What is Benkelman?
1.
Benkelman is a small city located in the far south-western corner of
It was originally called Collinsville, yet is now referred to as Benkelman. Benkelman is world recognised as Tree City USA. It has held this title for 3 years, for its population of 1,193 people, all tall.
1) I am going to live in Benkelman, for I wish to have tall children.
2) All trains to Benkelman will soon be departing. Enjoy your complimentary lunches.
3) Benkelman's Fast Food Court is closed for the winter.
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A compliment to a the Benk.
Within western culture in the late 80's and early 90's it became quite the compliment to say to a fellow workmate or companion "You're the man". This is if they were a man, and the variable on the saying for the women was "Yo da man..ah, I mean..".
By the late 90's and into the 21st century as cultures began to mix and combine, a development on the saying was created. "Benkelman".
Benk-being the name of the person you are complimenting
El-a commonly used Spanish word for the
Man-An English word, meaning man
Benk: Hey everybody, I brought Tacos!
Jona: Benkelman!
Benk: Thanks Jona!