Benjamin Buit | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2008 (age 17–18) |
| Other name | BENDER |
| Occupation | YouTuber |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Genres | |
| Subscribers | 322 thousand |
| Views | 62.3 million |
| Last updated: 7 February 2025 | |
Benjamin Buit1 (born 2008) is a Dutch YouTuber and internet personality known for his videos, in which he asks critical questions in a journalistic style and participates in events and demonstrations.1
BENDER
Buit, together with his brother Tommy Buit and Frits-Willem van der Hoeven, runs a YouTube channel called BENDER.1 The three create videos on various topics, sometimes with a political angle. They made international news after covering the rioting Maccabi fans in Amsterdam.23
Personal life
Buit grew up in Het Gooi. On his mother's side, he is the grandson of Rob Out, former program director of Radio Veronica.4
References
References
- Daams, Jasper (11 November 2024). "De jonge youtuber die verslag deed van de rellen in Amsterdam is al langer een rijzende ster". de Volkskrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- Meischke, Jamila (10 November 2024). "Maccabi-supporters trokken rellend door de stad, de zestienjarige youtuber Bender was erbij". NRC (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- Tankersly, Jim (10 November 2024). "Chaos, Provocations and Violence: How Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans Unfolded". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- "De video van Gooise Bender over rellen Amsterdam gaat de hele wereld over". De Gooi- en Eemlander (in Dutch). 12 November 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
External links
External links
- BENDER's channel on YouTube
- Stefanovski, Nina (13 October 2024). "Bender (17) filmt bij elk protest: 'Pietje Bell sla je niet in elkaar'". NRC (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 October 2025.