> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The O.C.’s Tenth Anniversary: A Ben McKenzie Fugstory - URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/the-o-c-s-tenth-anniversary-a-ben-mckenzie-fugstory/ - Published: 2013-08-08T15:00:05.000Z - Updated: 2013-08-08T22:07:01.000Z - Author: Jessica - Tags: #wp, #wp-gallery, #slideshow, #Import 2026-10-07 07:35 ## Opening Credits of The OC ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/bf/b9/bfb99790-924d-4e41-a7e6-5e3c6e04fe57/content/images/static-gofugyourself-com/uploads/2013/08/screen-shot-2013-08-07-at-11-59-57-am.png) We were all so young. So very young. And can we just discuss how it slowly unfolded, over several seasons, that Ben McKenzie is secretly really funny? You think he's just a strong silent bohunk, but no. He has comic timing. (I love him.) ## Ryan Atwood Tank Top ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2013/08/Ryan-Atwood-Tank-Top.jpg) This is also not a bad thing. If you Google Image Search for "Ryan Atwood," Google even WONDERS if you want, specifically, to see him in a tank top. I do, Google. I do. ## Ben McKenzie April, 2004 ![](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/content/files/www-gofugyourself-com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3215046_10.xml) All ruffled at the Kids' Choice Awards. Seriously, the only thing that's changed about him since the kick-off of *The OC* has been the haircut, and perhaps an addition of some sexy crows-feet. ## Ben McKenzie January 2004 ![](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/content/files/www-gofugyourself-com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2860596_10.xml) Black shirt/satin tie = a little bit cater-waiter. But a CUTE cater-waiter. ## With the Olsens at Kids' Choice ![](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/content/files/www-gofugyourself-com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3215079_10.xml) I mostly just used this photo to show you that Ashey Olsen might be wearing harem pants. 2004, stay golden! ## Fox Party, January 2005 ![](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/content/files/www-gofugyourself-com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/52006146_10.xml) I wonder if they planned the matching, untucked black shirts. Also, remember those six months when everyone had man bangs? Even Gallagher seems to be considering them. ## Producers Guild Awards, January 2005, with an assist from Ambery Tamblyn ![](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/content/files/www-gofugyourself-com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/52050199_10.xml) When you have to tilt your head up to look out through your sensitive man-bangs, it might be time for a wee trim. Also, what is happening with AmbTamb there? ## March 2005 ![](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/content/files/www-gofugyourself-com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/52464843_10.xml) I love me some Ryan Atwood, but I prefer him slightly less sweaty at events. I suspect this is at the apex of the popularity of *The OC* when every teen on the show was slightly unbearable. According to rumor, anyway. ## May 2006 ![](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/content/files/www-gofugyourself-com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/57651491_10.xml) I'm not sure if I think the tee shirt works here, but whatever. He's dreamy. ## CAGE-FIGHTING ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2013/08/cagefighting.jpg) I feel like I might start throwing in this shot of The Time Ryan Atwood Was a Cage-Fighter randomly into posts all over this site. You're noodling along reading about Wills and Kate? HERE'S SOME CAGE-FIGHTING. Innocently checking out the newest Rita Ora look? CAGE FIGHTING! Unfugging a dress on Sienna Miller? HOW ABOUT ADDING SOME CAGE FIGHTING? ## February 2007 ![](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/content/files/www-gofugyourself-com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/73409351_10.xml) This works for me. This all works for me. And I don't even like the shirt. ## September 2009 ![](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/content/files/www-gofugyourself-com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wenn5193014.xml) Speaking of working it, THIS ALL WORKS FOR ME. (Here, he's filming *Southland*. If you like Ben McKenzie in general, you'll love Ben McKenzie in tight cop pants. I'm just being honest, okay?) ## November 2010 ![](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/content/files/www-gofugyourself-com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/106607328_10.xml) Ben McKenzie with a cocktail! ## April 2012 ![](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/content/files/www-gofugyourself-com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/142818611_10.xml) Ben McKenzie with facial hair! ## GQ Men Of The Year Party, November 2012 ![](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/content/files/www-gofugyourself-com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/156357839_10.xml) Ben McKenzie in a raspberry-colored suit! ## Premiere Of "Ray Donovan," June 2013 ![](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/content/files/www-gofugyourself-com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/171528898_10.xml) Ben McKenzie in a leather jacket! Ben McKenzie! BEN MCKENZIE! REVENGE! [The O.C.’s Tenth Anniversary: A Ben McKenzie FugstoryAs part of our on-going salute to The O.C, bitch, prepare to embrace sweet sensitive troubled youth, Ryan Atwood (See also our look back at Rachel Bilson, our salute to Peter Gallagher's eyebrows, and -- old, but timeless -- this Retrospective of Adam Brody that we did last year). Full disclosure: Ben McKenzie looks EXACTLY THE SAME as he did ten years ago, and he never looks bad. In other words: this is just eye candy. YOU'RE WELCOME. \[Photos: Getty, YouTube, FOX\]![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/bf/b9/bfb99790-924d-4e41-a7e6-5e3c6e04fe57/content/images/static-gofugyourself-com/uploads/2013/08/screen-shot-2013-08-07-at-11-59-57-am.png)](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/the-o-c-s-tenth-anniversary-a-ben-mckenzie-fugstory-08-2013/)