Buzz·Posted on Nov 18, 201319 Reasons Manny From "Modern Family" Should Be Your Role ModelIf only you were this cool at 13.by Heben NigatuBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. He is wise beyond his years. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. He is an adorably shrewd thinker. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. He articulates the existential burdens we all carry. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Yup, a regular Sartre over here. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. He gives the best dance lessons. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. He understands the glory that is Mary Poppins. 6. He's never afraid to let you know how he feels. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. He is the most charming 13-year-old you will ever meet. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF No, seriously. 8. He calls the world out on its bullshit. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. He has perfected the stank face. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. He knows how to have a good time. 11. He is a learned man. 12. He has a bright future ahead of him. 13. He knows how to win over an audience. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. He is already planning for his future. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. He is the kind of athlete we should all aspire to. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. He is an exquisite tea connoisseur. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. And he knows how to throw shade with the best of them. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF (via Tumblr) 18. But most of all, it's his earnest and unapologetically weird self that you can't help but love. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. We can all learn a thing or two from Manny. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF