TV and Movies·Posted on Jul 30, 201451 Reasons We Should All Strive To Be Like Phoebe BuffayIf you're a girl, go by "Phoebe." If you're a boy, go by "Phoebo."by Emily OrleyBuzzFeed News ReporterLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. She's full of wisdom. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. And isn't afraid to ask the important questions. 3. She gives the best excuses. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. Mainly because she's just so honest. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. And realistic about life. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. She really dreams big. 7. She has a good heart. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. She's so poetic. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. And she wrote the best song ever. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. As well as wonderful nursery rhymes. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. And she tells the truth, even when it's hard. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. Really, she's just an excellent entertainer. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. She picks her battles wisely. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. Because she has her priorities straight. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. And is very logical. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. She's always prepared. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. And her comebacks are on point. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. She knows how to explain things in very simple terms. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. She doesn't let anyone control her! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 20. She's been through truly terrifying things in her life and she's always able to come out the other side (err, sleeve). Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 21. She's someone you don't want to mess with. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 22. And isn't timid about calling people out. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 23. She knows things aren't just skin deep. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 24. She has her own religious beliefs and stands by them. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 25. She knows how to make pretty much anything beautiful. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 26. She's always thinking about the children. 27. She makes really good arguments. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 28. She knows how to handle sticky situations. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 29. And always has another trick up her sleeve. 30. She's sometimes a little out of touch, but in the best possible way. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 31. She'll try anything. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 32. She knows how to be fancy. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 33. She finds the good in everything. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 34. She's really serious about her pizza. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 35. Her plane knowledge is impressive. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 36. She has the art of flirting DOWN. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 37. Like, really down. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 38. Because, who could resist? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 39. She can even flirt like a dude. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 40. She's so cultured. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 41. She's great with hypotheticals. 42. She lets her feelings out. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 43. She always finds a silver lining. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 44. She is on her game at all times, never one to be beaten. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 45. And knows how to get creative when things don't go her way. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 46. She sees through Hollywood's lies. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 47. And will always root for a happy ending. 48. She has an interesting take on literature, and payback. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 49. She's always comfortable in her own skin, and running shoes. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 50. She has the best explanation for soulmates ever told. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 51. And she becomes a better person every single day. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Phoebs forever! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF