objects as a stress reliever.

May Jesus bless.

Possibly, it's a little strange to me especially when speaking in press conferences. Usually when I speak in public I try to not have any gum in my mouth let alone a piece of wood. Phone Post

Similar thing to kids sucking on dummys I suppose?? (Retainers for you yanks!)

May Jeebus Bless

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Razor Ramon IMO Phone Post

bigbenpie - Razor Ramon IMO Phone Post

Swagger jacking razor Ramon??? Phone Post

it is a mint one and he likes the minty freshness.

superCulo -
bigbenpie - Razor Ramon IMO Phone Post

Swagger jacking razor Ramon??? Phone Post

Nailed it Phone Post

He finds the taste of wood very calming. Phone Post

Phycological crutch perhaps.

Sucking on dummies???!!! Phone Post

I think it's awesome because I also have a toothpick problem. I have a stash in my truck and I put one in on the way to work and don't dispose of it until around bedtime.

Weird I know. It's a stress reliever for me. Phone Post

.V. - I think it's awesome because I also have a toothpick problem. I have a stash in my truck and I put one in on the way to work and don't dispose of it until around bedtime.

Weird I know. It's a stress reliever for me. Phone Post

So yes, in other words I'm saying wood in my mouth relieves stress. Phone Post

He's smooth, homie. Smooth motherfuckers don't give a fuck.

i imagine freud would also have something to say on this.

It's a comfort mechanism, like the way cats knead things and kids suck their thumbs to remind them of their mothers nipples.

So sweet that he's thinking of his mother during all these interviews. Daww.

OldManMinerva - I think he's developed a habit of chewing on them and probably finds it pleasant and reassuring to have one in.

I know this sounds odd, but I have a similar habit of chewing on the tops of pens I use. I don't have any formal training in psychology, or medicine so please take what I say with a grain of salt but I think some people can develop the habit of chewing on various objects as a stress reliever.

May Jesus bless.

I do this 2! Phone Post

He just ate some cookies, give him a break.

I bet sucking on a toothpick all day will become the new "cool" thing to do for all the guys who trans ufc...