Talking Ben (TBEN)

Ben is a retired chemistry professor and self-proclaimed "genius," who now enjoys a quiet life of eating, drinking, and reading newspapers. Despite his peaceful routine, Ben is easily provoked, especially when his inventions fail. or when he's interrupted while reading. To get his attention, you'll need to bother him until he folds his newspaper, at which point you can poke, tickle, or chat with him. He is often so caught up in his creations that he does not realize the consequences of what he is creating; because of this, he is said to cause as many problems as he solves.