Eggs Benedict Cumberbatch

There’s this up-and-coming actor… he’s hardly done a thing. Totally untalented. He’s a little homely. He has no charm, what-so-ever. He has this terrible British accent. People have a really hard time rooting for him. You probably haven’t even heard his name. It’s Beneduck Cucumberpatch. Or… something like that. Regardless, I see something in him that no one else in this world does. I happen to think this Mr. Nobody is going places some day.

I want to help the poor guy out… spread the word. I want Benefiber Cumberbun to be a household name. It might be a bit of a stretch, but I’ve compiled a list of reasons why you should give him a shot.

Benedict “Feminist” Cumberbatch

• He seems like a decent husband. He gets ridiculous amounts of attention from his fans/stalkers. (If my husband got that kind of attention, I’d be smacking some bitches up.) But it’s been well-acknowledged that his behaviors are that of a caring and attentive husband who is madly in love with his wife. I mean, we aren’t at home with him (or at least you better not be, crazy stalkers) so of course these are all presumptions based on public behaviors, but it’s a comforting conclusion to draw.
• Feminism. Sure, he famously posed for Elle UK in a shirt that touted, “This is what a feminist looks like.” But anyone can put on a t-shirt. More importantly, he showed a bit of his concern over feminism when he came out against the name of his fan group, the Cumberbitches stating that he did not like the term and that they are Cumberpeople. Granted, this also upset people. But you can’t please everyone and I commend him for stating his opinion. He’s proving he is empathetic toward the cause and doesn’t just dismiss it as something not worthy of his time.
• The dude is current. Not in his fame. In his knowledge of current affairs. He has been known to cover his face with messages to the paparazzi about things they should actually be bringing mass attention to. (So you should probably stop reading the column right now and go watch the news.)
• Sincerely funny. Seriously. Read his AMA, watch him on late night shows, read his interviews. I don’t even need to give specifics, anything you find, you’ll see it. He’s genuinely light hearted and entertaining. It’s difficult not to smile.
• Have you seen the guy?

You might not have needed the list. Maybe you see what I see in him. If you do, then you’re ready for this. The Benelick Cumbersnatch fan breakfast. I Britished up Eggs Benedict. That’s all.

Editor’s Note: Below is the recipe as it appeared on Hobotrashcan.com.

Eggs Benedict Cumberbatch

Bennie can have my eggs…

1 English muffin
2 eggs
hollandaise sauce (recipe here)
3 slices of bacon, cooked and cut in half
chives, for garnish

Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to a sub-simmer.

Place a mesh strainer over a bowl and crack your first egg into it. Gently shake the strainer to remove any loose egg. Slowly tip it into the water. Swirl the water lightly until the egg has firmed up a bit, around 15 seconds. Let the egg cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the white is fully set and the yolk is still soft. Repeat with other egg.

Toast your english muffin. Top with three half-slices of bacon per side. Remove the poached egg from the water with a slotted spoon and place on top of the bacon. Top each egg with a spoonful of hollandaise sauce and garnish with chives. Serve alongside an English fry-up, if desired.