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‘Bender’ is a derogatory term for a gay man. Thus, I’ve never been able to credit the series with any amount of respect.
It's slang for drinking a ton over the course of several days. He's a robot powered by alcohol and so he's always drinking, that's the joke.
Plus, he's a literal bender. He's made for bending beams, rods, and such.
Plus I’m far too old to be watching childrens’ cartoons. Another reason I’ve never respected it.