Buzz·Posted on Jul 29, 201418 Benefits Of Having A Sarcastic Best FriendTo all the Jane Lanes out there.by Julia PugachevskyBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. They have an internalized phoniness detector unlike any other. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. So with them, you have no choice but to be yourself. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Together, you poke fun at the madness that is living on this earth. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. And you have someone to help you mess with people constantly. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. As well as someone to deal with the surprised reactions afterward. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. You can be as gross with them as you want. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. And no one will finish your sentences as well as they do. 8. Sometimes, they're the only ones bold enough to question your life choices. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Or just tell you how it really is. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. And when they do tell you the truth, it's always very creatively-worded. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. And around them, you always feel more grounded. 12. But they'll also make you feel better when you're insecure in the most satisfying way ever. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. And they have by far the best comebacks for your arch rivals. 14. When they apologize, they keep it real and spare you the mushy dramatic hugging. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. And, in general, they avoid disingenuous moments by undercutting everything with humor. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. As a result, you have some of the realest conversations you've ever had with them. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. Because you both know who you are and are fine with sticking out. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. And you wouldn't have it any other way.