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An ode to Benny the Bull

Dec 21, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull prior to the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull prior to the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull prior to the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull prior to the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Benny, oh my sweet, sweet Benny

How your antics have brought joy and wonder to many

For 12 years now, you’ve graced the United Center and the world with your presence

Your consistent lack of facial expression was creepy but endearing

Many celebrities had the honor to meet you

You danced for Jay and Diddy

And sat next to Kanye West (KANYE WEST!)

You dashed down the sidelines, flipping and rolling

Your versatility on the dance floor captivated and impressed many

Because, well, you’re a bull

Through tough times like 2008

And many a playoff runs, you were there

Wait, you were on Jerry Springer?

Oh

When you were near, popcorn would fly

Now that I think about it,

That was a lot of popcorn

You had a multitude of  personalities and characters,

Like Prince or the Joker

The Bulls probably could’ve used your skills on the court

You could dunk (off a tramopline)

And handle the ball

And have definitely made an over-the-head half-court shot once or twice

You distracted opposing players,

Throwing them off their game

In hopes it would help the Bulls win

For this, and much, much more,

We thank you,

And we’ll miss you

The man inside of you may be retiring,

but Benny the Bull,

You’ll be remembered forever

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